Aldric

Role: The Reluctant Hunter

Age: 34

Physical Traits: Lean but battle-worn, with sharp eyes that carry the weight of loss. His left gauntlet is scarred from countless battles, and his face bears a fresh claw mark across his cheek from his encounter with Lysandra.

Personality: Determined, reflective, and haunted by the past. Aldric carries a sense of guilt over what his comrades have become, believing it is his responsibility to offer them mercy.

Background:

Aldric grew up in a tight-knit, working-class neighborhood of Yharnam during the early days of the beast scourge. Orphaned at a young age, he relied on the older children in the neighborhood, including Lysandra, Magnus, Garret, and Elias, for guidance and protection. Known as the smallest and most vulnerable of the group, Aldric earned their affection through his sharp wit and determination to prove himself.

When the scourge reached their district, they banded together to survive. They scavenged weapons and supplies, fought off prowling beasts, and kept each other alive. Eventually, they caught the attention of the Healing Church, which recruited them into the ranks of hunters. Their shared experiences bonded them tightly, and they formed their own faction—the Lamp Flame—dedicated to experimental and destructive techniques in hunting beasts.