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Brittany Orsan

Gnome Paladin ♀
Portrait of Brittany Orsan

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Steven Thom

Gnome Warlock ♂
Portrait of Steven Thom

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.

“This is my first stop in days!”

Eden Sebastian

Gnome Noble ♀
Portrait of Eden Sebastian

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Cole Wynne

Half-Orc Tattooist ♂
Portrait of Cole Wynne

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Helsora Pierce

Human Exterminator ♀
Portrait of Helsora Pierce

People boo when they enter a room.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Sisco Vonner

Tiefling Beekeeper ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Vonner

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Sawyer Hamilton

Human Pupil ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Hamilton

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Bedelia Duval

Half-Elf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Bedelia Duval

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

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

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Town of the Bishop safe.

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

Julia Quicktongue

Halfling Courtier ♀
Portrait of Julia Quicktongue

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

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