Raumper Van Klera
The skies belong to those who dare. Trust me, I’ve been daring my whole life.
A Vision of Chaos and Brilliance
"You must be the brave souls who got themselves tangled in this mess," she says, her voice quick and lively. "Lucky for you, I’m here to make sure you don’t crash and burn. Unless you prefer a little chaos—then we can have some fun."
Appearance
Raumper’s small frame is packed with boundless energy. Her wild hair and grease-streaked face give her the look of someone who hasn’t slept in days but wouldn’t have it any other way. Her fingers are constantly moving, either fiddling with gadgets or sketching new designs in the air. She has mismatched gloves—one leather, the other fingerless—and her jacket pockets bulge with screws, wires, and mysterious trinkets.
Despite her disheveled appearance, there’s a sparkle in her emerald-green eyes that speaks of creativity and confidence. Her presence alone makes the airship feel more alive.
A Mind of Invention
Raumper doesn’t just see problems—she sees possibilities. To her, the airship is more than transportation; it’s a living entity that responds to care and ingenuity. She talks to it as if it can hear her, murmuring encouragement or chastising it when something goes wrong.
"You can push her," she explains to the party as she taps the ship’s wheel. "But she won’t thank you for it unless you treat her right. Machines have personalities, just like people. They don’t work well when you shout at them."
Her ability to fix—or break—things with startling speed makes her invaluable, though her methods are often unconventional. She’ll attach a magical crystal to the ship’s engine, shrug, and say, "It probably won’t explode. Probably."
A Life in the Clouds
Raumper was born aboard a floating island in the Misty Waters Republic, a place where engineering marvels soared above the waves and children learned to build before they could read. Her father, a human shipwright, and her gnomish mother, a brilliant inventor, raised her to see the skies as home.
By the time she was 12, Raumper had built her first flying machine—though it crashed into a lake within minutes. Instead of despair, she laughed and rebuilt it. Over time, she earned a reputation for innovation, creating faster propulsion systems and experimental weaponry. But her disregard for safety led to a few incidents, including one that nearly burned down a dockyard. Fleeing unwanted attention, she sought refuge with people who appreciated her talents: adventurers.
Raumper Van Klera isn’t just a mechanic; she’s a whirlwind of innovation and chaos. Trust her with your ship, but keep an eye on her experiments—or you might find your airship sprouting wings and flying in directions you never intended.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
- Inventive but Reckless: Raumper is a mechanical genius who prefers improvisation over safe planning.
- Charming and Talkative: Her rapid-fire speech makes it difficult to get a word in, but her enthusiasm is contagious.
- Fearless: No storm is too fierce, and no mechanical problem too complex for her.
Personality Quirks
- Talks to the airship as if it’s alive.
- Hums or whistles while working.
- Collects strange mechanical trinkets from every adventure.
Social
Mannerisms
Speak quickly, jumping between ideas and throwing in technical jargon.
Occasionally mutter to yourself about unfinished projects.
Exude confidence, even when your inventions are dangerously unpredictable.
Examples:
"This baby can fly faster—if you’re okay with a minor explosion risk."
"Machines are like people. Treat them with respect, and they’ll surprise you."
"I didn’t mean to make it shoot fire. That was a happy accident."
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