Characters
Martha Marid
They have an ornate earring.
Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.
Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.
“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”
Kathryn Hale
They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.
Ideal: Change is frightening.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.
Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.
“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”
Robert Proudfoot
They frequently tap their hands/feet.
Ideal: Glory is for fools.
Flaw: They are proud.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.
“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”
Rowan Wilton
They are always polite.
Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.
Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.
“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”
Sohali Rowe
They avoid cracks in the pavement.
Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.
Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.
“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”
Theodora Einar
They smell like a wet dog.
Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.
Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.
“Has anyone seen my dog today?”
Elise James
They have a strange echo to their voice.
Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.
Flaw: They are oblivious to obvious signs of danger.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.
“This ale tastes like cat piss.”
Olivia Whisperwind
They flirt with everyone they meet.
Ideal: They'll never be bored with a full tankard in hand.
Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.
Bond: A neighbor owes them money,
“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”
Munir Fae
They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.
Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.
Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.
Bond: They hunt in the desert to provide for their community.
“This wine tastes like sour piss.”
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