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"The scent of sautéing vegetables and roasted pork hang in the air as the setting sun brings a chilly wind to the dried canyons. Following the pleasant smell to its source, you begin to hear the crackling of a fire, the constant sizzle of the cooking food, and occasionally a ringing bell, though not one to signal that the meal is ready.

In front of you, a small campsite is lay at the opening of an overhang among the rocky walls, cooking supplies set out like prep stations. The ring bell you heard, appears to be tied to the tail of the chef, a blue Kobold standing just above 3ft tall (before counting her ears, frills, or horn), dressed in flowing, frilled clothing. Upon seeing you, her frills jump for a second and her pupils shrink, though a shy smile spreads across her face a moment later.

'Ah, a guest! You're a little early for dinner, but feel free to stick around. There should be more than enough for seconds or thirds if you so please, stranger.' she says, her voice offering warmth against the nightfall."

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My final "big" drawing I made during our Curse of Strahd game to flesh out my character and to help visualize her for the group. In some of my older ref sheets, I would try making a front and back view, then an alternative outfit, as I was heavily inspired by how Dragon Quest 11 allowed for different looks for your characters should you find specific armors. The little bell on her tail was a gift from Alabaster to steady her breathing whenever she gets nervous, though also helpful in hearing her location given her height hides her behind shelves, a safety step when working in culinary (plus this gives reason why she has disadvantage on stealth checks given she technically wears heavy armor in game).