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Sylvia Urean

Halfling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Urean

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They hate every Half-Orc.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“I love human-sized taverns -- everything is so much bigger!”

Karen Duval

Human Rogue ♀
Portrait of Karen Duval

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Zoe Norton

Half-Elf Wrestler ♀
Portrait of Zoe Norton

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: If people are kind to them they will tell them anything.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Arish Carson

Human Fighter ♂
Portrait of Arish Carson

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Kasandra Simpson

Elf Steward ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Simpson

They have an underbite.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Nina Bladefist

Human Farmhand ♀
Portrait of Nina Bladefist

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They hunt in the night to provide for their community.

“Stand vigilant against the devil cults!”

Claire Quaresh

Gnome General ♀
Portrait of Claire Quaresh

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“Buy me a drink?”

Vivi Redscar

Half-Orc Blacksmith ♀
Portrait of Vivi Redscar

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Katya Duval

Half-Orc Dean ♀
Portrait of Katya Duval

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

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