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Hugo Deverin

Elf Village Idiot ♂
Portrait of Hugo Deverin

They have heavy bags underneath their eyes.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Renee White

Half-Orc Juggler ♀
Portrait of Renee White

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They refused to apologise for their mistakes

Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Sawyer Pierre-Dupois

Elf Bladesmith ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Pierre-Dupois

Their eyebrow(s) are pierced.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Danforth Bloodhoof

Human Attendant ♂
Portrait of Danforth Bloodhoof

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

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

Brian Nighy

Half-Elf Street Performer ♂
Portrait of Brian Nighy

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Hiaenna Wildfire

Tiefling Roper ♀
Portrait of Hiaenna Wildfire

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“Back in my day....”

Jarrad Arrias

Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
Portrait of Jarrad Arrias

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Dan Lesley

Dwarf Mortician ♂
Portrait of Dan Lesley

They talk with a lisp.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Max Wolfbrother

Human Mercer ⚥
Portrait of Max Wolfbrother

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

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