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Aria El-Hasan

Tiefling Archaeologist ♀
Portrait of Aria El-Hasan

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Zaeim Vonner

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Zaeim Vonner

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“You paunchy clay-brained codpiece!”

Garry Shadepelt

Half-Orc Toll Keeper ♂
Portrait of Garry Shadepelt

They have been magically turned into a pig.

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

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Ragnar Whitethorn

Halfling Steward ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Whitethorn

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Mace Quicktongue

Halfling Bridle Maker ♂
Portrait of Mace Quicktongue

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: A live of service is a life well lived.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“Potatoes are the most versatile vegetable!”

Luthor Loch

Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Luthor Loch

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

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

“Salutations.”

Kallum Alard

Half-Orc Wheelwright ♂
Portrait of Kallum Alard

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Aura Sams

Gnome Event Planner ♀
Portrait of Aura Sams

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They are fickle.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

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

Penelope Silverleaf

Half-Elf Tutor ♀
Portrait of Penelope Silverleaf

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: Lost Cemetery has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“You call this a menu?”

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