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Gavril Roberts

Gnome Sommelier ♂
Portrait of Gavril Roberts

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: The Tomato Chains has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

Fribbington Michaels

Halfling Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Michaels

They have an overbite.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They are clumsy.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“Why rush around when there's so much to see?”

Raed Defthands

Halfling Lead Servant ♂
Portrait of Raed Defthands

Their eyes glow with a dim light.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Balian Greenflower

Elf Congressman ♂
Portrait of Balian Greenflower

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Asa Scott

Dwarf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Asa Scott

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Akdir Moonclaw

Half-Orc Artisan ♂
Portrait of Akdir Moonclaw

They have mysterious purple eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“Did thou eat most well?”

Safia Sybil

Gnome Goldsmith ♀
Portrait of Safia Sybil

They are always smoking a cigarette.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Gannon Northrend

Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Gannon Northrend

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

William Erwin

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of William Erwin

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

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