Exuding confidence and clockwork charm, Lydia is a master of the mechanical and the arcane. Dressed in a detailed bustle coat and top hat with her signature scepter-key in hand, she is ready to unlock the deepest secrets of any grimdark city.
A confident alchemist or rogue striding toward a locked vault or a brewing conflict with a mischievous grin.
A recurring rival NPC, a mid-boss specialist in a steampunk-themed campaign, or a seasoned PC hero with specialized utility.
Artist: TEMPLE
Type: HERO
Pose: The character is walking forward with a playful, confident stride. The torso is slightly twisted to accommodate the items being carried.
Action: Moving/Walking
Mood: smug
Action Category: Moving
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk, Horror
Suitable Locations: Victorian city streets, clockwork tower, alchemist's laboratory, thieves' guild vault, underground masquerade, haunted mansion, steampunk airship, magical library
Encounter Scenarios: An eccentric quest-giver who needs a specific door unlocked., A rival rogue or alchemist encountered during a heist., A boss in a whimsical, clockwork-themed dungeon., A mysterious information broker in a high-society setting.
Power Level: Hard (score 52/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Malifaux (perfect): Matches the 'Wyrd' aesthetic perfectly.; Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (good): Excellent Artificer or Rogue.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (good): Fits an Alchemist or Investigator class.; Warmachine / Hordes (usable): Fits the Iron Kingdoms aesthetic.; Blades in the Dark (perfect): Fits the industrial-gothic thief vibe.
Race: Human, Sex: Female, Build: Curvy, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Doppelganger, Changeling
Distinguishing Features: Short bob-style hair, Smug/mischievous facial expression, Smoky or heavy-lidded eyes
Weapons: Ornate Scepter-Key: A massive, heavy key with a heart-shaped bow and a complex bit at the end; could be used as a club or mace.; Skull Bomb: A round, palm-sized flask or grenade featuring a prominent skull face on the front.
Armor: Corset (Leather or heavy fabric, torso); Bracers (fabric/lace, wrists)
Clothing: Top Hat, Bustle Coat, Ruffled Skirt
Equipment: Giant Key
Accessories: Top Hat, Roses
Character Classes: Artificer (Alchemist) (high%), Rogue (Mastermind or Thief) (high%), Bard (College of Spirits) (medium%)
NPC Role: Information broker, eccentric shopkeep, or heist accomplice.
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Elegant / Regal, Sexy / Alluring, Grimdark, Mysterious / Enigmatic
Cultural Aesthetic: Steampunk Victorian
Hairstyle: Short, Bob Cut
Similar to characters: Alice: Madness Returns character, Lady Maria (Bloodborne), Malifaux Colette, Steampunk Harley Quinn, Mad Hatter archetype
Miniature Dimensions: 39.5mm H x 21.5mm W x 16.1mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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