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Landon Smyth

Human Knight ♂
Portrait of Landon Smyth

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“I cry your mercy.”

Dina Marshall

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Dina Marshall

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a renowned warrior.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Joanna Turner

Halfling Earl ♀
Portrait of Joanna Turner

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“Move.”

Rowan Magdrom

Dwarf Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Magdrom

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Bella Whitestorm

Half-Orc Archivist ♀
Portrait of Bella Whitestorm

They wear high boots stained with mud.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They will always choose money.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Luna Hickory

Tiefling Prostitute ♀
Portrait of Luna Hickory

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

Clark Wynne

Elf Exterminator ♂
Portrait of Clark Wynne

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Trixie Poots

Gnome Madame ♀
Portrait of Trixie Poots

They always play with their hair

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Ricky Abbey

Dwarf Monk ♂
Portrait of Ricky Abbey

They are deaf.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

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