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Farquesh Mulgrew

Human Alcoholic ♂
Portrait of Farquesh Mulgrew

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Sahin Portman

Human Detective ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Portman

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Ui Donovan

Tiefling Hersir ♂
Portrait of Ui Donovan

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They are apathetic.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Canton Wood

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Canton Wood

They have a hoarse voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Jakob Watson

Dwarf Flautist ♂
Portrait of Jakob Watson

They are always cold.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

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

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Taylor Roderick

Dwarf Apothecary ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Roderick

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“You cockered full-gorged canker-blossom!”

Tarc Lesley

Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Tarc Lesley

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Sylvia Bladefist

Half-Orc Rogue ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Bladefist

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Neil Loch

Gnome Diviner ♂
Portrait of Neil Loch

They take everything literally.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“Gramercy!”

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