Danag Raid – Skills, Backstory, Age

Name: Danag Raid

Race: Human

Class: Rogue

Gender: Male

Ability Score:
Strength: 8
Dexterity: 18
Constitution: 11
Intelligence: 15
Wisdom: 10
Charisma: 13

Skills:
Stealth, Investigation, Deception

Backstory:

Born in the shadowy alleys of Veyport, Danag Raid never knew the warmth of a true home. An urchin from a war-torn port, Danag learned early that survival depended on wit and sleight of hand rather than brute force. Growing up amidst coin-greedy merchants and masked thieves, he soon gained a reputation as a prodigy—slipping undetected through tightly locked doors, unraveling tangled secrets, and escaping every snare laid for him. Refusing to serve any master or follow arbitrary law, Danag turned his skills toward exposing corruption, toppling crime lords from within, and outwitting imperial agents intent on controlling his fate. Though the city’s underbelly shaped him, Danag has never lost his underlying sense of justice; he steals from the vile, crumbling their fortresses with information and well-timed sabotage rather than open violence. As tales spread of the ‘Shadow Fox’ escaping impossible odds, aspiring rogues and desperate innocents alike seek out Danag’s guidance, seeing him as both a mythic liberator and an enigma.

Secret Backstory:
Many believe Danag acts solely for profit or personal gain, but the truth runs deeper. Driven by guilt over a lost childhood friend—someone he failed to save from a notorious slaver syndicate—Danag tirelessly gathers information on every hidden chain of exploitation in Veyport and beyond. He secretly passes intelligence to resistance cells and orchestrates daring rescues under new moon nights, risking his own life for those who, like his friend, would otherwise vanish into darkness. Haunted by the fear that his cleverness is never enough, Danag pushes himself toward greater feats, occasionally making reckless moves that almost expose him. His greatest terror is not death, but failing to prevent others from suffering the same fate as his lost companion.

Age: 28
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Personality:

Restless and razor-sharp, Danag radiates a calm confidence born of surviving countless betrayals and close calls. He masks heartfelt empathy beneath layers of sarcasm, sly retorts, and a devil-may-care smile, but cannot ignore the suffering of innocents—always finding time to tip the scales in their favor. Deeply private, Danag rarely reveals his vulnerabilities, preferring to keep others guessing about his true motives. He detests tyranny, cruelty, and the predictable order of the rich, thriving in chaos where opportunity lies. With friends, he’s fiercely loyal and surprisingly generous; with enemies, disarming, charming, and dangerously elusive. Danag plans meticulously yet improvises with instinctive brilliance, trusting quick judgement over tradition or superstition. Despite his cynicism, hope glimmers in his every stolen victory.

Mannerisms:

• Taps out coded rhythms on tables or objects when thinking
• Flicks and spins a small, worn coin between his fingers
• Smirks when lying or telling partial truths
• Always keeps his back to a wall or exit

Catchphrases:

• “I assure you, that door was open when I found it.”
• “Trust me—no lock is unpickable, just under-challenged.”
• “Funny thing about secrets: they never stay buried for long.”
• “Let’s see whose game we’re really playing, shall we?”

Speech Style:
Danag’s voice is low, slightly rough, and edged with amusement. He speaks quickly, with a crisp enunciation and clever turns of phrase. When on the job, his tone becomes softer—almost a conspiratorial whisper. He’s never above a teasing lilt, even in danger, and often jests to unsettle foes or relax allies.

Preferred Conversation Topics:

• Strategies for getting past seemingly impossible obstacles
• Urban legends, cons, and classic heist stories
• The latest rumors about the city’s power brokers
• Philosophical debates on freedom vs. order
• Tales of underdogs outsmarting tyrants

Preferred Personality Types:

• Resourceful risk-takers
• Quick-witted conversationalists
• Rebels and nonconformists
• Loyal companions
• Optimistic survivors

Likes:

• Unsolved mysteries
• Unexpected allies
• Elaborate puzzles and mechanical locks
• Late-night rooftop views over the city

Dislikes:

• Authority figures and braggarts
• Predictable routines
• Betrayal
• Helplessness in the face of injustice

Hobbies & Interests:

• Practicing new sleight-of-hand tricks
• Collecting and decoding encrypted messages
• Mapping hidden tunnels and secret passages
• Shadowing marks through crowded markets

Fears & Weaknesses:

• Failing to protect those he cares about
• Becoming as ruthless as those he opposes
• Getting too close and being betrayed
• Open confrontation in broad daylight

Appearance:
Danag is lean and athletic, blending easily into crowds or melting into alley shadows. He favors plain, close-fitting garb in muted tones—perfect for quick escapes or scaling rooftops—layered with a hooded leather jacket lined in secret pockets and reinforced at the shoulders and elbows. His hair is dark, kept swept back and tied at the nape for practicality, while the beginnings of stubble shadow his jaw. Scars—from knives and locked cell doors—etch his knuckles and forearms, silent testament to his perilous trade. His presence is unassuming at first glance, until one senses the coiled energy of a man ready to disappear or strike at any moment. Ornamental buckles and trinkets dangle from his belt, each with a hidden use.