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Phoebe Defthands

Gnome Messenger ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Defthands

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

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

Morwen Bradley

Elf Poacher ♀
Portrait of Morwen Bradley

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Eden Vinder

Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Eden Vinder

Their hair is waxed into sharp points.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Blake Reddy

Tiefling Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Blake Reddy

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

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

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Safia Brocksby

Elf Druid ♀
Portrait of Safia Brocksby

They are always cold.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

River Ferrier

Gnome Gambler ⚥
Portrait of River Ferrier

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Simon Selentia

Elf Cotter ♂
Portrait of Simon Selentia

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

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

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Rowan Timber

Halfling Clerk ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Timber

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

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

“A horse kicked me once...”

Eldar Marshall

Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Eldar Marshall

They have a gruff voice.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

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