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Jody Pierce

Elf Chiropractor ♀
Portrait of Jody Pierce

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

Elisha Brightstar

Elf Weaver ♀
Portrait of Elisha Brightstar

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

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

Bond: They would die to find Secret Lair of the Faceless Doctor and claim it for themselves.

“May your moonlit walks be protected by the Evergreen.”

Nikolas Colman

Gnome Judge ♂
Portrait of Nikolas Colman

They are always serious.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Luce Nozzlenuck

Halfling Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Luce Nozzlenuck

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Nick Arrias

Halfling Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Nick Arrias

People flee when they enter a room.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“Need a blade?”

Celina Weston

Halfling Spice Merchant ♀
Portrait of Celina Weston

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

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

Reiko Norton

Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Reiko Norton

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Sumesh Adir

Tiefling Prostitute ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Adir

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Jessica Clarke

Elf Herald ♀
Portrait of Jessica Clarke

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

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

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

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