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Mica Pierce

Dwarf Houndmaster ♀
Portrait of Mica Pierce

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“You are softer than sandstone and drier than talc!”

River Mowbry

Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
Portrait of River Mowbry

Their clothes always look freshly pressed.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“Back in my day all we had for breakfast was rubble, and we liked it!”

Fribbington Huon

Human Naperer ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Huon

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

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

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

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

Jordan Wood

Half-Elf Fixer ♂
Portrait of Jordan Wood

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“God spede you.”

Parker Sorra

Elf Waiter ⚥
Portrait of Parker Sorra

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“God spede you.”

Mila Roderick

Tiefling Fighter ♀
Portrait of Mila Roderick

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They never follow orders.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Aptal Joybrook

Halfling Refugee ♂
Portrait of Aptal Joybrook

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Dawn Fordragon

Dwarf Museum Curator ♀
Portrait of Dawn Fordragon

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“For the horde!”

Bundringo Rook

Gnome Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Rook

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

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