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Sasha Duval

Human Archaeologist ♀
Portrait of Sasha Duval

Their clothes always look freshly pressed.

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

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Levi Bladefist

Dwarf Prince ♂
Portrait of Levi Bladefist

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

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

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“Cave toads speak little but when they do listen.”

Helena Travis

Elf Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Helena Travis

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to perform on stage.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“May your moonlit walks be protected by the Evergreen.”

Bedelia Selentia

Dwarf Pastry Chef ♀
Portrait of Bedelia Selentia

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

Bruce Mournhell

Halfling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Bruce Mournhell

They are missing fingers.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Klaudia Loch

Half-Orc Charcoal Burner ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Loch

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

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

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Sumesh Carter

Tiefling Charlatan ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Carter

A tamed wolverine walks by their side.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Kirsten Joybrook

Halfling Captain ♀
Portrait of Kirsten Joybrook

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Maria Arrias

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Maria Arrias

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

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