Scrap
In the dense forests of Delthora, a land swirling with mechanical and magical energy, Scrap wanders tirelessly through the underbrush. Glistening gears interwoven with aged flesh move fluidly with every determined step, showing not even a hint of rust nor wear. Coppery veins pulse with electricity, giving off the faint hum of an active generator. He is 107 years old but appears ancient and ageless, a living monument of the continual passage of time and the ever-evolving world.
Famed for his creative prowess, Scrap shaped a reality of his own making. Born to a humble scholar, he inherited his father's insatiable curiosity and unending thirst for knowledge. Paternox, Scrap's father, was the key mediator between magical creatures and the humans trying to coexist with them. His relentless attempts to maintain peace earned him the status of a folk hero.
Scrap grew up with books and scrolls lining every wall of their home, providing him the opportunity to study and learn all the intricacies of Delthora's magical and technological history. He attended the renowned University of Creation, his natural talents soon placing him top of his class. In an effort to study the interconnectedness of nature and technology, Scrap replaced parts of his own body with the finest mechanical devices, thus becoming the dynamic cyborg he is now.
As a creator, Scrap can perceive the inner workings of even the most complicated contraptions, both tangible and ethereal. Society looks up to him for his ability to not only understand but interweave magic and technology with delicate precision.
An unexpected turn of events resulted in the creation of Scrap's nemesis, Zharok the Betrayer. A fellow creator, Zharok became consumed with a destructive ambition, using his talents for evil and greed. The two are locked in an eternal battle, tirelessly trying to outsmart the other.
Despite the tumultuousness of the world around him, Scrap found love in the warm embrace of Aeria, an enchanting tree-diviner. Their union bore a daughter named Ivy, a charming girl with an uncanny persistence reminiscent of Scrap himself.
Scrap's siblings, two younger sisters, chose different paths. Kavara, a captivating storyteller skilled in using her powerful voice to produce resonating melodies, enchants the realm with her songs. Selene, a botanist, works closely with the plant-life whisperers, tending to the delicate balance of ecosystem and magical energy.
A somewhat surprising fear for such a being, Scrap is afraid of unbridled chaos, the kind that spills forth when either magic or technology is allowed to reign unchecked. He speaks of unity and balance, professing that harmony between nature and creation is the only way for Delthora's creatures to thrive.
His morality, derived from his father's teachings, is deeply ingrained in his being as a creator. He lives by a simple yet impactful phrase: "May my hands only forge what brings beauty and solace to thousands, and may my soul find peace within it."
Although his creative prowess, intuition and curiosity are unparalleled, Scrap carries a crime inside him, one that haunts the very core of his wiring. An experiment gone awry, an innocent life lost in the attempt to blend organic and artificial life. He carries this regret like a living embodiment of the tangled history of Delthora.
With every cog that spins in unison within his body and every flicker of magic emanating from his being, Scrap embodies the chance for a brighter future. As he traverses the ever-changing lands, Scrap learns, adapts, and creates, leaving his indelible mark on the world of Delthora.