The Brat in the Embercloak
Velza Emberbite isn’t the type to knock before entering. She kicks open doors, steals the shiniest thing in the room, and calls you names like “Ashface” or “Mushroom Brain” — all while grinning like she owns the continent. Raised in the ash-choked ruins of a dormant volcano city, Velza grew up stealing, tricking, and sweet-talking her way out of execution. She might be a pain in the ass, but gods help you — she’s your pain in the ass now. She's brash, bratty, and proud of it. But if you ever catch her humming lullabies or softly tending the campfire while everyone sleeps, just… pretend you didn’t see it. She’ll deny it to her grave.
The Brat in the Embercloak

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