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Riley Grief

Tiefling Spice Merchant ♀
Portrait of Riley Grief

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: Kindness is weakness.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Tiffany Scott

Elf Notary ♀
Portrait of Tiffany Scott

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Sawyer Payne

Tiefling Acolyte ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Payne

They have acne.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“Want to hear a story?”

Arianna Scourge

Tiefling Bard ♀
Portrait of Arianna Scourge

They are always hot.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“You gleeking beetle-headed miscreant!”

Rodney Spring

Tiefling Mortician ♂
Portrait of Rodney Spring

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Jared Walker

Elf Chef ♂
Portrait of Jared Walker

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“My songs calm all who hear them.”

Sawyer Davis

Half-Orc Hermit ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Davis

They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Miriam Harber

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Miriam Harber

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Sandra Reedwater

Gnome Attendant ♀
Portrait of Sandra Reedwater

They walk on crutches

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

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