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Marion Mazdul

Dwarf Sailmaker ♀
Portrait of Marion Mazdul

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Ember Barlow

Tiefling Sailor ♀
Portrait of Ember Barlow

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They are apathetic.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

Ahsoka Watson

Gnome Teacher ♀
Portrait of Ahsoka Watson

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with mantaining proper cleaning habits.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Gregory Barlow

Halfling Witch ♂
Portrait of Gregory Barlow

They have an ornate nose ring.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Need a friend?”

Kiran Jayid

Tiefling Museum Curator ♂
Portrait of Kiran Jayid

They wear a beautiful jade bracelet on their right hand.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

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

“You bawdy rough-hewn death-token!”

Nina Portman

Tiefling Tailor ♀
Portrait of Nina Portman

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Peter Ualas

Halfling Hofmeister ♂
Portrait of Peter Ualas

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.

“I wish I could fly.”

Cole Miller

Half-Orc Warden ♂
Portrait of Cole Miller

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Morwen Todd

Human Cleric ♀
Portrait of Morwen Todd

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

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