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Zie Blaze

Tiefling Bailiff ♀
Portrait of Zie Blaze

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They are possessive.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Leo Wrynn

Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Portrait of Leo Wrynn

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Parker Lesley

Halfling Minstrel ⚥
Portrait of Parker Lesley

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Elias Elonil

Human Page ♂
Portrait of Elias Elonil

They wear a fragment of a precious gem from their neck.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Zayne Marshall

Human Pastry Chef ♂
Portrait of Zayne Marshall

They are always joking.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They are too forward.

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

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Sylvie Bloodhoof

Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Sylvie Bloodhoof

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Anya Karim

Human Butcher ♀
Portrait of Anya Karim

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Denzel Lucas

Half-Orc Innkeeper ♂
Portrait of Denzel Lucas

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to perform on stage.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

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

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

Avital Adir

Half-Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Avital Adir

They have six fingers on their right hand.

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

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

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