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Max Carter

Half-Elf Makeup Artist ⚥
Portrait of Max Carter

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Killian Duraz

Dwarf Translator ♂
Portrait of Killian Duraz

They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Aria Norman

Tiefling Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Aria Norman

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“You infectious common-kissing skainsmate!”

Rowan Zaki

Human Brewer ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Zaki

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

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

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Edgar Lord

Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Edgar Lord

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about jesters.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Gladiator's Fall safe.

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

Evonne Brown

Gnome Fighter ♀
Portrait of Evonne Brown

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.

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

Valnis Masak

Elf Senator ♀
Portrait of Valnis Masak

They speak very slowly.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Runar Moran

Elf Baker ♂
Portrait of Runar Moran

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a coven of witches.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

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

Sawyer Gale

Halfling Jeweler ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Gale

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

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