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Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.36

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Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 53% Ninjas 26% Rogues 5% Bounce 3% Infect 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjas builds — cards that lean hardest into the Ninjas theme.

Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+96% Synergy $0.27
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+93% Synergy $3.71
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+92% Synergy $5.64
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.30
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $1.60
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+90% Synergy $7.94
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $2.67
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.23
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+89% Synergy $0.35
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+86% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjas decks run as their core.

Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+85% Synergy $0.52
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+84% Synergy $3.92
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+83% Synergy $13.59
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+81% Synergy $1.98
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+81% Synergy $0.32
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+75% Synergy $0.36
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+73% Synergy $16.09
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+70% Synergy $0.88
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+61% Synergy $2.60
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+53% Synergy $3.21

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjas game on their own.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+0% Synergy $1.47
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $61.95

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Ninjas plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+64% Synergy $10.91
Nezumi Prowler Nezumi Prowler
+64% Synergy $0.30
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+63% Synergy $12.84
Dokuchi Silencer Dokuchi Silencer
+63% Synergy $0.30
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+56% Synergy $1.98
Okiba-Gang Shinobi Okiba-Gang Shinobi
+54% Synergy $1.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+53% Synergy $3.31
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+53% Synergy $3.55
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+48% Synergy $23.38
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+43% Synergy $2.38
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+42% Synergy $0.24
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+41% Synergy $0.34
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+39% Synergy $1.40
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+33% Synergy $0.33
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+32% Synergy $0.33
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+31% Synergy $0.39
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+31% Synergy $1.73
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+30% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+27% Synergy $0.66
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+27% Synergy $1.62
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+26% Synergy $2.30
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+25% Synergy $1.79
Ninja of the New Moon Ninja of the New Moon
+21% Synergy $0.28
Futurist Operative Futurist Operative
+21% Synergy $0.08
Azra Smokeshaper Azra Smokeshaper
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mukotai Ambusher Mukotai Ambusher
+20% Synergy $0.27
Phantom Ninja Phantom Ninja
+20% Synergy $0.26
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+17% Synergy $0.29
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+16% Synergy $0.46
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+16% Synergy $0.46
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+13% Synergy $4.02
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+12% Synergy $0.42
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+11% Synergy $0.38
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.26
Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+11% Synergy $0.51
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+10% Synergy $0.32
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+10% Synergy $0.42
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+10% Synergy $0.27
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Dokuchi Shadow-Walker Dokuchi Shadow-Walker
+10% Synergy $0.14
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.36
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.39
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+9% Synergy $2.21
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.12
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $16.85
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.36
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+5% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjas deck ahead.

Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+52% Synergy $0.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+39% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
+34% Synergy $0.31
Aetherize Aetherize
+32% Synergy $0.73
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+30% Synergy $4.58
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+28% Synergy $0.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $3.83
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+18% Synergy $5.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $0.86
Defenestrate Defenestrate
+11% Synergy $0.06
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.18
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+10% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $3.32
Gravepurge Gravepurge
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+10% Synergy $6.77
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+10% Synergy $0.46
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+9% Synergy $0.88
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+8% Synergy $0.36
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+7% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.67
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+6% Synergy $2.38
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+4% Synergy $3.66
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+3% Synergy $6.08
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
0% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $11.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $1.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Ninjas game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Kaito's Pursuit Kaito's Pursuit
+43% Synergy $0.19
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+32% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $2.28
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+13% Synergy $4.09
Power of Persuasion Power of Persuasion
+11% Synergy $0.21
Incriminate Incriminate
+10% Synergy $0.03
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+10% Synergy $5.55
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy $0.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $4.76
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.43
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+5% Synergy $3.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $5.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.48
Distant Melody Distant Melody
0% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjas decks.

The Regalia The Regalia
+99% Synergy $1.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.40
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+42% Synergy $2.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $4.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $2.28
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+21% Synergy $0.25
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+10% Synergy $0.29
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+10% Synergy $0.24
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+10% Synergy $1.29
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+10% Synergy $2.73
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $18.33
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+9% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $40.84
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $2.96
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $5.81
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $8.71
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $1.71
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Ninjas strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+62% Synergy $0.21
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+57% Synergy $0.34
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+30% Synergy $0.23
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+30% Synergy $0.35
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+29% Synergy $1.43
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+18% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $2.54
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+10% Synergy $0.18
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+9% Synergy $0.27
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $5.80
Haunted One Haunted One
+8% Synergy $5.25
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjas game plan.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+61% Synergy $8.56
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+41% Synergy $0.32
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+17% Synergy $1.51
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+11% Synergy $1.49

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjas decks.

Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+99% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+62% Synergy $0.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $28.30
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+14% Synergy $0.37
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+11% Synergy $0.18
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+10% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $3.23
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $1.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.93
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjas strategy.

Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+17% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.89
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+10% Synergy $0.43
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $1.20
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+7% Synergy $13.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjas decks.

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+40% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+37% Synergy $7.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.37
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+30% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
+25% Synergy $2.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+23% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+22% Synergy $1.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.88
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $2.91
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+11% Synergy $0.26
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+6% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+5% Synergy $0.38
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.44
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
0% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.22
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $27.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.86
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-4% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-5% Synergy $7.72
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-9% Synergy $15.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-13% Synergy $10.54
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $9.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-21% Synergy $20.44

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Ninjas.

Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter

Other Available Backgrounds

Alora, Merry Thief can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Master Chef Master Chef
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier