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Rodney Donovan

Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Rodney Donovan

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: Gravestone of the Anchorite has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Quintus Marshall

Halfling Duke ♂
Portrait of Quintus Marshall

They are always polite.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

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

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Vivi Cruise

Half-Elf Priest ♀
Portrait of Vivi Cruise

They have a facial tattoo.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Fribbington Nighy

Elf Toll Keeper ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Nighy

They lick their lips frequently.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Caroc Huon

Tiefling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Caroc Huon

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“Strewth!”

Olivier Clarke

Half-Elf Tattooist ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Clarke

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Jasmine Terryn

Gnome Entertainer ♀
Portrait of Jasmine Terryn

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“By my troth.”

Riley Proudhands

Halfling Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Riley Proudhands

They are an overachiever.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“You puny tickle-brained vassal!”

Dustin Weatherby

Half-Elf Tutor ♂
Portrait of Dustin Weatherby

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“You spongy base-court barnacle!”

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