Characters
Akdir James
They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.
Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.
Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the wisest.
“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”
John Enola
They don't wear shoes.
Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.
Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.
Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.
“No one can match my cooking recipes.”
Forbes Larchwood
Their breath smells of fresh rain.
Ideal: Family is more than blood.
Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.
Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.
“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”
Riley El-Hasan
A tamed elk walks by their side.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They never stop talking.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.
“Move.”
Bernie Gleeson
They have a moody quality to their voice.
Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.
Flaw: They are contradictory.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.
“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”
Lisa Wazels
They are a bad listener.
Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.
Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".
Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.
“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”
Hana Bowes
They are afraid of goblins.
Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.
Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.
Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.
“Well met!”
Marge Freeman
They have a haunting quality to their voice.
Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.
Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.
Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.
“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”
Tanar Terryn
They only eat meat.
Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.
Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.
“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”
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