Play a Vanguard Gallant if you wish to embody the spirit of a high-flying duelist or a dashing scout. These humans are bred and trained for peak physical performance, possessing an innate lightness of foot and a silver-tongued grace that makes them the center of attention in any ballroom or battlefield. Whether you are soaring across a gap or parrying a blow with a witty remark, the Gallant thrives on the edge of danger.

Vanguard Gallants are physically indistinguishable from other humans save for their exceptionally upright posture and lithe, athletic builds. Their eyes often possess a keen, bird-like intensity, and their voices carry a melodic, resonant quality even in the heat of battle. They favor flamboyant attire that does not restrict movement, often incorporating silks, feathers, and light leathers that catch the wind as they move.

Their culture revolves around the concepts of 'L'Élan,' or the spirit of momentum. To a Gallant, to stop moving is to begin dying. They value high-stakes competition, complex social dances, and the art of the duel. Their education focuses equally on philosophy, poetry, and the physics of movement. In their cities, even simple tasks like delivering mail are transformed into displays of acrobatic prowess.

Many Vanguard Gallants gravitate toward deities of the wind, travel, and artistic expression. They lean toward Neutral Good or Chaotic Good, valuing personal liberty and the thrill of discovery over rigid legal structures. They believe that a law which cannot adapt is a law that should be broken.

They reside in 'Cloud-Spire' cities built into mountain faces or tall, slender towers connected by intricate zip-lines and narrow bridges. Their architecture is thin and vertical, featuring expansive balconies and open-air galleries that allow for easy takeoff or landing by those utilizing gliders or magical flight.

They are often seen as eccentric or overly dramatic by sturdier folk like the dwarf-like deep-miners. However, they share a kindred spirit with elf-like forest dwellers who appreciate their grace. They are usually welcomed in human cities as premier messengers, scouts, and entertainers.