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Cassie Shortaxe

Dwarf Scribe ♀
Portrait of Cassie Shortaxe

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Zayne Erwin

Elf Astronomer ♂
Portrait of Zayne Erwin

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

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

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Friedrich Weston

Elf Banker ♂
Portrait of Friedrich Weston

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Rowan Ironfist

Dwarf Notary ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Ironfist

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Ancestors protect me!”

Caroc Hale

Dwarf Athlete ♂
Portrait of Caroc Hale

They hallucinate.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Klaudia Michaels

Half-Elf Urchin ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Michaels

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

Sisco Dustclaw

Half-Orc Druid ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Dustclaw

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Vidar Donovan

Halfling Elder ♂
Portrait of Vidar Donovan

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

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

Lionheart White

Halfling Bowyer ♂
Portrait of Lionheart White

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

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

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Spire of the Sapper and claim its riches for themselves.

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

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