Vaalbara

Vaalbara is a dragonborn paladin of Ilmater, on the Marauder as a crew member and in the party of the Five Deadly Sins.

## Appearance

### Base Appearance

Vaalbara is a silver dragonborn with black claws. She wears the upper half of Archean's skull as a helmet, which includes Khava's red and black horn replacing Archean's left horn. Her holy symbol, a white and pink feather with two orange beads, hangs from the right horn. Thick twisted rope attached to the skull resembles hair.

She currently wears red tinted enchanted plate armor, with the symbol of Ilmater present on her scapular. She wields a shield in her left hand and a large battle axe in her right. Her under armor consists of maroon and purple padded cloth, and she also wears multiple black belts.

### Scars

* Acid burns on her right shoulder down to her hand from the hag fight in the Rotwood Bogs
* Huge gash and permanent bruising/discoloration around her neck from the Remorhaz in the Yarrin mines
* Shimmers with a faint opalescence from the radiant blast of the dragon near Haling's Pass

## Personality

Vaalbara usually comes off as abrasive to people she has just met, though she is working on being more polite. She has a strong distrust of other dragonborn, and will either become very defensive when interacting with them or avoid them altogether. Even with her cold front, she will be kind to those that have shown kindness and will try to help those in need. She doesn't understand the energy that kids have, but she tries her best to be approachable and to not frighten them. Underneath her hard exterior is an emotional softie, but she often uses anger to hide any feelings of sadness/worry.

## Life Before the Marauder

Treated as an outcast because of her face deformity, it was considered a shame to other dragonborn (“Not dragonlike enough”). Always the last to receive meals, blankets, water, etc., her only friend, Rodinia, would consistently sneak her food and such, without the knowledge of other dragonborn. Vaalbara would carve little wooden figures as thanks, careful to make sure no one saw her craft. [REDACTED]

Rodinia was the only one who was kind to her. [REDACTED]

Tried to flee with supplies to find a better life, but was stopped by Archean. Furious with Vaalbara trying to steal and flee, he attacked her, but unknowing to both, Rodinia was there and tried to defend Vaalbara. They ended up slaying Archean, but Rodinia was also killed (in her dying breath she gave Vaalbara her lucky charm: a white and pink feather with orange beads). In an act of rage and grief, Vaalbara burnt Archean’s body, taking his skull to wear as her own.

Fled after the death of Archean and Rodinia, in which Khava blamed Vaalbara for in an attempt to cover up what really happened. Many villagers are upset at their deaths, including Khava herself, who now solely leads Nuna.

After wandering aimlessly for a time, she came across a traveling group of outcasts (variety of races, all there for different reasons...slaves that fled, folk who were the last of their clan after bandit attacks, etc.). They introduced Vaalbara to Ilmater, known as The One Who Endures, or The Crying God. She decided to become a follower, and the group showed her the basics of how to properly fight. They also taught her how to cook, which she eagerly learned.

She stayed with this group for a time, but out of fear that they would be harmed if warriors from her village came to look for her, she decided to leave. She gave them each a hand carved wooden figure of themselves and a warm hug in thanks, then was on her way.

She now travels to become a better fighter so she can help protect those in need, while also having revenge in the back of her mind at all times.

## Relationships

While initially joining a ship crew as a means to travel more freely, she has since developed attachments to many of the crew members aboard the Marauder.

### Alfred

While Alfred and Vaalbara don't speak very often, she appreciates his quiet and matured nature. She values his healing magic and his overall caring demeanor, especially so when she was resurrected (and her opinion of him improved even more when he made waffles for breakfast).

### Atlas

Seeing how green and anxious Atlas was when they first met at the Greenhaven Tavern in Belvidere, Vaalbara immediately tried to comfort him and show him improved ways of wielding his weapon. They quickly became good friends, with Vaalbara admiring how good-natured and kind Atlas was, despite being treated poorly by certain other party members. Vaalbara considers Atlas her closest friend.

### Bolt

Bolt has too much energy for Vaalbara. She recognized the skill he has to get the sails up and down, and tries to stay out of his way when he seems to be on a mission. Doesn't dislike him, but she doesn't think that she could keep up in any conversation they could have one on one.

### Corvus

Vaalbara admires Corvus's magical talents, whether it be for utility or combat. While she recognizes that he could vaporize many a foe in an instant, she still worries about his well being in combat (not sure how robes are suitable combat attire). She is also confused about his feathers that he wears (?), but assumes this is a special elf thing that she just hasn't seen before. Does not like his goat.

### Ira

Vaalbara is not a fan of Ira at the moment, speaking that she arrived at a high stress time and essentially told Vaalbara that she was following her and the crew for quite some time.

### Joanna

Vaalbara was very hesitant to get on a ship with another dragonborn, assuming the worst. After realizing that Joanna had two tails however, Vaalbara realized that she couldn't be from Nuna as they look down upon those who don't fit the social standards. She was tense around Joanna for a long while, but slowly she came to not only trust her, but to develop feelings as well. Unfortunately for both of them, Vaalbara has very little experience expressing her emotions well, and as much as she would love for someone to be there despite all her flaws, she is too afraid that opening up completely would push Joanna away.

### Juno

It came as a surprise to Vaalbara when it was revealed that Juno was royalty. Vaalbara had thought that all royalty (and others with social power such as clan leaders) were corrupt and dishonest, but Juno is the opposite of that. She doesn't like her father, Heron, but doesn't mind her mother, Rivera.

### Marlene

Vaalbara doesn't talk to Marlene very often outside of crew "meetings", but genuinely believes that she's a good captain and is pleased to work for her. Admires her relationship with Juno and hopes that she'll have a relationship as strong as theirs in the future.

### Sara

Vaalbara did not trust Sara when they first met, especially when she constantly was flirting with Atlas right off the bat (assuming that Sara was trying to use him is some way). After some time however, she realized that Sara's feelings seemed genuine, and that she just had a vastly different personality than herself. Seeing that Sara had more experience dealing with people, Vaalbara often tried to learn from her to improve her interactions with others (Vaalbara now tries to learn everyone's favorite colors based off of Sara saying that she and her were friends, with Vaalbara assuming it was because she told Sara Atlas's favorite color). Vaalbara also starting keeping a journal with Sara's prompting. While some party members humored Sara and just wrote entries about their companions, Vaalbara continues to journal, genuinely enjoying it while also improving her below-average writing skills.

### Shinon

Did not get along with in the slightest. Vaalbara tried to be kind to Shinon in order to see if he would become more kind in return, however it was not looking promising. If his head was not removed from his shoulders by a young gold dragon, it is likely that she would have done the job herself.

### Wulfric

Vaalbara didn't necessarily get along with Wulfric, but she realized how much he went through at Lilith's Masquerade Ball. Plans on buying him a drink if they meet again, as long as they meet under decent circumstances.

## Quotes

"You would make a great stew" (Vaalbara to Goatsy)

## Trivia

* Vaalbara's name is based on the first potential supercontinent. The names "Rodinia" and "Nuna" are also based off of supercontinents.
* Vaalbara's favorite color is pink.
* Despite knowing how to cook well, Vaalbara has a very nullified sense of taste and smell.