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Gwen Massa

Tiefling Tanner ♀
Portrait of Gwen Massa

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Sahin Carson

Elf Leatherworker ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Carson

They often forget names.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Nayeli Jordan

Half-Elf Barber ♀
Portrait of Nayeli Jordan

They must correct improper speech.

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

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Jakob Scott

Elf Philosopher ♂
Portrait of Jakob Scott

They are never serious.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“Please have a seat while I perform.”

Finley Mervor

Dwarf Undertaker ⚥
Portrait of Finley Mervor

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Valnis Hamid

Elf Fletcher ♀
Portrait of Valnis Hamid

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Laban Vonner

Dwarf Sage ♂
Portrait of Laban Vonner

They wear a beautiful jade bracelet on their right hand.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Gareth Lachlan

Elf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Gareth Lachlan

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Andrew Masak

Half-Elf Fixer ♂
Portrait of Andrew Masak

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

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

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