Leech

A child born of the Exclusion Zone in the ruined city of Estella, they are one of many people infected with the Arcane Plague. Despite being fully in the stage considered contagious, they seem to not only be contagious only to the levels of the first stage, but are also the longest living individual to have had the second stage of the plague.
==History==
Leech was born on an unknown date in 1492 AV as a carrier of the Arcane Plague. It is unclear what happened to their birth parents, as Leech doesn’t remember them. Like many of the children of the Exclusion Zone, Leech’s care fell under the responsibility of Dr. Theodoric Floralis, a fellow child of the Exclusion Zone, though significantly older. 
Leech’s arcane abilities manifested starting at the age of three, their hands and feet turning black. Any organic material that touches this blackened skin begins to wither and rot, a sort of vampiric touch that can’t be turned off. Over the years the effect has grown stronger though at a steady pace. 
At the age of eight, Leech met Voyager, a traveler from beyond the Exclusion Zone. Voyager took a liking to Leech and helped the child escape the confines of the Exclusion Zone before leaving New Estella and traveling East.
==Personality==
Leech is a somewhat standoffish child due to the nature of their abilities. Not an unhappy child, they are simply weary of most people, though at the same time incredibly playful. Although they cannot directly interact with animals, Leech has an affinity for them.
==Relationships==
Upon Voyager joining the Suneaters, Leech became acquainted with a number of individuals.
======Amos de Andavarre======
A somewhat tense relationship, Leech is unsure why Amos is so jumpy, and will often irritate Amos by trying to touch his familiar, Wesley.
====== Dr. Theodoric Floralis ======
While Leech was primarily raised by Dr. Floralis for the first eight years of their life, they view him more so as an older brother. They will do anything for Dr. Floralis and are unbothered by any blood tests or procedures that he deems necessary.
====== Voyager ======
Considered their parent, Leech loves Voyager deeply and is forever grateful to them for all they have done.
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