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Avery Orsan

Half-Elf Medic ⚥
Portrait of Avery Orsan

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Katarina Blight

Tiefling Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Katarina Blight

Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.

Ideal: A live of service is a life well lived.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Tarc Bloodhoof

Dwarf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Tarc Bloodhoof

They frequently hum.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

Maggie AnaanShan

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Maggie AnaanShan

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

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

“Adventure! That's what I want and that's what I'm gonna get!”

Robert Mervor

Half-Elf Senator ♂
Portrait of Robert Mervor

They are allergic to nuts.

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

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

Fribbington Belet

Half-Elf Inquisitor ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Belet

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Clementine Elonil

Elf Warden ♀
Portrait of Clementine Elonil

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

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

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Kerry Norman

Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Kerry Norman

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.

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

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Riley Barrow

Human Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Riley Barrow

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

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

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