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Jaden Knight

Gnome Gameskeeper ♂
Portrait of Jaden Knight

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: Gold is the only true path to freedom.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

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

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Katrina Winterheart

Elf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Katrina Winterheart

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Elise Vinder

Halfling Earl ♀
Portrait of Elise Vinder

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Hiram Carter

Half-Orc Maid ♂
Portrait of Hiram Carter

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Ashley Kastrix

Elf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Ashley Kastrix

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“Thou errant beef-witted minimus!”

Sawyer Cunningham

Human Cleric ♂
Portrait of Sawyer Cunningham

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Fiona Brocksby

Elf Villein ♀
Portrait of Fiona Brocksby

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Erolith Huon

Halfling Veterinarian ♀
Portrait of Erolith Huon

Music plays softly when they enter a room.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Falk Wilbur

Tiefling Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Falk Wilbur

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

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

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

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