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Alys Fitzgerald

Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Alys Fitzgerald

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

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

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

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

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Renee Kaye

Half-Orc Squire ♀
Portrait of Renee Kaye

They always look forward.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Helsora Swiftfoot

Gnome Wagoner ♀
Portrait of Helsora Swiftfoot

They wear an apprentice's robes.

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

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

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

Desmond Donovan

Tiefling Ferryman ♂
Portrait of Desmond Donovan

They bite their nails.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“Thou dost takest my breath away.”

Friedrich Mulgrew

Human Juggler ♂
Portrait of Friedrich Mulgrew

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Leo Abbey

Dwarf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Leo Abbey

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: Their home is a safehouse for veterans.

“You are... very attractive.”

Hassan Deadeye

Human Messenger ♂
Portrait of Hassan Deadeye

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Raadi Fae

Human Ranger ♂
Portrait of Raadi Fae

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

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

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Donovan Knight

Halfling Bridle Maker ♂
Portrait of Donovan Knight

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: They would die to find The Violet Airship and claim it for themselves.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

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