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Weyland Abasi

Human Gentleman ♂
Portrait of Weyland Abasi

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“Burn the witch!”

Vivien Terryn

Gnome Poacher ♀
Portrait of Vivien Terryn

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about social gatherings.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Tarc Vonner

Dwarf Erenagh ♂
Portrait of Tarc Vonner

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Cordelia Vonner

Human Wizard ♀
Portrait of Cordelia Vonner

They are always carrying a book.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They would die to find Temple of the Knife and claim it for themselves.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Josh Stonesworn

Halfling Illusionist ♂
Portrait of Josh Stonesworn

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They are cheap.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Miriam Zaros

Halfling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Miriam Zaros

They are always hot.

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

Flaw: They are paranoid.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Talia Jones

Dwarf Woolwinder ♀
Portrait of Talia Jones

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Luthor Briggs

Human King ♂
Portrait of Luthor Briggs

They have a strange echo to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Jim Lesley

Halfling Woodcutter ♂
Portrait of Jim Lesley

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

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