Characters
Charlie Mournhell
They speak with a stutter.
Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.
Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”
Sohali Greene
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.
Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.
Flaw: Kindness is weakness.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the wisest.
“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”
Ria Boone
Their bald head is reflective in the sun.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.
Flaw: They are spineless.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.
“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”
Karen Broadbent
They walk with a cane.
Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.
Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.
“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”
Caitlin Ashbringer
Their clothes always look freshly pressed.
Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.
Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.
“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”
Jayson Clarke
They hallucinate.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.
Bond: They once studied at a renowned university.
“By my troth.”
Kharda Stonesworn
They have been magically turned into a pig.
Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.
Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.
Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.
“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”
Ragnar Filaen
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.
Ideal: We can improve ourselves every day.
Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.
Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.
“This wine tastes like orange juice.”
Helen Alard
They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.
Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.
Flaw: They are unpredictable.
Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.
“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”
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