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Alina of House Orlovsky
"Civilization is a wall against tyranny."
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Human Noble Cleric of Tyr (Order Domain) level 2
Appearance
Short and energetic, but sometimes clumsy, Alina sheds an aura of liveliness and happiness. She inherited her mother's distinguished bearing, that some would mistake for haughtiness. Her clothes are hand-picked and higher quality, and her armor and weapons furbished with zeal. She wears the symbol of Tyr attached to a silver chain around her neck.
Personality
- strong-willed, strong-headed
- educated but not very cultured
- mostly well-mannered, but can swear a lot when upset
- favors action over lengthy discussion
Goals
- fight for justice, her House, and whichever city she finally settles in (in order)
- challenge her Faith by putting her beliefs in action
- make her father proud
- do whatever needs to be done to make the world a better place
Backstory
Alina was a troublesome kid. She would question her parent's authority, as well as her tutors'. Having two bullies for elder brothers didn't help. Her favorite games at the time was playing knights and brigands with the estate's kids, of course she would always play knight and beat the crap out of her poor playmates. As she grew up, she became aware of her family's position and philosophy as great diplomats. She took an interest in politics by having long conversations by the fireplace with her father when he would come back from one of his frequent long trips. Yet, she also understood that as the third born in the family, she would have to work hard to gain wealth and respect. This didn't shatter her courage, on the contrary, and she began to study and practice even harder.
When she turned 13, Alina was sent in Candlekeep to better her education with the scholars. The teachings of Tyr were a revelation. The very concrete aspects of his gospel appealed to her more than the esoteric concepts of other gods. She wanted to take part in a community to take a pratical approach to what she'd learned. She moved to Baldur's Gate to take her religious education further and joined the Iron Fist to make a living for a few years. She met several men and started some serious relationships, but nothing that really work out in the long run. She would always prioritize her work and her spiritual life over founding a family.
Shortly after she received her holy symbol, a token of her membership in the church of Tyr, she decided to travel the Realms on an initiatory journey. She enrolled to travel along a caravan and protect them.