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Jim Wilton

Dwarf Paladin ♂
Portrait of Jim Wilton

They have piercing blue eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Tami Scott

Half-Elf Flautist ♀
Portrait of Tami Scott

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Sahin Shalamayne

Halfling Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Shalamayne

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

Elisha Blacksmith

Dwarf Fixer ♀
Portrait of Elisha Blacksmith

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: Their best achievements were in the past, and they dwell on them constantly.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Zaeim Selentia

Half-Elf Dancer ♂
Portrait of Zaeim Selentia

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“Not on my watch.”

Jonas James

Human Servant ♂
Portrait of Jonas James

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Garrus Roundtree

Half-Elf Villein ♂
Portrait of Garrus Roundtree

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

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

Olivier Belet

Halfling Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Belet

They often forget names.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Lucia Mervor

Half-Elf Beggar ♀
Portrait of Lucia Mervor

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“Did thou eat most well?”

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