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Bernie Duval

Half-Elf Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Duval

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: They only feel alive when cleaning out their home.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Akdir Pegg

Human Fighter ♂
Portrait of Akdir Pegg

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

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

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Titus Altharia

Half-Elf Bridle Maker ♂
Portrait of Titus Altharia

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

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

Reeve Travis

Elf Architect ♂
Portrait of Reeve Travis

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“May your moonlit walks be protected by the Evergreen.”

Ewan Wood

Human Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Ewan Wood

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“You dissembling motley-minded flap-dragon!”

Cordelia Hillard

Halfling Monk ♀
Portrait of Cordelia Hillard

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Jerome Defthands

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Jerome Defthands

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Kathryn Schmidt

Halfling Veterinarian ♀
Portrait of Kathryn Schmidt

Their eyes glow with a dim light.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Avery Laroque

Half-Orc Tax Collector ♀
Portrait of Avery Laroque

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

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

“What ho!”

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