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Mercy Mervor

Dwarf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Mercy Mervor

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to promote harmony with nature.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Jenny Lesley

Dwarf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Jenny Lesley

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Gert Duffield

Elf Engineer ♂
Portrait of Gert Duffield

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“God has left this place.”

Faed Sybil

Tiefling Former Adventurer ♂
Portrait of Faed Sybil

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Liliana Brightstar

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Liliana Brightstar

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“You jarring idle-headed flax-wench!”

Doran Molyneaux

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Doran Molyneaux

They have a tattoo of an eagle on their back.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Katya Haggard

Half-Elf Man At Arms ♀
Portrait of Katya Haggard

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Jacek Broadbent

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Jacek Broadbent

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: They only feel alive when cleaning out their home.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

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

“By my troth.”

Valeria Gale

Tiefling Librarian ♀
Portrait of Valeria Gale

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

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

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

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