Hayatemaru

Hayatemaru was born on an unknown group of islands off the coast of an unknown landmass. Truly, no one knows where he - or his distinct race of upright wolves - comes from. But most experts agree it's no where within the Kingdom of Maine. What is known, sparsely, is that Hayatemaru is a member of a rare species of wolves that have evolved into humanoid-like creatures and have very strict cultural traditions and follow a demanding code of honor. His father's a famous warrior from where he's from. However, nothing can be said of his mother. Mainly because Hayatemaru has no idea who his mother really is. You see, Hayatemaru's father broke one of the most sacred commandments his people have - infidelity. He fathered a bastard son, and Aykuu Law dictates the two must be separated. Specifically, the bastard has to be sent into exile. And so Hayatemaru was placed aboard a ship bound for the Kingdom of Maine, and he hasn't been back home since. In Maine, Hayatemaru had little choice but to fend for himself in the streets of one of the poorest districts of Anaheim, Maine: Fleafoot Hill. There, he learned how to steal, pick locks, and move from street to street largely unseen. It wasn't until he took a caravan some many, many years later to Ithaca - to escape the authorities - that he met Dilara and Aldo.

Today, Hayatemaru tags along from adventure to adventure, lightening the mood and providing some much-needed comedic relief when things become a little too hairy. He's a renown "player," having laid with nearly every whore from Lazarus to Heartfire when he was younger. Despite the comedic front he puts up, deep down Hayatemaru is instilled with the same traditions and codes that his people have evolved into. It's a hereditary sense of justice, honor, and generosity that subtlety shows when he leaves the decision-making up to Aldo. He knows he'll always do what's best, what's right. In return, Hayatemaru is fiercely protective of Aldo, and even Dilara, although she's hardly in need of it.

Combat:
Hayatemaru thrives the most in combat out of any other party member. He's quick, agile, and remarkably accurate. In the time it takes an opponent to react, there's a good chance he's already hit twice. His racial ability allows him to regenerate health quicker than the others, an advantage that can be a deciding factor in battle if used correctly. Hayatemaru's natural toughness means he won't go down easily, either. But it's not recommended that he takes too many hits. He's not as bulky as Gustaf.

TL;DR:
Nothing's really known about his birthplace or people. He's a "player" and comedian with a few added layers who really kicks ass in combat if kept out of too much trouble. He's loyal to Aldo and Dilara.

Aldo - Adventurer

Aldo was born somewhere in the woods of the White Mountains. Rumor has it that his parents were members of a traveling troupe and he was conceived one particularly chilly night. Nine months later, he was left on the steps of the Academy of the Arcane in Ithaca. Madam Celeste, a powerful sorceress who founded the Academy, took him in and attempted to teach him the ways of a mage. Unfortunately, he never took to the training. He refused to sit in a lecture hall from day to day, opting instead to explore the wilderness around Ithaca. When he was older, around six, he met another young girl at the Academy who had just recently been sent there by her parents to study as an apprentice. Her name was Dilara, and she and Aldo quickly formed an unbreakable friendship. Throughout his childhood, and much of her teenage years, they were inseparable. She became a role-model for him, a big sister who was always there for her little brother.

That was approx. ten years ago. Today, Aldo and Dilara are still the greatest of friends. Aldo, although young, has a talent for swordplay and boasts a very special form of gentleness that's not found just anywhere. He's kind, generous, always looking to do what's right - not what's simple or quick. It's not in Aldo's character to take rewards for good deeds, and he wouldn't walk away from someone who needed his help. He isn't perfect; Aldo relies heavily on Dilara to guide him, despite his strong moral compass. Simply put, there are times when Aldo is surprised, dazed, or even startled by a situation. But there comes a point in every boy's life where something, or someone, comes along and molds him into a man. The type of man Aldo becomes is largely left up to you.

Combat:
In combat, Aldo specializes in swordplay. He's quick, agile, and accurate. His training comes from an unlikely source: Dilara. Although a sorceress like Madam Celeste, she has a unique taste for the art of swordplay that she shares daily with Aldo. He carries a large sword that was given to him by Dilara, his best friend. Where she found it, she refuses to say. But there's something specific within Aldo that she admires, and she believes, that if nurtured correctly by her, he will transform into one of the world's greatest fighters. By no means is he meant to take the brute force of an attack. Aldo's meant to dispatch enemies quickly, perhaps targeting weaker foes while Dilara focuses on the stronger, more deadly ones.

TL;DR:
Aldo's an adventurous boy who's gentle yet deadly with a sword. He relies heavily on Dilara, quite possibly the closest thing he has to a family, to guide him through certain situations.