Backgorund:
The Hounds of Tigurius move as shadows across battlefields, rooting out heresy, corruption, and the taint of xenos influence. This elite Kill Team, led by the relentless Interrogator Gideon Halfmar, operates under the direct authority of the feared Inquisitor Tigurius Scaro. Known for his cold, ruthless tactics and unyielding dedication to the Emperor's will, Scaro has entrusted Halfmar with the field operations of his agents—a deadly trust, earned through Gideon’s loyalty and unflinching execution of Scaro’s orders. Gideon Halfmar, scarred and tempered by countless campaigns, embodies grim determination, his faith in the Inquisition unwavering. Under his command, the Hounds of Tigurius strike with merciless precision, feared for their brutal efficiency. Each member of the team is a hand-picked operative, seasoned in both subterfuge and open combat. They have forsaken their past identities and live only for their duty: to eradicate the heretical forces threatening the Imperium from within and without. Operating in the shadows, wielding forbidden knowledge and deadly weaponry, they face the galaxy's darkest horrors. Whether rooting out cultists on a Hive World, dismantling xenos incursions, or uncovering the schemes of rogue psykers, the Hounds of Tigurius leave no stone unturned and no heretic breathing. Yet Gideon Halfmar carries a heavy burden. His loyalty to Scaro is absolute, but he remains vigilant, aware of the fine line between obedience and judgment. Scaro is as feared by allies as by enemies; whispers circulate that his ambitions could one day test his loyalty to the Imperium itself. Gideon, a pragmatist at heart, steers his team cautiously, knowing that the Inquisition’s internal politics can be as deadly as the enemies they hunt.
Base of operations: The Obsidian Vault
Nestled within a ruined sector of Gravis Ternum’s, the Obsidian Vault lies beneath an old and seemingly condemned structure a forgotten Imperial chapel of repentance. The building's exterior, appearing structurally unsound and riddled with decay, serves as the perfect cover. Below, hidden among reinforced catacombs, lies the true base: an intricate series of concealed chambers and passageways that the Hounds use for their operations. Access points are rigged with traps, false walls, and dead ends to thwart intruders.
Quirk: Ashes of the Faithful
The Hounds carry small urns of ash that contain the remains of loyal servants or martyrs who died in service to the Imperium. Before a mission, each member applies a thin line of ash across their face or hands as a silent vow of loyalty. Some even believe the ashes grant them spiritual protection, and the Hounds never go into battle without honoring the memory of these "guiding ashes."