Characters
Shirley Schmidt
They wear modest clothing.
Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.
Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.
“Glory and gold!”
Timo Roderick
They talk with a lisp.
Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.
Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.
“Sit you down and have a laugh!”
Marcellus Ghani
They smell like tobacco and smoke.
Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.
Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.
“Hey! This isn't real gold!”
Emily Defthands
They have a mole on their eyelid.
Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.
Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of magical flight.
Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.
“I heard the princess is getting married.”
Forbes Bradley
They have dilated pupils.
Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.
Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.
“I want some ale and I want it now!”
Sion Nighy
They have their arm in a sling.
Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.
Flaw: They enjoy violence.
Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.
“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”
Kali Duval
They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.
Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.
Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.
“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”
Sisco Ashes
They are an overachiever.
Ideal: Glory is for fools.
Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.
Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.
“This ale tastes like gunk.”
John Reddy
Their face is covered in pimples.
Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.
Flaw: They are timid.
Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Isis's Pool and claim its riches for themselves.
“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”
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