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Bernie Fallow

Gnome Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Fallow

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They are bitter.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Robert Masak

Half-Orc Nanny ♂
Portrait of Robert Masak

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Dianne Hamilton

Elf Village Idiot ♀
Portrait of Dianne Hamilton

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”

Cassie Mehmed

Tiefling Bridle Maker ♀
Portrait of Cassie Mehmed

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They drink alcohol to excess.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.

“You jarring idle-headed nut-hook!”

Lee Brocksby

Halfling Surgeon ♂
Portrait of Lee Brocksby

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Arios Faelyn

Halfling Bard ♂
Portrait of Arios Faelyn

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a renowned warrior.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

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

Brogan Meadowbrook

Gnome Courtier ♂
Portrait of Brogan Meadowbrook

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Sandra AnaanShan

Elf Model ♀
Portrait of Sandra AnaanShan

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”

Malak Mournhell

Half-Elf Dancer ♀
Portrait of Malak Mournhell

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

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