Backstory

Carmine Calim, a figure easily recognized in the bustling streets of Rueside, is renowned for his extraordinary thieving abilities. From a young age, Carmine exhibited a talent for sleight of hand and an uncanny ability to outwit those around him. Orphaned on the streets, he quickly learned that survival meant adopting a blend of charm and cunning.

Over the years, Carmine honed his skills, moving from petty theft to heists of high-profile items stored in seemingly impenetrable locations. Rueside nobles and merchants alike share whispered tales of his daring antics, each more impressive than the last. Despite his criminal undertakings, Carmine is revered by many for his audacity and the enigmatic persona he maintains.

Publicly, he portrays himself as a thrill-seeker who embraces the challenge rather than the wealth his activities yield. However, it is whispered in the darker corners of Rueside that Carmine has a tumultuous relationship with Andre Malring, the Head of the Order of Sea and Stone, the details of which remain an enigma to all but the two of them. These rumors suggest a past betrayal or a shared secret that binds and divides them simultaneously.