Overview
Orthus is a half-elf male in his early twenties, with a lean athletic build. His eyes are silver and his hair is white with a slight hint of blue. His skin is tough, like the underbelly of a dragon, with a pale-grey hue and a blue tinge. His sorcerer's power awoke in combat, when faced with true dread in the Forest of Many Colours. He seeks to grow stronger, learn more about the world, and build a life where he is independent and not beholden to anyone.
Early Life
Orthus grew up in the orphanage of Elmfall. He formed a close bond with another orphan, a half-elven girl, named Remornia. They were a bit rowdy and prone to getting into trouble. mostly due to Remornia's pride or Orthus' temper. In their early teens, they left the orphanage and decided to fend for themselves. Together, they faced off bullies, worked boring jobs for an extra hand full of coin, and found a mutual love of adventuring when exploring the Forest of Many Colours as many adventurers do.
They shared everything, held no secrets, and their relationship grew to more than friendship. Orthus was reliable, nimble, and quick to act, while Remornia was clever and sometimes outright devious. Both found they had a knack for charming their way into (or out of) things, and found it easy to make friends or connect with people. They did not possess the raw strength that some of the human boys had working on the farms, but found they had the skills suitable for crafting and even selling the many wares Elmfall offers. However, a life of adventure always beckoned, and their trips into the Forest of Many Colours ended deeper and deeper into the woods every time; sometimes lasting for days.
Defining Events
One fateful night in the forest, Orthus awoke and found himself alone. He sprang up, searching for Remornia. Calling after her, he drew unwanted attention and found himself facing off with monstrous creatures he had never seen before. The encounter with the vampire spawn awakened his dormant sorcerer's power. Frost burst from his palms like an avalanche, and it froze the creatures into solid blocks of ice. Or so he thought, until he saw the massive silver dragon looming behind him. It was a selfless act by a majestic creature, and nothing was asked for in return. "She'll need you to be strong," was all it said; an event that changed his life forever.
Remornia was different after that night. She told him everything about what happened. Or so he thinks.
Relationships
Remornia is all he has; their trust, love of adventure, and mutual goals of seeking power keep them bonded. Despite the changes, Remornia and Orthus share an enduring bond. Their understanding and shared history anchor them, even as their quests for power take them on different journeys. Elmfall may be in their past, but their connection remains unbroken.
Orthus also knows the power of teamwork and that there is strength in numbers. He tends to be quiet most of the time, but he is persuasive and sensible when he speaks. He might be a bit chaotic at times, like winter's wind, but his friends find him to be reliable and good at keeping his word. He also tends to have a knack for finding ways to make money, or extracting useful information or resources from other people.
Flaws
Haunted by the brush with undeath, Orthus has a severe distaste for the undead. Yet he is blind to Remornia's growing thirst for power and the means she would pursue to obtain it.
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