Characters
Nina Michaels
They are always carrying a book.
Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.
Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.
“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”
Shark Payne
They don't eat meat.
Ideal: Change is good.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.
Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.
“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”
Roman Ashfield
They wear a patched wool cloak.
Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.
Flaw: They never stop talking.
Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.
“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”
Lena Travis
They are afraid of children.
Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.
Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.
“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”
Phoebe Elonil
They have large, innocent eyes.
Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.
“You loggerheaded half-faced moldwarp!”
Kendra Hillard
They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.
Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.
Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.
Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.
“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”
Dustin Hasan
They walk on crutches
Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.
Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".
Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.
“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”
Sibylle Hickory
They are missing the pinkie finger of their right hand.
Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.
Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.
Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.
“A horse kicked me once...”
Morwen Bluepetal
They have striking hazel eyes.
Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.
Flaw: They have no patience.
Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.
“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”
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