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Brogan Schmidt

Tiefling Cult Leader ♂
Portrait of Brogan Schmidt

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Belor Malfoy

Dwarf Sage ♂
Portrait of Belor Malfoy

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are reckless.

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

“You are... very attractive.”

Lena Turner

Tiefling Fisher ♀
Portrait of Lena Turner

They never smile.

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an abominable elder god.

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

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Raed Mournhell

Elf Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Raed Mournhell

They swear frequently.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“You weedy rude-growing skainsmate!”

Evonne Haggard

Tiefling Warlock ♀
Portrait of Evonne Haggard

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They always seek for the path of least resistance.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Blake Hillard

Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Blake Hillard

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

Bond: The Azure Ice Crystals has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Hector Loch

Tiefling Count ♂
Portrait of Hector Loch

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

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

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Elana Magdrom

Dwarf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Elana Magdrom

They are missing fingers.

Ideal: They hold total respect for royalty.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

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

Hiram Strongjaw

Half-Orc Cotter ♂
Portrait of Hiram Strongjaw

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

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