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Sisco Jayid

Dwarf Commissar ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Jayid

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Rowan Thom

Human Street Artist ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Thom

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Roxy Elonil

Human Minstrel ♀
Portrait of Roxy Elonil

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“Sing me a song!”

Ben Rook

Human Scullion ♂
Portrait of Ben Rook

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“You roguish earth-vexing dewberry!”

Phoebe Wood

Elf Ropemaker ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Wood

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Laikyn Spall

Half-Orc Prisoner ♂
Portrait of Laikyn Spall

They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

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

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Sylvia Carson

Halfling Physicist ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Carson

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“I love human-sized taverns -- everything is so much bigger!”

Jill Abasi

Halfling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Jill Abasi

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

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They refuse to see both sides of an argument when they are convinced they are right.

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

“A horse kicked me once...”

Blake Briggs

Half-Elf Crime Boss ⚥
Portrait of Blake Briggs

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

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