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Kalth Masak

Gnome Soothsayer ♂
Portrait of Kalth Masak

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

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Enzo Brown

Half-Orc Archaeologist ♂
Portrait of Enzo Brown

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Aria Mournhell

Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Aria Mournhell

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

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

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Salvatore Valdan

Dwarf Witch ♂
Portrait of Salvatore Valdan

They are never serious.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“You may do as you please in madness.”

Edgar Scott

Tiefling Healer ♂
Portrait of Edgar Scott

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the poor.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Fribbington Abbey

Half-Elf Book Binder ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Abbey

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about mountains.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“You wayward knotty-pated moldwarp!”

Riley Laroque

Gnome Man At Arms ⚥
Portrait of Riley Laroque

They never make jokes.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“I never go anywhere without my toolbelt!”

Neil Simpson

Human Herbalist ♂
Portrait of Neil Simpson

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“You mammering full-gorged flirt-gill!”

Taylor Deakin

Half-Orc Tattooist ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Deakin

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about sailors.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“Need a friend?”

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