A inhabitant of the dying city, Prox, seeking out vengeance for the death of her brother, the hero of their town. She's emotionally unstable, grieving, and cautious, but wants the best for those around her. She hopes to restore Prox to its former glory.
Tasia is the younger sister of the Prox Folk hero, Saturos. While her brother was off questing for the sake of the city, she cared for the people of Prox, keeping them warm with fire spells and teaching them how to use magic. Upon word of her brother's death, she vowed to avenge his death and bring justice to his murderer. She stole the components for a ritual guaranteeing immense power, only to fail, resulting in surges of wild magic. Her failure disheartened her, but she knew if she gave up, Prox would fall apart. She left with the next caravan, seeking the man who killed her brother, as well as hoping to prove herself worthy as the sister of a legend/
- Gender
- Female
- Eyes
- Red
- Hair
- White
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Light Green
- Height
- 5 ft 2
- Weight
- 102 lbs
Appearance
Physical Description
She is a short, thin woman, underweight and marked with the effects of oncoming starvation. She has noticeable curves and a delicate frame.
Body Features
Her body is covered with scales and burn marks along her hands from failed spells. Her left hand is discolored, marked with the curse of the failed ritual.
Facial Features
Her face is quite beautiful, despite the scales. Her eyes are deep and piercing, but hold emotional vulnerability. Over her left eye is an eye patch only used for moving from a well lit space to darker one. She has several scales lining her face, as well as small fangs.
Identifying Characteristics
Her ears (pointed, but not elven) have been unevenly pierced. Her left only has a single stud in it, while the right has a loop towards the point, and another stud. The mark of her curse, despite being hidden, contrasts the color of her skin sharply.
Physical quirks
She radiates a fiery aura, her gaze sharp as if it could see right though your soul. When she speaks,however, she does so gently. Upon the mention of her brother, she spirals out of control, showing both rage, grief, and immense vulnerability that is otherwise well hidden. She thinks more than she speaks, so when you interrupt her train of thought, it is likely that she'll stutter.
Apparel & Accessories
She wears a hooded cloak most of the time, along with a long sleeved black shirt and red leggings. She also wears an eye patch and several rope elements on her clothing, believing that if need be, the rope could be used to set a fire.
Specialized Equipment
She keeps her brother's harp with her at all times, believing it kept his spirit with her. Because of this, she often emphasizes making her brother proud. Despite the harp desperately needing tuned, she doesn't dare to change it in any way, at least, not until her brother has been avenged.
Special abilities
Her brother was one of the greatest sorcerers to walk the land, along as the hero of his people. Therefore, Tasia learned from the best. This puts an overwhelming amount of pressure on her, as failing tarnishes her brothers name. However, the people of Prox are very generous and fond of her.
Mentality
Personal history
Tasia was born in Prox as the second oldest Salaman child. Prox, housing the entire half-snake population in a frigid and cold environment, depended on fire and magic for survival. Her older brother, Saturos, would learn spells from the elders, teaching Tasia, as she would be the next in line to care for the family. Tasia greatly admired Saturos, spending as much time with him as she could. Her brother would play the harp as his sister sang along. The two would play with their siblings, quickly becoming inseparable. Saturos then began to mentor his sister, sharing his excellence with her.
When Tasia was 18, she helped her brother in caring for the village. Her abilities rivaled her brothers, but always fell short. She didn't seem to mind this, however. Instead, it fueled a friendly rivalry between the two. She cared for the elders and helped keep the village warm to the best of her ability. Two years later, as Prox began to fall apart, Saturos left with a band of travelers in the hopes of saving his people. Knowing the separation would rip his sister, he left her with his harp. Tasia worried about her brother endlessly, holding on to the hope that her brother would return safely. To keep her mind off it, she taught the rest of her people how to use magic, finding a pupil of her own.
After roughly a year and a half, her brother's death spread through the camp. Tasia's heart shattered, the grief overwhelming her. She locked herself indoors, going about a month without using any magic. Unaware of the crimes Saturos had committed, she decided she was going to avenge her brother at all cost, willing to put her own life on the line to make sure her brother's name was clean. She broke into a church unnoticed, stealing the pages for a ritual promising her immense power. Retreating to the edges of Prox that had been ultimately abandoned, she attempted and failed the ritual, resulting in a curse causing wild magic surges. Her failure added to her grief, making her feel as though she had failed Saturos and now had to prove herself worthy to be the sister of such a legend. She only told her family that she was leaving, taking a small sum of 70 gold pieces and her brothers harp with her as she left with the next caravan. Rumors of her disappearance still spread through Prox.
Education
Her brother and the village elders taught her everything she knows. She has no formal education.
Employment
Ex-employee/volunteer at a hospital in Prox
Currently an Adventurer
Accomplishments & Achievements
Learned from one of the best Pyromancers in existence.
Received merit in Prox independently of her brother due to her hopeful nature, teachings, and ability to keep Prox running while her brother was gone.
Failures & Embarrassments
Failed a ritual resulting in wild magic surges
Sleepwalker
Mental Trauma
She lost her brother to murder, believing she has tarnished his name. She is currently emotionally unstable.
Intellectual Characteristics
She speaks common, draconic, and elven. She can sing and knows how to play harp, thanks to her brother. She also seems to be a good teacher and good with smaller children.
Morality & Philosophy
The most admirable feat is helping those around you and self sacrifice (within reason).
Saturos did not deserve to die and must be avenged.
One must be willing to handle the consequences of their actions.
There is beauty in everything, and everything is connected. While something may be destructive in one environment, it may be essential to survival in another.
Grow a heart of stone, and let none see you hurting.
The one thing that any emotional being desires is companionship.
Trust must be earned.
A person must be free to believe what they want to believe, say what they wish to say, and do what they want to do, but they must also remember the effect it will have on others.
Others are more important than myself.
person.sexuality
Demiromantic pansexual- She does not care what you look like or what gender you are. It's your personality that she's attracted to and the memories you share that she finds important.
person.gender_identity
She identifies as female, but will often wear a more masculine persona to hide her weaknesses.
Taboos
Spreading rumors is taboo to her. She also sees emotional weakness in herself as undesirable, but admires it in others. She avoids talking about gods, as she believes the gods have ignored her prayers for the safety of both Prox and her brother.
Known Languages
Common, Draconic, and Elven.
Personality
Motivation
She wants to restore Prox to its former glory and avenge her brother. She also hopes to protect those in her party so that their families don't experiencing the suffering she is currently facing.
Quotes & Catchphrases
"You are not your father...I understand that, but if you dare disrespect my brother, I'll silence you myself."
"I came here to save Prox and save my brother. Anything that doesn't further me or my goals are irrelevant.
"Listen, I don't trust you. Simple as that. But, I won't let you die. I swear on it."
"Good and Evil are relative. What you think is taboo or 'bad', I may admire. You need to pay more attention to the damage you might be causing around you."
"So what? I've got scales. I'm a descendant of a freaking dragon, ya numb-nut."
"I...I admire you. You never worry about how others see you.... How do you do it?"
"I know we got off on a bad start...but, Thank you. I'm sorry for my hostility... Maybe we can try this all again?....-insert chuckle- I'm Tasia Salaman of Prox, it's an honor to battle along side you."
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Amazing with emotions and understanding others, but can't seem to understand herself or even speak. Great at planning, but generally extremely weak. Great with deception and intimidation, but struggles with emotions. Excellent with magic, yet struggles with weapons.
Likes & Dislikes
Enjoys music, song, animals, and small tasks
Dislikes loud noise, religion, isolation, disrespect
Virtues & Personality perks
Generally kind and protective to her party, smart, great at deceptions and intimidation (considering she's a snake), when she trusts you, she's loyal to you for life.
Vices & Personality flaws
Emotionally vulnerable, grieving the loss of her brother, hesitant to trust others, hypocritical at times, will snap at anyone disrespecting Prox or her family.
Personality Quirks
Tasia is a sleep walker. She tends to use spells creatively. She spaces out often. When talking about Prox or her brother, she will either hide information, explain with admiration, or snap at who ever disrespects their name.
Hygiene
Despite maintaining flawless hygiene, she always smells of smoke. Her hair is always neatly styled, and her clothes are quite clean for an adventurer.
Social
Birthplace
Prox
Current Residence
She is currently living the nomadic life of an adventurer.
Contacts & Relations
She is extremely well known by all of Prox, along with any Allies of Prox. She is currently working on developing relationships with her current party of adventurers.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
She currently has the names "Snake Lady", "Lizard Woman", or "Scaly Girl"
Wealth & Financial state
She lives a very modest life, sending any funds she earns back home.
Family Ties
Due to her brother's heroic acts, Prox and its people admire her family. This leads to both overwhelming pressure for Tasia to live up to their expectations and an easier life, as the people of Prox are willing to help the family.
Religious Views
She firmly believes that the gods have abandoned her and Prox. She avoids the topic of religion to the best of her ability.
Social Aptitude
She is a very graceful speaker, aware of emotions and motives. She knows how to warrant specific reactions from others. She does not like talking to crowds, let alone be in them, but she does quite well, other than the occasional stutter.
Mannerisms
She will never go anywhere without her brother's harp. She may also stutter occasionally due to her nature to daydream.
Hobbies & Pets
She loves to sing and write, as it was one of the things her and her brother had in common. She holds her work close to her heart at all times.
Speech
She speaks gently, but under closer inspection, she is vulnerable. She stutters at times, and will carefully chose her words. She is aware of how she speaks and will alter it for the best effect for any scenario.
Social
Birthplace
Prox
Current Residence
She is currently living the nomadic life of an adventurer.
Contacts & Relations
She is extremely well known by all of Prox, along with any Allies of Prox. She is currently working on developing relationships with her current party of adventurers.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
She currently has the names "Snake Lady", "Lizard Woman", or "Scaly Girl"
Wealth & Financial state
She lives a very modest life, sending any funds she earns back home.
Family Ties
Due to her brother's heroic acts, Prox and its people admire her family. This leads to both overwhelming pressure for Tasia to live up to their expectations and an easier life, as the people of Prox are willing to help the family.
Religious Views
She firmly believes that the gods have abandoned her and Prox. She avoids the topic of religion to the best of her ability.
Social Aptitude
She is a very graceful speaker, aware of emotions and motives. She knows how to warrant specific reactions from others. She does not like talking to crowds, let alone be in them, but she does quite well, other than the occasional stutter.
Mannerisms
She will never go anywhere without her brother's harp. She may also stutter occasionally due to her nature to daydream.
Hobbies & Pets
She loves to sing and write, as it was one of the things her and her brother had in common. She holds her work close to her heart at all times.
Speech
She speaks gently, but under closer inspection, she is vulnerable. She stutters at times, and will carefully chose her words. She is aware of how she speaks and will alter it for the best effect for any scenario.