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Roman Roundtree

Half-Orc Exile ♂
Portrait of Roman Roundtree

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Akdir Wright

Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Portrait of Akdir Wright

They wear revealing clothing.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

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

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Stephanie Kensley

Tiefling Tanner ♀
Portrait of Stephanie Kensley

They are illiterate.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Hector Zaros

Half-Orc Celebrity ♂
Portrait of Hector Zaros

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: Fleeing from a superior foe is not weakness.

Flaw: They are a kleptomaniac.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Gannon Fordragon

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Gannon Fordragon

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Shannon Clarke

Half-Elf Merchant ♀
Portrait of Shannon Clarke

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

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

Sahin Elonil

Human Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Elonil

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Cole Carrion

Tiefling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Cole Carrion

They have naturally dark eyes.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Know any good places around here to get a deal?”

River Duval

Human Cleric ⚥
Portrait of River Duval

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

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