Bastian
A warm laugh in a cold room, and a father who never stopped choosing joy when he could.
What People Know
Bastian is known in Strangeways as an affable, good-humored man with an easy smile and a talent for making tense moments feel lighter than they are. He is most often seen laughing—especially in the company of his daughter, Leda, with whom he shares a close and openly affectionate bond.
Where others measure words, Bastian tells stories. Where others worry about appearances, he worries about people.
Reputation
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Widely liked and easy to approach
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Considered harmless by those who underestimate him
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Respected for keeping peace at home when politics press in
Many in town quietly note that without Bastian, Leda’s household would feel far colder.
Personality
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Quick with humor, especially dry or self-deprecating
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Genuinely proud of Leda, even when he doesn’t fully understand her path
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Avoids confrontation, but never avoids kindness
He laughs not because things are easy—but because laughter reminds him they can be survived.
Relationship with Leda
Bastian is openly supportive of Leda’s independence and spirit, even when it places her at odds with her mother. He listens more than he advises, and when advice is offered, it is gentle and framed as a question rather than a command.
To Leda, he is a refuge, not a judge.
Rumors
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Bastian smooths over arguments behind closed doors
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He knows more about city politics than he lets on
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His humor is sometimes a deliberate shield
Player Notes
Bastian is the kind of man people forget to fear—and remember to trust.
He has never raised his voice at Leda.
When the world feels heavy, he reminds her how to breathe.
If he ever stops laughing, something is deeply wrong.
If you want next, excellent follow-ups would be:
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Leda’s mother (the Mayor) as a contrasting NPC
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Calen Veylin from a public-facing angle
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Or a family dinner scene NPC cluster where everything goes wrong