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Lia Ironroot

Dwarf Exile ♀
Portrait of Lia Ironroot

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Dustin Massa

Tiefling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Dustin Massa

They are always jolly.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Sion Walker

Gnome Bard ♂
Portrait of Sion Walker

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Phoebe Lucas

Tiefling Chiropractor ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Lucas

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Leif Oaktree

Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
Portrait of Leif Oaktree

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

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

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Maz Whisperwind

Half-Orc Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Maz Whisperwind

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Percival Malfoy

Dwarf Assassin ♂
Portrait of Percival Malfoy

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

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

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

Fribbington Payne

Elf Jester ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Payne

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Move.”

Lana Hamlin

Dwarf Road Master ♀
Portrait of Lana Hamlin

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

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