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Magda Pierre-Dupois

Dwarf Hermit ♀
Portrait of Magda Pierre-Dupois

They are always serious.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Jim Reece

Elf Druid ♂
Portrait of Jim Reece

They smell like lavender and honeysuckle.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Blessings of the forest be upon you.”

Mugheer Watson

Human Painter ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Watson

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“Buy me a drink?”

Corinna Underhill

Halfling Shipwright ♀
Portrait of Corinna Underhill

They wear old riding boots.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They lose themselves to carnal pleasures too frequently.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Bruce Brown

Elf Bowyer ♂
Portrait of Bruce Brown

Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Gramercy!”

Bernie Echols

Human Charlatan ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Echols

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Frances Cruise

Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Portrait of Frances Cruise

They are missing arm.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They are obsessed with gunpowder.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fur?”

Rodney Hume

Half-Elf Tailor ♂
Portrait of Rodney Hume

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

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

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Parker Autumn

Elf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Parker Autumn

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

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

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

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