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Cynthia James

Elf Squire ♀
Portrait of Cynthia James

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Ruther Hale

Half-Elf Oracle ♂
Portrait of Ruther Hale

They are always hot.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Know any good places around here to get a deal?”

River Roderick

Elf Teacher ⚥
Portrait of River Roderick

A tamed cat walks by their side.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Eldar Winter

Human Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Eldar Winter

They are mute.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“This wine is terrible.”

Laikyn Summer

Half-Elf Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Laikyn Summer

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“You spongy unchin-snouted lewdster!”

River Larchwood

Halfling Rogue ⚥
Portrait of River Larchwood

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They are jealous of their neighbors.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Bundringo Travis

Elf Scholar ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Travis

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Laura Hogan

Gnome Monk ♀
Portrait of Laura Hogan

They are always jolly.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Muriel Bryce

Tiefling Armorer ♀
Portrait of Muriel Bryce

They wear a pair of tattered leather boots.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

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