Grumm

Level 6 Path of the Beast Barbarian

played by Pjeii

"The strong feed the tribe, the weak feed the earth."

A creature of giant blood who could topple walls or empty an entire village’s food stores, Grumm is, to many, a living myth— something too large to belong in this mortal world. Stories about him travel faster than he does; tales of a “walking siege weapon,” of a half-breed marauder who devours towns into famine through grinning teeth. Some watch him with fascination, unsure whether they’re looking at a man or a force of nature wearing a man’s shape, while others see only a threat.
A grand duke is said to have sworn to mount Grumm’s head on his hall’s highest wall, claiming such a monster should not be allowed to roam free. Grumm hears these rumors in silence, pulling his cloak tighter around his massive frame as he keeps moving, hoping someday someone will see him for more than the shadow his size casts…

Eshun Anaang

Level 6 Battle Smith Artificer

played by Arden

"Fire and gunpowder do not lie together."

Eshun is an artificer, inventor, and merchant with big ambitions. After a smithing accident nearly cost him his life, he struck out on his own, determined to make a name for himself. Sadly, it hasn’t gone well.
Creator of many failed products such as the anti-monstra spike harness (his bestseller), the automatic hammer (unfortunately not a jackhammer), and the Ez-Bake Oven (surprisingly combustible), Eshun is hoping to redeem himself and forge his path to fame. Though toy-making and body augmentations are his passion, he’ll build anything, and do anything, to get ahead. He’s certain success will fix everything he ever broke— including his family.
By his side is his Steel Defender, La, a dog-like automaton and Eshun's best (and only) friend.

Philomela

Level 6 College of Whispers Bard

played by Cat

"How did the bird feel, when it discovered the walls of its cage?"

A luminous, untouchable star whose voice can command a crowd as easily as a whisper can sway a heart, Philomela is the empire’s treasured songbird. To the public, she is grace incarnate; an icon draped in gold and elegance whose every note seems shaped to perfection. Her rise to the spotlight, under the sponsorship of her reputable patron seemed like a fairytale come true to many. Her presence is always welcome, though some say her schedule is kept with uncanny precision and every appearance serves a purpose only she can name.
Behind the empire’s adoration is a life far more intricate than her audiences will ever know. As Philomela bears the weight of her role with grace, something fractures under the surface, longing for something just out of reach.

Remiel

Level 6 School of Divination Wizard

played by Ryan

"If you had the chance to be part of something greater, would you take it? "

Remiel owed his life to The Keeper and his Flock. Born an abomination, an aasimar, he was abandoned at their doorstep as an infant, yet spared. They raised him instead, and taught him the truth of the world: that the Emperor was dying, and that when He passed, the All-Father would return to begin the world anew.
Until then, Remy dreamed. He dreamt of the church, of freedom, and, sometimes, he dreamt of the future. The Keeper, in his benevolence, saw an opportunity. Soon, people from all corners of the Empire came to visit Remy in secret, the price for his visions paid behind closed doors. The Emperor's death ended everything... but not how The Keeper had foretold. Now, alone for the first time in his life, Remy must learn what comes after the end of the world.

CCIL

Level 6 Wild Magic Sorcerer

played by Torger

"What is that?"

A cold, blue glow infused cold, blue flesh, and there was a spark, a smell of ozone, and then darkness. Eventually, light came once more, but this time it was warm, yellow. Sunlight, he would come to learn. Some kindly words from some people that seemed to recognize him but were too polite to ask questions, some borrowed clothes, and he was out wandering the streets, with nothing to show who he was or how he got here, beyond a strange body modification and its accompanying inscription.
Nonetheless, CCIL found himself drawn to magic, and felt the pull of arcane forces. We would even, from time to time, feel those forces well up in him, or lash out at threats. Who he was... What he was... Those things remained a mystery to him, and one of the reasons he had yet to stray too far from where he first awoke, unexpected, unclad, and unknown.

Captain Siltooth

Level 6 Swashbuckler Rogue

played by Bryant

"Metal or not, I still like a good drink and a bad idea."

They say old Siltooth wasn’t more than fifteen the first time they tossed him in a cell, framed for killing some noble he’d never even seen. Didn’t matter none; an eeker’s word counts for less than spit when the empire needs someone to blame. They dragged him through a sham of a trial, carved him up into gears and iron, and kept him as their pet machine. They thought he’d stay meek forever, but Siltooth bided his time, till one night he slipped out of his chains and vanished like steam off the river.
Years passed before folk started whisperin’ about a half-metal man cutting through imperial ships out on the open sea. No one knows if it’s truly him, but sailors swear if the wind starts carryin’ a strange metallic humming— like music played wrong— you’d best pray you’re not flyin’ the empire’s colors. Because if you are, lad… you won’t be makin’ it home.