Ashes of the First Flame

A sturdy female stout gnome with calloused hands and a thick, earthy braid woven with colorful stones and tough roots. Her bright green eyes sparkle with curiosity but can narrow with intensity when angered. She wears practical leather armor adorned with natural elements like bone and hardened bark, and a small, intricately carved wooden charm depicting a roaring badger hangs from her belt.

Beryl has a deep love for the natural world, finding wonder in the smallest flower and strength in the oldest tree. Cheerful and grounded, she possesses a fierce protectiveness towards the wild and her friends. When threatened, a primal fury rises within her, manifesting as surprising bursts of strength and unyielding resilience. Outside of battle, she enjoys foraging for interesting plants and minerals and telling tall tales about her encounters with woodland creatures.

Beryl was driven from her hidden forest home by the encroaching decay and destructive actions of factions seeking to exploit the land. She now roams the scarred coast, determined to find a way to heal the blighted lands and protect untouched natural sanctuaries. Her fierce protectiveness has led her to the villagers of Whisperwind, where she feels a kinship with their struggle for survival against the harsh environment and the unnatural disturbances in the local flora and fauna.