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Calla Banes

Halfling Scout ♀
Portrait of Calla Banes

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“You are... very attractive.”

Marilyn Marid

Half-Elf Tanner ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Marid

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Hugh Mazdan

Dwarf Diplomat ♂
Portrait of Hugh Mazdan

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Lucy Frida

Dwarf Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Lucy Frida

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“Dwarven women are like axes. As dangerous from the back as from the front.”

Simone Pegg

Gnome Prophet ♀
Portrait of Simone Pegg

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Euphy Gemleaf

Half-Elf Cooper ♀
Portrait of Euphy Gemleaf

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

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

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Hart Deadeye

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Hart Deadeye

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“Well met!”

Miriam Bowes

Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
Portrait of Miriam Bowes

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”

Larson Hynes

Halfling Executioner ♂
Portrait of Larson Hynes

They always look forward.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

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

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