Vestra Valenstride
Comtesse Vestra Valenstride (a.k.a. Kartika)
Personal History
One fateful day, the noble estate fell victim to a bandit raid that exploited a security breach to abduct Vestra’s sister, the future heiress of House Valenstride. During the assault, the attackers set large parts of the ancestral gardens ablaze to sow panic and confusion. Sensing the imminent danger, Vestra’s sister attempted to escape the abduction. In the ensuing struggle, however, she was mortally wounded and left behind by the fleeing bandits, her body abandoned amidst the inferno.
Drawn by the acrid smoke, Vestra arrived at the burning garden to find her sister gravely injured. Desperately, she tried to save her, but it was too late. When the guards finally reached the scene, they found Vestra kneeling in her sister’s blood. Given her demonic nature and her already tenuous standing within the family, the guards immediately suspected jealousy and murder as the motive. Her own family believed the guards’ account, and the tragic circumstances painted Vestra as a murderer.
Trapped in a web of prejudice and mistrust, Vestra was imprisoned deep beneath the castle’s stone walls. Day by day, hatred and bitterness gnawed at her. Over the years of isolation and harsh treatment in the dungeons, Vestra lost her former gentleness. The constant solitude and the guards’ perpetual suspicion forced her to suppress her emotions and embrace anger as a shield. Over time, she developed a fierce, tempestuous nature that helped her survive in this hostile environment.
One day, the now hardened and calculating Vestra seized upon a moment of the guards’ negligence and escaped her grim prison.
During her flight, she stole some unique battle shears renowned throughout the Valenstride lineage, a weapon she had been trained to wield since childhood. Consumed by hatred for the bandits and betrayal by her own family, Vestra set out into the world. Over the years, she transformed into a ruthless and feared warrior and a cunning criminal.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
A slender body with subtly defined feminine proportions.
Body Features
A slightly curved spine and a lanky, hunched posture.
Facial Features
Symmetrical facial features with scars on the brow and lip.
Identifying Characteristics
Almond-shaped, large eyes.
Physical quirks
Her facial expression constantly carries an air of boredom, with half-lidded eyes and a slightly slackened mouth. It’s as if the world around her holds little interest, giving her a detached, almost indifferent look, even in moments of tension or excitement.
Special abilities
The special ability to find a place to sleep anywhere.
Apparel & Accessories
A delicate tattoo on the forehead, beads in the unkempt, wild hair, and a striking nose ring.
Specialized Equipment
Specialized in lounging around.
Mental characteristics
Education
She received private schooling alongside her sister, which she could no longer continue after her capture.
Employment
Vestra is currently working as a petty criminal and mercenary.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Combat runs in the blood of the young Valenstride. At an early age, she mastered the use of the Valenstride shear blades, which today are used only as ceremonial weapons due to their complexity and have been replaced by spears and swords.
Failures & Embarrassments
Vestra was unable to prove her innocence and still has great difficulty keeping calm in arguments, which unintentionally puts her in many uncomfortable situations.
Mental Trauma
Vestra Valenstride was sentenced to life imprisonment in the dungeons of Valenstride Manor for the murder of her sister. A fateful day shattered the already fragile social fabric of the Tiefling.
Intellectual Characteristics
Vestra traded her social and gentle side for a tough, violence-prone facade many years ago. Intellectual pursuits have been pushed far into the background.
Morality & Philosophy
Openness and strength have taken on an extremely high value in Vestra's life. These clear principles have allowed her to travel the world for many years.
Taboos
Attacks on the unsuspecting and on children are an absolute taboo.
Personality Characteristics
Likes & Dislikes
She hates being bothered by almost anyone. Whether she's busy or resting, she has little patience for interruptions and values her personal space above all else. Unwanted attention or forced interaction quickly grates on her nerves, often leading to sharp, dismissive responses.
Shunned by her family and falsely accused of murdering her sister, Vestra escaped imprisonment and became a feared warrior, driven by hatred and vengeance.
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