Main Character — Book 1
JESTRAWEL'N
Student
Umarian Broadcast News
Pronounced “Jes-tra”
“Helping one person can change an entire future.”
About
Jestra Wel'n is a tomboy with a brave heart and a passion for the truth. One of Arca'n's closest friends, she begins Book 1 as a journalism student who believes exposing the truth is the best way to help people. During the events of Chapter 6, “The Recruitment,” she becomes increasingly drawn toward the medical profession after realizing she can make an even greater difference by saving lives. This decision ultimately leads her to become a doctor later in the series.
Character overview
- Tomboy who prefers being with the boys.
- Begins Book 1 as a journalism student.
- Passionate about truth, justice, and helping others.
- Discovers a deeper calling in medicine during Chapter 6, “The Recruitment.”
- Aspires to become a doctor and save lives.
- Stands for truth, justice, and the voices that go unheard.
- Not a hero yet in Book 1.
Visual direction
Warmth, truth, community, the pull of a new calling.
Record
- Species
- Umarian
- Age (Book 1)
- 17
- Height
- 5'9" (175 cm)
- Home Planet
- Umara
- Home City
- Larcastle
- Role
- Student
- Interested In
- Journalism & Medical Careers
- Affiliation
- Umarian Broadcast News
- Status (Book 1)
- Civilian
Personality traits
- Intelligence
- 90%
- Empathy
- 95%
- Courage
- 80%
- Determination
- 85%
- Loyalty
- 95%
- Community Spirit
- 95%
- Discipline
- 70%
Investigative Mind
Naturally curious and loves getting to the heart of every story.
Empathetic
Feels for people and fights for what's right.
Keen Observer
Notices the details others overlook.
Selfless
Always puts the needs of others before her own.
Relationships
Who they hold, and who holds them
Career journey
Across the series
Book 1
Journalism Student
Believes stories can change the world.
Chapter 6
The Recruitment
Becomes deeply interested in the medical field after seeing how doctors save lives and bring hope.
Future Books
Doctor
Follows her passion for medicine to help even more people and make a real difference.
Interests
- Reporting and storytelling
- Helping the community
- Exploring Larcastle
- Photography and filming
- Reading and research
- Medical science and first aid
- Music and quiet moments
From the manuscript
Chapter 6 — The Recruitment
At the career fair, Jestra is drawn to the medical profession after seeing firsthand how doctors and nurses save lives. She begins to realize her true calling.
Every story has power. Every voice matters.
15 principals · Book One
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