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Valeria Arrias

Half-Orc Tutor ♀
Portrait of Valeria Arrias

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Sam Duffield

Half-Orc Herald ♂
Portrait of Sam Duffield

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Katja Pierce

Tiefling Smuggler ♀
Portrait of Katja Pierce

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Riley Cunningham

Tiefling Hired Muscle ⚥
Portrait of Riley Cunningham

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Jade Elonil

Half-Orc Ranger ♀
Portrait of Jade Elonil

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They are stupid.

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

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Bernie Selentia

Half-Orc Alcoholic ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Selentia

They have one fingernail painted black.

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“For the horde!”

Riley Bowes

Human Cooper ⚥
Portrait of Riley Bowes

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

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

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Gar Portman

Half-Orc Barber ♂
Portrait of Gar Portman

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Maz Bozier

Gnome Herbalist ⚥
Portrait of Maz Bozier

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

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

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

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