Characters
Richard Mehmed
Their breath smells of grass and honey.
Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.
Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.
“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”
Cassius Ironstrike
They have a sorrowful voice.
Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.
Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.
“I'll be the judge of that.”
Cordelia Weston
They have mysterious purple eyes.
Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.
Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.
“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”
Blake Sorra
They never make jokes.
Ideal: Love makes us weak.
Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.
Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.
“What's your favorite kind of dish?”
Vidar Sams
They speak in the third person.
Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.
Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.
Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.
“Beshrew thee!”
Femlin Kaye
They play with their ear when they lie.
Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.
Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.
“Where in the nine hells am I?”
Max Amal
They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.
Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.
Flaw: They are adulterous.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.
“I can hunt anything.”
Harold Cruise
They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.
Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.
Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.
Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.
“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”
Nick Dalton
They wear modest clothing.
Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.
Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.
“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”
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