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Fribbington Black

Elf Villein ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Black

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They are obsessed with bringing a loved one back from the dead.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Tarc Weston

Half-Orc Cobbler ♂
Portrait of Tarc Weston

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Fie upon thee!”

Guthrum Selentia

Dwarf Madman ♂
Portrait of Guthrum Selentia

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.

“You vain half-faced bladder!”

Taylor Mervor

Human Tailor ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Mervor

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Devlan Ward

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Devlan Ward

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Edmond Shadowcloak

Halfling Surgeon ♂
Portrait of Edmond Shadowcloak

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Nora AnaanShan

Half-Orc Cooper ♀
Portrait of Nora AnaanShan

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

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

“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”

Arabella Tathdel

Elf Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Arabella Tathdel

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“My songs calm all who hear them.”

Oisin Weston

Tiefling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Oisin Weston

They are very tidy.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

Flaw: They hate every stonecutter.

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

“Beshrew thee!”

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