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Owen Carson

Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Owen Carson

They always look forward.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Sisco Enola

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Enola

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Yasmeen Cunningham

Half-Orc Attendant ♀
Portrait of Yasmeen Cunningham

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Ivan Sweeny

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Ivan Sweeny

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”

Fribbington Duffield

Tiefling Chemist ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Duffield

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Isabelle Ali

Halfling Gladiator ♀
Portrait of Isabelle Ali

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“I love to travel, but being home is just as good!”

Marcus Hemlock

Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Marcus Hemlock

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Well again!”

Arianna Mattell

Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Arianna Mattell

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

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

Weston Wolfbrother

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of Weston Wolfbrother

Music plays softly when they enter a room.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Circle of the Glover safe.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

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