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Gawen Zaros

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Gawen Zaros

They have a strange growl to their voice.

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Reuben Kastrix

Tiefling Warlock ♂
Portrait of Reuben Kastrix

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Ellie Thom

Human Mortician ♀
Portrait of Ellie Thom

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Well met!”

Julie Erwin

Human Apothecary ♀
Portrait of Julie Erwin

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

Trixie Walker

Gnome Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Trixie Walker

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Gavril Bowes

Gnome Erenagh ♂
Portrait of Gavril Bowes

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Ashet Windrunner

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Ashet Windrunner

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

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

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

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

“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”

Jarrad Sweeny

Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Jarrad Sweeny

They are very messy.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Kasper Vinder

Tiefling Cabbie ♂
Portrait of Kasper Vinder

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“You warped reeling-ripe whey-face!”

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