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Sawyer Freeman

Gnome Guard ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Freeman

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Matteus Pierce

Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Portrait of Matteus Pierce

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Where have you come from?”

Renee Ashbringer

Human Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Renee Ashbringer

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.

Flaw: They will always choose money.

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

“Want to hear a story?”

Felix Simpson

Half-Elf Host ♂
Portrait of Felix Simpson

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Bernie Massa

Elf Merchant ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Massa

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Trixie Moonstone

Elf Cult Leader ♀
Portrait of Trixie Moonstone

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

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Doran Ashbringer

Elf Athlete ⚥
Portrait of Doran Ashbringer

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one green.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“Letters are signs of things, symbols of words, whose power is so great that without a voice they speak to us the words of the absent.”

Maz Wrynn

Dwarf Celebrity ⚥
Portrait of Maz Wrynn

They always stand up straight.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

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

“Her beard is winking at me.”

Cyntia Simpson

Half-Orc Healer ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Simpson

They wear an abundance of makeup.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

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