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Mikael Hume

Dwarf Ropemaker ♂
Portrait of Mikael Hume

They are always carrying a book.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“You bootless fool-born wagtail!”

River Molyneaux

Human Seer ⚥
Portrait of River Molyneaux

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Valeria Ashbringer

Human Comedian ♀
Portrait of Valeria Ashbringer

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Hana Mazdul

Dwarf Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Hana Mazdul

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“You tottering fool-born mammet!”

Nadeera Gleeson

Tiefling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Nadeera Gleeson

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They easily forget important details.

Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Lia Bladefist

Elf Butcher ♀
Portrait of Lia Bladefist

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

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

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“May your moonlit walks be protected by the Evergreen.”

Alendra Altharia

Human Witch ♀
Portrait of Alendra Altharia

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Frank Nozzlenuck

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Frank Nozzlenuck

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

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

Storm Vinder

Gnome Sheriff ♀
Portrait of Storm Vinder

They always smell of lavender.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

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

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

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