Slumberjack

Rilineth, or "Slumberjack", is a fallen aasimar fighter with drow heritage and former member of The Champions Valoris. Though they are relatively secretive about themselves it is apparent that Slumberjack abides by no conventional moral code, evidenced by their occasional engagement in self-exsanguination and sacrificial rituals. Despite this 'quirk', they seem to have made great behavioral and emotional improvements thanks to their dear friend, Kilwin.

While uncommon for the aasimar, Slumberjack's experiences with their Guide are largely negative, having previously described it as a constant internal battle for mental space and autonomy. As such, Slumberjack greatly values silence and personal freedom, often going to extreme lengths when they feel 'trapped'. They also abide by a code of 'actions over words' and base personal judgements with similar metrics. One of the most surprising things about Slumberjack are that they are a staunch vegetarian and avid lover of floral teas, and will ask for split tea soup at every inn they stay at.

Appearance
Slumberjack cuts an imposing figure in both frame and attire, and is quite hard to miss in a crowd. At a staggering 6ft 3in they tower over the standard drow, and often experience difficulty in small, cramped spaces like the standard tavern bed or carriage. Despite rarely removing their blackened steel and chainmail armor, the ease at which they carry themselves (and others) indicates a muscular frame honed from years of combat and hard labor. While in their armor, their startling white-grey eyes are the most easily seen physical feature of Slumberjack, but are also the most unnerving.

Though rare, the Champions Valoris have seen Slumberjack without their armor. Similar to other drow, they have grey skin and long, flowing black hair kept in a tight braid to avoid an enemy grabbing it in combat. Their skin is covered in an mix of black-ink tattoos and scars, with the two often mixing together in strange patterns across their back and down their arms; though Slumberjack has not disclosed any meaning or purpose behind these tattoos, their distinct lack of comfort discussing them says otherwise.

As of their encounter with the Champions Valoris in the Temple of the Abyssal Guardians, one of the wings of Slumberjack's Necrotic Shroud is permanently active. However, it appears broken and seems to get in their way as they move.

Personality

 * Strengths: Pragmatic, loyal, unyielding.
 * Weaknesses: Paranoid, short-tempered, vindictive, cold.

Slumberjack's strained relationship with their Guide, traumatic past, and criminal status have made them extremely cold and suspicious towards those around them, making their efforts at self-preservation perceived as being cruel and vindictive or disconnected from others; Slumberjack has doubled down on this perception, often citing 'if others think [they are] a villain, [they] might as well be one'. Yet, Slumberjack is quick to act--even if the act may not be beneficial to everyone--and is stubbornly resolute once they have made a decision, refusing to be swayed by the concerns or thoughts of others. Though they have a hard shell, Slumberjack is extremely loyal to their friends and chosen family and continues to put themselves in harm's way to ensure they are safe.

Background
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Goals
Slumberjack's ultimate goal is to understand the true nature of their Guide and, if necessary, sever the connection between to two of them. They would also say that finding the best split pea soup and cup of hibiscus tea as deeply important to them as avenging their mother.

Abilities
Notable skills or abilities

Slumberjack and Erak
Slumberjack and Erak often butted heads, with the latter finding Slumberjack's 'enjoyment' of violence and needless butchery disgusting, leading to a very strained relationship. In true Slumberjack fashion, they did little to repair this friendship; instead they took great joy in taunting Erak after fights regarding their respective kill counts and often distanced themselves from Erak due to past experiences with the drow. Despite this, Slumberjack still wants to repair their relationship with Erak, and hopes to one day be able to call him their friend, or at least more confidently call him their ally.

Slumberjack and Jorah
Slumberjack initially only tolerated Jorah's company because of the ranger's dog, Julius. As the two began to spend more time travelling and fighting together, Slumberjack has come to deeply respect Jorah's ability with a bow as well as genuinely like him. Though both are on the quieter side, Slumberjack enjoys the moments they have together, whether it is in the thrill of battle or passing a mug around a campfire, and would lay down their axe for him. Slumberjack still loves Julius, and has several leather-wrapped sticks stuffed in their bedroll to give to the dog when they make camp.

Slumberjack and Kilwin
Though their relationship began more like enemies than anything, Kilwin was the first person Slumberjack trusted and called their friend. After opening up about their Guide and being met with understanding and support, Slumberjack had been unsure of how to respond and had been quite suspicious of the man. Kilwin's unrelenting kindness and overall support for Slumberjack's healing had fundamentally shifted something inside of them and broke a wall that had hid their heart for decades. Slumberjack views Kilwin with the utmost respect and genuinely enjoys the man despite their past differences. Even if Kilwin is more than able to take care of himself, Slumberjack would sooner be injured than let Kilwin be harmed in combat, and would go to any lengths to ensure their friend is safe and happy. Slumberjack would never admit it, but they would consider Kilwin their abbil, or their closest friend.

Slumberjack and Reides
Slumberjack is well aware that Reides is wary and/or fearful of them to some degree and understands it is mostly due to their past actions and overall poor personality. Slumberjack remains somewhat distant with Reides not by personal choice, but out of anxiety about invading his space or potentially causing him distress. They deeply care for Reides and what he thinks of them, and also deeply respect his background as a scholar and the depth of his knowledge. Though pressed to admit it, Slumberjack feels an odd sort of kinship with the Triton and would enjoy becoming closer with him.

Quotes

 * Slumberjack: "Tell your gods I say hi."

Trivia

 * Slumberjack's favourite tea is hibiscus tea, but they enjoy any floral tea.
 * Slumberjack is technically still wanted for serial murder, but we don't talk about that.