Characters

Race

Homer Dresdain

Gnome Historian ♂
Portrait of Homer Dresdain

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Jasper Rucker

Halfling Herbalist ♂
Portrait of Jasper Rucker

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

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

“Beshrew thee!”

Bebe Belet

Human Builder ♀
Portrait of Bebe Belet

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

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

Raed Reece

Tiefling Silversmith ♂
Portrait of Raed Reece

They carry a small child on their back.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Dub Duval

Gnome Wizard ♂
Portrait of Dub Duval

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They are obsessed with gunpowder.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Qualen Pierce

Half-Elf Messenger ♂
Portrait of Qualen Pierce

They have missing teeth.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.

Bond: They abandoned their family to rescue a friend.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Gwendolyn Abasi

Human Pirate ♀
Portrait of Gwendolyn Abasi

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Alaysia Potter

Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Alaysia Potter

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Ruth Lachlan

Human Druid ♀
Portrait of Ruth Lachlan

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“Them's fightin' words!”

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