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Hiram Miller

Half-Elf Undertaker ♂
Portrait of Hiram Miller

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Dottie Massa

Half-Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Dottie Massa

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“Letters are signs of things, symbols of words, whose power is so great that without a voice they speak to us the words of the absent.”

Bundringo Hickory

Elf Pauper ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Hickory

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: People are ultimately good.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“Humph. I should have just slept in the forest.”

Doran Sebastian

Human Ferryman ⚥
Portrait of Doran Sebastian

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Madoc Mattell

Elf Silversmith ♂
Portrait of Madoc Mattell

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Rylan Ashbringer

Tiefling Gambler ♂
Portrait of Rylan Ashbringer

They have missing teeth.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Favian Balbrek

Dwarf Clown ♂
Portrait of Favian Balbrek

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They are fickle.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Cyntia Quinn

Half-Orc Scout ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Quinn

They wear a beautiful jade bracelet on their right hand.

Ideal: We can improve ourselves every day.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Bernie Arrias

Halfling Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Arrias

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They would die to find Lydia's Island and claim it for themselves.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

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