Velheim

A dwarven fighter. Short and broad-shouldered with straight, dark hair and deep-set brown eyes. He wears a weathered chainmail shirt over a simple tunic, with a scar running down his left cheek. His hands are calloused from years of training and duty, and he carries a shortsword at his side.

Talios is stoic and serious, often lost in thought. He carries a heavy burden of guilt and resentment towards the corrupt leadership of Stonehold Keep. Despite his tough exterior, he has a strong sense of justice and is fiercely protective of those he cares about. He struggles with feelings of inadequacy and seeks redemption for his brother's death.

Talios grew up in a family that valued hard work and loyalty. His younger brother, a dedicated member of the Miner's Guild, tragically lost his life in a cave-in caused by negligence from the guild's corrupt leaders. This event shattered the Reval family, leading to his parents disowning him for choosing to work as a guard for the very people they blamed for their son's death. Talios feels torn between his duty to protect the keep and the guilt of not being able to save his brother. He often reflects on his brother's dreams of a safer mining operation and vows to honor his memory by seeking justice for the miners, even if it means standing against the corrupt officials he serves.