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Sawyer Bradley

Tiefling Commissar ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Bradley

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Ivana Fae

Elf Anthropologist ♀
Portrait of Ivana Fae

They have heavy bags underneath their eyes.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Avery Rook

Dwarf Charlatan ⚥
Portrait of Avery Rook

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

Godfrey Hasan

Tiefling Warlock ♂
Portrait of Godfrey Hasan

They are mute.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

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

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Cloee Goldtree

Half-Elf Cleric ♀
Portrait of Cloee Goldtree

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Katherine Enola

Halfling Writer ♀
Portrait of Katherine Enola

They are always rude.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They are shallow.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Olivier Alhara

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Alhara

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Sophie Lachlan

Human Undertaker ♀
Portrait of Sophie Lachlan

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

Lucia Smyth

Tiefling Auditor ♀
Portrait of Lucia Smyth

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

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