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Bernie AnaanShan

Half-Elf Missionary ⚥
Portrait of Bernie AnaanShan

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Qualen Ellis

Human Flautist ♂
Portrait of Qualen Ellis

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Cole Crewe

Half-Elf Maid ♂
Portrait of Cole Crewe

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Kiernan Vinder

Human Fighter ♂
Portrait of Kiernan Vinder

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

Parker Whisperwind

Elf Refugee ⚥
Portrait of Parker Whisperwind

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Mary Huon

Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Mary Huon

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“You reeky elf-skinned mumble-news!”

Ricon White

Gnome Fighter ♂
Portrait of Ricon White

A tamed elk walks by their side.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“You fobbing crook-pated canker-blossom!”

Raadi Cruise

Elf Astronomer ♂
Portrait of Raadi Cruise

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They are cheap.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Clark Selentia

Half-Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Clark Selentia

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They lose themselves to carnal pleasures too frequently.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

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