Malachite, known to his closest friends as Malley, is a tiefling who has lived a life steeped in struggle and resilience. Born into a world that shunned him for his heritage, Malley's early years were marked by tragedy and abandonment. His mother, a tiefling, and his father, a secretive wizard, feared for their lives when Malley displayed signs of necromancy, a power deemed heretical by his father's radical group of wizards. This group, believing in the purity of a singular god and magic, hunted down Malley's father for his betrayal, killing him and forcing Malley's mother to flee with her young son. In a desperate bid to protect him, she left three-year-old Malley in an alleyway, a decision that would shape his life forever.

Left to fend for himself on the unforgiving streets, Malley faced ridicule and hardship due to his tiefling features and uncontrolled powers. His unique purple skin and the dark hair that framed his youthful face made him a target of scorn. Yet, his life took a turn when, at the age of thirteen, he was discovered by the ringleader of a traveling circus. Given the name Malachite after the malachite pendant his mother had left him, he found a semblance of home and family within the circus. Here, he learned the arts of performance, mastering knife throwing and the enigmatic skill of reading fortunes with a deck of tarot cards.

Malachite's circus attire is flamboyant, reflecting his new life; adorned with golden rings and gems on his horns, his appearance is both striking and a testament to his journey from abandonment to belonging. His circus-themed clothes are vibrant, a stark contrast to his somber past. Despite the joy he finds in his performances, Malachite carries the weight of his early years, a constant reminder of the family he lost and the magic he must keep hidden.

Malachite's life is a tapestry of conflicts; the struggle to control his necromantic powers, the fear of being hunted by those who killed his father, and the longing for a connection to his past. Yet, within the circus, he has carved out a space where he can both hide and shine, a testament to his resilience and the indomitable spirit of a tiefling who refuses to be defined by his beginnings.