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Charlotte Wynne

Gnome Quartermaster ♀
Portrait of Charlotte Wynne

They wear the heraldry of a local lord.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Lysander Echols

Gnome Executioner ♂
Portrait of Lysander Echols

They are always smoking a pipe.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Paddy Ravage

Tiefling Spy ♂
Portrait of Paddy Ravage

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“Where have you come from?”

Nico Embers

Tiefling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Nico Embers

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”

Lois Fallow

Halfling Road Master ♀
Portrait of Lois Fallow

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

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

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

Riley Hardaxe

Half-Orc Bridle Maker ⚥
Portrait of Riley Hardaxe

They always smell of lavender.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They hunt in the desert to provide for their community.

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

Sibylle Watson

Human Taxidermist ♀
Portrait of Sibylle Watson

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Aura Vinder

Elf Notary ♀
Portrait of Aura Vinder

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

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

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

Reiko Arrias

Human Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Reiko Arrias

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

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

Flaw: They always follow orders.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“I had a staff like that once...”

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