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Angie Lesley

Gnome Governess ♀
Portrait of Angie Lesley

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

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

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Max Briggs

Tiefling Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Max Briggs

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Karth Banes

Elf Roper ♂
Portrait of Karth Banes

They wear old riding boots.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

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

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

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Hamad Mattell

Human Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Hamad Mattell

They are always polite.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”

Angie Wright

Human Gentleman ♀
Portrait of Angie Wright

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

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

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

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

Kashida Ellis

Gnome Fire Eater ♀
Portrait of Kashida Ellis

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“Humph. I should have just slept in the forest.”

Marina Abbey

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Marina Abbey

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“You fobbing ill-nurtured flap-dragon!”

Sohali Grail

Dwarf Prisoner ♀
Portrait of Sohali Grail

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Shangela Gellar

Dwarf Notary ♀
Portrait of Shangela Gellar

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

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