V The Kobold

“A coin’s just a coin — until it buys something worth smiling for. That’s why I count twice, and bluff thrice.” — V

Where his sibling D is patient and cautious, V is sharp-tongued and bold. A natural talker with a grin that’s half-charm, half-challenge, he thrives on the thrill of haggling, bluffing, and cutting deals others would never dare attempt. Fast-talking and ambitious, he’s always got a jab or clever remark at the ready, often skating the edge between confidence and cockiness. But beneath the smug exterior lies a far more careful heart. Every coin earned, every bargain struck, is weighed not for his own glory but against the needs of his mother, whose wellbeing drives his ambition. V may swagger through negotiations, but he is not blinded by greed — for him, money is not power, but security, and every profit is a step toward giving his family the comfort he believes they deserve. His sharp wit complements his sibling’s steadiness. Where D plans, V risks. Where D reins back, V pushes forward. Together, they are a balance of humor and cunning, patience and ambition — two halves of a bond that keeps them alive in a world that would happily see them fail.