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Fribbington Knight

Half-Orc Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Knight

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Barnston Darwin

Elf Sheriff ♂
Portrait of Barnston Darwin

They are always polite.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“You are... very attractive.”

Sigrid Alma

Tiefling Student ♀
Portrait of Sigrid Alma

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Chloe Selwyn

Tiefling Shaman ♀
Portrait of Chloe Selwyn

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

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

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Reeve Pierce

Half-Orc Teacher ♂
Portrait of Reeve Pierce

They wear pristine town guard armor.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“My strength comes from knowing when to stop fighting.”

Rowan Gellar

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Gellar

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

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

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Zyra Walker

Gnome Teacher ♀
Portrait of Zyra Walker

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Elisha Belet

Gnome Roper ♀
Portrait of Elisha Belet

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Sarab Scott

Half-Elf Shipwright ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Scott

They wear a dinged and pitted town guard armor.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

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