Characters
Vivi Karim
They frequently hum.
Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.
Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.
Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.
“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”
Gwen Gaelen
They wear an abundance of makeup.
Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.
Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.
“I sure could go for a drink.”
Maz Broadbent
They are always talking about themselves.
Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about healers.
Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.
“Yegads, it's loud in here!”
River Duval
They often forget names.
Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.
Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.
Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.
“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”
Penelope Enola
They are afraid of spiders.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.
Bond: They guard a forest glade.
“Fie upon thee!”
Sisco Hawkwing
They click their tongue while under stress.
Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.
Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.
Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.
“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”
Klaudia Nozzlenuck
They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.
Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.
Flaw: They are proud.
Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.
“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”
Weyland Brown
They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.
Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.
Flaw: They are proud.
Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.
“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”
Turok Kastrix
Their breath is clear and minty.
Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.
Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
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