Characters
Jen Donovan
They have a regal quality to their voice.
Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.
Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.
“He is a five-headed liar.”
John Davis
They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.
Flaw: Their best achievements were in the past, and they dwell on them constantly.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.
“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”
Malik Greene
They often forget names.
Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.
Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.
“This wine tastes like rose petals.”
Ned Bluepetal
Their hair is perfectly coiffed.
Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.
Flaw: They are too forward.
Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.
“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”
Nina Vonner
People boo when they enter a room.
Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.
Flaw: They are lazy.
Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.
“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”
Finley Windrunner
They always stand up straight.
Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.
“This ale tastes like cat piss.”
Mary Flintfang
They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.
Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.
Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.
Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.
“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”
Winona Oak
They always look down at the floor.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“Huzzah!”
Mugheer Mossrock
People cheer when they enter a room.
Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.
Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.
Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.
“Is it warm in here or is it me?”
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