Vanis, once a revered judge in his home kingdom, now wanders the lands as a dragon rider and an order domain cleric of lawful neutral alignment. His tan skin bears the marks of vitiligo, with distinctive spots over his right eye, neck, and down his left arm, adding a unique pattern to his appearance. His short, messy copper hair frames his face, and his golden eyes reflect both wisdom and a lingering sorrow. Vanis's attire speaks to his past and present; he wears armor intricately decorated with black dragon motifs, symbolizing his bond with his dragon companion. The armor wraps around his legs and arms, offering protection and mobility. Remnants of his former life cling to him in the form of tattered pieces of a once-white cloak, hood, and robes, along with the broken pieces of his scale staff, now worn on his belt as a reminder of who he once was.

Vanis's journey began when rebels from a rival kingdom overran his home, leading to a near execution alongside other high-ranking officials. Rescued and smuggled out, he faced further peril when their escape was attacked, forcing him to flee and hide. Left to wander, he stumbled upon hunters capturing a young dragon. Compelled by a sense of justice and a newfound purpose, Vanis intervened, driving off the hunters and freeing the dragon. He nursed the creature back to health, and in doing so, forged a deep bond with it. Now, as a dragon rider, Vanis seeks to restore order and justice, a quest that resonates with his role as an order domain cleric.

His unique trait is a habit of reciting old laws and decrees under his breath, a remnant of his former life as a judge. The conflicts in Vanis's life stem from his struggle to reconcile his past with his present, the challenge of navigating a world in chaos while adhering to his lawful neutral principles, and the constant threat posed by those who would seek to exploit or destroy the bond he shares with his dragon. As he travels, Vanis hopes to find a new home where he can uphold the values he cherishes, though the path is fraught with uncertainty and danger.