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Erica Whisperwind

Halfling Goldsmith ♀
Portrait of Erica Whisperwind

They are hard of hearing.

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

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“Well again!”

Rodney Potter

Half-Elf Bladesmith ♂
Portrait of Rodney Potter

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They obsess over all the small details.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

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

Helsora Pierce

Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
Portrait of Helsora Pierce

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Owen Hume

Half-Orc Wizard ♂
Portrait of Owen Hume

They don't believe in magic.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

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

Marlon Silvergem

Elf Singer ♂
Portrait of Marlon Silvergem

They are always polite.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

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

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

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Joanna Gellar

Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Joanna Gellar

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“Take it from an old adventurer: you should just stop right now.”

Ruther Hamlin

Gnome Gravedigger ♂
Portrait of Ruther Hamlin

They are illiterate.

Ideal: They would rather live a lifetime in the woods than spend an hour in a city.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Morwen Northrend

Half-Elf Gymnast ♀
Portrait of Morwen Northrend

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Fareed The Fierce

Half-Orc Captain Of The Guard ♂
Portrait of Fareed The Fierce

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“BARTENDER! BRING ME ANOTHER!”

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