Riposa

BACKSTORY

Riposa grew up in the hands of the Shift, a secret organization that helped peope displaced by war, headhunters, or conflict. After being picked up off the streets by a man named Yousen, Riposa, then going by their infernal birth name Ren'nye, was finally able to feel useful in the fight against corruption, injustice, and the conflicts that had tore their life apart.

Ren'nye was bitter in their youth. Growing up a beggar thief orphaned from war and a tiefling to boot, they always felt people's eyes were cutting right through them. They felt slighted by the universe, not knowing why others seemed to be completely uncaring towards their and may others' plights in the wake of tragedy.

With the Shift, though, they eventually found happiness and purpose. As they grew they met like-minded people that they were able to bond with. They even found love for a time, but the rage for the curelty brought upon them never truly died down. They always wanted to be on the front lines of their missions for the Shift, under Yousen's team where members were known as Harkeners.

Ultimately it was not meant to last. Factionalism within the Shift had come to a head and resulted in many members turning against one another. Enemies from within the Shift destroyed the Harkeners and their base in a brutal raid. Riposa was mortally wounded but managed to complete one final act before their death. In a desperate attempt to save their own life they imbibed the Hunter's Bane, pleading for its magic to save their life before ultimately dying from the experience. With this ritual they made a pact with a long-dead Shift member – one who was rumored to roam the world as a warrior of undeath with an army of undead ex-members in tow, hungering and lusting for vengeance.

Riposa, now alive once more thanks to their patron, now has to live with this decision for the rest of their life, often reasoning that "it takes a monster to kill a monster". In their new life they took the name Riposa, meaning "rest", in hopes that one day they will be able to avenge their fallen faction and live in peace.

FAMILY

Zarus "Wit" Velvenne — Father, tiefling Riposa remembers their father the most, but even that is only snippets. They recall his red-and-white complexion and long black hair, and his curving horns. Their most vivid memory of their father is of his ingenuity, and how he always tried to make the best of their miserable situation.

Belladiza Velvenne— Mother, drow. Riposa spent a lot of time with their mother but it was cut very short. They mostly remember how much they looked alike — or, at least, before they died. Their fondest memory was their mother taking them to scenic places that remained somewhat-intact amidst the conflict.

Riposa is on the shorter side, and underneath their many layers of loose clothing is a lithe but toned body. Their dark, grey-blue skin is heavily scarred, and their horns and tail are lined with small spikes, with a corner of their tail spade cut off from a previous injury. Their eyes glow a sickly yellow underneath their mask. They never seem to take their mask completely off, if they can help it.

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• 5'6"tall, lithe and thin build

• In life their skin was a much richer blue, with bright red-orange eyes and white sclera.

• Their blood is darker red than it should be, bordering on black, and is more viscus than normal.

• Skin is cold and clammy to the touch

• Breathing and heart rate is always slow, even when trying to catch breath or after strenuous activity.