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Ven Walker

Gnome Tanner ♂
Portrait of Ven Walker

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

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

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Miriam Selwyn

Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Miriam Selwyn

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

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

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

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Dustin Whitethorn

Halfling Sergeant ♂
Portrait of Dustin Whitethorn

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Maxwell Marshall

Human Druid ♂
Portrait of Maxwell Marshall

They walk with their head low.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: They would die to find Stump of the Knight and claim it for themselves.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Joanna Enola

Half-Elf Nursemaid ♀
Portrait of Joanna Enola

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Kylie Poots

Dwarf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Kylie Poots

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Randle Roderick

Elf Watchmaker ♂
Portrait of Randle Roderick

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

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

“God has left this place.”

Felix Carson

Elf Road Master ♂
Portrait of Felix Carson

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Jago Ellis

Halfling Admiral ♂
Portrait of Jago Ellis

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They are stupid.

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

“Them's fightin' words!”

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