Characters
Quintus Cruise
They always stand up straight.
Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.
Flaw: They are indecisive.
Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.
“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”
Sahin Sweeny
They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.
Ideal: Criminals deserve death.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.
Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.
“I can hunt anything.”
Sam Ironfist
They move very slowly.
Ideal: Emotions hold us back.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.
Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.
“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”
Bundringo Orsan
They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.
Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.
Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
Hassan AnaanShan
They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)
Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.
Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.
Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.
“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”
Arabella Rana
They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders
Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.
Flaw: They are cruel.
Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.
“This ale tastes like gunk.”
Kimberly Enola
They carry two small children on their back.
Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.
Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.
Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”
Cyntia Roberts
They have a rough quality to their voice.
Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.
Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.
“I heard the mayor is cheating.”
Maz Kensley
They have bloodshot eyes.
Ideal: They would do anything to protect their lifestyle.
Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.
Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.
“Bah! Barely a whisp o' hair on yer chin!”
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