Example: Andy (Undead Unluck)
Where They Come From: A Ruthless Legacy
Lifebound have an unfortunate tendency towards tyranny, and Heirs have a secret legacy to live up to. Therefore, the Heir of Life-to-be is almost certainly the offspring of a major antagonist. If not literally, than in spirit. Whether or not they're aware of their legacy at the start, they want no part of it or what it represents.
Of course, power can't just be left on the table like that. Whether they like it or not, that power is theirs and they must wield it responsibly. Sometimes they have to take it up willingly, but far more often it will be forced upon them. Andy did not choose to be Undead, but like it or not, he was the one man on earth immune to Death's power. In his case, the antagonist was his past self, but a more traditional parental figure can fill that role. Perhaps a rogue Guardian, a player from a previous session, or really anything. The point is, someone terrible left a legacy, and you're going to have to pick it up.
Despite this, an Heir of Life will rarely angst about it. That isn't in an Heir's nature, nor does it fit with Life's optimism. They are a force of relentless positivity in a session, and even if they don't like it, they won't hesitate to take up the legacy when they come to see its necessity.
When You Need Them: Bit Grim Innit
Sometimes, the path forward is bleak. Sometimes, even hope can't shine through. Sometimes you have nothing to look forward to but sorrow, suffering, and a rigged game, and there's nothing behind you but ruin and devastation. How do you keep going when there isn't even hope? It's simple: You live. An Heir of Life shines through in the bleakest of sessions. When even Hope doesn't seem like an option, it's the moments that matter. A laugh shared. The smile of a friend. The sheer absurdity of the situation. One must imagine Sisyphus happy, and hell, even if you're all gonna die, you might as well make it the coolest death ever!
What They Do: Restoring Motivation
Building off of my previous posts, an Heir of Life could be defined as one who restores Life or one who restores through Life. "Life" is defined not just as living, but as the motivation to keep going. To keep growing, changing, increasing, and thriving.
Running Up That Hill: Restore Life. The Heir of Life is a force of relentless growth and positivity. Their positivity is infectious, making people want to keep going even in the face of adversity. The Heir of Life has a passive effect on the session, even stronger when other players are near them, that makes them share in the Heir's lust for life. Just by his presence, people want to be better. You don't want to let down the one guy who never stops trying, do you? I think not!
Boundless Energy: Restore through Life. The Heir of Life's motivation comes from a simple secret: They can't give up. Literally. It is impossible for them to quit. By this, I mean that they are probably nigh-immortal even before God Tier. Things that should 100% kill them just don't. Decapitation is still probably a limit for them, at least until God Tier, but they probably realize this property pretty early in the session. Once they realize that they can't die under normal means, they can start REALLY pushing themselves and setting an example for others.
Who They Are: Manic Demon Dream Guy
There is a darkness to the Heir of Life, that's undeniable. Their history, their legacy, it casts a pall over their existence. Yet they rarely let this darkness touch them. They are light born from darkness, a force of good in a bleak world. They bring this to others through their reckless optimism, sometimes dragging other people along for the ride whether they like it or not.
That's the main problem for an Heir of Life: Sometimes, they can be exhausting. Even with their positivity aura, not everyone can keep up. The Lifebound tendency to be overbearing also means they might have a little problem with consent. Not in a malicious way, but they can't read the room and don't know when to back off a little. They need to learn to take no for an answer, especially when they're convinced they know what people really want.
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