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Aria Wilton

Gnome Butcher ♀
Portrait of Aria Wilton

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

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

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Nena Duval

Gnome Grocer ♀
Portrait of Nena Duval

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They are ignorant to the real world.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Diego Grief

Tiefling Soldier ♂
Portrait of Diego Grief

They have a scar on their face.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Marion Wood

Halfling Diviner ♀
Portrait of Marion Wood

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering names.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“You pribbling common-kissing fustilarian!”

Ricon Haggard

Elf Drag Queen ♂
Portrait of Ricon Haggard

They chew with their mouth open.

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

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

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

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Yasmin Shalamayne

Elf Cleric ♀
Portrait of Yasmin Shalamayne

They walk with their head low.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Luthor Hamilton

Dwarf Lecturer ♂
Portrait of Luthor Hamilton

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.

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

“You currish beef-witted bum-bailey!”

Alondra Roberts

Human Lecturer ♀
Portrait of Alondra Roberts

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

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

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Ruther Rana

Gnome Fire Eater ♂
Portrait of Ruther Rana

They bite their nails.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

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