#vt ocs

Janus:

It has been over 200 years since Janus' ancestors broke off from the Empire of Humanity (Unity). The Coalition of Free States (CFS) formed on the Northern part of their continent and coexisted peacefully, but when Janus was 15, Humanity decided it was time to reintegrate them by force. The war has been ongoing for 14 years, all of which Janus has been a soldier in the Coalition Citizen's Militia.

As Commander of the 4th Auxiliary Force, Janus' job is to protect her squad mates and destroy invading forces. Guided by the philosophy of the Saints of Justice and Freedom, she is driven to judge, fight, and kill all who threaten her home.

However, their understanding of Justice is challenged when she meets an enemy commander on the field (Lex) and begins to realize there are greater forces influencing this war. She must figure out the history of Humanity, her family, and truth about her world to be able to really fight for a better future.

Lex:

Lex’s Family has been repeatedly elected to represent all Humans for over 1000 years. Children of their Clan's Political Dynasty are raised in leadership, humility, and to keep the secrets that allow their society to be at peace. 200 years ago a radical sect of Humans broke off from their protection and the current Emperor of Humanity, Lex's Mother, has declared for the good of all Humans, they must be brought back.

Alexandros is the "crown prince" of his family as the eldest male, but this offers him no real claim to the title of Emperor as he avoids politics at all costs. Trained as a diplomat and negotiator, he had dreamed of living in the Coalition before the war started. Unable to fulfill this purpose, he has spent his time in Academia, studying and then teaching. However, when he bears direct witness to the violent suppression of an anti-war protest, he is immediately driven to joining the activists. Using his position to petition to the government and speak to representatives.

After not seeing his Mother in person for 5 years due to her isolating herself in the capital, he is suddenly sent by her to the front lines of the war. He got a rather cushy initial job as a field Logistician, but he is shaken by the carnage he witnesses and the apathy of his leadership. He is able to negotiate his way to a Commander role after a year.

Something is wrong. This war doesn’t make any sense. When fortune brings him close enough to a Coalition Commander (Janus) that will speak with him, he begins searching for the truth and an end to this war. But his endless curiosity and optimism may spell his doom, if no one can come save him.

Based on this official Burning Hands artwork from the Players' Handbook