She insisted on smirking for the portrait.

any other expression would be an unfaithful representation

wow
much symbolic
so meaning

They're hounded and harassed by the wildlife, at least 4 active 'dead not alive' bounties, prone to leaving ruin behind them, and the sun itself splintered itself into three uneven portions so it wouldn't have to shine brightly on them. Not to mention the prison break and frequent violence and duplicity they engage in.

Sounds like a proper adventurer!

(I'm joking by taking the most cynical interpretation of the symbology I see.)

the nightjar is saint williet, who taught us how to cook, for she is a true worshipper and model cook

the bluejay is saint gaddig, who taught us how to use words for their own sake, and she definitely is a gaddig

the three suns represent the three times of day of three square meals a day, the original estimation of the amount her presence would be regretted when she was first bought

the tree bearing arrows is for fletchwood, her new family name

the fire represents the everburning fire inside a weasel

the broken collar represents her leaving her slavery and becoming nobility

the baselard is enchanted by a local fae god

the boar and deer represent animals she's literally and symbolically conquered

Interesting! That's actually more reasonable for such a context.

Thank you for the explanation.

Really lovely. I love the way you worked it as almost a crest, too, and I adore the symbolism across it and your attention to detail with the colors and outfit.