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Carys Pierce

Dwarf Illusionist ♀
Portrait of Carys Pierce

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“Ride long, and ride hard!”

Anto Frogsong

Gnome Ranger ♂
Portrait of Anto Frogsong

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Scarlett Wolfbrother

Elf Street Performer ♀
Portrait of Scarlett Wolfbrother

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“War is brewing to the west.”

Dael Hillard

Human Taxidermist ♀
Portrait of Dael Hillard

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

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

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Blake Ferrier

Elf Pauper ⚥
Portrait of Blake Ferrier

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Marcus Goldpetal

Half-Elf Cook ♂
Portrait of Marcus Goldpetal

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Bruce Tathdel

Elf Lamplight ♂
Portrait of Bruce Tathdel

They have an earthy voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“My dreams are troubled by disturbing visions.”

Hiaenna Fitzgerald

Elf First Mate ♀
Portrait of Hiaenna Fitzgerald

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

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

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

Tom Weston

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Tom Weston

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

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

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

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