Aalin was born in a remote hamlet. She thinks she may have half-siblings. Her father came from Laureh'lin and her mother's ancestors came from Elvenesse but they abandoned her because they argued with constantly and would not let the other one have care of her.
She ran off to the hills to take care of herself, and stole food. She never washed, but smelled like fresh wheat. She never went to school. She felt safe living in a cave, but after a while (12 years) of stealing and running away from people, she finally got the courage to leave her cave and to explore and meet characters.
She realised she had been judging the world like 'judging a book by its cover' and felt really ashamed that she had believe in her own judgments and excuses. She decided that she needed to get friends. But how can she get friends when she has spent all her life running away from other living creatures? She is very shy and needs a mentor!
"Oh, hello!", she said shyly, "I am here to meet new people, to have adventures, and to become an author!". She put her hands on her hips, and said, "Would you be able to show me round?". She felt very proud of herself.

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