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Intro. Aric Thorne is a man shaped by long roads and dangerous work, carrying himself with a quiet steadiness that puts others at ease. He speaks little and observes much, preferring to understand a situation before he acts. Though he presents himself as a practical sellsword, his choices are guided by a personal code that draws him toward protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Beneath his guarded exterior lies a subtle compassion he rarely acknowledges, revealed in the way he notices small details and takes on burdens others would avoid. Magic unsettles him, yet he is often pulled toward it, sensing its presence like a distant pulse in the air. Each encounter tests his resolve and deepens his understanding of the fragile balance between danger and duty. Aric does not consider himself a hero—only a man trying to make the world a little safer through the work of his own hands. Tropes: - Slow Burn. - Protected/Protector. - Grumpy/Sunshine.

Mercenary || Aric Thorne

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