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Marcus Deakin

Human Wizard ♂
Portrait of Marcus Deakin

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Glory and gold!”

Gowen Clarke

Human Pauper ♂
Portrait of Gowen Clarke

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Nalgar Massa

Tiefling Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Nalgar Massa

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

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

Bernie Jorgen

Dwarf Cook ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Jorgen

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the most popular.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Kyris Enola

Tiefling Sage ♂
Portrait of Kyris Enola

They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Ivana Laroque

Halfling Bowyer ♀
Portrait of Ivana Laroque

They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Sulfras Ashfield

Gnome Warlock ♂
Portrait of Sulfras Ashfield

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

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

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Sapphire Malfoy

Half-Orc Biologist ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Malfoy

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

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

“I thank thee.”

Lilith Alma

Tiefling Wheelwright ♀
Portrait of Lilith Alma

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

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