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Alys Clarke

Human Wizard ♀
Portrait of Alys Clarke

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“You spleeny tickle-brained codpiece!”

Bashara Haggard

Half-Elf Fletcher ♀
Portrait of Bashara Haggard

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

George Poots

Gnome Fortune Teller ♂
Portrait of George Poots

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Lydia Roberts

Half-Orc Cleric ♀
Portrait of Lydia Roberts

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Raven Jayid

Elf Charcoal Burner ♀
Portrait of Raven Jayid

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Gawen Ellis

Half-Elf Jailer ♂
Portrait of Gawen Ellis

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Kalak Abbey

Halfling Philosopher ♂
Portrait of Kalak Abbey

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They are cruel.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Cyntia Colman

Half-Elf Translator ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Colman

They wear moth-eaten wizard's robes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Hailee Shad

Half-Elf Exile ♀
Portrait of Hailee Shad

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

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