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Riley Malfoy

Half-Elf Fletcher ⚥
Portrait of Riley Malfoy

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Ralph Vonner

Gnome Diviner ♂
Portrait of Ralph Vonner

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Kimberly Norman

Human Bard ♀
Portrait of Kimberly Norman

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“You unmuzzled rump-fed pigeon-egg!”

Marge Fae

Tiefling Hatter ♀
Portrait of Marge Fae

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Reiko Hickory

Halfling Fletcher ♀
Portrait of Reiko Hickory

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Frederick Loch

Gnome Lamplight ♂
Portrait of Frederick Loch

They swear frequently.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

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

Donal Dresdain

Dwarf Street Artist ♂
Portrait of Donal Dresdain

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Akasha Davis

Gnome Blacksmith ♀
Portrait of Akasha Davis

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Metjen Michaels

Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂
Portrait of Metjen Michaels

They have a scar on their face.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

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