> [!infobox] > # ![[Orin Falk.jpg]]<span style="display:block;text-align:center;">[[Orin Falk.jpg|Show to Players]]</span> > ###### Bio > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases** | Ashbrand | > | **Species** | Fire Genasi | > | **Gender** | Masculine | > | **Sexuality** | Straight | > | **Age** | Adult | > ###### Information > | | | > |---|---| > | **Owner** | - | > | **Location** | [[Kara's Vale]] | > | **Occupation** | Mercenary | > | **Organization** | - | > | **Religion** | [[Vakasis]] | # Appearance Orin is a weathered human in his late thirties, bearing the unmistakable marks of someone who has walked through literal and metaphorical fire. His most striking feature is the network of golden, flame-like cracks that spread across the left side of his face and neck, as if his very skin were fractured porcelain held together by molten light. These luminous scars pulse faintly with inner heat, particularly when he's agitated or channeling divine energy. His dark hair is swept back but disheveled, showing premature streaks of gray at the temples. His amber eyes burn with a mixture of determination and barely contained anguish. He wears simple, practical clothing in dark tones—a high-collared coat that partially conceals the extent of his scarring. Despite his casual dress, he carries himself with the disciplined bearing of a former holy warrior, though there's a tension in his posture that speaks to inner conflict. # Personality Orin struggles with the weight of past failures and the loss of divine favor that once defined his identity. He maintains a stoic exterior, speaking little and choosing his words carefully when he does. Beneath this reserved demeanor burns an intense desire for redemption, though he's no longer certain what form that redemption should take. He approaches situations with tactical thinking honed by years of military service, but second-guesses himself constantly, haunted by whatever catastrophic decision led to his current state. Despite his fall from grace, he still possesses an innate sense of justice and finds himself unable to ignore genuine suffering, even when it complicates his life. > [!scratch] > ## Quirks & Mannerisms > - Unconsciously touches the scarred side of his face when stressed or deep in thought > - His scars glow brighter when he experiences strong emotions, which he tries to hide > - Speaks in clipped, military phrases when giving orders or making plans > - Avoids mirrors and reflective surfaces when possible > - Has a habit of gripping his holy symbol (now cracked) during moments of doubt > > ## Background > Once a respected paladin of a major holy order, Orin's fall from grace involved a catastrophic failure that resulted in innocent deaths and the loss of his divine connection. The flame-like scars are a physical manifestation of this spiritual trauma—a constant reminder of his failure that both torments and empowers him. He now works as a sellsword, using his combat skills to survive while seeking some path back to redemption or at least peace with his past. > > ## Motivations & Goals > - To find redemption for his past failures, though he's unsure what form it might take > - To protect innocents when possible, driven by guilt over those he failed to save > - To understand whether his scarred condition is a curse, punishment, or potential source of power > - To determine if he can forge a new relationship with the divine or must find meaning elsewhere > > ## Connections > - Former brothers-in-arms from his paladin order who either shun him or pity him > - Contacts within the Armcloaks who value his tactical expertise despite his reputation > - A network of common folk in various settlements who remember his past heroic deeds > - May have crossed paths with other fallen or conflicted divine servants > > ## Secrets > - The exact nature of his failure involves a choice between saving many strangers or a few loved ones > - His flame scars sometimes grant him visions of future disasters he might prevent > - He still occasionally receives divine power, but it comes mixed with searing pain > - He carries a letter from his former order offering conditional readmission that he's never opened > > ## Voice Guide > Orin speaks with quiet intensity, using economical language that reflects his military background. He tends to deflect personal questions with changes of subject or practical observations. When discussing tactics or giving warnings, his voice takes on commanding authority, but when speaking of his past or matters of faith, he becomes hesitant and often trails off mid-sentence. He rarely laughs, but when he does, it has a bitter edge to it. > [!scratch] Inventory > - Text > - >```dataview >TABLE WITHOUT ID >file.link AS Name, type AS Type, subtype AS Subtype, owner AS Owner >WHERE contains(tags, "Item") AND owner = this.file.name >SORT type >``` ---