“Hey! You there! Yes, you gorgeous stranger. Pick a card. Yes any which you desire. Perfect. Ok let me just shuffle this deck…is this your card? The fool? How rude, you think me a fool? No, it’s ok. I mean I technically am. Making people laugh is what I do best. Or at least it used to be. ”
| Name | Dance in the Willows of the Golden River Clan |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Willow, Tall Ears, Clown girl |
| Age | 29 |
| Pronouns | She/Her |
| Sexuality | Pansexual |
| Class | College of Satire Bard |
| Background | Entertainer |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
| Birth Date: | Alturiak 6th |
"Midnight Runner, the troupe leader, chewed me out for another shit show. He tells me I need to start taking my work more seriously and develop as an artist. Whatever! The next morning, I wake up to find that the rest of the troupe had left?! All that remains was a note from Midnight, instructing me to seek out the troupe once I've found some inspiration and can present a new story, with all new material."
"Unfortunately my material in the last couple of years hasn't been resonating with audiences. I'm starting to get reviews saying things like 'Willow is losing her touch! She keeps rehashing the same juvenile jokes over and over again!' I can't bear to hear any more negative reviews! After another lukewarm reception to my shows, I drowned my sorrows in a tavern with the rest of my troupe."
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lZnX69jgonwwSDXJO7HVP?si=0a5971cdfddb417d
“And so here I am, left behind from my troupe to set off on an adventure on my own! To get those creative juices following and hopefully be able to create my next master piece. I’ll shown them…I’ll shown everyone my true potential!”
“You see I am-was? Part of a traveling group of Tabaxi entertainers called The Risky Business Company. For 5 years I was the top comedy act in the group! My plays and raunchy songs were a hit with crowds. One audience member nearly die from laughing too hard! It’s true, I swear!”
| Strength | 8 (-1) |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | 15 (+2) |
| Constitution | 13 (+1) |
| Intelligence | 12(+1) |
| Wisdom | 10 |
| Charisma | 17 (+3) |
| Weapon of Choice | Daggers |
| Favourite spells | Minor Illusion, Vicious Mockery, Disguise Self, Otto’s Irresistible Dance, Spray Of Cards |
| Race | Tabaxi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 115 lbs (50 kg) |
| Height | 5’2” (157.4 cm) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown and Sandy yellow |
| Eye colour(s) | Amber |
| Myers–Briggs Type Indicator: | ESFP (Entertainer) |
|---|---|
| Enneagram: | Mix of The Achiever and The Individualist |
| Star Sign: | Aquarius Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo Rising |
| Four Temperaments: | Sanguine |
Due to her role as her acting troupe’s comedian, it can sometimes be hard for her to “turn off”. Her overly jokey and playful disposition often leads to her offending or annoying those around her who are not in the mood. Unfortunately using humor is what Willow will default to diffuse uncomfortable situations.
“Oof…sorry about what happened. You got ‘fucked’ and not the good kind. Right up there, raw. No lube or any-sorry! I’ll stop, …”
Alongside her talent and love of comedy and music, Willow also greatly enjoys playing games. What kind of games? Of all sorts! Talis card games and dice are her favourite. She loves collecting different decks of talis and dice as well. The more unique the designs, the better!
“Anyone up for a game of Talison? Old Wizard ? Or perhaps I can give your fortune a reading? I’ve been told I give the most accurate readings anyone has ever gotten!”
Willow can be seen as lazy, often trying to take the easy way out. She would argue though that she is being strategic. When Willow feels like she needs a nap, she will find a spot no matter where she is. A tree? Sure. An empty crate? You betcha.
“What? It’s important to get a proper amount of sleep! What good are ya’ if you are tired and sleepy? Best to conserve as much energy as possible for when you REALLY need it.”
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In the basement of the Velvet Veil Tavern in Ashabenford, three Tabaxi kittens were born. Dance in the Willows was the name given to the second-born triplet of Moon Mist of the Golden River Clan. The father, a wondering Warlock kept busy by his Archfey patron, was not present then. Raised with her two brothers(Echos in Rain and Under a Wandering Star) in the tavern, Willow had a fairly unconventional childhood. Willow often played with cards or with her toys in a booth with her brothers, watched over by their auntie Violet Moon while their mother danced for patrons. It was during this time that Willow’s love and talent for music began as both her mother and aunt would teach her to play the accordion, lute, and flute.
At age 10, Willow and her brothers were sent to the House of Morning in Featherdale for education. During their teens, the eldest brother Star embraced Lathander's teachings, while Willow and her younger brother Rain spent 4 years causing mischief. Though they frustrated the temple's clerics, Willow did learn some healing magic during her stay.
When a cat-loving noblewoman, Lady Adelaide of House Laurevau, visited the temple, she offered to take in the tabaxi siblings. Star chose to stay, while Willow and Rain left for Selgaunt. There, they learned Selgauntian culture and performed at Lady Adelaide's parties. Willow enjoyed this comfortable life of entertaining guests and leisurely days.
This peace wasn't to last. The Lady Adelaide and her party goers slowly began to treat Willow and Rain more like animals then people. After 4 years, the siblings had a enough. Unbeknownst to Willow, Rain had befriended and joined the Zhentarim. On of the many parties of Lady Adelaide, Rain had let some members of the Zhent in and they massacred the Lady and all her guest. Only Willow and Rain were spared. With no other choice and with a promise of being protected by her brother, Willow joined the Zhent as well.