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Ivana Miller

Elf Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Ivana Miller

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

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

“Hey! Wanna buy this fur?”

Blake Whisperwind

Dwarf Road Master ⚥
Portrait of Blake Whisperwind

They knock on every door before going through.

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

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“The stones will sing if you let them.”

Miriam Karim

Gnome Chief ♀
Portrait of Miriam Karim

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Katya Kaye

Human Bouncer ♀
Portrait of Katya Kaye

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.

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

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Mary Hickory

Half-Orc Athlete ♀
Portrait of Mary Hickory

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: The Puce Airship has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Scarlett Zaki

Human Guard ♀
Portrait of Scarlett Zaki

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

Ideal: People are ultimately good.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

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

“Who do you think you are!?”

Sahin Amal

Half-Orc Senator ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Amal

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They always seek for the path of least resistance.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Laurel Greene

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Laurel Greene

Their eyebrow(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

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

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Indra Karim

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Indra Karim

They are always rude.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

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