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Valeria Barlow

Gnome Road Master ♀
Portrait of Valeria Barlow

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Adventure! That's what I want and that's what I'm gonna get!”

Hugo Goldpetal

Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♂
Portrait of Hugo Goldpetal

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Jonas Rook

Human Earl ♂
Portrait of Jonas Rook

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“Well met!”

Enzo Alma

Halfling Charcoal Burner ♂
Portrait of Enzo Alma

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Vidar Truthseeker

Halfling Crime Boss ♂
Portrait of Vidar Truthseeker

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Corinna Mervor

Tiefling Bard ♀
Portrait of Corinna Mervor

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Bernie Haggard

Half-Orc Journalist ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Haggard

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are proud.

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

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sulfras Marshall

Halfling Rogue ♂
Portrait of Sulfras Marshall

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Alex Anguish

Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Portrait of Alex Anguish

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“By my troth.”

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