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Dorian Mowbry

Gnome Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Dorian Mowbry

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They are cheap.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“For the horde!”

Tarc Wynne

Halfling Auctioneer ♂
Portrait of Tarc Wynne

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Sisco Deakin

Half-Elf Minstrel ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Deakin

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

Rowan Stonesworn

Elf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Stonesworn

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“My songs calm all who hear them.”

Heidi Mervor

Elf Quartermaster ♀
Portrait of Heidi Mervor

People boo when they enter a room.

Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

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

“My dreams are troubled by disturbing visions.”

Charlie Spall

Dwarf Pirate ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Spall

They have large, innocent eyes.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the quickest.

“Salutations.”

Lars Brocksby

Tiefling Gentleman ♂
Portrait of Lars Brocksby

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Do you know how difficult it is to find fashionable hoof-wear?”

Lawson Miller

Halfling Priest ♂
Portrait of Lawson Miller

They are missing fingers.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Sion Quinn

Elf First Mate ♂
Portrait of Sion Quinn

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

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

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