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Sumesh Loch

Half-Elf Prostitute ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Loch

They have multiple piercings all over their body.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

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

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

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

Lara Mervor

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Lara Mervor

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Kylie Selwyn

Tiefling Soldier ♀
Portrait of Kylie Selwyn

They have soft blue eyes.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

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

Emil Weston

Halfling Bard ♂
Portrait of Emil Weston

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Brittany Freeman

Gnome Lecturer ♀
Portrait of Brittany Freeman

They only eat meat.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They are indecisive.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“Fare thee well.”

Beatrix Loudlegs

Gnome Cleric ♀
Portrait of Beatrix Loudlegs

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

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

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”

Paul Ali

Elf Auctioneer ♂
Portrait of Paul Ali

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Larson Mur

Gnome Gameskeeper ♂
Portrait of Larson Mur

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Roger Thom

Gnome Florist ♂
Portrait of Roger Thom

They are always serious.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

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