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Crispin Mattell

Halfling Deserter ♂
Portrait of Crispin Mattell

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Kasper Freeman

Tiefling Rogue ♂
Portrait of Kasper Freeman

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the poor.

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

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Illian Huon

Human Bard ♂
Portrait of Illian Huon

They are always jolly.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Alan Watson

Gnome Naperer ♂
Portrait of Alan Watson

They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They will always choose money.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Bundringo Loch

Halfling Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Loch

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“You errant full-gorged horn-beast!”

Bundringo Pierce

Halfling Outlander ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Pierce

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Kerry Hamilton

Tiefling Essayist ♀
Portrait of Kerry Hamilton

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Bella Garnik

Gnome Queen ♀
Portrait of Bella Garnik

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Bernie Winter

Human Business Owner ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Winter

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

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

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