An elegant and serene addition to any tabletop setting, this miniature features a young noblewoman or scholar deep in study. Seated on a simple bench with her flowing robes and iconic large hair ribbons, she brings a touch of grace to palace libraries and peaceful gardens alike.
A young scholar or noblewoman intently studying a scroll in a moment of quiet reflection or research.
A non-hostile NPC found in a library, palace, or serene garden who provides information or starts a quest.
Artist: キャンディ
Type: HERO
Pose: Seated on a four-legged bench, torso straight, head looking down at a scroll held in both hands at chest level.
Action: Sitting
Mood: focused
Action Category: Working
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Wuxia/Eastern
Suitable Locations: Imperial palace library, Zen garden pavilion, Hidden mountain monastery, Wealthy merchant's manor, Shogun's private chambers, Bureaucrat's office in a capital city, Quiet tea house corner
Encounter Scenarios: A quest-giver providing historical information found in an ancient text., A noblewoman waiting in a palace anteroom for an audience., A civilian witness to a crime occurring in a garden., A scholar translating a scroll for the party.
Power Level: Trivial (score 8/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Legend of the Five Rings (perfect): Matches the Rokugan aesthetic perfectly as a courtier or noble NPC.; Ryuutama (perfect): Excellent fit for a traveler or NPC in this 'natural fantasy' RPG.; Fabula Ultima (good): Fits the JRPG/Anime aesthetic of the system.; Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (good): Useful as a civilian NPC or a specialized character like a Monk/Wizard in an Eastern setting.; Pathfinder (good): Ideal for characters from the Tian Xia region.
Race: Human, Sex: Female, Build: Slender, Size: Medium, Age: Young Adult, Style: Anime
Also suitable as: Half-Elf
Distinguishing Features: High ponytail, Large hair ribbons, Bangs, Anime-style facial features
Clothing: Robes, Sash, Under-skirt
Equipment: Bench
Accessories: Hair Ribbons
Character Classes: Noble (high%), Scholar (high%), Wizard (medium%)
NPC Role: Quest giver, librarian, or noble contact.
Aesthetic: Cute / Adorable, Elegant / Regal, Anime / Manga-style, Delicate / Graceful
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Chinese, East Asian — Japanese
Hairstyle: High ponytail, Bangs, Straight
Similar to characters: Xingqiu (Genshin Impact), Botan (YuYu Hakusho), Kagome (Inuyasha), Classical Wuxia Scholar-Maiden, Kyoshi Warrior (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Miniature Dimensions: 31.5mm H x 20.8mm W x 20.7mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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