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Sisco Ashbringer

Half-Orc Event Planner ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Ashbringer

They swear frequently.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Sawyer Schmidt

Gnome Missionary ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Schmidt

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

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

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Parker Colman

Elf Witch ⚥
Portrait of Parker Colman

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“You gleeking folly-fallen minnow!”

Bashara Kovak

Dwarf Thief ♀
Portrait of Bashara Kovak

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They always haggle.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Thou dost takest my breath away.”

Gavril Watson

Elf Illusionist ♂
Portrait of Gavril Watson

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They are cheap.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

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

Ellie Marshall

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Ellie Marshall

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

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

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Hayden Enola

Tiefling Bouncer ♂
Portrait of Hayden Enola

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Euphy Shadowmourne

Dwarf Drag King ♀
Portrait of Euphy Shadowmourne

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Ivan Miller

Half-Orc Gladiator ♂
Portrait of Ivan Miller

Their complexion is full of freckles.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

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

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

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

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