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Julia Terryn

Human Paladin ♀
Portrait of Julia Terryn

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They would die to find The Purple Statue and claim it for themselves.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Pascal Norman

Half-Elf Baker ♂
Portrait of Pascal Norman

They bite their nails.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Riley Enola

Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ⚥
Portrait of Riley Enola

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Fribbington Sweeny

Half-Elf Troubadour ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Sweeny

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

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

Baasim Belet

Human Admiral ♂
Portrait of Baasim Belet

They are always sad.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Cole Weston

Human Acater ♂
Portrait of Cole Weston

They wear a gold cameo of a woman on their neck.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

Elliot Dempsy

Dwarf Apothecary ♂
Portrait of Elliot Dempsy

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

Sahin Broadbent

Halfling Builder ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Broadbent

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Bernie Marid

Elf Poacher ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Marid

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

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

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

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