Characters
Bernie Alard
They are always polite.
Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.
Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.
“This wine tastes like sour piss.”
Olivier Nozzlenuck
They wear a fragment of a precious gem from their neck.
Ideal: Criminals deserve death.
Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.
Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.
“Need a companion?”
River Scott
Their lip(s) are pierced.
Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.
Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.
“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”
Kirsten Orsan
They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.
Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.
Flaw: They trust the government blindly.
Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.
“Move.”
Jaden Gleeson
They sweat near constantly.
Ideal: We can improve ourselves every day.
Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.
Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.
“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”
Jelen Zaki
They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.
Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.
Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.
“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”
Haryk Quaresh
They have a strange growl to their voice.
Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.
Flaw: They are stupid.
Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.
“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”
Oisin Birchfall
They have an ancient quality to their voice.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.
Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.
“A spot by the fire wench!”
Kiernan Winter
They chew with their mouth open.
Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.
Flaw: They retreat when confronted.
Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.
“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”
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