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Roger Gleeson

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Roger Gleeson

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Tamsin Turner

Gnome Stonecutter ♀
Portrait of Tamsin Turner

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a full tankard in hand.

Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Sophie Altharia

Half-Orc Translator ♀
Portrait of Sophie Altharia

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Malik Todd

Halfling Hatter ♂
Portrait of Malik Todd

Their eyebrow(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

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

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Cole Fitzgerald

Half-Orc Tattooist ♂
Portrait of Cole Fitzgerald

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Well met!”

Eden Donovan

Tiefling Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Eden Donovan

Music plays softly when they enter a room.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Bernie Stormrage

Tiefling Biologist ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Stormrage

They speak very slowly.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“You spongy beetle-headed harpy!”

Reynald Terryn

Half-Orc Chiropractor ♂
Portrait of Reynald Terryn

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Matthew Truthseeker

Gnome Singer ♂
Portrait of Matthew Truthseeker

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a cult.

“You rank tardy-gaited pignut!”

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