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Gavril Reece

Half-Elf Builder ♂
Portrait of Gavril Reece

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about mountains.

Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Cassius Mervor

Human Book Binder ♂
Portrait of Cassius Mervor

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Be careful and keep alert.”

Pallav Deverin

Halfling Chiropractor ♂
Portrait of Pallav Deverin

They walk on crutches

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of magical flight.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Salutations.”

Nigel Anwen

Human Monk ♂
Portrait of Nigel Anwen

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about authoroty.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Ivan Mulgrew

Tiefling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Ivan Mulgrew

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Raven Filaen

Gnome Priest ♀
Portrait of Raven Filaen

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Fribbington Enola

Gnome Brasier ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Enola

They wear pristine town guard armor.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

Maz Roderick

Tiefling Teacher ⚥
Portrait of Maz Roderick

A tamed wolverine walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

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

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Eric Enola

Human Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Eric Enola

They are always jolly.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They will always choose money.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

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