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# Zi Liang
_Human Guardian Monk | [[Goldenfields]]_
## Summary
A tough guardian monk of [[Chauntea]] who met the heroes at [[Goldenfields]]' gates with [[Hantanus Tarm]]. She told them the settlement was in trouble — [[Mya]] was missing, leadership was fighting, caravans kept getting attacked, and blight was spreading.
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## Now
Still standing watch at [[Goldenfields]], defending the settlement through its troubles.
## Appearance
A weather-beaten face marked by the elements and sharp, vigilant eyes. Wears simple, functional attire favoring mobility.
## Personality
Direct, no-nonsense, with an underlying intensity. Disciplined, stoic, and fiercely independent; distrustful of authority but reliable in defense. References natural cycles and [[Chauntea]]'s teachings, and has a soft spot for children.
## Quote
_"In the heart of every seed lies the potential for growth, and in every heart lies the potential for courage."_
## Connections
**[[Hantanus Tarm]]** — met the heroes at the gates alongside her.
## Background
**The Survivor:** Born to farmers, her village was destroyed by bandits, leaving her the sole survivor. A wandering monk of [[Chauntea]] saved and trained her, and her vow to protect others led her to [[Goldenfields]].
## Stats
**Base:** Martial Arts Adept.
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