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Luce Erwin

Tiefling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Luce Erwin

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

Myron Broadbent

Halfling Philosopher ♂
Portrait of Myron Broadbent

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”

Jacques Elonil

Tiefling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Jacques Elonil

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Kyris Hamid

Half-Elf Singer ♂
Portrait of Kyris Hamid

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Sandra Dunstan

Half-Elf Admiral ♀
Portrait of Sandra Dunstan

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Kirsten Abbey

Halfling Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Kirsten Abbey

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

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

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Phoebe Mournhell

Halfling Congresswoman ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Mournhell

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

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

“Not on my watch.”

Salvatore Roundtree

Half-Elf Astronomer ♂
Portrait of Salvatore Roundtree

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

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

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“You goatish hedge-born harlot!”

Alexandra Duval

Dwarf Vintner ♀
Portrait of Alexandra Duval

They have a hoarse voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

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