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Doran Amal

Tiefling Anthropologist ⚥
Portrait of Doran Amal

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

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

“You droning unchin-snouted mummer!”

Cole Wilton

Half-Elf Judge ♂
Portrait of Cole Wilton

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with arriving on time.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Bernie Rana

Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Rana

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

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

Lola Deverin

Half-Orc Acolyte ♀
Portrait of Lola Deverin

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

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

“You wayward beetle-headed lewdster!”

Riley Loch

Dwarf Stablehand ⚥
Portrait of Riley Loch

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Angar Pegg

Halfling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Angar Pegg

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“You ruttish reeling-ripe skainsmate!”

Nico Faelyn

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Nico Faelyn

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“You clouted knotty-pated bum-bailey!”

Riley Duval

Gnome Troubadour ♀
Portrait of Riley Duval

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

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Max Knight

Dwarf Stonecutter ⚥
Portrait of Max Knight

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They are naive about local customs.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“The smallest pebble was once the biggest stone the biggest stone was once bigger.”

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