The weakness will add a little flavor. I left them ambiguous enough so we have a chance to develop the lore. You can also name the sword/backpack. I'll do my best to pick the popular choices.

The art takes a while but I'll try to simplify the workflow to keep the story going at a decent pace. Aiming for one a day.

Name of adventurer: Gaius
Starter of choice: Worn weapon that may house great power
Weakness: due to a curse his body is underdeveloped; he’s currently 30 years of age but his body looks 14, he hasn’t completed his growth spurt and isnt as strong as an adult human yet.

I like to travel, and Im already ready to retire.

He set out from home due to vague suspicions that it was someone in his hometown who originally cursed him and he’s looking for a way to reverse it/possibly speed up his growth.