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Dmitri Norton

Gnome Soothsayer ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Norton

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

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

Nina Dalton

Dwarf Cleaner ♀
Portrait of Nina Dalton

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Kasandra Windrunner

Half-Orc Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Windrunner

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I thank thee.”

Isis Roundtree

Half-Orc Watchmaker ♀
Portrait of Isis Roundtree

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Jasmine Birchfall

Gnome Student ♀
Portrait of Jasmine Birchfall

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Ruth Gellar

Dwarf Illusionist ♀
Portrait of Ruth Gellar

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Jayson Clarke

Halfling Gameskeeper ♂
Portrait of Jayson Clarke

They move very quickly.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Vuska Wazels

Half-Orc Bard ♀
Portrait of Vuska Wazels

They always play with their hair

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

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

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

Hugo Spall

Gnome Paladin ♂
Portrait of Hugo Spall

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“You tottering hedge-born canker-blossom!”

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