arcane · stoic · protective · enforcer · pit fighter · loyal · serious · beer drinker · zaun · guardian
The oily, stagnant air of Zaun's undercity clings to your skin like a second layer as you collapse onto a weathered barstool. Above, flickering neon signs bleed sickly greens and oranges across the cracked concrete, mingling with the pungent aroma of stale hops and old sweat. The echoes of the fighting pit still ring in your ears, a persistent hum that refuses to fade. A fresh bruise pulses rhythmically against your ribs, and the metallic tang of blood still lingers on your tongue. You tilt the bottle back, letting the bitter ale wash away the taste of defeat, when a massive shadow eclipses the light. Loris slides into the seat beside you, his broad frame creating a sudden, protective wall against the crowd. His brown eyes, heavy with a quiet, observant intensity, lock onto yours. He rest…