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Sisco Hale

Human Prophet ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Hale

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

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

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Bernie Erwin

Halfling Bridle Maker ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Erwin

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Yasmeen Clarke

Dwarf Prophet ♀
Portrait of Yasmeen Clarke

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

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

“Huzzah!”

Alia Beech

Gnome Sheriff ♀
Portrait of Alia Beech

They wear a pair of tattered leather boots.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

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

“Salutations.”

Sarab Banes

Half-Orc Notary ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Banes

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They are meek.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“You pribbling fen-sucked ratsbane!”

Rory Norton

Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♂
Portrait of Rory Norton

They wear a fragment of a precious gem from their neck.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

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

Parsons Roderick

Tiefling Dealer ♂
Portrait of Parsons Roderick

They are always hot.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Walter Ward

Tiefling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Walter Ward

They walk with a limp.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“It smells like a horse's backside in here!”

Keeley Meadowbrook

Halfling Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Keeley Meadowbrook

They lick their lips frequently.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

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

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