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Ben Hemlock

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Ben Hemlock

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

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

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Katinka Lesley

Gnome Maid ♀
Portrait of Katinka Lesley

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Doran Harber

Elf Astrologer ⚥
Portrait of Doran Harber

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Ceri Dalton

Halfling Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Ceri Dalton

They wear pristine town guard armor.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.

“A plague upon thee!”

Beatrix Altharia

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Beatrix Altharia

They always keep their head held high.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.

“You call this a menu?”

Helena Hickory

Half-Orc Cartographer ♀
Portrait of Helena Hickory

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Teyr Blueflower

Half-Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Teyr Blueflower

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Parker Donovan

Half-Elf Village Idiot ⚥
Portrait of Parker Donovan

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Lorelei Lesley

Halfling Scullion ♀
Portrait of Lorelei Lesley

They wear high boots stained with mud.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about royalty.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“You fawning clay-brained lout!”

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