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William Vonner

Elf Thatcher ♂
Portrait of William Vonner

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Olivier Nighy

Halfling Monk ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Nighy

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“Have you heard the good word?”

Alyx Kovak

Dwarf Charioteer ♀
Portrait of Alyx Kovak

They are very tidy.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“Gramercy!”

Eliot Greennose

Halfling Waiter ♂
Portrait of Eliot Greennose

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“War is brewing to the west.”

Vivian Cruise

Halfling Event Planner ♀
Portrait of Vivian Cruise

They are always rude.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They are shameless.

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

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Riley Zaros

Human Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Riley Zaros

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“You fobbing guts-griping measle!”

Bob Redtusk

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of Bob Redtusk

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

Landon Barrow

Half-Orc Naperer ♂
Portrait of Landon Barrow

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Finley Smyth

Gnome Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Finley Smyth

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one gold.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

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