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Balian Meadowbrook

Gnome Stablehand ♂
Portrait of Balian Meadowbrook

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Elmo Goldtree

Half-Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Elmo Goldtree

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

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

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

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

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Riley Winterheart

Half-Orc Alchemist ⚥
Portrait of Riley Winterheart

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Carys Summer

Half-Elf Gunsmith ♀
Portrait of Carys Summer

They frequently cough.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“You saucy idle-headed haggard!”

Sahin Carter

Human Tutor ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Carter

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“My life for my liege!”

Caroc Scott

Elf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Caroc Scott

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They are lazy.

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

“My peerless paramour.”

Frederick Thom

Gnome Fletcher ♂
Portrait of Frederick Thom

They snort when they laugh.

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

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

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

Sahin Travis

Human Cheesemaker ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Travis

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

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

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Cole Duval

Human Swineherd ♂
Portrait of Cole Duval

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They hate every Half-Orc.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

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