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Garrus Fallenoak

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Garrus Fallenoak

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Olivia Reece

Dwarf Makeup Artist ♀
Portrait of Olivia Reece

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Letters are signs of things, symbols of words, whose power is so great that without a voice they speak to us the words of the absent.”

Clementine Roderick

Half-Elf Illusionist ♀
Portrait of Clementine Roderick

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Thou dost takest my breath away.”

Parker Mervor

Elf General ⚥
Portrait of Parker Mervor

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: We must respect our elders and those who came before.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“I tell ye truth.”

Simon Daeren

Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Simon Daeren

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“Need a companion?”

Vuska Hamlin

Elf Bridle Maker ♀
Portrait of Vuska Hamlin

Their complexion is full of freckles.

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

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Stella Sweeny

Halfling Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Stella Sweeny

They have a missing eye.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Avery Walker

Half-Orc Gardener ⚥
Portrait of Avery Walker

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They never tell the whole truth.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“Ride long, and ride hard!”

Adrian Whisperwind

Elf Chemist ♂
Portrait of Adrian Whisperwind

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

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