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Fribbington Quaresh

Gnome Chandler ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Quaresh

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Bundringo Goldtree

Half-Elf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Goldtree

They wear a wig.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Frances Ashbringer

Half-Orc Diplomat ♀
Portrait of Frances Ashbringer

They take everything literally.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Simon Garnik

Halfling Gladiator ♂
Portrait of Simon Garnik

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“This wine is terrible.”

Raadi Mehmed

Dwarf Teacher ♂
Portrait of Raadi Mehmed

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Avery Windflight

Half-Orc Mathematician ⚥
Portrait of Avery Windflight

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“Move.”

Jody Walker

Elf Marshall ♀
Portrait of Jody Walker

They have a scar on their face.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

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

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Charlie Shadowmourne

Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Shadowmourne

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“Know any good places around here to get a deal?”

Caroc Abbey

Tiefling Noble ♂
Portrait of Caroc Abbey

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

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