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Katya Pierce

Gnome Fortune Teller ♀
Portrait of Katya Pierce

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Tom Cunningham

Half-Elf Juggler ♂
Portrait of Tom Cunningham

Their hair is waxed into sharp points.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

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

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Ragnar Pierre-Dupois

Halfling Thief ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Pierre-Dupois

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Kylie Wright

Dwarf Nun ♀
Portrait of Kylie Wright

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Marion Pierce

Human Stablehand ♀
Portrait of Marion Pierce

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Rowan Nighy

Gnome Dealer ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Nighy

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Gavin Roderick

Half-Orc Oracle ♂
Portrait of Gavin Roderick

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Badaar Barlow

Halfling Attendant ♂
Portrait of Badaar Barlow

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”

Safia Mournhell

Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Safia Mournhell

They have an underbite.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Olivia's Bridge and claim its riches for themselves.

“Need a friend?”

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