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Maggie Gleeson

Half-Elf Messenger ♀
Portrait of Maggie Gleeson

They wear the heraldry of a local lord.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

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

Hendricks Blackclaw

Half-Orc First Mate ♂
Portrait of Hendricks Blackclaw

They have soft blue eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Gael Watson

Human Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Gael Watson

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Simone Roberts

Human Gladiator ♀
Portrait of Simone Roberts

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They are selfish.

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

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Maz Cunningham

Gnome Event Planner ⚥
Portrait of Maz Cunningham

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Sumesh Stoutheart

Halfling Farmhand ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Stoutheart

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“You are... very attractive.”

Timo Scott

Dwarf Dancer ♀
Portrait of Timo Scott

They wear priest's attire.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Killian Brightleaf

Halfling Baker ♂
Portrait of Killian Brightleaf

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

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Robert Terryn

Tiefling Florist ♂
Portrait of Robert Terryn

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

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