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Bundringo Mowbry

Half-Orc Accountant ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Mowbry

They constantly look from side to side.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

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

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Pete Deakin

Elf Paladin ♂
Portrait of Pete Deakin

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: They hold total respect for arcane practices.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“This wine tastes like poison.”

Akdir White

Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Akdir White

They are mute.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Daventry Urean

Gnome Alcoholic ♂
Portrait of Daventry Urean

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

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

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“I'll have you know I've never worn a red pointy hat in my life!”

Chloe Tinkereye

Halfling Drag King ♀
Portrait of Chloe Tinkereye

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They are bitter.

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

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Jakob Darwin

Tiefling Jester ♂
Portrait of Jakob Darwin

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are naïve.

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

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Badaar Smyth

Gnome Tailor ♂
Portrait of Badaar Smyth

They bite their nails.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Laurel Potter

Half-Elf Book Binder ♀
Portrait of Laurel Potter

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Jill Quaresh

Halfling Nanny ♀
Portrait of Jill Quaresh

They always keep their head held high.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

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