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Mushin Kensley

Dwarf Chef ♂
Portrait of Mushin Kensley

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Lawson Vonner

Half-Elf Comedian ♂
Portrait of Lawson Vonner

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They are meek.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

Avery Crump

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Avery Crump

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to promote harmony with nature.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Luce Sams

Half-Orc Town Crier ♀
Portrait of Luce Sams

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Kathryn Bozier

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Kathryn Bozier

Their hair constantly moves as if floating underwater.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Taylor Mattell

Half-Elf Busker ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Mattell

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Well met!”

Tanis Quicktongue

Gnome Cutpurse ♂
Portrait of Tanis Quicktongue

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“You bawdy bat-fowling mumble-news!”

Ian Weston

Half-Elf Stablehand ♂
Portrait of Ian Weston

Their long jet black hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.

“Buy me a drink?”

Jasper Shalamayne

Half-Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Jasper Shalamayne

They don't have any teeth.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

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