Characters
Bernie AnaanShan
They have a mysterious quality to their voice.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.
Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.
“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”
Qualen Ellis
They have a distinctive birthmark.
Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.
Flaw: They are a perfectionist.
Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.
“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”
Cole Crewe
They chew with their mouth open.
Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.
Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.
Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.
“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”
Kiernan Vinder
They have a wistful quality to their voice.
Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.
Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.
“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”
Parker Whisperwind
They can't stand/sit still.
Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.
Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.
“This ale tastes like tree bark.”
Mary Huon
They sweat near constantly.
Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.
Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.
“You reeky elf-skinned mumble-news!”
Ricon White
A tamed elk walks by their side.
Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.
“You fobbing crook-pated canker-blossom!”
Raadi Cruise
They have a neck tattoo.
Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.
Flaw: They are cheap.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.
“I can read your palm for a shilling.”
Clark Selentia
They have a wandering eye.
Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.
Flaw: They lose themselves to carnal pleasures too frequently.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.
“I can read your palm for a shilling.”
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