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Jericho Karim

Halfling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Jericho Karim

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a cult.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Lisa James

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Lisa James

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Elliot Karim

Elf Village Idiot ♂
Portrait of Elliot Karim

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Malak Dempsy

Human Farrier ♀
Portrait of Malak Dempsy

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“By my troth.”

Shark Rucker

Half-Elf Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Shark Rucker

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They are indecisive.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Strewth!”

Laurel Erwin

Gnome Watchman ♀
Portrait of Laurel Erwin

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They are obsessed with bringing a loved one back from the dead.

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

“I cry your mercy.”

Aela Pierce

Half-Elf First Mate ♀
Portrait of Aela Pierce

They speak in the third person.

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

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Sarab Filaen

Halfling Ward ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Filaen

They slur their words.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Enzo Norton

Human Lecturer ♂
Portrait of Enzo Norton

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They are fickle.

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

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

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