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Isis Cragfur

Half-Orc Warlock ♀
Portrait of Isis Cragfur

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Natalia Hume

Dwarf Cook ♀
Portrait of Natalia Hume

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Sadie Greentree

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Sadie Greentree

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“Adventure! That's what I want and that's what I'm gonna get!”

Haryk Pierce

Human Oracle ♂
Portrait of Haryk Pierce

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Lee Jones

Human Cultist ♂
Portrait of Lee Jones

They wear moth-eaten wizard's robes.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“A horse kicked me once...”

Jonas Everett

Human Gambler ♂
Portrait of Jonas Everett

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Petter Duval

Halfling Minstrel ♂
Portrait of Petter Duval

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

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

“Buy me a drink?”

Gia Cruise

Tiefling Noble ♀
Portrait of Gia Cruise

Their complexion is deeply tanned from the sun.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Yazid Gellar

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Yazid Gellar

They carry a small child on their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

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