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Ruther Wretch

Tiefling Illuminator ♂
Portrait of Ruther Wretch

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

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

Zie Winter

Human Cleric ♀
Portrait of Zie Winter

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

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

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

Isabella Pierre-Dupois

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Isabella Pierre-Dupois

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They hate every Gnome.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Lillian Colman

Halfling Assassin ♀
Portrait of Lillian Colman

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

Galen Ironstone

Dwarf Druid ♂
Portrait of Galen Ironstone

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“What ho!”

Sawyer Ward

Halfling Physician ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Ward

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Charlie Hogan

Elf Engineer ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Hogan

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

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

“Ride long, and ride hard!”

Devlan Arrias

Half-Elf Cooper ♂
Portrait of Devlan Arrias

They swear frequently.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fur?”

Sarab Alard

Human Knight ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Alard

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“I tell ye truth.”

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