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Hiram Gale

Dwarf Mathematician ♂
Portrait of Hiram Gale

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

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

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Oisin Payne

Dwarf Cabbie ♂
Portrait of Oisin Payne

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.”

Bashara Monroe

Dwarf Captain Of The Guard ♀
Portrait of Bashara Monroe

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They are fickle.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I cry your mercy.”

Parker Barlow

Half-Orc Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Parker Barlow

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Nicholas AnaanShan

Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Nicholas AnaanShan

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“God has left this place.”

Homer Winterheart

Halfling Soothsayer ♂
Portrait of Homer Winterheart

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

Sohali Crump

Half-Elf Cult Leader ♀
Portrait of Sohali Crump

They often forget names.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Sumesh Maelor

Halfling Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Maelor

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Avery Annveg

Dwarf Diplomat ⚥
Portrait of Avery Annveg

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“And you know what this Dwarf says to that? Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul! I spit upon your grave!”

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