Characters
Nalgar Terryn
Their clothes always look freshly pressed.
Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.
Flaw: They are shallow.
Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.
“Watch out for doppelgangers!”
Teresa Gemtree
They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.
Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.
Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.
“I never know where my feet will take me.”
Alia Hume
They talk with a lisp.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.
Bond: They guard a forest glade.
“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”
Sylvie Rowe
They don't have any teeth.
Ideal: The gods reward perseverance
Flaw: They are fickle.
Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.
“This ale tastes like tree bark.”
Jasper Zaki
They have a missing leg.
Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.
Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.
“This shield is a family heirloom.”
Emil Ali
They wear revealing clothing.
Ideal: Criminals deserve death.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.
Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.
“Strong spirits! Make happy!”
Larson Scott
They lick their lips frequently.
Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.
Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.
“Yegads, it's loud in here!”
Simon Hickory
They frequently sing-talk.
Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.
Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.
Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.
“Strewth!”
Elias Ironroot
The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.
Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.
Flaw: They are proud.
Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.
“You call this a menu?”
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