Valafar, a Tiefling Warlock in his early thirties, stands as a testament to the struggle against the shackles of conformity. His skin, a deep shade of crimson, is marked with intricate tattoos that pulse faintly with an otherworldly energy, a gift from his patron, Nyarlathotep. His eyes, a piercing yellow, reflect a mind both sharp and weary, framed by dark, unkempt hair that falls to his shoulders. Valafar's attire is a blend of practicality and mystique; a dark, hooded cloak conceals much of his form, while his fingers are adorned with rings that shimmer with arcane power. His voice carries a subtle, unsettling accent, a remnant of his infernal heritage, that adds an eerie edge to his words.

Once a merchant seeking freedom from his family's rigid expectations, Valafar's journey led him to the embrace of Nyarlathotep, a Great Old One whose promises of power and liberation from societal norms were too enticing to resist. Now, as a charlatan, he navigates the world with a deck of marked cards and a silver tongue, serving his patron's inscrutable whims. His latest vision has drawn him to Barovia, a land shrouded in mist and mystery, where the looming presence of Strahd von Zarovich tests his resolve and cunning.

Despite his allegiance to Nyarlathotep, Valafar's heart is not entirely devoid of warmth; his bond with one of his four siblings, a sister named Lysara, remains a tether to his past. Yet, in the shadowed realm of Barovia, his focus is singular: to fulfill his patron's directives, seeing in them a path to true freedom. The possibility of encountering Lysara here is but a footnote in his mind, overshadowed by the greater purpose his patron has bestowed upon him.

Valafar's life is a tapestry of conflict. The internal struggle between his desire for autonomy and the servitude to Nyarlathotep gnaws at him, while externally, the oppressive atmosphere of Barovia and its ruler threaten to ensnare him in a different kind of conformity. Yet, through his intellect and the dark gifts bestowed upon him, Valafar navigates these challenges, using his cunning and the arcane to carve a path forward, ever seeking the elusive freedom he craves.