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Kallum Bozier

Human Boatman ♂
Portrait of Kallum Bozier

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Avital Fae

Human Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Avital Fae

They have a sing-song quality to their voice.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

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

Mugheer Roderick

Dwarf Illusionist ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Roderick

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Nora Smyth

Elf Philosopher ♀
Portrait of Nora Smyth

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“Beshrew thee!”

Bernie Davis

Tiefling Senator ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Davis

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Brienna Summer

Half-Elf Street Performer ♀
Portrait of Brienna Summer

They have a tattoo of an eagle on their back.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Lionheart Molyneaux

Half-Elf Tutor ♂
Portrait of Lionheart Molyneaux

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Bella Brightleaf

Halfling Acrobat ♀
Portrait of Bella Brightleaf

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

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

“The air is better down here.”

Tavi Norman

Half-Elf Jeweler ♂
Portrait of Tavi Norman

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Fare thee well.”

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