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Belor Smyth

Human Monk ♂
Portrait of Belor Smyth

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Forbes Dawnpelt

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Forbes Dawnpelt

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“Back in my day....”

Shangela Blackhammer

Dwarf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Shangela Blackhammer

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

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

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“God spede you.”

Julia Bozier

Human Florist ♀
Portrait of Julia Bozier

They have multiple piercings all over their body.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Lulu Hadwell

Tiefling Oracle ♀
Portrait of Lulu Hadwell

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Taylor Ironbolt

Dwarf Mason ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Ironbolt

They are always serious.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

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

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Blake Fitzgerald

Halfling Seer ⚥
Portrait of Blake Fitzgerald

They move very slowly.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Need a friend?”

Mushin Moongarden

Half-Elf Shipwright ♂
Portrait of Mushin Moongarden

They are very tidy.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Marilyn Greentree

Half-Elf Bridle Maker ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Greentree

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

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