Bastian Ruavel

Backstory
Sebastian was named by his human mother after her favorite musician, and passed that interest on to her son. Nearing his 29th name day, 'Bastian' has only met his Elven father twice. Once on the day he was born, and then more recently, he spoke with him when invited to the capital to play his flute in a small band for a government reception. His father didn't even recognize him, and Bastian would rather it be that way. The only thing he ever received from his father was his elvish surname Ruavel, which translates to 'Star Blade' in the common tongue.

At the age of 17, Bastian set off from his home town to travel the road as a Bard, meeting countless companions along the way and sharing many stories, songs, tricks and debauchery. People take a quick liking to the short and chubby, yet mysteriously attractive Bard which makes them easy marks for him to play. Growing up, his mother didn't make much working at the local Inn, so young Bastian had to fend for himself in terms of money and food, thus he became skilled in manipulation which is useful for his travels.

His goal is to collect as many memorable stories as possible along his adventures, and to enjoy his life with a little mischief. One of his main flaws is getting into trouble, but he has a knack for sweet-talking his way out of any repercussions. Never turning away from a free drink or a slurred conversation with the local townsfolk, Bastian also collects many forms of knowledge. He is adept at disguises and bluffing, and is keen to help a companion low on his luck, even if by questionable means.

Bastian spent the last 10+ years on the road, and throughout it all he had only one party member he could truly call a friend. He met Merlafonk Blacksprocket, a female gnome who was interested in traveling, music and history as much as he was, playing her fiddle in a lower class marketplace. They hit it off immediately, and adventured together for 7 years playing songs at taverns and playing nightly capers on the local hierarchs and bullies. They even gained notoriety for some of their feats and are known in lesser towns as ‘The little Bard Bandits’. Only a few months ago, Merla and Bastian were staying at an Inn after a long night of music and wine with the townsfolk, and come morning Merla was nowhere to be found. The only thing he knows is that the Innkeeper saw three large cloaked figures check in for the night extremely late. Bastian has been searching and asking anyone who would listen ever since, and even while questing with new companions Kriskahn (a woman sorcerer) and Raptor (an elf Ranger) he keeps her in mind.

Bastian's Songs