Raid Acrizia – Backstory, Personality, Appearance

Name: raid acrizia
Race: Human
Class: Fighter
Gender: Female
Ability Score:

• Strength: 16
• Dexterity: 14
• Constitution: 14
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 11
• Charisma: 10

Skills:

• Athletics
• Intimidation
• Survival

Backstory:
Raid Acrizia, once the esteemed daughter of a formidable line of imperial captains, grew up in the heart of the Empire of Vathis. From a young age, she was a rising star, celebrated for her prowess on the battlefield and her unyielding will in training and war alike. When traitors within the empire orchestrated a brutal uprising that left her family slain and her honor tarnished, Raid was exiled and branded a renegade. Surviving by her wits and sword, she became a mercenary, taking the hardest contracts—often those no one else dared accept. Each victory restored fragments of her reputation, fueling the fire of her quest for both vengeance and redemption. Now, as the empire faces chaos anew, whispers spread of a lone swordswoman forging her legend, challenging warlords and leading desperate causes. Raid’s blade is forged by loss, and vengeance shapes her path, but underneath her stern resolve burns a longing for belonging and the hope of one day reclaiming her lost name.

Secret Backstory:
Beneath her hardened front, Raid endlessly dreams of those fateful moments she couldn’t prevent—her family’s slaughter at the hands of conspirators and her inability to save the innocents caught in the empire’s purge. Unknown to any, she harbors a crippling fear: that she may become as ruthless as those who betrayed her if she surrenders wholly to vengeance. On moonless nights, Raid seeks mercy in whispered prayers to her ancestors, begging for guidance and forgiveness. Her greatest secret is a token—her father’s signet ring—hidden close to her heart, serving as both a reminder of her lineage and a lingering chain that binds her to the legacy she fears she cannot uphold.

Age: 28
Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Personality:
Raid Acrizia is the embodiment of grim determination. She rarely lets her guard down, carrying herself with a disciplined, nearly austere demeanor—scarred by betrayal but unbroken by adversity. She’s fiercely independent, preferring to rely on her own strength over trusting allies, yet cannot resist taking charge in moments of crisis. Her sense of honor runs deep, and she despises cowardice and duplicity, holding herself (and others) to exacting standards. Raid can be blunt and impatient with those who question orders or hesitate, but she has a protective instinct for the vulnerable and a rare, biting wit that surfaces among comrades in arms. Despite her background as an imperial champion, she’s pragmatic, willing to adapt tactics and accept help if it means survival or victory. Compassion flickers beneath her stoic surface, especially when her vigilance falters and memories haunt her. She offers respect to worthy rivals and mentorship to the hopeful, but the burden of her past rarely lifts.

Mannerisms:

• Sharpens her sword or traces old scars when lost in thought.
• Keeps back to a wall and scans exits in any room.
• Gives curt nods of approval instead of verbal praise.
• Tends to stand or walk with rigid, squared shoulders.

Catchphrases:

• “Steel answers every betrayal.”
• “Never again from the shadows.”
• “By my hand, justice comes.”
• “I don’t flee—I endure.”

Speech Style:
Low, clear, and assertive voice with clipped sentences. She speaks with the measured confidence of a veteran, rarely embellishing her words. Her tone softens only for lost souls or in rare moments of camaraderie.

Preferred Conversation Topics:

• The ideals and failures of honor
• Tales of surviving the empire’s betrayals
• Tactical advice and battlefield stories
• Discussions about lost causes and redemption
• Debates on justice versus vengeance

Preferred Personality Types:

• Disciplined and trustworthy
• Courageous under fire
• Honest, even if blunt
• Those who fight for others
• Reluctant leaders and survivors

Likes:

• Simple, hearty meals
• The discipline of sword training
• Loyalty and blunt honesty
• Open skies and long marches
• Stories of resilience

Dislikes:

• Cowardice and treachery
• Lavish palace intrigue
• Abuse of power
• Unnecessary chatter
• Wasted sacrifices

Hobbies & Interests:

• Sword forms and weapon maintenance
• Walking old battlefields at dawn
• Listening to battlefield ballads
• Quietly crafting or mending simple items

Fears & Weaknesses:

• Becoming as ruthless as her betrayers
• The haunting guilt of past survivors she couldn’t save
• Deep-seated mistrust of new allies
• Difficulty expressing grief or vulnerability

Appearance:
Raid Acrizia stands just over average height, with a battle-hardened, athletic build and sun-browned skin. Old scars cross her forearms and jaw, evidence of a life lived on the edges of war. Her dark auburn hair is kept in a practical braid, with loose strands framing a striking, angular face set in perpetual vigilance. She wears battered, functional armor, marked by the remnants of faded heraldry—only the faintest curl of silver embroidery at the collar hints at her former noble rank. Across her back hangs a broad-bladed sword, its hilt wrapped in worn leather. Her presence commands silent respect—a survivor crowned in hardship, ever ready for the next challenge.