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Cassius Hume

Gnome Warlock ♂
Portrait of Cassius Hume

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

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

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Jon Mervor

Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
Portrait of Jon Mervor

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Wendall Grief

Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Wendall Grief

They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“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.”

Rowan Adir

Halfling Healer ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Adir

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Miles Roundtree

Human Rogue ♂
Portrait of Miles Roundtree

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“God spede you.”

Elvira Selwyn

Gnome Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Elvira Selwyn

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Nelson Jordan

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Nelson Jordan

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“God has left this place.”

Avery Travis

Tiefling Runaway ⚥
Portrait of Avery Travis

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“You ruttish ill-nurtured flap-dragon!”

Rylan Selentia

Half-Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Rylan Selentia

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

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