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Tarc Bluepetal

Elf Veterinarian ♂
Portrait of Tarc Bluepetal

They have an overbite.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Blessings of the forest be upon you.”

Mia Stonesworn

Half-Orc Celebrity ♀
Portrait of Mia Stonesworn

They are always rude.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

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

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Isabella Jordan

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Isabella Jordan

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Derrick Barrow

Gnome Paladin ♂
Portrait of Derrick Barrow

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: Jessica's Cave has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Doran Massa

Dwarf Business Owner ⚥
Portrait of Doran Massa

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

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

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Crispin Brown

Human Houndmaster ♂
Portrait of Crispin Brown

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They can't take a joke.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“God has left this place.”

Frederick AnaanShan

Tiefling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Frederick AnaanShan

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Rowan Lord

Half-Orc Witchdoctor ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Lord

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They would die to find Cave of the Magnet and claim it for themselves.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Sumesh Pyre

Tiefling Acrobat ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Pyre

They wear a pair of military boots.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect their lifestyle.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Gorge of the Scribe safe.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

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