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Weston Sweeny

Human Fighter ♂
Portrait of Weston Sweeny

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Jade Travis

Halfling Captain ♀
Portrait of Jade Travis

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Tarc Zaki

Human Pastry Chef ♂
Portrait of Tarc Zaki

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Henry Autumn

Halfling Undertaker ♂
Portrait of Henry Autumn

They are always joking.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

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

“I cry your mercy.”

Mervyn Deadeye

Gnome Maid ♂
Portrait of Mervyn Deadeye

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

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

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

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

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Kamal Weston

Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Kamal Weston

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“Please have a seat while I perform.”

Malak Mowbry

Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Malak Mowbry

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wolves.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Paddy Shad

Tiefling Pirate ♂
Portrait of Paddy Shad

They frequently cough.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

River Silverleaf

Half-Elf Dancer ⚥
Portrait of River Silverleaf

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

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

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Well again!”

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