I’ve been attempting to get to bed for like an hour now but I had to finish this first. This is the main cast that’s shown up so far in Heartfelt Beggar.

Left to right:

Edward is about 22 years old, grew up on the streets and she made her way to working class as a seamstress. She’s always been kind of a mom figure for all the orphans, and does her best to help them, even if she herself has very very little to offer.

Tagg is 15, and he’s Danny’s best friend. Despite not having much access to anything, he can read, somewhat write, and is incredibly smart with planning things out. He’s also really quick on his feet and knows most of the city like the back of his hand. 

Danny is 16, he and Tagg have been friends for several years. Danny can’t read or write, so having Tagg around is very helpful. He can, however, think very very quickly in any given situation. Bad at plans, good at sudden decisions and improv. He’s a little bit of an entertainer, putting on an act here and there, and as much as he likes to pretend he’s only out for himself, he seems to jump at the chance to help others.

Sylvia is 17, though her elven bloodline makes her look a good deal younger. She’s the daughter of noble ambassadors from a shining kingdom across the sea...though now, a recent orphan. Caught up in a huge political mess with human guard and nobility out for her head, she’s a scared little girl in an unfamiliar world, and her only help are the Rats (that’s what people call them) of the city. 

Heartfelt Beggar Ch. 4

Ch: 1|2|3|4

Chapter four cause I was on a roll. 

Warnings: Violence

The next morning was spent creeping through backalleys and shortcuts. It was much more tedious than expected, as there seemed to be more guards in the area than usual. Danny made sure the paths were clear as they headed out, but it was getting increasingly difficult the closer they got to any main streets.

Heartfelt Beggar Ch. 3

Ch: 1|2|3|4

Chapter 3, I think? Probably. These things are pretty short, probably get longer in later chapters.

Warnings: Death, murder, flashbacks.

"I don't think I ever met an elf in person." Danny spoke as he plopped right on the ground in front of the crying girl. "How some fancy elves like you lot get stuck with coming all the way out to this shithole? Erm...pardon." He realized maybe being so crass in front of a little girl might be less than polite.

I can’t believe I didn’t upload the finished pic of my son here

Here’s Danny

My lovely trans boy mc in Heartfelt Beggar as a pirate uvu

First mate Azira Nefertari. I like pirates. Also I could see her being played by Serena Williams.

More Danny

Heartfelt Beggar Ch. 2

[Haha chapter 2, took a little bit and I’m sure there’ll be just as many typos and whatever as the last one but let me know yeah? Cut for length.]

Upon the main trade road from the nearby city of North Greyland, a line of brightly adorned carriages surrounded by mounted soldiers traveled at a crawl toward the southern gates of Grilero. A small hand pulled back the thin window curtain of the center most vehicle to allow a better view of the surrounding scenery.

“Sylvia, sit back in your set.” A woman leaned over and gently removed the small hand from the drapery before she sat back in her own spot. “And be still for a little while longer.”

Heartfelt Beggar Ch. 1

[Working title, might change but idk yet. Sidneote, I’m not a writer, but I can’t get better if I don’t start somewhere, right? Cut for length]

The bustling streets of Highport at the edge of Grilero were always so crowded, which of course made it the best place to completely disappear. Merchants, sailors, traders, all manner of people from pauper to prince could and would pass through from sunrise to sunset. Among them, mostly invisible to the general population, hid the Rats. While actual rodents were always plentiful, those that were poor, homeless, or too disabled to contribute were considered no better than the detested scavengers that often hitched rides on trade ships. This was the sort of life that people like Danny had always known.

Scruffy kids, ragged adults, dirt covered and sun tanned, Danny grew up among the Rats. From a very young age he’d only know the streets. He’d beg for scraps and change, and squat in old lots and under crumbling bridges. Even so, Highport was always on the list for a visit. It was the best shot at getting a meal, and so like any other Rat, Danny would set to work.

Queen Sylvia Lithoniel of Talain

She lived roughly 1500 years ago in Treias and was the daughter of a duke and duchess who were unfortunate casualties of a bubbling feud turned land war between the kingdom of Talain and the human kingdom of [insert name here, haha worldbuilding how do you do that] 

She survived with the help of a human ally and the reigning king adopted her. He didn’t have children of his own and accept her as his completely. Many years later she rose as Queen when her ailing father couldn’t continue, bringing an end to a very long fought string of wars, bringing her kingdom into an age of prosperity and is one of Talain’s most important historical figures. 

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Ugh this is the most boring picture ever but his face is alright. First art of the new year.

Sketch of a chara I hadn't thought about in a while, Commander Gregory Bairne from one of my stories that have still never been written cause I suck at that whole writing thing. He's kind of a douche.

Drew a couple Aziras and a Braeden and I think I can finally actually sleep now

A while ago I posted Braeden by himself, but he is NOTHING without Azira. She runs the entire ship, Braeden might be the captain because he bought the ship but Azira gets things DONE.

Also they're my OTP

Yeeeaaaah YEEEEEAAAAH ELEPHANT MAN

Suwar of the Hunriga clan, AKA "Coaltusk" 

He was [shamefully] captured by Dwarves armed with magical items they purchased from unknown sources [since they have no magic themselves], including the enchanted manacles that are stuck on his arms. [he only happened to break the chain in his escape when there happened to be a nearby mage that he got to throw magic at him, mostly just by yelling at him]

Now he isn't allowed to rejoin the clan until he gets the stupid things off. And although pretty much no one can read the runes on them [save for a few mages], they're really freakin sassy. The spell is complex and strengthens over time, depending on what tries to destroy it. So far the chain thing worked, but it's become even harder to actually break since. The runes shift and change constantly [and technically yell at people and make wise cracks but no one can read them. Whoever made them was a lil shit. Very powerful and highly skilled mage, but still a lil shit.]