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Nigel Deverin

Human Ranger ♂
Portrait of Nigel Deverin

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They are reckless.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“You beslubbering clay-brained canker-blossom!”

Jago Alhara

Dwarf Waiter ♂
Portrait of Jago Alhara

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over small details.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“Huzzah!”

Nina Deadeye

Human Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Nina Deadeye

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Ruby Weatherby

Dwarf Captain ♀
Portrait of Ruby Weatherby

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

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

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Sohali Brocksby

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Sohali Brocksby

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Riley Karim

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Riley Karim

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Sisco Kastrix

Gnome Charioteer ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Kastrix

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

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

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“I can hunt anything.”

Kiernan Ashbringer

Half-Elf Druid ♂
Portrait of Kiernan Ashbringer

Droplets of water drips off their boots at each step.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

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

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Isabelle Mournhell

Human Chef ♀
Portrait of Isabelle Mournhell

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

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