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Elias Clarke

Halfling Marshall ♂
Portrait of Elias Clarke

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Charlie Duval

Elf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Duval

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Need a blade?”

Sahin Kensley

Elf Comedian ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Kensley

They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Dieter Hamlin

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Dieter Hamlin

They carry two small children on their back.

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

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Maddie Reddy

Gnome Ranger ♀
Portrait of Maddie Reddy

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They easily forget important details.

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

“Well met!”

Lachlan Altharia

Dwarf Drag Queen ♂
Portrait of Lachlan Altharia

They move very slowly.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Olivia Ashbringer

Gnome Barber Surgeon ♀
Portrait of Olivia Ashbringer

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

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

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Desmond Whitethorn

Gnome Steward ♂
Portrait of Desmond Whitethorn

People flee when they enter a room.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a distant relative.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Katja Quaresh

Gnome Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Katja Quaresh

They speak in a whisper.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

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

“Strewth!”

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