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Laura Wynne

Half-Orc Ranger ♀
Portrait of Laura Wynne

People cheer when they enter a room.

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

Flaw: They are stupid.

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

“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.”

Enzo Mervor

Tiefling Burglar ♂
Portrait of Enzo Mervor

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Teyr Beech

Half-Orc Minister ♀
Portrait of Teyr Beech

They smell like clean linen.

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

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

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

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Jordan Breezehollow

Gnome Ferryman ♂
Portrait of Jordan Breezehollow

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Talwyn Graystripe

Half-Orc Bandit ♀
Portrait of Talwyn Graystripe

They are illiterate.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Makayla Aquilegia

Halfling Leatherworker ♀
Portrait of Makayla Aquilegia

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Lara Wood

Half-Elf Ropemaker ♀
Portrait of Lara Wood

They frequently hum.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

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

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Ian James

Half-Elf Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Ian James

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

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

Clark Underhill

Halfling Sailmaker ♂
Portrait of Clark Underhill

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

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