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Claire Colman

Halfling Nanny ♀
Portrait of Claire Colman

Their complexion has a sickly pallor to it.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They refused to apologise for their mistakes

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Kasim Todd

Tiefling Rogue ♂
Portrait of Kasim Todd

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”

Jill Mowbry

Dwarf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Jill Mowbry

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Taylor Marshall

Dwarf Judge ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Marshall

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They always haggle.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Sawyer Huon

Halfling Dancer ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Huon

They have an underbite.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

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

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Nico Redscar

Half-Orc Scout ♂
Portrait of Nico Redscar

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

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

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Ven Huon

Human Captain Of The Guard ♂
Portrait of Ven Huon

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They are clumsy.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

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

Paul Mervor

Half-Elf Butcher ♂
Portrait of Paul Mervor

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Not on my watch.”

Randle Barlow

Half-Elf Singer ♂
Portrait of Randle Barlow

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a full tankard in hand.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

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