CASSIEL STAR-REAPER
AerielsBounty Hunter and Tracker
"Justice delayed is justice denied. I ensure it arrives on time.""
Identity
- Residence
- Mobile - hunts across Caelum and beyond
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and predatory with feathers of mottled grey that blend with storm clouds. Their eyes are a piercing yellow that seems to glow in dim light. They move with the economical grace of a hunter. • Clothing: Practical gear designed for pursuit - reinforced leather, camouflage patterns, numerous weapons and tools. Everything serves a function. • Distinguishing Marks: Their wing feathers are clipped short for maneuverability in tight spaces. They have scars from countless captures. A tattoo marks each successful hunt.
Relationships
- Family - None. They cut all ties when they became a hunter.
- Allies - A network of informants who provide leads. Former colleagues who still respect them.
- Rivals - Other hunters competing for the same contracts. Criminals who want them dead.
Personality
- Traits: Relentless, surprisingly honorable, deeply lonely, genuinely believes in justice
- Mannerisms: Scans every room for exits, speaks in minimal words, becomes still when tracking
- Voice: Low and controlled, with no wasted words. They rarely speak unless necessary.
Backstory
Cassiel was a law-keeper who became disillusioned with the system's inability to catch those who could afford to escape it. Now they work as a bounty hunter, pursuing those who flee justice regardless of their wealth or connections. They're expensive but effective, and they've never failed to capture their target. The work has cost them everything else.
Daily Life
Their days are spent in pursuit - tracking targets across Caelum and beyond, planning captures, negotiating with clients. They have no fixed home, sleeping wherever the hunt takes them. Their rare free moments are spent maintaining equipment and studying their targets.
Secret
Cassiel is being hunted themselves - by a former target's family who have sworn revenge. They've been hiding this while trying to find a way to resolve the blood feud before it destroys them.
Story Hooks
- 1 Cassiel needs help capturing a particularly dangerous target who has fled to a well-defended location.
- 2 They're being hunted by a revenge-seeking family and need help surviving.
Narrative Value
Cassiel provides access to the criminal underworld and tracking expertise. Their personal vendetta adds drama. They can pursue targets across political boundaries. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════