RAVEN SHADOWBLADE
EldoriansAdventurer and Monster Hunter
"I don't fight because I want to. I fight because someone has to, and I've already lost everything that mattered.""
Identity
- Residence
- Travels throughout Eldoria, no fixed home
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and scarred from countless battles, with close-cropped black hair and dark eyes that have seen too much. Their movements are economical and deadly. • Clothing: Practical dark leathers reinforced with ironwood plates, with weapons hidden throughout. Their cloak is patched from countless repairs. • Distinguishing Marks: Their body is a map of old injuries; they have a tattoo for every monster they've slain; their eyes are haunted.
Relationships
- Family - None surviving
- Allies - Those they've saved; a few who understand their mission
- Rivals - The monsters they hunt; those who'd exploit their skills
Personality
- Traits: Stoic, genuinely brave, struggles with connections, fiercely protective of the innocent
- Mannerisms: Constantly assesses threats; sleeps lightly; becomes uncomfortable with kindness
- Voice: Rough and quiet, with a tendency to speak in short sentences. Rarely speaks unless necessary.
Backstory
Raven's village was destroyed by monsters when they were a child. They survived and dedicated their life to hunting the creatures that prey on the innocent. They've saved countless lives but remain an outsider.
Daily Life
Constantly traveling, tracking threats, fighting monsters, helping those who can't help themselves. They rarely stay in one place long enough to form connections.
Secret
Raven is being hunted by something ancient and powerful—something they wounded but couldn't kill. They keep moving to protect those around them from becoming targets.
Story Hooks
- 1 They need help hunting a monster that's beyond their abilities alone
- 2 Their hunter has caught up to them, and they need help surviving
Narrative Value
Powerful combat ally; quest giver for monster-hunting missions; tragic hero archetype; potential companion with dark past. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════