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Shay Davis

Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Shay Davis

They have one fingernail painted black.

Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Arthur Everett

Halfling Shipwright ♂
Portrait of Arthur Everett

They are always hot.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“Want to hear a story?”

Parsons Bloodhoof

Human Wizard ♂
Portrait of Parsons Bloodhoof

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Natalia Briggs

Half-Orc Animal Tamer ♀
Portrait of Natalia Briggs

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Zaeim Pierre-Dupois

Half-Orc Grocer ♂
Portrait of Zaeim Pierre-Dupois

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Quentin Kaye

Halfling Mercer ♂
Portrait of Quentin Kaye

They wear high boots stained with mud.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

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

“A horse kicked me once...”

Kasper Duval

Tiefling Fire Eater ♂
Portrait of Kasper Duval

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Laurie Poots

Human Bridle Maker ♀
Portrait of Laurie Poots

They hallucinate.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

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

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Doran Simpson

Gnome Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Doran Simpson

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

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

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