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Laura Darkstripe

Half-Orc Flautist ♀
Portrait of Laura Darkstripe

They have an underbite.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Natalia Lighthands

Halfling Writer ♀
Portrait of Natalia Lighthands

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“You jarring fen-sucked lout!”

Shannon Wolfbrother

Elf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Shannon Wolfbrother

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Sahin Thalnir

Dwarf Minstrel ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Thalnir

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Hugo Kaye

Halfling Gameskeeper ♂
Portrait of Hugo Kaye

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the richest.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Maggie Roderick

Half-Orc Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Maggie Roderick

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They are bitter.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.

“I let people underestimate my intelligence, then I crush them.”

Eden Hume

Elf Sailmaker ⚥
Portrait of Eden Hume

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are apathetic.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“Did thou eat most well?”

Adrian Terryn

Human Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Adrian Terryn

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Lia Michaels

Half-Orc Senator ♀
Portrait of Lia Michaels

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: They hold total respect for punctuality.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: Shipwreck of the Monastery has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

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