Tav or Durge: Tav Name: Zarfryn Fre'Ate Race: Seldarine Drow Class: Wizard Subclass: Bladesinger Deity: Mystra Backstory: Outlander. Born on the surface. Her parents were from trading houses and still have siblings in the Underdark. The whole family, Zarfryn included, works as smugglers between the surface and the depths.
Path of Magic: Zarfryn was hungry for any book or scroll she could get from traders, smugglers, or through shady deals. She strictly avoided selling her soul—the Warlock path is not for her. Her father, a mage, showed her the basics, but her talent doesn't come from her blood like a Sorcerer’s; it is purely a product of her will and hard work.
Education: Later attended the Lady's College in Silverymoon. She lived in a "ghetto wing" of the campus, where her roommate was a Tiefling named Marisa—the reason Zarfryn doesn't view them as devils.
On Drow Nature: When asked if her kind is dangerous, her advice is blunt:
"Short version: yes, they are dangerous. Better to be suspicious and alive than kind and dead. If they worship Lolth—run. If they are Seldarine like me—judge by their actions. And yes, that applies to me too. Judge me by what I do."
Hair: Dyed (originally white)
Age: ~60
Philosophy: Chaotic Neutral
Playstyle: Heroic/Good
Tadpoles consumed: 0
The Astral Tadpole: Smashed by her boot immediately after it was offered. The Emperor watched her do it.
Personality: N-ruled INTP. Romance: None. She is too autonomous for the drama. To be clear: that’s it. Not asexual—on the contrary, potentially polyamorous. Perhaps aromantic in the traditional sense. Her "types" by appearance are Astarion, Shadowheart, and He Who Was. Regarding relationship views, she feels closest to Halsin.
Orpheus or The Emperor: Orpheus. The Final Sacrifice: Orpheus (no mods); no one (with the Nexus mod).
Relations with Companions Karlach: A battle sister. Zarfryn would do almost anything for her and went to Avernus with Wyll to save her.
Wyll: Thinks he’s too "lawful," but protects him because villains shouldn't be the only ones in charge.
Gale: They share an equal passion for magic. Zarfryn has grand ambitions too, but her intuition says Netherese magic is a threat to the Weave itself. She’s no moralist—she just thinks experimenting with it is a bad idea. She stopped his sacrifice because she didn't want to lose a friend.
Lae'zel: Unexpectedly, they became friends very quickly. They share a radical stance against Illithid powers—refusing that corruption even if "Tadpole-logic" claims it’s practical. They agree it's better to die than to survive without a soul. It's worse than being a vampire in Buffy.
Shadowheart: Neutral at first. Zarfryn sensed Shadowheart’s reactions didn't fit her "cheap nihilism" philosophy. Visually, she is Zarfryn's type. Zarfryn supported her autonomy throughout the journey—the girl isn't lost if you don't "defragment her hard drive" again. The path of Selûne.
Astarion: Visually 100% her type. In terms of choices, he was the most difficult; he disapproved of her actions more than anyone else. She supported his autonomy but without much optimism—he wouldn't have climbed out of his hole without a temporary anchor. Whether she wants that role or how long she’s willing to play it, she doesn't know.
Halsin: Deep respect and warm friendship.
Jaheira: The closest to Zarfryn in personality and decision-making. Can be perfectly logical but can also ditch pragmatism for a friend. Zarfryn has a massive platonic crush on her.
Minsc: His charisma simply bypassed all other reactions. Just like that.
Minthara: Saved by knocking her out; a cautious alliance. Interesting to talk to, but the core difference is that Zarfryn has no desire for power or to be feared. If Minthara starts a revolution in the Underdark, so be it—it can't get any worse down there than it already is. But a "noble" rebellion is likely doomed.
