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Eric Hogan

Human Astronomer ♂
Portrait of Eric Hogan

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a travelling circus.

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

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

River Northrend

Half-Elf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of River Northrend

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Jim Banes

Elf Animal Tamer ♂
Portrait of Jim Banes

They frequently cough.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Sisco Oak

Gnome Scop ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Oak

They have multiple piercings all over their body.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Mary Bozier

Tiefling Mercenary ♀
Portrait of Mary Bozier

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

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

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Eric Frost

Human Bard ♂
Portrait of Eric Frost

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

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

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Franklin Frogsong

Gnome Sailor ♂
Portrait of Franklin Frogsong

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Raed Jayid

Halfling Congressman ♂
Portrait of Raed Jayid

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Eden Windrunner

Elf Mortician ⚥
Portrait of Eden Windrunner

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a renowned warrior.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

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

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

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