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Fribbington Mattell

Human Sergeant ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Mattell

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“You vain folly-fallen puttock!”

Landon Abasi

Human Bowyer ♂
Portrait of Landon Abasi

They have an underbite.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Jenny Pierce

Elf Acolyte ♀
Portrait of Jenny Pierce

They wear a gold cameo of a woman on their neck.

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Kallum Huon

Half-Elf Cobbler ♂
Portrait of Kallum Huon

They have an artistic quality to their voice.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“You rank knotty-pated hedge-pig!”

River Deadeye

Half-Orc Pastry Chef ⚥
Portrait of River Deadeye

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

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

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Jacek Firebrand

Half-Orc Miller ♂
Portrait of Jacek Firebrand

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They enjoy making people uncomfortable.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Sapphire Whitestorm

Half-Orc Hermit ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Whitestorm

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

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

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Nev Barlow

Tiefling Attendant ♂
Portrait of Nev Barlow

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Rowan Reece

Human Notary ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Reece

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

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

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