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Aurelia Thalore
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Biography

Born into a family of thieves in a bustling, crime-ridden undercity, Aurelia grew up knowing only shadows and subterfuge. Her mother, a master pickpocket, and her father, a ruthless enforcer, taught her to survive by any means necessary. At 16, she was caught during a heist gone wrong and forced into the Emperor's army as an alternative to execution.

Assigned to the scout division, her natural talents for stealth and assassination were quickly recognized. Though she serves with loyalty, her criminal instincts never fully faded, and she frequently bends the rules to suit her own moral code - eliminating corrupt officers and protecting innocent lives.

Known for: during a critical battle against a rebel stronghold, Aurelia infiltrated enemy lines under the cover of darkness, single-handedly eliminating the rebel commander and sabotaging their supply chain without a single alarm being raised. Her actions turned the tide of the conflict, allowing the Emperor's forces to claim victory with minimal losses, earning her the moniker "Shadowstep" among her comrades for her ghost-like precision and unerring success.

Personality Traits

Aurelia is cool and calculating, always thinking three steps ahead. She has an acerbic wit and a guarded demeanor, rarely letting others see her vulnerabilities. Despite her cynical exterior, she has a strong sense of loyalty to the rare few who earn her trust. She operates with ruthless efficiency, but beneath her assassin's mask lies a woman burdened by guilt and a desire for redemption. Aurelia claims to live only for herself, yet her actions often reveal a deeply buried altruism.

Appearance

Aurelia has sleek, raven-black hair cascading down her back, often tied in a tight braid to keep it out of her piercing emerald eyes. Her angular features are both sharp and beautiful, with high cheekbones and a scar running diagonally across her right cheek - a reminder of a past betrayal. Her lean, athletic build is honed for speed and agility, with sinewy muscles that belie her graceful movements. She wears dark leather armor fitted with concealed daggers and throwing knives. A tattoo of a coiled serpent encircles her left forearm, marking her former ties to the criminal underworld.

Ideals

- Freedom: Aurelia believes everyone has the right to chart their own destiny, free from oppression or coercion.

- Justice: Though her methods are unorthodox and often bloody, she seeks to right the wrongs of the powerful who prey on the weak.

- Survival: Life is a game of wits and will, and she believes in using every tool available to stay alive.

Bonds

- An Orphaned Child: Aurelia saved a young urchin, Marek, during one of her missions and left him in a small village. She keeps tabs on him from afar and secretly sends gold to ensure his survival.

- The Serpent Syndicate: Her former criminal allies now see her as a traitor for deserting them, and they have placed a bounty on her head.

- The Fallen Scout Captain: Her mentor in the Emperor's army, Captain Daineth, was brutally killed by a tribe of demon worshipers. She carries his insignia as a reminder of their friendship.

Flaws

- Paranoia: Aurelia trusts no one fully, and her suspicion often alienates potential allies.

- Unyielding Guilt: The lives she has taken, both under orders and by her own hand, haunt her, leading to insomnia and moments of hesitation.

- Reckless Self-Reliance: She has trouble asking for help, even when it’s desperately needed, often preferring to take on overwhelming odds alone.

Ability Scores

STR: 8 (-1)
DEX: 18 (+4)
CON: 15 (+2)
INT: 11 (0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 12 (+1)
Max HP: 38
AC: 15
Initiative: +4
Speed: 30 ft
Proficiency: +3

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