Dorian Storm [Critical Role]

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Name: Meilin
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Character
Name: Dorian Storm
Canon: Critical Role, Campaign 3
Canon point: Episode 111
CRAU?: No
Age: 27
History: Wiki link
Personality:

At first glance, Dorian Storm is as charming and charismatic as one would expect of a bard such as him. Having grown up in a wealthy and prominent family, he is well-spoken and his appearance would almost be described as pristine. And as someone whose profession is being onstage and engaging a crowd, he has been known to use his charm to talk his way out of situations or gather information. On the surface, Dorian can come across as a pretty competent individual.

But while this is true to a degree, Dorian is quite good at putting on performances. Despite his upbringing and trade, he actually does get anxious when he becomes the center focus. And contrary to what he might like people to believe, he doesn’t always know the right thing to say, and can also get easily flustered if things are going wrong. Because as much he can seem outwardly confident, the truth is he actually quite insecure about himself and his abilities.

Born the second son of the Wyvernwind family, Dorian (or Brontë, as his family knew him) often felt overshadowed by his older brother, Cyrus, who was the “...ever stalwart first son, slave to his duty”, and perfectly suited as heir to the power and position of their family’s name. Dorian, on the other hand, struggled with being the Secondsun, and left him second-guessing his abilities and his worth in this family. His choice to depart from the Silken Squall, leaving “Brontë” behind, had partially been born from feeling ineffectual in his family, and that things would be handeld fine without him.

Even after spending time away from home, and meeting friends and discovering things about himself, that insecurity hasn’t entirely gone away. Dorian often still feels the need to prove himself, to show his worth, but can easily get down on himself when things go wrong. At times he feels lost, and especially after Cyrus’ death and reuniting with Bells Hells he is uncertain of his place in everything. By his own words, he had always felt on the outside looking in, and that his feelings were unimportant. He is used to putting away how he feels for the greater good.

But he also knows that his strength is in his smile, because at the end of the day, Dorian has a good heart. One of the things that he enjoys most is seeing people of all kinds, with all sorts of differences, come to work and live together. And despite the things he keeps to himself, the one thing he doesn’t keep secret is how deeply he cares for his friends. Despite still learning and questioning his own abilities, he doesn’t hesitate to rush into danger to protect them, and is always prepared to fight alongside or heal them. Those that know him find him likable, charming, and admirable, see his true potential. And perhaps, with a bit of time and trust in others and himself, Dorian can someday see it as well.

Powers and abilities: Dorian's abilities come from being an Air Genasi and a Bard, and since it is rather extensive they are listed here
Chosen faction: Sylph
Suitability: The world of Exandria, which is based on a D&D game, is very high fantasy and low-tech, so I believe Dorian would fit well in Caldera, since it is similar to what he's already familiar with.

Sample
Dorian runs into a familiar friend

Questions, comments, and concerns: I was just wondering if Dorian would be able to still have his flute with him. I know he couldn't have his mandolin, since that is enchanted, but his flute is just a regular instrument and he would have had it on his person before arriving in Caldera. Also, he wears a Sending Stone around his neck, so would he still have that and it would just be unenchanted, or would he not have it at all?