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Nena Karim

Half-Elf Surgeon ♀
Portrait of Nena Karim

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They hate every Elf.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“My peerless paramour.”

Etienne Payne

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Etienne Payne

They wear a bird's skull around their neck.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Finley Dempsy

Dwarf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Finley Dempsy

They never make jokes.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“Beshrew thee!”

Barty Mazdul

Dwarf Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Barty Mazdul

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Want to hear a story?”

Myron Ironstone

Dwarf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Myron Ironstone

They always play with their hair

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

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

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

Hugo Stormrage

Human Clockkeeper ♂
Portrait of Hugo Stormrage

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Not on my watch.”

Karen Todd

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Karen Todd

They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“I prefer to enjoy the smaller things in life.”

Zyra Bladefist

Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Zyra Bladefist

Droplets of water drips off their boots at each step.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“Need a friend?”

Cloee Black

Gnome Spy ♀
Portrait of Cloee Black

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Where have you come from?”

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