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Finley Wright

Dwarf Historian ⚥
Portrait of Finley Wright

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a cult.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Bella Bryce

Human Farrier ♀
Portrait of Bella Bryce

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

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

Sawyer Reece

Dwarf Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Reece

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Need a companion?”

Reiko Blight

Tiefling Monk ♀
Portrait of Reiko Blight

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Maria Enola

Human Fighter ♀
Portrait of Maria Enola

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an abominable elder god.

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

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Faed Darwin

Half-Elf Animal Tamer ♂
Portrait of Faed Darwin

They bite their nails.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“A horse kicked me once...”

Bernie Spring

Human Diviner ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Spring

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

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

“A plague upon thee!”

Monty Briggs

Halfling Warlock ♂
Portrait of Monty Briggs

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Munir Karim

Human Grocer ♂
Portrait of Munir Karim

They wear a blood-stained doctor's apron.

Ideal: All that matters is coming home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“There is a remarkable thing about swans. They teach us that the troubles of death should not grieve us; for in the very moment of dying they make a virtue of necessity and despise their sad fate in singing.”

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