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Wendall Grief

Tiefling Botanist ♂
Portrait of Wendall Grief

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Mary Pegg

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Mary Pegg

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They never follow orders.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Jedrek Alard

Human Congressman ♂
Portrait of Jedrek Alard

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are a kleptomaniac.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Illian Spring

Half-Orc Hired Muscle ♂
Portrait of Illian Spring

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Burn the witch!”

Athol Massa

Tiefling Ranger ♀
Portrait of Athol Massa

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They will always choose money.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

Bernie Echols

Half-Elf Spice Merchant ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Echols

They have watery blue eyes.

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

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

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

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Jevon Watson

Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂
Portrait of Jevon Watson

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Lena Lucas

Gnome Paladin ♀
Portrait of Lena Lucas

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“I can't help but fix broken things.”

Indra Summer

Half-Orc Maid ♀
Portrait of Indra Summer

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

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