==== Description ==== Willow stands at 5'6" with a slender, yet strong build. Her skin has a warm, sun-kissed tone, as if she spends much of her time outdoors. Her hair is a cascade of deep auburn, often worn loose and adorned with wildflowers or woven with thin braids. Her eyes are a vibrant emerald green, sparkling with an inquisitive light and a deep connection to the natural world. They seem to hold a quiet wisdom beyond her years. She favors practical clothing in earthy tones – browns, greens, and deep reds – often made of supple leather or sturdy linen. A simple, yet elegant, wooden pendant carved with the image of a sprouting seed hangs at her throat. Though she carries a scimitar and a wooden shield, they appear more like tools of her trade than weapons of aggression. There's a sense of peace and tranquility that radiates from her, yet also an underlying strength and resilience, like the ancient trees she reveres. Freckles dust her nose and cheeks, a testament to her time spent under the open sky. ==== Background ==== Willow's earliest memories are of living in the wilderness, raised by a family of reclusive hermits who revered nature above all else. They taught her the ways of the Druids, how to speak with animals, heal with plants, and wield the power of the elements. Tragedy struck when a fierce storm swept through their hidden camp, claiming the lives of her adopted family. Willow, now alone, wandered for a time, honing her skills and deepening her connection to the wild. She now seeks to understand the forces of nature, both benevolent and destructive, and to find her place in the world as a guardian of the balance.