While possessing good intentions and strong beliefs, Praeseo’s willingness to let the end justify the means (and tendency for recklessness) often leads them to act in a way more befitting of an anti-hero than a true hero. They are unable to resist a good mystery or puzzle, although the prospect of unearthing a new story or perspective can be just as alluring. They take a savage joy in combat; for them nothing matches risking life and limb against an interesting opponent. A hedonist, in their own way.
Dark red hair, cut short. Grey eyes. Pale. Angular, androgynous. Their adventuring outfit is the Renegade Armour (minus the helmet) and Jerrod’s Cape.
Reckless, curious, gets carried away easily.
Arrav’s Sword (2-handed sword). They like to get up close and personal, and their style is brutal and direct. Victory is everything and honour is for the dead.
Charos: ever since the events of the Elder God Wars they have exchanged letters, mostly to trade puzzles and riddles. Charos is the superior puzzle setter (and solver, alas) so Praeseo generally holds up their end by sending him ones they encounter in their adventures. At some point they transitioned to writing in ciphers. This is mostly for the fun of it, although they have agreed on more complex ciphers to use in case it would ever be useful. (It hasn’t been, yet.)
Amaryllis: the witch who raised Praeseo (chiefly because no one else would agree to). Her priority was her research into herbalism and magic which made her somewhat distant, but she taught them to be curious and keep an open mind. More master and apprentice than mother and child. Admittedly she was somewhat relieved when they finally left home, but she enjoys catching up with Praeseo every now and then.
Found wandering in the woods near the Wilderness boundary as a small child, Praeseo’s true origins are a mystery. The hunter who found them brought them back to her village. They were handed over several times until they ended up in the care of a witch who (previously) lived alone. She encouraged Praeseo’s curiosity and her many visitors gave them a tantalising taste of the world beyond. It was no surprise to her when, as a teenager, they were unable to take it any more and left in search of adventure.
