Appearance

Physical Description

Rowan possesses a thin build, with a quickness that makes up for her lack of physical strength.

Body Features

She has a faint scar stretching across her left knee, from the time she fell from a tree as a child.
 
Her face and arms are dotted with freckles, with which she and Lydia used to play "connect-the-dots".
 
Rowan has a scar running down the back of her spine, spelling out a sentence written in Elvish.

Facial Features

Rowan takes after her father, with brown hair & green eyes.

Identifying Characteristics

She has a necklace inscribed with her holy symbol, and is never without her journal.
 
On her right ankle, she has a brand of Estovia's mark of the Infallible Goddess. She recieved the mark when she was sent to the Church at five years old. It serves as a reminder of her duty to her country, and to the Goddess.
 
She has a marred brand on the back of her neck, as a result from passing her Church's priestess training.

Physical quirks

Rowan has a hard time keeping still.
 
She writes journal entries as a way to calm and ground herself.
 
Rowan bites her nails when she is particularly stressed or upset.

Apparel & Accessories

She prefers plain civilian clothes, & usually braids or ties her hair back so it won't interfere with work.
 
For special occasions, she prefers to leave her hair down.
 
She wears two necklaces that are from the Church of the Infallible Goddess (one is her own, & one is Dria's).

Mentality

Personal history

As a priestess of the Infallible Goddess, Rowan once showed great loyalty towards the Estovian people. She disagreed with some of Estovia's morals, & tried to hide her displeasure.

Education

Rowan was educated in the Church of the Infallible Goddess, located in Novegrad, Estovia. Their education system was built to encourage competition between students, even to an unhealthy level.
 
Rowan was considered a bright child, but far too clingy. They corrected this behavior by moving Rowan to an isolated room & locking her in to complete her lessons. After a year of this arrangement, teachers were proud to report that Rowan made no further attempts to cling to anyone else.

Employment

She is a certified priestess and life cleric in the country of Estovia.
 
Recently became an employee of the Leviathan.

Accomplishments & Achievements

She has achieved her first offical quest (by Armin's invitation).
 
She successfully prevented Lady Everess' assassination at the banquet.
 
She found Lydia in Estovia, & successfully removed the Geas & modify memory spells Lydia placed on her.
 
She successfully defeated the Monster of Cavriri (Dria) with her party.

Failures & Embarrassments

She becomes easily embarrassed if she shows negative emotions (ex: anger, grief, fear, etc).
 
S̶h̶e̶ ̶h̶a̶s̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶t̶r̶u̶l̶y̶ ̶f̶a̶i̶l̶e̶d̶.̶
 
Rowan has failed the following people:
-Trixie
-Dria
-Gerath
-Mateus

Mental Trauma

Rowan doesn't like to dwell on the past, & finds it easier to let go of strong emotions. She has been known to run from confrontation, & will close herself off from her emotional state as a method of self-preservation.
 
Religious Aspects:
 
The Church of the Infallible Goddess demands loyalty & unity above everything else. For example, Rowan would've been ambidextrous, but her left arm was restrained to encourage her to be right-handed (for the purpose of uniformity). At times, the Church would isolate Rowan from Lydia in an attempt to direct Rowan's loyalty strictly to the Infallible Goddess.
 
Due to these methods of punishment, Rowan has a strong need to prove her worthiness. She prefers to place her beliefs i̶n̶ ̶E̶s̶t̶o̶v̶i̶a̶ in her party, rather than a Goddess that she's never personally encountered. Rowan doesn't consider these methods to be unusual, & believes that these punishments are common around the world.
 
Familial Aspects:
 
Rowan's mother (Lorena) used to employ the "silent treatment" with her children when she was displeased. Rowan grew up to be uncomfortable in unnatural silences, & she may resort to acting out in order to receive a reaction.
 
Dria (Rowan's older sister), created a familial rift when she left to be part of an adventuring party. Due to Dria's disappearance, Rowan dislikes the feeling of abandonment. Rowan will go to great lengths to prevent being left behind or forgotten.
 
Rowan's father (Virren Oleander) is often nonsensical, with rare moments of clarity. Because he lives alone, he often forgets to take care of himself & the house. Rowan tends to take up the role of "caretaker" every time she visits him. She loves him, but it worries her to think that she could end up like her father (alone & half-mad).
 
Personal Aspects:
 
Rowan worries that she won't live up to everyone's expectations. She knows how steep the price of failure can be.
 
She desperately wants to find her place in the world, & find people she can befriend and love in the process.

Intellectual Characteristics

Rowan is fairly booksmart, but her knowledge is limited to what the Estovian Church allowed her to access.
 
She'll keep quiet & listen if she thinks someone else knows better, & she's always excited to learn more about the world around her.
 
Rowan has little street smarts, & can be dense when it comes to social situations.
 
She's the type of person to awkwardly pat your shoulder if you're crying, & she has no idea how to deal with negative emotions.

Morality & Philosophy

Rowan will go to great lengths to befriend almost everyone.
 
Rowan would prefer to avoid violence and carnage, but she will stand her ground if need be. She considers it a black mark on her soul to kill someone (if not absolutely neccessary).

person.sexuality

Rowan tends to fall in love with personality, & gender doesn't seem to have an effect on who she likes.
 
Rowan develops crushes fairly quickly, but has only confessed her love once.
 
**(Spoiler Alert: It did not go well...)
 
She's open to being in a poly relationship, & currently has feelings for multiple people.

person.gender_identity

Rowan is biologically female. She has never felt uncomfortable with that designation/label, & has never thought to think of her gender as fluid.
 
She respects other people's perspectives on the topic of gender, & makes sure that she refers to everyone with their preferred prounouns/names.

Taboos

Religious Aspects:
 
In Estovia, it's illegal to worship any other diety that isn't the Infallible Goddess. People who do so are considered traitors and heretics of the country, & people are urged to immediately report them for punishment and "reeducation".
 
Immigrants or travelers from other countries are often treated with disrespect and distain, especially if they don't worship the Infallible Goddess.
 
How Religion Affects Priestesses:
 
As a priestess of the Infallible Goddess, Rowan is expected to make sacrifices for Estovia throughout her life. She is allowed to marry & create a family of her own, but her duty to Estovia will always come before her family. Priestesses are considered holy/devout public figures, & to marry a priestess will elevate one's status as an Estovian citizen.

Known Languages

Rowan currently knows the following languages:
 
Common
 
Celestial
 
Elvish
 
Dwarvish
 
Orc

Personality

Motivation

Rowan is motivated by her desire to explore the world and meet new people. She is also looking for Lydia (her best friend who recently went missing), and Dria (her sister who vanished on an adventuring party quest).

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Kindness begets kindness."

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Social Skills:
 
Rowan is known for her honesty and ability to raise people's spirits. She chooses her words carefully, and can easily see through a lie (if she wants to).
 
Arts and Craft skills:
 
Rowan is skilled at writing, calligraphy, sewing, drawing, and playing any instrument resembling a flute.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:
 
sunrises, flowers, Lydia Merian, Marcus, Kara Ikusei, Kestis Ikusei, Armin, "Claire" (Eileen Clarice Lozano), Eli (Lady Eliana Brighworth, Gareth Leophine (Mateus), EB (Eldritch Bestie), Miranda Cartier
 
Unsure:
 
The Infallible Goddess (Sov)
 
Deverim

Virtues & Personality perks

Virtues:
 
Do no uncessary harm.
 
Live everyday like it's your last.
 
Respect and trust are earned, not given.
 
Take care of those around you.
 
Don't make a habit of making enemies.
 
Befriend those who let you.
 
Don't say everything that's on your mind.
 
If you can avoid conflict, do so.
 
Be open to all perspectives.
 
Perks:
 
As an Estovian priestess, Rowan holds a respected and honored position. Priestesses are welcomed throughout Estovia, and often allowed to roam wherever they please. Priestesses are known to be holy and peaceful figures in Estovian society.
 
As a cleric, Rowan has the ability to heal. The Estovian people view this career as a respectable one that is greatly needed. Clerics are known to be gentle and trustworthy people throughout the world.

Vices & Personality flaws

Vices:
 
None (currently)
 
Flaws:
 
Rowan tends to see the best in the world and its people. Unfortunately, this means that she is slow to realize the bad/evil qualities in those she loves.
 
She is incredibly naive, and has had no experiences outside of Estovia.
 
Her innocence can blind her from accepting the full truth.
 
Rowan struggles to work through and express negative emotions. She tends to suppress her stronger feelings and reactions.
 
She prefers to avoid conflict.

Personality Quirks

Rowan dislikes loud/angry noises. She'll cover her ears and physically shrink back from someone who is upset/angry.
 
She writes in her journal when she feels uncomfortable, or to clear her head.
 
She'll fidget with her hands and hair when she's lost in thought.
 
Rowan has a terrible habit of biting her nails when she's overwhelmed or upset.
 
She offers flowers to people she likes, and uses flower language to convey how she feels about them.

Hygiene

Rowan is very hygienic. Because she's a cleric, she knows how easy it is to get an infection or spread a disease. She makes sure that the people around her take care of themselves, which calms her and provides a sense of purpose.

Social

Birthplace

Estovia

Current Residence

Novegrad, Estovia

Contacts & Relations

Party Members:
 
**Lady Eli: noble samurai tiefling who used to be a paladian. Rowan thinks the world of her & trusts her more than anyone else.
 
**Tai: a half-elf bard who is socially awkward & easily embarrassed. Rowan finds him endearing & charming (he's strikingly similar to another bard she once knew).
 
**Severin: a human bloodhunter who was involved with the Gerath/Mateus incident. Rowan's scared of him. She sees herself in Sevrim & it terrifies her.
 
**Tadoka: a wood-elf druid who's extremely reserved & quiet. Rowan doesn't know her, & she's not sure how to feel about her.
 
*̶*̶"̶C̶l̶a̶i̶r̶e̶"̶ ̶(̶E̶i̶l̶e̶e̶n̶)̶:̶ ̶a̶ ̶h̶a̶l̶f̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶r̶a̶n̶g̶e̶r̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶a̶ ̶b̶i̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶a̶ ̶t̶e̶m̶p̶e̶r̶ ̶w̶h̶o̶'̶s̶ ̶t̶e̶r̶r̶i̶b̶l̶e̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶f̶l̶i̶r̶t̶i̶n̶g̶.̶ ̶R̶o̶w̶a̶n̶ ̶m̶i̶s̶s̶e̶s̶ ̶h̶e̶r̶ ̶a̶w̶f̶u̶l̶l̶y̶.̶
 
M̶a̶t̶e̶u̶s̶ ̶&̶ ̶G̶a̶r̶e̶t̶h̶:̶ ̶t̶w̶o̶ ̶s̶o̶u̶l̶s̶ ̶l̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶b̶o̶d̶y̶,̶ ̶b̶o̶t̶h̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶q̶u̶i̶c̶k̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶ ̶&̶ ̶s̶i̶l̶v̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶o̶n̶g̶u̶e̶s̶.̶ ̶R̶o̶w̶a̶n̶ ̶h̶o̶p̶e̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶y̶'̶l̶l̶ ̶k̶e̶e̶p̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶i̶r̶ ̶p̶r̶o̶m̶i̶s̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶c̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶h̶e̶r̶ ̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶d̶a̶y̶.̶
 
Non-party members:
 
Church of Estovia: Rowan's place of education, housing, and childhood.
 
The Infallible Goddess (Sov): a woman who became a goddess, Goddess of Estovia whom Rowan is pledged to.
 
Lydia: childhood best friend who Rowan adores.
 
Marcus: former High Inquisitor, Rowan's recent friend/father figure who "facetimes" her by using a magic compass.
 
Kara: a former soldier, and Rowan's friend (whom she may have romantic feelings for).
 
Armin: an Artificer who manages a tavern, cursed to be a bear, might be in love with Lady Everess.
 
Gary: a giant hermit crab, communicates telepathically & controls ice-cream elementals.
 
Kestis: pirate captain of The Leviathan, brother to Kara, tried to kill Kara.
 
Miranda: Kestis' second-in-command, "Lady of the Night"

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Priestess of the Infallible Goddess
 
Life Cleric of Estovia
 
Citizen of Estovia Who Committed Treason
 
Wanted Criminal (?)

Wealth & Financial state

Rowan grew up modestly, and doesn't have a need for wealth as a priestess. She makes more than a decent salary as part of the Leviathan's crew.

Family Ties

Her father, Virren Oleander, is her only known living relative.
 
Her mother (Lorena Dirge) is deceased, & her older sister (Alexandria Oleander, Dria) is registered as MIA (missing in action).
 
Rowan never met her grandparents, as her mother was an only child, & her father was an orphan. Her mother's parents died long before Alexandria & Rowan were born.

Religious Views

Rowan believes that higher beings exist, but doesn't feel the need to ask them for more than the occasional blessing. She is pledged to the Infallible Goddess but has never seen/heard any divine sign from her. Rowan prefers to place her belief in the people around her.
 
Rowan knows that spirits remain close after death, & she sometimes summons her mother's ghost for advice. She has gathered that when someone is about to die, a space opens up for their soul to return to the fabric of the universe.

Social Aptitude

Rowan navigates social situations fairly well, but is an introvert at heart. She prefers to stay near people she feels comfortable around, & can be wary of new people.
 
Rowan does miss certain social cues, & might take expressions/sayings literally if she isn't familiar with them.

Mannerisms

Rowan has a very direct eye gaze, & expressive facial features.
 
When she's uncomfortable, she tends to migrate towards the person she feels safest with.
 
Rowan likes physical contact, & enjoys holding hands/giving hugs.
 
When she's not grounded by physical contact, Rowan can have a difficult time keeping still. She fidgets when she is especially stressed/nervous.

Hobbies & Pets

Hobbies:
 
gardening
 
writing/drawing
 
sewing
 
Pets:
Merian (an orphaned raven she raised, deceased)