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Penelope Freeman

Gnome Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Penelope Freeman

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They are obsessed with small animals.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“Move.”

Honey Ellis

Gnome Medic ♀
Portrait of Honey Ellis

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Eden Deakin

Halfling Sculptor ⚥
Portrait of Eden Deakin

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“By my troth.”

Riley Wilton

Half-Elf Countess ♀
Portrait of Riley Wilton

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Taylor Pierce

Elf Essayist ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Pierce

They have acne.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Mack Nozzlenuck

Half-Elf Scribe ♂
Portrait of Mack Nozzlenuck

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

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

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Gannon Woodfur

Half-Orc Waiter ♂
Portrait of Gannon Woodfur

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new path in life.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Matteus Windrunner

Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♂
Portrait of Matteus Windrunner

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They hate every Halfling.

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

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Max Hickory

Half-Elf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Max Hickory

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

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