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Dan Bryce

Tiefling Gunsmith ♂
Portrait of Dan Bryce

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Tiatha Beech

Tiefling Warlock ♀
Portrait of Tiatha Beech

They smell like lavender and honeysuckle.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Charlie Brocksby

Human Cabbie ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Brocksby

Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Titus Lachlan

Half-Elf Cabbie ♂
Portrait of Titus Lachlan

They always squint.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

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

“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”

Tavi Vinder

Tiefling Pirate ♂
Portrait of Tavi Vinder

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Sibylle Black

Tiefling Herald ♀
Portrait of Sibylle Black

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: Honor is for fools.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Arnold Barrow

Half-Elf Shaman ♂
Portrait of Arnold Barrow

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Sarab Deadeye

Dwarf Mercer ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Deadeye

They wear dock worker's attire.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Stella Ellis

Tiefling Druid ♀
Portrait of Stella Ellis

They have a deep voice.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: They would die to find Selena's Titan and claim it for themselves.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

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