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Rowan Kusheth

Halfling Inquisitor ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Kusheth

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: Roman's Circle has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Ride long, and ride hard!”

Yazid Mulgrew

Halfling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Yazid Mulgrew

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Hugh Alma

Gnome Cardinal ♂
Portrait of Hugh Alma

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Cathleen Willow

Gnome Cotter ♀
Portrait of Cathleen Willow

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

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

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Avery Joybrook

Halfling Bard ⚥
Portrait of Avery Joybrook

They are always jolly.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

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

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Diego Selentia

Half-Elf Writer ♂
Portrait of Diego Selentia

They constantly look from side to side.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Need a companion?”

Kirsten Zantus

Half-Elf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Kirsten Zantus

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: Fleeing from a superior foe is not weakness.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Marge Cruise

Human Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Marge Cruise

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: If people are kind to them they will tell them anything.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Jaden Nighy

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Jaden Nighy

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

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

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

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