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Olivier Greentree

Elf Pastry Chef ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Greentree

They wear an abundance of makeup.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

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

Carys Arrias

Tiefling Warlock ♀
Portrait of Carys Arrias

They are always carrying a book.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a renowned warrior.

Flaw: They are timid.

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

“Burn the witch!”

Anika Northrend

Tiefling Monk ♀
Portrait of Anika Northrend

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“Yegads, it's loud in here!”

Frances Portman

Halfling First Mate ♀
Portrait of Frances Portman

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Candice Shalamayne

Elf Cleric ♀
Portrait of Candice Shalamayne

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

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

Bernie Frost

Half-Orc Scop ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Frost

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Avery Scott

Half-Orc Acrobat ⚥
Portrait of Avery Scott

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

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

“Need a blade?”

Farquesh White

Half-Orc Prophet ♂
Portrait of Farquesh White

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“You warped beef-witted malt-worm!”

Luce Poots

Half-Orc Surgeon ♀
Portrait of Luce Poots

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“And they were never heard from again...”

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