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Dax Roderick

Human Archivist ♂
Portrait of Dax Roderick

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

River Sams

Human Poacher ⚥
Portrait of River Sams

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

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

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Charlie Kaye

Halfling Bartender ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Kaye

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Edmond Whisperwind

Human Hersir ♂
Portrait of Edmond Whisperwind

They are always smoking a pipe.

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

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Bruce Ashes

Tiefling Cobbler ♂
Portrait of Bruce Ashes

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Candice Scott

Dwarf Chiropractor ♀
Portrait of Candice Scott

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They easily forget important details.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Olivia Simpson

Tiefling Monk ♀
Portrait of Olivia Simpson

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“Salutations.”

Amira Marshall

Tiefling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Amira Marshall

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They always haggle.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Alicia Enola

Human Miller ♀
Portrait of Alicia Enola

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

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