Characters
Nelson Bloodhoof
They wear a pair of military boots.
Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.
Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!
“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”
Blake Marid
They frequently cough.
Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.
Flaw: They are obsessed with gunpowder.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”
Ismael Brocksby
They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.
Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.
Flaw: They are cheap.
Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.
“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”
Riley Elonil
They are afraid of spiders.
Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.
Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.
“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”
Kirsten Frost
A tamed squirrel walks at their side.
Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.
Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.
Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.
“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”
Mace Hawkwing
They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.
Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.
Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.
Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.
“I had a dagger like that once...”
Jelen Quaresh
Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.
Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.
Flaw: They are timid.
Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.
“I can read your palm for a shilling.”
William Wilton
They have a regal quality to their voice.
Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.
Flaw: They are a pessimist.
Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.
“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”
Fletch Horrig
They smell like tobacco and smoke.
Ideal: Without faith we are animals.
Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.
“I can spot a seam o' silver at one hundred paces in the dark!”
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