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Roan Kensley

Gnome Book Binder ♂
Portrait of Roan Kensley

A tamed badger walks by their side.

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

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They once studied at a renowned university.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Chandra Blackclaw

Half-Orc Con Artist ♀
Portrait of Chandra Blackclaw

They wear a dinged and pitted town guard armor.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“I'll smash you to bits!”

Shark Jones

Human Cook ♀
Portrait of Shark Jones

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Karen Lord

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Karen Lord

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“You currish swag-bellied nut-hook!”

Homer Pierce

Gnome Fighter ♂
Portrait of Homer Pierce

They wear a pair of military boots.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Finley Bloodhoof

Human Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Finley Bloodhoof

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Elias Spring

Elf Sommelier ♂
Portrait of Elias Spring

They are missing the pinkie finger of their right hand.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Well met!”

Marge Davis

Human Princess ♀
Portrait of Marge Davis

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Derrick Rana

Half-Orc Flautist ♂
Portrait of Derrick Rana

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

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