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Olivier Silvertree

Half-Elf Comedian ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Silvertree

They are afraid of spiders.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Have you heard about Fenwick the cleric?”

Carys Selwyn

Human Barber ♀
Portrait of Carys Selwyn

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

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

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

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

Nora Schmidt

Human Servant ♀
Portrait of Nora Schmidt

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Hanks Elonil

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Hanks Elonil

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

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

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Max Quaresh

Elf Minister ⚥
Portrait of Max Quaresh

They are always hot.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

Bernie Marshall

Human Gameskeeper ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Marshall

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: They inform their decisions from historical precedents.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Sisco Oak

Human Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Oak

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“Beshrew thee!”

Isabella Turner

Gnome Silversmith ♀
Portrait of Isabella Turner

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

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

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Petter Fae

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Petter Fae

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“I wish I could fly.”

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