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Bart Zaros

Half-Elf Soldier ♂
Portrait of Bart Zaros

They speak in a whisper.

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

Flaw: They are jealous of their neighbors.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“A horse kicked me once...”

Parker Cunningham

Half-Orc Comedian ⚥
Portrait of Parker Cunningham

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Blake Blackclaw

Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
Portrait of Blake Blackclaw

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They are selfish.

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

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Mona Ironstrike

Dwarf Astrologer ♀
Portrait of Mona Ironstrike

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Wendall Urean

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Wendall Urean

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Qualen Goldtree

Elf Bosun ♂
Portrait of Qualen Goldtree

They are an overachiever.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Fie upon thee!”

Carys Wilbur

Dwarf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Carys Wilbur

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Blake Winter

Elf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Blake Winter

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“Salutations.”

Shay Michaels

Half-Elf Ropemaker ♀
Portrait of Shay Michaels

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They obsess over all the small details.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Yegads, it's loud in here!”

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