Dillan

Dillan is a young boy living in Port Valor, who survived the town's destruction.

Appearance
Dillan is a young human boy with brown hair.

Personality
When first meeting the Champions Valoris, Dillan was extremely withdrawn and barely spoke, understandably so considering the trauma he had just experienced. Some weeks later, he was much more active and cheerful, enjoying playing outdoors with Pepega, which is likely closer to his usual personality.

Background
Dillan was raised in Port Valor and lived near the center of town with his parents, who almost certainly perished in Thorak's attack on Port Valor.

The Fall of Port Valor
Dillan was playing in the park, just outside Port Valor, when the Fireaxe Clan's anti-life field was unleashed on the town. He managed to make his away to the Temple of Alethus, where he could take shelter. The Champions Valoris first encountered him there. After Kilwin's attempts to comfort him proved largely ineffective, Reides entrusted Dillan with Pepega, telling him to take good care of her while Reides was out dealing with the Fireaxe Clan. Dillan was taken with Pepega and held her closely for most of the party's return visit to Port Valor. Reides also allowed Dillan to look after Pepega while Reides was mostly in Falas, researching the Champions Valoris' new foe.

When the Champions Valoris left Port Valor behind once more, Dillan was living under Lathendria's care at the Temple of Alethus, along with his new pet owl Monka, a gift from Reides.

Goals
While Dillan is a child and hasn't directly expressed this, he suffered major emotional trauma during the fall of Port Valor and needs to find a new sense of normalcy in its aftermath. He also wants to take good care of Monka. As far as the Champions Valoris know, he is making good progress on both of these goals.

Abilities
Dillan is so good at taking care of Pepega, and will also be so good at taking care of Monka. He is quickly becoming an expert owl trainer.

Dillan and Reides
Dillan was quite receptive to Reides' attempts at comforting him following the fall of Port Valor. He seemed to trust whatever Reides told him, as was shown when Reides convinced him that Pepega had powers to help make anyone feel better and when Reides' enthusiasm for the orcs' stew inspired Dillan to be one of the first ones to try it. He readily agreed to help Reides with taking care of Pepega and spent lots of time playing with her. He was also very happy when Reides entrusted him with Monka, Pepega's brother. Dillan received a letter from Reides during the triton's stay in Atemcester, featuring an illustration of Pepega and an attached bag of salt water taffy. Since Reides did not have a fixed address on the surface at the time, Dillan was unable to reply, but, hopefully, he enjoyed the update from him. He is likely looking forward to seeing Reides once more.

Dillan and Pepega
Dillan is very fond of Pepega. He agreed to help Reides with protecting the owl upon meeting her and enjoyed petting and hugging her. He was quite clingy with her, holding on to her even when he was sleeping - but Pepega didn't mind at all. Pepega helped Dillan with managing the terrible stress that he was under after losing his parents and seems to have inspired his interest in owls. He was quite nervous about saying goodbye to Pepega once Reides had to leave Port Valor, but he managed to do so and is excited to see her again someday.

Dillan and Monka
Dillan was immediately curious about Monka. He asked Reides if Monka was Pepega's family and, upon learning that he was, became even more interested in him. He was delighted when Reides entrusted him with Monka and had a lot of fun playing with him and Pepega. He promised to take good care of Monka and is definitely going to do his very best with raising the little owl.

Quotes

 * "Is he... Pepega's family?"

Trivia

 * Before we learned Dillan's exact age, he was described as being "boy years old."