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Rodney Fordragon

Human Bard ♂
Portrait of Rodney Fordragon

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

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

Patrick Potter

Elf Farmhand ♂
Portrait of Patrick Potter

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Altes Bigtooth

Half-Orc Druid ♂
Portrait of Altes Bigtooth

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“You pribbling pottle-deep strumpet!”

Ego Watson

Elf Athlete ♂
Portrait of Ego Watson

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Gar Duval

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Gar Duval

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Alex Moran

Half-Elf Pupil ♂
Portrait of Alex Moran

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Rowan Vassan

Gnome Scout ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Vassan

They have missing teeth.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Tenjon Watson

Elf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Tenjon Watson

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“You fobbing pox-marked boar-pig!”

Shay Birchfall

Halfling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Shay Birchfall

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They are ignorant to the real world.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

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

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