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Phoebe Quinn

Human Banker ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Quinn

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

Lulu Lord

Dwarf Artist ♀
Portrait of Lulu Lord

They have piercing blue eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Blake Todd

Half-Orc Monk ⚥
Portrait of Blake Todd

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a judge.

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

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

River Deverin

Halfling Bard ⚥
Portrait of River Deverin

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep The Emerald Chains safe.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Torek Quinn

Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♂
Portrait of Torek Quinn

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Galen Marid

Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Galen Marid

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

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

“Need a friend?”

Karen Mournhell

Elf Woolwinder ♀
Portrait of Karen Mournhell

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“You dissembling weather-bitten mumble-news!”

Randle Sybil

Half-Elf Bosun ♂
Portrait of Randle Sybil

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are obsessed with small animals.

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

“God has left this place.”

Bundringo Anwen

Human Clown ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Anwen

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

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