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Charlie Mournhell

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Mournhell

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Sohali Greene

Half-Elf Skomorokh ♀
Portrait of Sohali Greene

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: Kindness is weakness.

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

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

Ria Boone

Human Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Ria Boone

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Karen Broadbent

Half-Orc Watchman ♀
Portrait of Karen Broadbent

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Caitlin Ashbringer

Half-Orc Cleric ♀
Portrait of Caitlin Ashbringer

Their clothes always look freshly pressed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

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

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Jayson Clarke

Gnome Animal Tamer ♂
Portrait of Jayson Clarke

They hallucinate.

Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They once studied at a renowned university.

“By my troth.”

Kharda Stonesworn

Half-Elf Jester ♀
Portrait of Kharda Stonesworn

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Ragnar Filaen

Halfling Seer ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Filaen

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: We can improve ourselves every day.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Helen Alard

Half-Elf Armorer ♀
Portrait of Helen Alard

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

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