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Haryk Scott

Human Monk ♂
Portrait of Haryk Scott

They have a fiery temper.

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

Flaw: Kindness is weakness.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

Charlotte Broadbent

Tiefling Chancellor ♀
Portrait of Charlotte Broadbent

They smell like fresh baked cookies.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Lysander Hamlin

Gnome Soldier ♂
Portrait of Lysander Hamlin

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Tatiana Ironroot

Dwarf Medic ♀
Portrait of Tatiana Ironroot

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They hate every Half-Orc.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Rolf Moran

Human Ranger ♂
Portrait of Rolf Moran

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“What is better than wisdom? Men. And what is better than a good man? Nothing.”

Claire Oak

Gnome Marshall ♀
Portrait of Claire Oak

They have an underbite.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Finley Rowe

Human Chaplain ⚥
Portrait of Finley Rowe

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about social gatherings.

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

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

Alan Duffield

Elf Witch ♂
Portrait of Alan Duffield

They have a dark quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Gavril Ghani

Elf Captain ♂
Portrait of Gavril Ghani

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“Strewth!”

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