Characters
Rodney Donovan
They sweat near constantly.
Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.
Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,
Bond: Gravestone of the Anchorite has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!
“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”
Quintus Marshall
They are always polite.
Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.
Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.
“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”
Vivi Cruise
They have a facial tattoo.
Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.
Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.
Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.
“Best be careful with the king's men!”
Fribbington Nighy
They lick their lips frequently.
Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.
Bond: They swore to sail around the world.
“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”
Caroc Huon
Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.
Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.
Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.
Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.
“Strewth!”
Olivier Clarke
They wear a patched wool cloak.
Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.
Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”
Jasmine Terryn
Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.
Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.
Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.
Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.
“By my troth.”
Riley Proudhands
They are an overachiever.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.
Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.
“You puny tickle-brained vassal!”
Dustin Weatherby
They play with their ear when they lie.
Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.
Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.
Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.
“You spongy base-court barnacle!”
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