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Sisco Faelyn

Gnome Baker ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Faelyn

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

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

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Kallum Amal

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Kallum Amal

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Sisco Enola

Half-Elf Monk ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Enola

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

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Need a blade?”

Gar Simpson

Halfling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Gar Simpson

They smell like fresh baked cookies.

Ideal: They inform their decisions from historical precedents.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“Back in my day....”

Katarina Gellar

Dwarf Street Performer ♀
Portrait of Katarina Gellar

They always stand up straight.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

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

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

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

Kyle Wright

Tiefling Astrologer ♂
Portrait of Kyle Wright

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

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Balur Huon

Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♂
Portrait of Balur Huon

They are missing fingers.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over small details.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Jakob Shadepelt

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of Jakob Shadepelt

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“You dissembling pox-marked malt-worm!”

Lariat Simpson

Gnome Innkeeper ♂
Portrait of Lariat Simpson

They have a hoarse voice.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the drop of a hat.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

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