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Parker Ashbringer

Halfling Prisoner ⚥
Portrait of Parker Ashbringer

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Brian Mervor

Dwarf Burglar ♂
Portrait of Brian Mervor

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Klaudia Belet

Half-Elf Medic ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Belet

They wear a black armband on their left arm.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Rory Weatherby

Half-Elf Oracle ♂
Portrait of Rory Weatherby

They have a tattoo of an eagle on their back.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“This wine is terrible.”

Jim Broadbent

Dwarf Innkeeper ♂
Portrait of Jim Broadbent

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“Fare thee well.”

Olivier Ironvain

Dwarf Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Ironvain

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

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

Flaw: They constantly search for a new path in life.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“You've got a stain on yer beard.”

Kael Watson

Half-Orc Illuminator ♂
Portrait of Kael Watson

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

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

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Evonne Weston

Gnome Baroness ♀
Portrait of Evonne Weston

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

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

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Stewert Mervor

Halfling Warlock ♂
Portrait of Stewert Mervor

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“Need a blade?”

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