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Arianna Sorra

Half-Elf Mason ♀
Portrait of Arianna Sorra

They give everyone a nickname.

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

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

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

“I can hunt anything.”

Yasmeen Selwyn

Half-Orc Missionary ♀
Portrait of Yasmeen Selwyn

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Kasper Beech

Gnome Paladin ♂
Portrait of Kasper Beech

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Trixie Thom

Half-Orc First Mate ♀
Portrait of Trixie Thom

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

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

Riley Graystripe

Half-Orc Bartender ♀
Portrait of Riley Graystripe

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Felix's Island safe.

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

Helena Ashfield

Half-Elf Acolyte ♀
Portrait of Helena Ashfield

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Claire Smyth

Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Claire Smyth

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Shangela Duval

Dwarf Archaeologist ♀
Portrait of Shangela Duval

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”

Ria Nozzlenuck

Human Warlock ♀
Portrait of Ria Nozzlenuck

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

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

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