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Jen Morningstar

Elf Gardener ♀
Portrait of Jen Morningstar

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Maverick Fallow

Gnome Scientist ♂
Portrait of Maverick Fallow

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“Stand vigilant against the devil cults!”

Karth Anwen

Dwarf Wrestler ♂
Portrait of Karth Anwen

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Lara Reece

Gnome Gameskeeper ♀
Portrait of Lara Reece

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

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

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“Burn the witch!”

Finley Pegg

Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
Portrait of Finley Pegg

They have an impressively-large beard.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Lola Defthands

Gnome Cleric ♀
Portrait of Lola Defthands

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

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

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Timothy Monroe

Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Timothy Monroe

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

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

“Beshrew thee!”

Madoc Hamilton

Tiefling Cotter ♂
Portrait of Madoc Hamilton

Music plays softly when they enter a room.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Kiernan Hume

Half-Orc Fixer ♂
Portrait of Kiernan Hume

They always keep their head held high.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

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

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