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Andrew Wright

Elf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Andrew Wright

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“Elven crafters are the finest in the land.”

Katya Bladefist

Halfling Scientist ♀
Portrait of Katya Bladefist

They are mute.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“I tell ye truth.”

Sahin Altharia

Gnome Doctor ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Altharia

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.

Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Doran Banes

Dwarf Admiral ⚥
Portrait of Doran Banes

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Titus Moonvalley

Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Portrait of Titus Moonvalley

They are very tidy.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Sarab Harber

Human Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Harber

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Chloe Northrend

Half-Orc Prophet ♀
Portrait of Chloe Northrend

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“I've never met another like me.”

Eden Mervor

Elf Farrier ⚥
Portrait of Eden Mervor

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“By my troth.”

Frances Enola

Half-Orc Judge ♀
Portrait of Frances Enola

A tamed cat walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

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