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Olivier Weston

Elf Charioteer ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Weston

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They carry out their buisness with an air of pretension.

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

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Yusef Elonil

Half-Elf Accountant ♂
Portrait of Yusef Elonil

They never make jokes.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Bernie Quicktongue

Halfling Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Quicktongue

They are hard of hearing.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Marcellus Frost

Elf Charlatan ♂
Portrait of Marcellus Frost

They wear a pair of military boots.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Ricon Silvervalley

Half-Elf Flautist ♂
Portrait of Ricon Silvervalley

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Alyx Morningstar

Elf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Alyx Morningstar

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Malcolm Stoutheart

Halfling Witch ♂
Portrait of Malcolm Stoutheart

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Forbes Wright

Human Carpenter ♂
Portrait of Forbes Wright

They never look anyone directly in the eyes.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a full tankard in hand.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Erica Dresdain

Half-Elf Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Erica Dresdain

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

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