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Sasha Ruin

Tiefling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Sasha Ruin

They frequently hum.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“Thou errant beef-witted minimus!”

Kasper Bowes

Elf Alchemist ♂
Portrait of Kasper Bowes

They are hard of hearing.

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

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

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

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Jon Hogan

Halfling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Jon Hogan

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with mantaining proper cleaning habits.

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

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Dina Pegg

Half-Orc Librarian ♀
Portrait of Dina Pegg

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Dmitri Mournhell

Tiefling Bandit ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Mournhell

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Illian Lesley

Human Seer ♂
Portrait of Illian Lesley

They are always serious.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Garry Jordan

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Garry Jordan

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Sahin Duffield

Half-Elf Veterinarian ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Duffield

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Avery Cunningham

Tiefling Hired Muscle ⚥
Portrait of Avery Cunningham

They don't wear shoes.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about healers.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“You dankish clapper-clawed scut!”

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