NPC: Tal'baa

  STATS  

Name: Tal'baa Gumbuckle
Gender: Female 
Current Age: Middle Aged
Birthday: January 23rd
Species: Standard Wyngro
Form: Bump Nose, Biped
Known Upgrades: Pupils | Brow Changer | Elegant Hair | Dapples* | Sleek Fluff Tail | Body Fluff | Limb Fluff | Noble Neck Fluff | Peg Ears | Rosettes | Spots | Shaggy Fur | Perma-Pouch | Heterochromia (Left Eye, Huepoe's eye color) 
Quirks: Outwardly Loving, Charismatic, "Knows Best" Attitude, Authoritative, Protective of Family, Passive-Aggressive 
Location: Last Notch

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  NPC RELATIONSHIPS  

Romantic:   | Family:  | Close to:  | Enjoys company of:  | Shrug:  | Not a fan of:  | Very tense:    

 Huepoe (husband): Not often seen together, but when they are, Tal'baa balances Huepoe's large personality with flair and grace. She is fond of her husband's power and status he's built for himself, and their family in Last Notch.

 Wenn (Daughter): Tal'baa is not often seen with Wenn, so their relationship is a mystery. Most gros don't even know Wenn is related to the Gumbuckles. 

 Bulbrax (Son): Tal'baa does not often interact with Bull, as he tends to avoid her. Their relationship seems to be cold if anything. 

 Barney (Son): Although just as fond of her little golden boy as Huepoe is, Tal'baa is the only one who knows how to manipulate him out of a bad choice, as there's no other way he'd listen. 

 Coraline (Daughter): Her daughter and her are very alike in personality. Both flamboyant, love to talk for hours. The men in the family know to never try to step into a conversation between them.

Spa (Daughter): Often gossips with Spa and tends to baby her at times. Spa drops many eggs off at her hatchery, so they see each other often.

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  MAGIC  

Tal'baa appears to have a natural inclination for ice magic, though she often uses it for the simple purpose of keeping herself and whatever room she's in cool in the hot climate of Last Notch. 

  Ice | Level: Intermediate

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   HISTORY  

Tal’baa is a princess of a snowy tribe of quills and feathered mixes in the mountains called the “Shiheer”. The tribe is best known for their snowy, spotted pelts and feathers. This tribe has long since adapted to being able to fly in frigid weather by growing heavy coats of feathers on their wings. 

Tal’baa comes from the high family of Shiheer in a mountainous location called Norra’Gorra, where most of the Shiheer thrive. 

From a young age, Tal'baa would be sent off for soul-binding to strengthen political ties and to ensure wealthy open trade routes with the south. The concept of being whisked away and being taken care of by a rich king was always something she’d brag about to her sisters. 

When the day came that there was a news that the intended heir to Last Notch was gone and her very-much-single brother requiring a companion as soon as possible to cement his new position, Tal'baa thought her dream was finally coming true. Last Notch had grown to be one of the most influential trade towns in the region, so surely with all that wealth she was soon to be living the high life.

Although, once she’d finally arrived at Last Notch to meet her esteemed husband, she complained non-stop about the heat and Huepoe’s pudgy physique. Her sisters were quick to point that out and laugh. 

Being a middle child of three sisters, Tal’baa has always been desperate for recognition, and did anything to raise her status in this dust barrel of a city. Including taking administrative charge of the Wyngling Ranch, and make many public appearances with Huepoe and their growing family. 

Although Huepoe is not exactly her prince charming, she's learned to enjoy his company and thrife off his name and energy. They are good business partners if anything, and care deeply for their children. 

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  PERSONALITY  

Tal'baa, while more reserved than Huepoe, is no less a charismatic powerhouse and is a natural at instigating riveting conversion with others of high status. She's sharp, remembering the little details that matter when it comes to impressing other notable visiting families of wealth or influence. 

With common citizens of Last Notch, she has mastered the art of small feminine smiles and waves along with the little pleasantries during the rare moments she's out and about. 

When it comes to those under her employ, Tal'baa's demeanor is far less soft. She does not allow others to argue with her over what the right course of action is, especially when it comes to running the Wyngling Ranch. During her uncommon visits, Tal'baa expects the entire building to be spotless and the grounds to be kept in order. Chii help any of the staff if a wyngling misbehaves while she's there, as Tal'baa is quick to blame whichever staff member is closest and very cheerfully tell them all the things they must be doing wrong if a wyngling is acting out so. She expects everyone to be at their best whenever they are around her, and has no sympathy for mistakes that are made. Although she tells her employees countless that they must move past a mistake and onto greater achievements, she is not adverse to throwing a past failure in their face during an argument. 

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Artist: Nestly