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Sohali Travis

Tiefling Model ♀
Portrait of Sohali Travis

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Rowan Frost

Elf Illuminator ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Frost

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Need a companion?”

Calla Mervor

Tiefling Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Calla Mervor

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Move.”

Desmond Arrias

Elf Medic ♂
Portrait of Desmond Arrias

They have a lowborn quality to their voice.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“You mangled doghearted varlot!”

Liara Weston

Half-Orc Monk ♀
Portrait of Liara Weston

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Avital Roundtree

Human Gardener ♂
Portrait of Avital Roundtree

They are always hot.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“And they were never heard from again...”

Yusef Cunningham

Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♂
Portrait of Yusef Cunningham

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Homer Hickory

Half-Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Homer Hickory

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Kasim Bradley

Human Cleric ♂
Portrait of Kasim Bradley

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: Blood is power.

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

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

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