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Conn Colman

Tiefling Servant ♂
Portrait of Conn Colman

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Cyntia Norton

Human Paladin ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Norton

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

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

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

Jelen Hamid

Human Minstrel ♂
Portrait of Jelen Hamid

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

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

Kirsten Hickory

Tiefling Judge ♀
Portrait of Kirsten Hickory

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Roman Hadwell

Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Portrait of Roman Hadwell

They never smile.

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

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

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Stand vigilant against the devil cults!”

Jedrek Dresdain

Halfling Veterinarian ♂
Portrait of Jedrek Dresdain

They walk with their head low.

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

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“What ho!”

Bundringo Sorra

Halfling Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Sorra

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They are shallow.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Chandra Clarke

Human Hired Muscle ♀
Portrait of Chandra Clarke

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

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

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Sawyer Gleeson

Elf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Gleeson

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

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