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Sasha Colman

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Sasha Colman

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

“I thank thee.”

Shay Roderick

Elf Seamstress ♀
Portrait of Shay Roderick

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

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

Seymor Gellar

Gnome Tattooist ♂
Portrait of Seymor Gellar

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“You mangled fat-kidneyed pigeon-egg!”

Jimbo Weston

Gnome Paladin ♂
Portrait of Jimbo Weston

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Doran Hale

Dwarf Therapist ⚥
Portrait of Doran Hale

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

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

“What ho!”

Katherine Black

Dwarf Baker ♀
Portrait of Katherine Black

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They always seek for the path of least resistance.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Ben's Canyon safe.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Sahin Clarke

Gnome Charlatan ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Clarke

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Them's fightin' words!”

Miles Truthseeker

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Miles Truthseeker

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Guthrum Scott

Human Judge ♂
Portrait of Guthrum Scott

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: They hunt wild game to keep their larder full.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

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