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Elmo James

Gnome Ranger ♂
Portrait of Elmo James

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Dmitri Bozier

Gnome Mathematician ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Bozier

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Chandra Hadwell

Half-Elf Clown ♀
Portrait of Chandra Hadwell

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Finley Ghani

Dwarf Busker ⚥
Portrait of Finley Ghani

They have a strange echo to their voice.

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Balian Hardaxe

Half-Orc Monk ♂
Portrait of Balian Hardaxe

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

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

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Selene Kastrix

Gnome Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Selene Kastrix

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Fleeing from a superior foe is not weakness.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Metjen Marid

Elf Cleric ♂
Portrait of Metjen Marid

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

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

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Kallum Payne

Gnome Wizard ♂
Portrait of Kallum Payne

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“Not on my watch.”

Riley Roderick

Half-Orc Apprentice ⚥
Portrait of Riley Roderick

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one gray.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

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