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Diego Ellis

Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Portrait of Diego Ellis

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Ivana Mowbry

Halfling Florist ♀
Portrait of Ivana Mowbry

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

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

“Buy me a drink?”

Luna Shadepelt

Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♀
Portrait of Luna Shadepelt

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They always seek for the path of least resistance.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“You lumpish weather-bitten death-token!”

Charlie Michaels

Tiefling Diviner ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Michaels

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They think they are better than everyone else.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Well again!”

Sawyer Echols

Human Gameskeeper ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Echols

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Do there exist many worlds, or is there but a single world? This is one of the most noble and exalted questions in the study of Nature.”

Martha Belet

Human Architect ♀
Portrait of Martha Belet

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Adrian Dawnpelt

Half-Orc Athlete ♂
Portrait of Adrian Dawnpelt

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“Well met!”

Maz Mowbry

Gnome Mage ⚥
Portrait of Maz Mowbry

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

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

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Avery Faelyn

Human Chancellor ⚥
Portrait of Avery Faelyn

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

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