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Eric Reece

Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Portrait of Eric Reece

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

River Darwin

Dwarf Ferryman ⚥
Portrait of River Darwin

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”

Clementine Thom

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Clementine Thom

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They are ignorant to the real world.

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

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Trixie Alma

Halfling Drag King ♀
Portrait of Trixie Alma

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

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

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Hendricks Kensley

Half-Elf Tax Collector ♂
Portrait of Hendricks Kensley

They have a hoarse voice.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Cynthia Barrow

Elf Barber ♀
Portrait of Cynthia Barrow

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a coven of witches.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Sawyer Barlow

Human Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Barlow

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

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

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Fiana Jones

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Fiana Jones

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

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Bernie Scott

Half-Elf Exile ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Scott

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

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

“Need a friend?”

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