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Dmitri Blueflower

Elf Steward ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Blueflower

They move very slowly.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“You mammering swag-bellied death-token!”

Bundringo Erwin

Tiefling Builder ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Erwin

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: They would die to find Spire of the Quarterstaff and claim it for themselves.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Asa Boone

Tiefling Baker ♂
Portrait of Asa Boone

Their eyebrow(s) are pierced.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Derrick Hynes

Dwarf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Derrick Hynes

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“I want some ale and I want it now!”

Cyntia Faelyn

Human Prophet ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Faelyn

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

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

Peter Ali

Halfling Farrier ♂
Portrait of Peter Ali

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a distant relative.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Mikael Ironhand

Dwarf Assassin ♂
Portrait of Mikael Ironhand

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

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

Riley Spall

Tiefling Cleaner ⚥
Portrait of Riley Spall

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.

Flaw: They are fickle.

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

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Iris Norton

Dwarf Houndmaster ♀
Portrait of Iris Norton

They always squint.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“I wish I could fly.”

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