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Sawyer Poots

Gnome Book Binder ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Poots

They have a strange echo to their voice.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

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

Ruther Wilton

Elf Innkeeper ♂
Portrait of Ruther Wilton

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

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

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Enzo Dunstan

Tiefling Wine Maker ♂
Portrait of Enzo Dunstan

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about jesters.

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

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Maxwell Sams

Tiefling Artist ♂
Portrait of Maxwell Sams

They walk on crutches

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They always haggle.

Bond: They once studied at a renowned university.

“You infectious milk-livered coxcomb!”

Patrick Altharia

Half-Orc Warlock ♂
Portrait of Patrick Altharia

They are always joking.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They are vain.

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

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Mace Greenflower

Half-Elf Event Planner ♂
Portrait of Mace Greenflower

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Sylvia Todd

Tiefling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Todd

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Thou dost takest my breath away.”

Blake Vonner

Half-Orc Cook ⚥
Portrait of Blake Vonner

They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.

Ideal: Honor is for fools.

Flaw: They are possessive.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Elana Davis

Gnome Charlatan ♀
Portrait of Elana Davis

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

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