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Oisin Fordragon

Human Nurse ♂
Portrait of Oisin Fordragon

They are very messy.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“Need a friend?”

Kamal Wright

Tiefling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Kamal Wright

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Rebecca Massa

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Rebecca Massa

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Violet Bozier

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Violet Bozier

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”

Bernie Thorn

Halfling Prisoner ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Thorn

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a travelling circus.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Sumesh Roderick

Half-Orc Woodcutter ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Roderick

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“By my troth.”

Mace Davis

Human Cleric ♂
Portrait of Mace Davis

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Ceri Mervor

Half-Orc Philosopher ♀
Portrait of Ceri Mervor

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Blake Nighy

Tiefling Town Crier ⚥
Portrait of Blake Nighy

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Need a companion?”

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