Soleila

* Soleila
* Sol
* Soleil
* Leila
* Emoji

Soleila is a character created by Kelp for the Esperalda Campaign. She is currently a divine soul sorcerer.

## Character Details

Soleila is a bright, bubbly ray of sunshine. He's also a terrified tiefling who manages to make himself seem small despite his towering height. And a distant, pensive elf. Sometimes, she's even a snooty, disgusted dwarf. And still other times--well, they might look just like *you*. In any form, though, her inner light shines out. They may be naïve, and much of their worldview is clearly dictated by years of Xolorum Empire teachings, but they seem to genuinely care about others--including complete strangers--and want to do good in the world. He is a devout follower of Xo and Lorum; even events which have shaken that faith have not stopped him from praying to them every dawn, or from drawing on their light for his magic.

Soleila has five different forms she tends to take. Of these, the party has met four, each going by a different variation of their name: Soleila, Sol, Soleil, and Leila. While Soleila *can* willingly shift between these forms, and those of any person she's met, more often the shifts seem to be triggered by strong emotions. Soleila glows with Joy, Sol cowers in Fear, Soleil is quiet in their Sadness, and Leila radiates Disgust. The fifth form would correspond to Anger, but the party has not seen that one yet. However, small hints have been seen--flames at the tips of Soleil's braids, or their eyes flashing reddish gold.

## History

Prior to joining the party, Soleila lived a life of captive luxury in the Xolorum Empire. They are seen as some kind of chosen one--there are stories of a miracle that happened at their baptism, when they assumed the faces of Xo and Lorum and destroyed a stained glass window with a beam of pure sunlight. Raised within the church, they were trained in using their innate magic for healing. Though Soleila seemed to have ample access to whatever wealth or possessions she could desire, one commodity seems to have been in short supply: freedom. When they were punished for seeing something they shouldn't have, they finally decided to run away. He has no idea if anyone is looking for him, or what sort of trouble they might be in if they're found.

## Relationships

### **Beautiful Song**

Song is one of Soleila's best friends on the ship. His music and stories delight her, and he's quite good at putting a smile on her face. They trust him implicitly; Song is one of two people who know about Soleila's childhood and her ties to Xo and Lorum. Soleila is worried about him, though. The mark on his forehead seems to cause him to act out dangerously, and she's worried she doesn't know how to heal it from him.

### **Heartstopper**

Heartstopper may be one of the newer members of the crew, but he's quickly wormed his way into Soleila's heart. He caught Sol off-guard calling him handsome, a compliment the fearful and fearsome tiefling is not used to receiving. Heartstopper's easygoing attitude and open way of caring about people puts Soleila at ease. Heartstopper also looked after Soleil after their encounter with the gods and the creature from their shadow. They feel protected with him. In addition to Song, Heartstopper is the only other person Soleila has told about the miracle at their baptism.

### **Dr. Jericho**

Soleila is intimidated by "Doctor Jeri", as they call him, but they can tell he's a brilliant mind, and they'd like to learn all they can from him. He's been patient in teaching them how he does magic, and they really appreciate it. In addition, he was a sympathetic ear when Soleil talked about missing home, even with how complicated their relationship with the empire has become.

### **Rex**

Soleila appreciates the fact that Rex has protected her, and enjoys spending time on hobbies with him when he's at his oldest. However, his tendency for tough love and the brazen attitude of his youngest self both tend to rub her the wrong way. As often as Soleila is tending to his wounds, she is also frustrated and scolding him.

### **Savalyse**

Soleila admires how tough and self-assured Savalyse seems to be. They want to be just like her. When Sol was frightened by Song's story about a Changeling, Sav was there to comfort him. He gave him advice that sticks with Soleila to this day: "You can't control what they think, just what you do."

### **Selena Bex**

Soleila is both suspicious and curious towards Selena--both for the same reason. Selena is a stranger, who appeared out of nowhere when they crash landed. And moreover, she has a connection to Cress, the trickster, the snake in the grass. Soleila has never been taught to fear anyone as much as they fear Cress. And yet... Cress *helped* them recently. There seems to be more to the story than she was taught. And she's hoping perhaps Selena can help her learn.

## Trivia

* All of Soleila's healing spells are delivered through tender gestures, most often a kiss.

## Quotes

* "Faith isn't *meant* to be hard, silly.  It's just like love!"
* "I *know* who I am. I'm Soleila, the Dawn-Kissed.  God-blooded and divine gift of Xo and Lorum."