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Samir Zaros

Halfling Bear Leader ♂
Portrait of Samir Zaros

They have an earthy voice.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Blake Enola

Elf Clerk ⚥
Portrait of Blake Enola

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Sylvia Marshall

Tiefling Banker ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Marshall

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“You churlish unchin-snouted bugbear!”

Otto El-Hasan

Tiefling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Otto El-Hasan

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

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

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Aria Beech

Elf Roper ♀
Portrait of Aria Beech

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Alondra White

Half-Orc Monk ♀
Portrait of Alondra White

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Klaudia Ward

Gnome Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Ward

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“Burn the witch!”

River Shortaxe

Dwarf Witchdoctor ⚥
Portrait of River Shortaxe

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Fare thee well.”

Tavi Malfoy

Half-Orc Cleric ♂
Portrait of Tavi Malfoy

They lick their lips frequently.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

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