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Lucy AnaanShan

Tiefling Cabbie ♀
Portrait of Lucy AnaanShan

They always squint.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sahin Mervor

Halfling Hatter ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Mervor

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

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

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Taylor Quaresh

Halfling Gladiator ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Quaresh

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Cassius Sebastian

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Cassius Sebastian

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a cult.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Belor Weston

Gnome Messenger ♂
Portrait of Belor Weston

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Dianne Mervor

Dwarf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Dianne Mervor

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Esmeralda Rook

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Rook

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Sisco Haggard

Gnome Illuminator ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Haggard

They walk on crutches

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They are cruel.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Homer Ghani

Tiefling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Homer Ghani

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“You expect me to eat this?”

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