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Del Enola

Halfling Athlete ♂
Portrait of Del Enola

They are always joking.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

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

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a devil-worshipping cult.

“I think I'll have seconds, thank you very much.”

Mack Blackhammer

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Mack Blackhammer

They are very forgetful.

Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Well again!”

Barnston Deverin

Elf Stablehand ♂
Portrait of Barnston Deverin

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.”

Dael Brocksby

Half-Orc Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Dael Brocksby

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Dag Hillard

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Dag Hillard

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

William Fitzgerald

Human Hofmeister ♂
Portrait of William Fitzgerald

They wear revealing clothing.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Maz Dempsy

Half-Elf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Maz Dempsy

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the quickest.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

Hiram Massa

Gnome Paladin ♂
Portrait of Hiram Massa

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Fribbington Hickory

Elf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Hickory

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

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