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Skylar Gale

Human Beggar ♀
Portrait of Skylar Gale

They are hard of hearing.

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

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Hugh Carter

Half-Orc Weaver ♂
Portrait of Hugh Carter

They have a sing-song quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Badaar Altharia

Half-Orc Warlock ♂
Portrait of Badaar Altharia

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Arish Ali

Halfling Druid ♂
Portrait of Arish Ali

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Sawyer Kensley

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Kensley

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

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

“God spede you.”

Helena Enola

Dwarf Poultry Keeper ♀
Portrait of Helena Enola

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

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

Helsora Haggard

Half-Orc Flautist ♀
Portrait of Helsora Haggard

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Amaya Scott

Dwarf Naperer ♀
Portrait of Amaya Scott

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

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

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Jericho Spike

Gnome Fletcher ♂
Portrait of Jericho Spike

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

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