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Katrina Bloodhoof

Halfling Librarian ♀
Portrait of Katrina Bloodhoof

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

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

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sawyer Zaki

Elf Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Zaki

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Safia Jayid

Tiefling Missionary ♀
Portrait of Safia Jayid

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one gray.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

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

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Lar Echols

Elf Shipwright ♂
Portrait of Lar Echols

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

River Travis

Human Executioner ⚥
Portrait of River Travis

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

“Some people call this junk. Me, I call this treasure.”

River Morningstar

Elf Inquisitor ⚥
Portrait of River Morningstar

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Gannon Wazels

Halfling Fortune Teller ♂
Portrait of Gannon Wazels

They speak in the third person.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Tami Underhill

Halfling Jester ♀
Portrait of Tami Underhill

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“You cockered ill-nurtured vassal!”

Sahin Massa

Halfling Herbalist ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Massa

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow a neighbor from a position of power.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

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