Characters
Mica Roderick
Mist flows off their boots at each step.
Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.
“I'll have you know I've never worn a red pointy hat in my life!”
Deilos Abbey
They wear the heraldry of a local lord.
Ideal: Only the strong survive.
Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.
Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.
“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”
Liara Carter
They hallucinate.
Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.
Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.
“It smells like a horse's backside in here!”
Alex Grail
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.
Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.
Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.
Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.
“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”
Charlie Grail
They frequently tap their hands/feet.
Ideal: People are inherently greedy.
Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.
“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”
Morwen Enola
Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.
Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.
Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.
“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”
Doran Fordragon
They are missing arm.
Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.
Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.
Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.
“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”
Dwyer Moran
They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.
Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.
Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.
“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”
Stuart Harber
They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.
Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.
Flaw: They often forget where they are going.
Bond: Their mother is their best friend.
“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”
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