Arlen has reddish-bronze skin and small, elegant horns that curve backward, entwined with thin green vines and bits of ribbon. His eyes glow with a soft amber light, and he wears durable, earth-toned travel robes with multiple pockets for scrolls and plants. He looks more like a wandering naturalist than a wielder of chaotic powers.

Arlen is a deeply inquisitive and gentle soul who views the entire world as one giant, unfolding mystery. He is surprisingly patient for a sorcerer and prefers to solve conflicts with empathy and questions rather than fireballs. He carries a constant sense of wonder about the natural world.

Arlen grew up in a humble mountain village where his devilish appearance was initially met with hushed whispers, but his genuine kindness eventually turned those whispers into respect. He spent his youth as an apprentice carpenter, but his real passion was studying the ancient forests surrounding his home. One summer, a devastating mudslide threatened to wipe out the village granaries. Instinctively, Arlen raised his hands and unleashed a wave of raw energy that diverted the earth, saving the community's winter supplies but forever marking him as a creature of chaotic magic. The villagers hailed him as a local hero, giving him a shovel and their blessing as he set out to find the source of his internal storm. He realized that the nature he loved so much wasn't just outside him, but was actively fueling the power in his blood. Now, he travels from town to town, documenting how magic interacts with daily life. He helps those in need not because he seeks glory, but because he believes every act of kindness helps stabilize the wild energies that pull at his soul. He hopes that by studying the structure of society and the cycles of the wild, he can finally learn to control the unpredictable magic that saved his home.