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Fletcher Bladefist

Half-Orc First Mate ♂
Portrait of Fletcher Bladefist

They have one fingernail painted black.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Marek Roderick

Half-Elf Brasier ♂
Portrait of Marek Roderick

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

Kandon Brown

Tiefling Scout ♂
Portrait of Kandon Brown

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

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

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Daventry Karim

Dwarf Fixer ♂
Portrait of Daventry Karim

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“You've got a stain on yer beard.”

Hiram Hume

Human Minister ♂
Portrait of Hiram Hume

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Laurie Bladefist

Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Laurie Bladefist

Their complexion is deeply tanned from the sun.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Parker Selentia

Elf Missionary ⚥
Portrait of Parker Selentia

They have an artistic quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They are possessive.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

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

Maz Nozzlenuck

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Maz Nozzlenuck

They have a high-pitched voice.

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

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Sahin Rowe

Elf Roper ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Rowe

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new path in life.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“Have you seen the bulette pack diggin' 'round the fields?”

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