The Riven Lands

A wild-looking Elf woman whose features have taken on subtle animal characteristics from years of magical bonding - slightly pointed canine teeth, unusual flexibility, and reflexes that seem almost supernatural. Her clothing is made entirely from materials provided by animal allies, including leather from naturally deceased creatures and fur gifted by living companions. Several trained forest creatures accompany her constantly, serving as guards, messengers, and partners in criminal operations. Her amber eyes hold an inhuman intelligence, as if she sees the world through multiple sets of animal senses simultaneously.

More comfortable with animals than people, Silviana views most human society as a corrupt aberration compared to the natural order of forest life. She maintains strong protective instincts toward her animal companions and gang members, treating both as family to be defended at any cost. Her moral code prioritizes natural law over human law, and she feels justified in any crime that protects forest creatures or punishes those who harm the wilderness.

Born with an unusual magical connection to forest creatures, Silviana was trained as a druid to serve as a bridge between civilization and wilderness. Her gifts allowed her to communicate with and train forest animals for various purposes, but she became disillusioned with druidic neutrality when loggers and hunters began destroying the homes of creatures under her protection. She discovered that forest animals could be trained for criminal purposes - theft, smuggling, and intimidation - allowing her to fight back against human encroachment while funding forest protection through illegal means.