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Olivier Duffield

Half-Elf Gardener ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Duffield

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“You currish rough-hewn fustilarian!”

Sylvia Ward

Human Ranger ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Ward

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

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

Kasim Loch

Elf Lecturer ♂
Portrait of Kasim Loch

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

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

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Nathaniel Enola

Gnome Wizard ♂
Portrait of Nathaniel Enola

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Maz Pierre-Dupois

Elf Poacher ⚥
Portrait of Maz Pierre-Dupois

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Tamsin Cragfur

Half-Orc Weaver ♀
Portrait of Tamsin Cragfur

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

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

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Garry Arrias

Elf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Garry Arrias

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

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

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

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Parker Fordragon

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Parker Fordragon

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

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

Taylor Hamilton

Gnome Anthropologist ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Hamilton

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

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