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Alex Flintfang

Half-Orc Hofmeister ♂
Portrait of Alex Flintfang

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Morwen Haggard

Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Morwen Haggard

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Libby Windrunner

Gnome Cleric ♀
Portrait of Libby Windrunner

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Raadi Hamlin

Gnome Clerk ♂
Portrait of Raadi Hamlin

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Mercy Hynes

Elf Bosun ♀
Portrait of Mercy Hynes

Their hair is waxed into sharp points.

Ideal: They only feel alive when cleaning out their home.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Airship of the Inventors Ministry safe.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Nayeli Faelyn

Human Bandit ♀
Portrait of Nayeli Faelyn

They have an overbite.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Henry Kensley

Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Henry Kensley

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

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

Flaw: They are reckless.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

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

Matthew Bladefist

Half-Elf Druid ♂
Portrait of Matthew Bladefist

They speak in the third person.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Gar Frost

Dwarf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Gar Frost

They have a sing-song quality to their voice.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Not on my watch.”

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