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Simon Azkhar

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Simon Azkhar

They are always polite.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Claire Wynne

Half-Elf Flautist ♀
Portrait of Claire Wynne

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“My peerless paramour.”

Liam Roundtree

Half-Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Liam Roundtree

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Katya Terryn

Human Roper ♀
Portrait of Katya Terryn

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Brian Wright

Halfling Farmer ♂
Portrait of Brian Wright

They talk with a lisp.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“Did thou eat most well?”

Vivien Morningstar

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Vivien Morningstar

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Iris Alhara

Gnome Dutchess ♀
Portrait of Iris Alhara

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They once studied at a renowned university.

“You impertinent idle-headed maggot!”

Maddie Stonesworn

Gnome Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Maddie Stonesworn

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a magical bureaucracy.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

Sarab Stonestorm

Half-Orc Attendant ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Stonestorm

They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

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