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Dub Miller

Half-Orc Troubadour ♂
Portrait of Dub Miller

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

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

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Guthrum Bozier

Human Mortician ♂
Portrait of Guthrum Bozier

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Vivian Teagrass

Gnome Flautist ♀
Portrait of Vivian Teagrass

They are mute.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Dana Huon

Tiefling Warlock ♀
Portrait of Dana Huon

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Jonas Kaye

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Jonas Kaye

They have missing teeth.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

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

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“Thou errant beef-witted minimus!”

Alendra Dempsy

Halfling Veteran ♀
Portrait of Alendra Dempsy

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a judge.

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

“You dankish dismal-dreaming flap-dragon!”

Dianne Hillard

Human Exile ♀
Portrait of Dianne Hillard

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“This wine tastes like poison.”

Ivana Karim

Half-Elf Cardinal ♀
Portrait of Ivana Karim

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Eden Spall

Human Cultist ⚥
Portrait of Eden Spall

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

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