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Ragnar Pegg

Half-Elf Loan Shark ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Pegg

They have a dark quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Rylan Nozzlenuck

Halfling Engineer ♂
Portrait of Rylan Nozzlenuck

They carry a longbow across their back.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about authoroty.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Ned Enola

Half-Elf Dean ♂
Portrait of Ned Enola

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Cynthia Swiftfoot

Halfling Accountant ♀
Portrait of Cynthia Swiftfoot

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They think they are better than everyone else.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Emyr Loch

Human Druid ♂
Portrait of Emyr Loch

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about sailors.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Hiram Mervor

Gnome Fixer ♂
Portrait of Hiram Mervor

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Leo Reddy

Half-Elf Hermit ♂
Portrait of Leo Reddy

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Pete Siggurd

Dwarf Boatman ♂
Portrait of Pete Siggurd

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”

Emily Adir

Halfling Monk ♀
Portrait of Emily Adir

They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

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

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

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