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Bundringo Selwyn

Gnome Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Selwyn

They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

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

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Talia Vonner

Gnome Veterinarian ♀
Portrait of Talia Vonner

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“Be careful and keep alert.”

Arish Scott

Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Arish Scott

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Fribbington Orsan

Halfling Weaver ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Orsan

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

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

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Sawyer Kensley

Half-Elf Acrobat ♂
Portrait of Sawyer Kensley

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

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

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Arnold Knight

Human Messenger ♂
Portrait of Arnold Knight

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They are meek.

Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Huzzah!”

Akdir Mehmed

Half-Orc Carpenter ♂
Portrait of Akdir Mehmed

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

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

“Thou dost takest my breath away.”

Kelsey Dustpelt

Half-Orc Wagoner ♀
Portrait of Kelsey Dustpelt

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Alex Pegg

Elf Priest ♂
Portrait of Alex Pegg

They wear revealing clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“You mammering common-kissing dewberry!”

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