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Cole Hickory

Human Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Cole Hickory

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Esmeralda Deakin

Elf Village Idiot ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Deakin

They always play with their hair

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Jordan Schmidt

Dwarf Cartographer ♂
Portrait of Jordan Schmidt

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

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

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Landon Enola

Human Cartographer ♂
Portrait of Landon Enola

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Not on my watch.”

Jessica Carson

Dwarf Inquisitor ♀
Portrait of Jessica Carson

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Hawke Magdrom

Dwarf Pirate ♀
Portrait of Hawke Magdrom

They are very tidy.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Baasim Gale

Human Architect ♂
Portrait of Baasim Gale

Their complexion is full of freckles.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”

Bernie Filaen

Halfling Cobbler ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Filaen

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Jakob Whisperwind

Half-Elf Flautist ♂
Portrait of Jakob Whisperwind

They have soft blue eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

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

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

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