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Sapphire Mattell

Tiefling Druid ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Mattell

They are an overachiever.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

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

Jasper Roderick

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Jasper Roderick

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“I thank thee.”

Ewan Mulgrew

Half-Orc Dancer ♂
Portrait of Ewan Mulgrew

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

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

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Mugheer Hamilton

Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Hamilton

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Gia Ashbringer

Halfling Spy ♀
Portrait of Gia Ashbringer

They wear a wig.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Ashet Wrynn

Elf Hermit ♀
Portrait of Ashet Wrynn

They speak in a whisper.

Ideal: They hold total respect for punctuality.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

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

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Natalia Crump

Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Natalia Crump

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Sisco Aquilegia

Halfling Cultist ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Aquilegia

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Esmeralda Knight

Dwarf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Knight

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one green.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

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