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Bebe Deakin

Halfling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Bebe Deakin

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They are shallow.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Avery Blaze

Tiefling Woodcutter ⚥
Portrait of Avery Blaze

They are always cold.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Fribbington Sorra

Gnome Earl ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Sorra

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wolves.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Lena Lachlan

Dwarf Fire Eater ♀
Portrait of Lena Lachlan

They have an artistic quality to their voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with learning new tasks.

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

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Ricky Alhara

Elf Street Artist ♂
Portrait of Ricky Alhara

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Jody Scott

Half-Orc Bard ♀
Portrait of Jody Scott

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an abominable elder god.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“Need a companion?”

Charlie Erwin

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Erwin

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Wendall Heartpound

Half-Orc Storyteller ♂
Portrait of Wendall Heartpound

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Ewan Poots

Tiefling Madman ♂
Portrait of Ewan Poots

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

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