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Maria Thom

Elf First Mate ♀
Portrait of Maria Thom

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Sahin Barrow

Half-Orc Farmer ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Barrow

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Franklin Roderick

Gnome Hersir ♂
Portrait of Franklin Roderick

They wear brown leather gloves at all times.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: Kindness is weakness.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Paddy Ironroot

Dwarf Paladin ♂
Portrait of Paddy Ironroot

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Leif Norton

Half-Orc Watchmaker ♂
Portrait of Leif Norton

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Eden Summer

Half-Orc Marshall ♀
Portrait of Eden Summer

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

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Not on my watch.”

Lincoln Duffield

Tiefling Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Lincoln Duffield

They wear the heraldry of a local lord.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Sophie Abbey

Half-Orc Physician ♀
Portrait of Sophie Abbey

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“I wish I could fly.”

Nigel Erwin

Tiefling Abbot ♂
Portrait of Nigel Erwin

They have a scar on their face.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

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

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