A stylish elf in a puffy white shirt, a brown poncho worn over it with the holy symbol of his deity buttoning it, Ignazio has light brown skin and eyes two very different colors. Left eye purple, right one a light blue. The feather he wears in his ten-gallon hat is of a similar coloration to his eyes, while the starlight patterned cloak he wears flutters behind with the same distinct look as well. A half-skirt and boots the same woodsy brown as his poncho adorn the bottom portion of his body, while simple jeans offer protection for his legs.

Ignazio has a husky voice, with a heavy Chelaxian (comparable to Italian) accent. Though he disagrees with Cheliax’s laws and more specifically its punishments, he tries his best to bite his tongue when near the presence of chelaxian government officials-- and often has to reel in Aery’s criticisms. One day, he hopes to avenge the injustices that were committed against his parents. Perhaps he will, if he ever finds himself in the right circumstance. He’s a devout follower of both Calistria and Aerwyn, but devotes himself to them in vastly different ways and keeps his faith largely a secret considering Cheliax’s views on worshiping chaotic deities.

His chronic pain can make him grumpy, though he does do his best to keep a level head. While he generally tries to avoid combat, he does know how to defend himself. He is smart to know when he is outnumbered and knows when to choose his battles.

Due to his parents being taken away from him at a young age, he has difficulty being vulnerable with, trusting, and connecting with others as he feels it’ll only be a matter of time before they, too, disappear. Those who have managed to form a bond with him know him as a compassionate, devoutly religious, and resourceful person. He always makes sure to spend time with them and appreciate their presence in his life, though he has a hard time verbally expressing his gratitude.

As a Child

Born in Cheliax, Ignazio was originally a choir boy for the Asmodean church. With his parents, they tried to be model citizens for the city under the rule of Hell. However, chronic pain that resulted in a leg injury made life difficult for Ignazio under the Cheliax bureaucracy. Despite this, his parents did their best to care for them and keep out of the eye of the authorities. However, that didn’t last forever. One night, a group of Hellknights arrived at their home and had both of his parents arrested for stealing contracts belonging to the nobility of the city, contracts that held the terms for the continued indentured servitude of dozens of people. Unable to return the contracts they didn’t steal, but unable to prove their innocence either, Ignazio’s parents were executed for a crime they never committed. As for Ignazio, he’d have to pay for the crimes of his parents by becoming contracted to pay off the debts of every person freed. This likely would’ve been the case for his entire life if it weren’t for him discovering who was truly responsible for those people’s freedom: a procyal agathion named Andres masquerading in a mortal form, and working for the Bellflower Network. The celestial refused to let anyone else pay for his righteous crime, and rescued Ignazio, even if he couldn’t save his parents.

As an Adult

From then on, Andres raised Ignazio as his own, never revealing the truth of his form, but giving him a fierce hatred of Cheliax and passion to save those they oppressed, not too difficult after how he was treated. The other members of the Bellflower Network showed him their ways and he led a life of roguish heroism as he grew older and his adoptive father founded a city for those they freed and with nowhere else to go hidden away from Cheliax, the Oilbird’s Nest. Life was good for Ignazio from then on, there were hardships of course, the path of freedom is never an easy one after all, but fiendish forces at work in Cheliax were not finished with him yet. Ignazio’s trauma was ripe for the pickings by a dreamthief hag, the most powerful amongst the fiendish night hags. One spied on him within dream, and when he seemed most vulnerable, she attacked. Thankfully for him, a dream visitor was there to protect him from the worst of the attack, but he still ended up scarred as a portion of his soul was stolen away, along with some of his memories and last light of joy. The dream visitor, a kanya, a type of azata enamored with heroic tales, named Aerwyn, would not stand for this, however. Sacrificing her celestial form, she met with Ignazio in the Universe and together they hunted down the hag and ended her reign of terror. Thus, restoring Ignazio’s memories and the joy Aerwyn was enamored with when visiting his dreams.

Present Day

Now, Ignazio travels with Aerwyn upon a planar skiff with a strange crew of adventurers assembled by a dragon and his kobolds to see what sights the planes of the multiverse have in store. As they journey together, Ignazio finds himself growing closer to his savior and dear friend, friendship soon to blossom into romance the longer they venture into the wonderful world. For once in his life, Ignazio can finally rest easy from Cheliax and the pain it wrought upon him all those years ago.

Aerwyn the Dreamweaver

Completely out of left field, he fell in love the moment they met-- he just didn't realize it was love until much later. Keeping people at an arm's length all your life will do that to you.

He's constantly trying to flirt with her, but she seems oblivious to his advances.

Trivia

• Sword Cane: They have nerve damage in their left leg from a childhood accident involving a carriage. He uses a cane on his more painful days. Aerwyn, upon seeing how damaged it was from long-time use, fixed it and gave it a new form as a sword cane he can now use in combat! They also have a wheelchair that they use when their pain is at its worst
• Shy Singer: He has a wonderful singing voice. They used to sing for the church of the Offering Plate in his birthplace, but gave up after being bullied for it. He only feels comfortable singing in Aerwyn's presence. The two bond over singing for each other, as they both have anxiety with performing in front of others.
• Don't Call me That: Her middle name is Elmo. People in town like to tease them by calling him by it. She loathes being called Elmo because he thinks it sounds ridiculous.
• Secret Nerd: Occasionally explores the cave the town resides in to hunt for interesting rocks, fossils, and gems. If she had the opportunity, he'd pursue a career in geology for sure! For now, they satiate his curiosity with trips to the library and learning what he can from one of the oread locals who protect the deeper parts of the caves.
• Would if he could:
  She has an impeccable taste in fashion, but doesn't have the wealth to put it to good use. Every time he enters the Dreamlands with Aery, he gives himself a fancy outfit-- partially to show off to her.

Design Notes

• Her scar glows in the dreamlands.
• He's a butch, and refuses to wear dresses.
• His damaged leg is his left, so draw her cane on her right.
• She hates her hair down.

Physical Appearance