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Michael Duval

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Michael Duval

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Dag Scott

Dwarf Barber ♂
Portrait of Dag Scott

They talk with a lisp.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“Huzzah!”

Tiatha Hadwell

Gnome Chancellor ♀
Portrait of Tiatha Hadwell

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“Have you seen the bulette pack diggin' 'round the fields?”

Peter Alma

Human Cooper ♂
Portrait of Peter Alma

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Kimberly Moran

Human Lecturer ♀
Portrait of Kimberly Moran

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

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

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Fiana Mervor

Tiefling Jester ♀
Portrait of Fiana Mervor

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

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Ralph Hillard

Tiefling Brasier ♂
Portrait of Ralph Hillard

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Dax Colman

Human Acolyte ♂
Portrait of Dax Colman

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: A live of service is a life well lived.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“You cockered base-court ratsbane!”

Galvur Wynne

Half-Elf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Galvur Wynne

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

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