Caoiflhionn

Description
Caoiflhionn Borghild is a half-elf adult, chronologically 33 years old (44 years old physically, after an encounter with a ghost). She is very toned for a female, and with armor and equipment is often mistaken for a man at a distance. Caoiflhionn has platinum blonde hair braided and often pulled back, and bright blue eyes. Even amongst her own people, she is known for horrible hygeine, often still has blood on person well after a battle. Like most of her peers, she has tattoos. She has a runic inscription tattooed across her back detailing the Valkyrja. As a seasoned sailor, Caoilfhoinn set sail to join as a shieldmaiden on the front lines to raid in the west. Through unforeseen circumstances, she ended up in a strange land of heathens. As a shieldmaiden, Caoilfhoinn has seen many battles at the front line. Her (former) Oath of Devotion comes directly from her aspiration to follow in the footsteps of the Valkyrja as shown in her holy symbol. Odin, the Allfather is her greatest diety that rules over all the Norse gods. Her Oath in life is to protect those who deserve protection, and to advance her Jarl's (Erthbruk) influence in raids in the great lands in the West. Should she have the honor to fall in battle, she hopes to become a Valkyrja herself, to continue to aid the einherjar in the afterlife. Currently she has sworn an oath to fight and protect Zircon. Additionally, she has been forsaken by Odin, and chosen to continue to follow the other Aesir gods, while taking a new oath; an Oath of Heroism under Bahamut, guided by the cleric Bharash Elinmarr.

In battle, Caoilfhionn would wear studded leather armor and a wolf pelt, along with her shield and axe. Her shield was a plain wooden shield, which she quickly upgraded to a shield with a spike in the center. Her axe bore runic inscriptions, detailing the work of the blacksmith who forged it. She also carried around several javelins and a spear, and would often tie ropes to her barbed javelins to pull unwilling enemies closer. Her holy symbol is in the form of an amulet, which is Odin's symbol detailing the Valkyrja, which is also reflected on her back tattoo. Her wolf pelt was often worn down, not covering her head, and blended together with a leather sash and boots. Her traveling sack was incredibly large for a medium-sized humanoid, and served to hold extra equipment, as well as an entire metal urn. She also wears high-quality bracelets, woven from leather and fine wool. She formerly wore masks into battle, with one representing a happy face, an angry face, and an indifferent face. They were simple masks whose caricatures conveyed these simple emotions.

Throughout her adventures in Abrera, she has acquired new equipment, such as a towershield and various other weapons. Although she prefers an axe, she has been seen using a dwarven-crafted morning star. At one point, Jack had given her an axe imbued with the returning property, although she has since left it behind when returning to Darmyst. To honor her new oath, she commissioned Cassion Rook to create a half-plate set and a custom helmet to reflect Bahamut. This draconic helmet fully covers her face, and has a mechanical spring that slides the back part of the helmet into place, locking it firmly to her head.

She has also amassed several gems throughout her journey in Abrera, opting mostly for Iolite gems, as it was her first acquisition through an amulet. This amulet was given to her for the oath to Zircon of the Iolites.

Personality Traits
Caoilfhionn is known to eat like a pig and have generally poor manners compared to everyone else in the party. Although she can hold her ale quite well, it is not always a pretty sight.

Ideals
Above all else, Caoilfhionn holds honor in the highest regard. If she were to dishonor herself, she would also dishonor her Oath, something that can never be repaired. Her ideals of honor include:

Allowing a worthy death for anyone in battle, especially a fearsome opponent.

Protect the well-being of the clan, even if it means pillaging resources from others.

Smite those who are, or perpetuate evil.

Uphold promises and loyalty to friends and family.

Bonds
Similarly to her ideals, Caoiflhionn's bond is "my honor is my life". She has dedicated her life to her oath, which is based upon honor and justice.

Flaws
Although Caoilfhionn is respectful towards most people, she has little time or patience for those who are not proven warriors. Those who prove themselves useless in battle in any capacity earn her ire and are seen as a liability.

Martial
Caoilfhionn has had many years of experience as a front line fighter, opting to be the first in battle to break the enemy lines. However, this is not an exclusive role as she often falls back to protect groups of allies being flanked, or pinned down from ranged attacks. She is strong enough to carry others and was known for carrying people and equipment during battle with minimal hindrance. As a half-elf, she naturally has darkvision and is ideally suited for carrying out battles at night. Her martial prowess with a shield allows her to use her shield as an offensive ability, or to fortify her position. This combined with her supreme athletic capabilities, allows her to topple even the largest of opponents or hold her ground against them.

Social
Although not the first choice as a diplomat in the group, Caoilfhionn is fairly skilled a persuading others. If nothing else, she can encourage others in battle. As an opponent, she often intimidates her foes with heroic feats and terrifying blows to their allies. Her ability to handle animals is also of note, and is often seen with her own spiritual horse. She is known to speak Elvish, common, and a tongue not native to Abrera. After the first trip to Darmyst, Caoilfhionn has also learned the language of the Iolites through her amulet of Zircon.

Paladin
Although originally a paladin of Odin with an Oath of Devotion, Caoilfhionn has since changed her Oath to an Oath of Heroism under Bahamut, while still serving the other Aesir gods. As a paladin, she is well suited to provide support and aid to those near her, although she is able to hold her own with the same method of support directed at herself. Her ability to smite manifested itself originally in a blue strike of lightning, which has since changed to a white streak of lightning with her new Oath. She appears to be able to Channel Divinity not only through her weapon, but through her hand as well, as demonstrated when fighting shadows in Darmyst. Her Oath of Heroism grants her fearsome blows and feats of strength in battle that can bolster allies or send enemies fleeing in fear. Her spells usually consist of blessings and protections, but can also enhance physical abilities and hasten herself or an ally.

Sailor
Caoilfhionn's ability as a sailor is a staple skill for her clan. Her ability to sail solo let her survive at sea long enough when lost on the way to Abrera. Her force of will and determination combined with her experience make her a very capable sailor, both in groups and by herself. After spending enough time in Darmyst, she has learned how to competently sail with the odd boats and has become an accomplished navigator.