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Katja Gemleaf

Half-Elf Attendant ♀
Portrait of Katja Gemleaf

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Riley Pierce

Gnome Fisher ♀
Portrait of Riley Pierce

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

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

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Ricon Kastrix

Half-Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Ricon Kastrix

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”

Daisy Blacksmith

Dwarf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Daisy Blacksmith

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They carry out their buisness with an air of pretension.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Need a blade?”

Desmond Brocksby

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Desmond Brocksby

They are always smiling.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“You loggerheaded common-kissing pigeon-egg!”

Dax Hale

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Dax Hale

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Finley Fitzgerald

Dwarf Bard ⚥
Portrait of Finley Fitzgerald

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“Wherever there are elves there are lies!”

Katinka Massa

Half-Elf Baker ♀
Portrait of Katinka Massa

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They inform their decisions from historical precedents.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

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

“You ruttish sheep-biting lout!”

Hugh Enola

Tiefling Butcher ♂
Portrait of Hugh Enola

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover The Carrot Village and claim its riches for themselves.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

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