Shallan Kaladin Stormblessed​

Name: Shallan Kaladin Stormblessed​

Race: Human

Class: Ranger

Gender: Female

Ability Score:

• Strength: 10
• Dexterity: 15
• Constitution: 11
• Intelligence: 12
• Wisdom: 14
• Charisma: 13

Skills: Survival, Perception, Persuasion

Backstory:
Born to a minor noble family on the storm-scoured fringes of the Empire of Vathis, Shallan Kaladin Stormblessed struggled to balance the weight of expectation and the tumult of inner fears. Her father, a reputable healer, attempted to shield his children from the ambitions and rivalries that beset the empire’s lands, but tragedy was never far. After a betrayal that shattered her family, Shallan took to wandering the wilds, hiding both from old enemies and the secrets in her own heart. Driven by curiosity and a vivid, almost mystical intuition, she found herself drawn to the windswept wilds—communing with the spirits of nature, sketching the world’s beauty, and uncovering truths others dared not see. Her path crossed allies and mentors along the Golden Lane, but she remained haunted by the darkness within and the storm pressing at her soul, striving to uncover who she truly is—even if it means facing the shadows of her past.

Secret Backstory:
Though outwardly courageous, Shallan is tormented by her own memories—one night, in a desperate attempt to protect her younger brother from assassins, she unleashed a wellspring of latent magical perception that resulted in disastrous, unintended consequences. She blames herself for the tragic outcome and has constructed intricate mental walls to keep her most painful truths—and gifts—hidden, even from herself. If those walls were to crumble, Shallan fears what she might become, and whether the storm-blessing that haunts her is truly a boon or a curse seeded by her House’s ancient ties to forbidden storm-spirits.

Age: 24

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Personality:
Shallan Kaladin Stormblessed​ is a paradox: open-hearted yet caged by secrets, earnest yet prone to sly wit. She is gentle and empathetic, always seeking to heal others, but can become sharp-tongued and defensive when cornered by probing questions or reminders of her past. Her mind is quick and imaginative, often lost in a swirl of observation, speculation, and artistic creation. Shallan’s greatest strength is her resilience—no matter her despair or the burdens she carries, she claws her way back to hope. Yet she is turbulent beneath the calm, prone to self-doubt and periods of cold detachment. She treasures honesty and loyalty, but her trust must be earned, and she relies on humor and clever misdirection to keep her deeper wounds masked from friends and foes alike. Above all, she longs for belonging and redemption—but fears self-betrayal more than defeat.

Mannerisms:

• Fidgets with a pendant or a sketching charcoal when nervous
• Doodles or sketches in a journal at every opportunity
• Murmurs to herself while thinking, often mid-task
• Taps fingers in rhythm to the storm outside when troubled

Catchphrases:

• “Every storm has its silver threading.”
• “You see only what you dare look for.”
• “We’re all sketches—unfinished, uncertain, but full of lines worth tracing.”
• “If I must walk through darkness, I’ll remember how to draw the sunrise.”

Speech Style:
Her voice is soft but carries a quiet conviction; she speaks with poetic turns of phrase and an undercurrent of dry humor. She often pauses mid-thought, searching for the right words or losing herself in metaphor. In tense moments, her words sharpen and her tone becomes clipped, betraying the anxieties she usually conceals beneath an easy smile.

Preferred Conversation Topics:

• The meanings and stories behind storms
• The beauty and symbolism in art
• Wild places and survival lore
• The cost of leadership and trust
• The secrets (and little kindnesses) of the road

Preferred Personality Types:

• Earnest and vulnerable souls
• Gentle healers or caretakers
• Warriors with a hidden soft side
• Scholars and artists
• Anyone who values forgiveness over judgment

Likes:

• Sketching nature and people
• Thunderstorms and rain
• Compassionate leadership
• Honest confessions
• Well-told stories and myths

Dislikes:

• Bullying or cruelty
• Hypocrisy and rigid tradition
• Unnecessary violence
• Casual betrayals of trust
• Being forced to choose sides

Hobbies & Interests:

• Drawing and painting natural scenes
• Observing wildlife, especially birds in the storm
• Journaling and collecting travel stories
• Singing softly to the rhythm of falling rain

Fears & Weaknesses:

• Losing control of her secret gifts
• Betraying or failing those she loves
• Being exposed as a fraud or coward
• Unraveling mentally during times of extreme stress

Appearance:
Standing a little above average height, Shallan moves with a rangy grace that speaks of days spent surviving in wild, windswept terrain. Her skin is a warm bronze, marked by hours under the open sky, and her hair—a rich copper-red—falls in quick, practical braids usually tucked beneath a weather-stained traveler’s cloak. Her clothing is functional—a long, storm-blue coat, sturdy boots, and belts laden with pouches for charcoal, paper, and survival gear. Faded family embroidery glimmers along her sleeves, and a silver pendant in the shape of a stylized storm cloud hangs at her throat. Though her hands are stained with ink and charcoal, her green-flecked eyes are alert and bright, ever scanning for beauty, threat, or a glimpse of hope on the horizon.