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Jill Bryce

Human Tanner ♀
Portrait of Jill Bryce

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

Ideal: They dream of discovering a new kind of alchemy.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Bernie Payne

Halfling Mage ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Payne

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They enjoy making people uncomfortable.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Charlotte Mattell

Elf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Charlotte Mattell

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“You craven guts-griping flap-dragon!”

Edgar Haggard

Elf Cleric ♂
Portrait of Edgar Haggard

They have an artistic quality to their voice.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Patrick Teagrass

Gnome Sailmaker ♂
Portrait of Patrick Teagrass

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

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

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Eve Destrier

Gnome Cabbie ♀
Portrait of Eve Destrier

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Kamal Mehmed

Human Accountant ♂
Portrait of Kamal Mehmed

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Riley Amal

Dwarf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Riley Amal

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Ismael Shalamayne

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Ismael Shalamayne

They are illiterate.

Ideal: All that matters is coming home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

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