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Phoebe Kaye

Half-Elf Refugee ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Kaye

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.

“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”

Fribbington Amal

Human Mason ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Amal

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Shay Stormrage

Half-Orc Brasier ♀
Portrait of Shay Stormrage

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

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

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

Quentin Scott

Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Quentin Scott

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Edmond Barrow

Tiefling Ringmaster ♂
Portrait of Edmond Barrow

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Maz Zantus

Halfling Judge ⚥
Portrait of Maz Zantus

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Heidi Ferrier

Halfling Ranger ♀
Portrait of Heidi Ferrier

They are always joking.

Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“I love human-sized taverns -- everything is so much bigger!”

Sahin Watson

Human Cobbler ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Watson

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“You venomed clapper-clawed skainsmate!”

Robert Magdrom

Dwarf Waiter ♂
Portrait of Robert Magdrom

They walk on crutches

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

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