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Gregory Hickory

Tiefling Craftsperson ♂
Portrait of Gregory Hickory

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect their lifestyle.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Sapphire Adir

Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Adir

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“I love to travel, but being home is just as good!”

Martha Duval

Human Butler ♀
Portrait of Martha Duval

They wear a wig.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Klaudia Mowbry

Gnome Tailor ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Mowbry

Their face is covered with aggrivated rashes.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Rory Michaels

Halfling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Rory Michaels

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Liliana Alma

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Liliana Alma

They wear moth-eaten wizard's robes.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation

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

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Kylie Mervor

Elf Accountant ♀
Portrait of Kylie Mervor

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Eden Weston

Elf Burglar ⚥
Portrait of Eden Weston

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“You unmuzzled fly-bitten bugbear!”

Charlie Altharia

Human Druid ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Altharia

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

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

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

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