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Bernie Carter

Halfling Druid ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Carter

They are always cold.

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

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

Finley Underhill

Halfling Librarian ⚥
Portrait of Finley Underhill

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Ashley Moran

Dwarf Hired Muscle ♀
Portrait of Ashley Moran

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They hate every Human.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Lia Spring

Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
Portrait of Lia Spring

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

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

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

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

“You call this a menu?”

Sarab Azkhar

Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Azkhar

They are deaf.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

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

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Olivia Zaki

Human Deserter ♀
Portrait of Olivia Zaki

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a travelling circus.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Sadie Skullcrusher

Half-Orc Cult Leader ♀
Portrait of Sadie Skullcrusher

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Max Altharia

Elf Anthropologist ⚥
Portrait of Max Altharia

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Storm Redscar

Half-Orc Paladin ♀
Portrait of Storm Redscar

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

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