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Alaysia Ironfist

Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Alaysia Ironfist

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

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

“I am an outcast among my people.”

Kathryn Sybil

Human Thatcher ♀
Portrait of Kathryn Sybil

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

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

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Ewan Beech

Human Acater ♂
Portrait of Ewan Beech

They bite their nails.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Lilith Mervor

Half-Orc Seer ♀
Portrait of Lilith Mervor

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They are cruel.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Luna Karim

Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♀
Portrait of Luna Karim

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

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

Tamara Karim

Human Ranger ♀
Portrait of Tamara Karim

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They think they are better than everyone else.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Yegads, it's loud in here!”

Lara AnaanShan

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Lara AnaanShan

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Lorelei Moongarden

Elf Brasier ♀
Portrait of Lorelei Moongarden

They have an artistic quality to their voice.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Tenjon Bladefist

Gnome Brasier ♂
Portrait of Tenjon Bladefist

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

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

“I wish I could fly.”

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