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Haryk Portman

Human Fixer ♂
Portrait of Haryk Portman

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

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

Ellie Abasi

Gnome Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Ellie Abasi

They have a sing-song quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“My life for my liege!”

Isabelle Bryce

Half-Orc Doctor ♀
Portrait of Isabelle Bryce

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Walter Hillard

Halfling Cleaner ♂
Portrait of Walter Hillard

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Katya Hemlock

Halfling Chancellor ♀
Portrait of Katya Hemlock

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“Salutations.”

Cyntia Ashbringer

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Ashbringer

They often forget names.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“You mewling dismal-dreaming vassal!”

Elvira Hawkwing

Human Cardinal ♀
Portrait of Elvira Hawkwing

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“What ho!”

Aric Banes

Dwarf Paladin ♂
Portrait of Aric Banes

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Riley Carnage

Tiefling Former Adventurer ⚥
Portrait of Riley Carnage

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

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