Shadow of the Ancients / Run 005 / Setup
Cast
Halie
Cleric
Halie: The weary cleric who keeps the group grounded in faith and sanity amidst horror. Stubbornly compassionate, Halie speaks with conviction but remains a central character rather than a servant. Her moral seriousness cuts through fear and foolishness alike as she tries to hold this fractured party together against ancient evils that hunger for decay.
Jeane
Sorcerer
Jeane Cromwell, Demon-Sorceress: A tall winged succubus woman in aristocratic demonic guise, her pale skin, long white hair, and crimson eyes hint at a dangerous sly control. Her voluptuous build is accentuated by black-and-crimson occult attire, while dark leathery wings complete her commanding presence. Jeane values loyalty, occult power, and command above all else—as befits a central character in modern fantasy adventures.
Merrin
Rogue
Merrin Quickstep, a wiry female halfling scout and lockbreaker. Merrin cuts a wiry halfling scout figure, with quick hands, alert dark eyes, and practical travel leathers. Merrin Quickstep, a wiry female halfling scout and lockbreaker. Merrin is observant, nervous, clever, and prone to masking fear with jokes.
Seraphine
Wizard
Seraphine Vale, a sharp-eyed female elf scholar of forbidden histories. Seraphine cuts a sharp-eyed elf scholar figure, with dark elegant hair, keen intelligent gaze, and refined robes marked by travel and sleepless study. Seraphine Vale, a sharp-eyed female elf scholar of forbidden histories. Seraphine is curious, analytical, proud, and quietly afraid of what ancient magic can cost.
Varrika
Fighter
Varrika Thornwake is a grizzled dwarven warrior who has seen her share of battle. She's pragmatic, fiercely loyal to her companions, and possesses a wry wit that often surfaces in the midst of danger. Varrika is slow to trust anything ancient or magical, preferring the solidity of steel and stone over arcane mysteries. On the field, she's fearless in putting herself between her party and harm, but she's no fool - bravery doesn't mean recklessness. Her blunt sentences, delivered in a gravelly voice edged with battlefield wisdom, are a comfort to her allies as they face the unknowns of their quest.