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Christopher Selentia

Dwarf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Christopher Selentia

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“By the beard of...! Oh never mind, I thought you were someone else.”

Hart Zaros

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Hart Zaros

They are always joking.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Tamara Coal

Tiefling Juggler ♀
Portrait of Tamara Coal

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

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

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Killian Fae

Half-Elf Bartender ♂
Portrait of Killian Fae

They never look anyone directly in the eyes.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

Malcolm Moran

Gnome Astrologer ♂
Portrait of Malcolm Moran

They smell like pine trees.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Bernie Freeman

Half-Orc Tailor ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Freeman

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“You wayward hedge-born whey-face!”

Kamal Duval

Human Druid ♂
Portrait of Kamal Duval

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

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

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Brom Crewe

Human Warlock ♂
Portrait of Brom Crewe

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They are oblivious to obvious signs of danger.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Anika Scott

Tiefling Lead Servant ♀
Portrait of Anika Scott

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a travelling circus.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

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