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Gwen Spring

Human Lead Servant ♀
Portrait of Gwen Spring

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“You call this a menu?”

Jago Hickory

Half-Orc Tailor ♂
Portrait of Jago Hickory

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Badaar Abasi

Half-Orc Nurse ♂
Portrait of Badaar Abasi

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Laban Miller

Half-Orc Exorcist ♂
Portrait of Laban Miller

They wear fine lace gloves.

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

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“I thank thee.”

Eliot Bowes

Half-Orc Journalist ♂
Portrait of Eliot Bowes

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Lucia Simpson

Elf Entertainer ♀
Portrait of Lucia Simpson

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They are obsessed with bringing a loved one back from the dead.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

“Back in my day....”

River Laroque

Dwarf Fixer ⚥
Portrait of River Laroque

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Well met!”

Sahin Ghani

Elf Flautist ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Ghani

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

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

Corinna Sams

Halfling Armorer ♀
Portrait of Corinna Sams

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

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