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Barnston Dempsy

Human Archaeologist ♂
Portrait of Barnston Dempsy

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

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

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

Luthor Banes

Dwarf Gravedigger ♂
Portrait of Luthor Banes

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

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

Myron Ali

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Myron Ali

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Vivien Scott

Gnome Sergeant At Arms ♀
Portrait of Vivien Scott

Their lip(s) are pierced.

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

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“Well again!”

Otto Greene

Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Otto Greene

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

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

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Dustin El-Hasan

Half-Orc Scholar ♂
Portrait of Dustin El-Hasan

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Olivier Bryce

Human Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Bryce

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Aviad Hasan

Halfling Hermit ♂
Portrait of Aviad Hasan

Their hair is waxed into sharp points.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Haryk Loch

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Haryk Loch

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

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