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Don Ironroot

Dwarf Village Idiot ♂
Portrait of Don Ironroot

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“You frothy tickle-brained foot-licker!”

Clark Scott

Elf First Mate ♂
Portrait of Clark Scott

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“I tell ye truth.”

Rashur Scourge

Tiefling Tanner ♂
Portrait of Rashur Scourge

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Aubrey Bradley

Tiefling Fighter ♀
Portrait of Aubrey Bradley

They breathe out of their mouth.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

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

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Mugheer Maelor

Gnome Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Maelor

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with learning new tasks.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Bernie Roderick

Tiefling Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Roderick

They are very messy.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Laikyn Freeman

Elf Poet ♂
Portrait of Laikyn Freeman

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

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Mia Hillard

Elf Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Mia Hillard

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Need a companion?”

Henry Northrend

Halfling Poacher ♂
Portrait of Henry Northrend

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

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