Vernadel

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Vernadel Appearance Race: Akvatari Gender: Female Age: 17 (acts and even looks younger) Birthday: 33, Spring, 496 Birthplace: Abura When Vernadel was born, her parents named her an anagram of lavender because of her light purple luminescent wings with navy blue veins, and the lavender highlights in her bluish-black hair and fur tail. Her skin is naturally a pearlescent hue, but is currently tinged with gold from being outdoors in the sun so much of her life. The hair on her head is an unruly mop of curls, intertwined with sea stones, sea glass, shells, small bones, feathers, and pearls. It is all different lengths as she regularly cuts small pieces of her hair to make paintbrushes with which to paint. Vernadel wears a single piece of turquoise cloth around her breasts, carries a tortoiseshell sack with a sling, and sports tons of bracelets, rings, hair jewelry, etc. that she made herself. She is small and slender and has a little more growing to go, being only an adolescent and not yet going through puberty. Vern is just barely 5 feet long and weighs about 60 pounds (she has hollow Akvatari bones). Her eyes are large and shiny, like orbs of black ink, and she has an upturned nose and thick lips. Character Concept Like all Akvatari, Vernadel is very creative and a deep thinker. She is inspired by everything she sees and experiences. A painter, a poet, jewelry maker, and a flutist, Vern seeks to beautify the world one creation at a time. She is still quite young, though, and her work is not flawless in any area. Personality: Raised a single child by her scholarly mother, Vernadel is quite educated in fine arts, music, and creative writing. She has never before left Abura until now, though, so she is not so learned about the rest of the world. Her senses are overwhelmed by what she sees and encounters every day and while her knowledge rapidly increases, her mood darkens just as quickly. She becomes more lonesome and melancholy the more time she spends away from her home, but she still continues to write, paint, and play her flute, as well as collect all manner of oddities with which to make jewelry. An imaginative girl, Vern's mind often wanders and so, she sometimes has difficulty focusing. She is friendly, but does not have the most advanced social skills, because of her background. However, she is way too trusting since she has rarely encountered danger. Ethics: Since the Akvatari are generally peaceful, Vernadel is quite shocked by any violence. She does not understand strict laws, racism, or the need to hurt others for any reason. Her sense of morality is thrown upside down as she encounters the strange ways outside of Abura and she is not really sure what she should believe. Likes: Music of any kind, most art, legends and stories, and any type of natural or made bauble or charm for her jewelry-making obsession. Vern writes ballads and epic poems, but she generally enjoys hearing any type of poetry recited. She also loves to fly and to swim, of course. Dislikes: Vernadel gets embarrassed when others stare at her because she is different. She also hates being forced to move across land, because she feels awkward. Since she is young and doesn’t understand danger, she is pretty fearless, but she quickly learns that there is much to be afraid of, especially fire.

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Character History Raised by her mother in Abura where she was the only child in the household, Vernadel was much spoiled and doted on when she was young. She was taught to play numerous instruments, including a harp and a lute, but she plays the flute best. Her mother was a sculptor and Vern was surrounded by clay objects and figures of all sizes, which fueled her imagination and inspired many of her own creations. Her painting tutor was a kind, elderly Akvatari male who was closer to Vernadel than her own mother. When her tutor passed away a few months ago, Vern finally decided that it was time to leave home and explore the rest of the world. Her mother had been pushing her to do so for a few years, since most Akvatari leave home when they are much younger. So, Vernadel packs up her belongings and heads to Zeltiva, where she hopes to enroll in the University and expand her education. Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: Poor Language: Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Painting 14 SP + 10 Racial Bonus 24 Novice Jewelry Making 12 SP 12 Novice Poetry Writing 9 SP 9 Novice Flute Playing 8 SP 8 Novice Wilderness Survival 7 SP 7 Novice Lores Lore of Creating Paintbrushes and Paints Lore of Picking Out a Tune

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Possessions -A turquoise band of cloth around breasts -Jewelry made from shells, sea glass, stones, pearls, feathers, etc. wound into hair, as bracelets, rings, etc. 1 Waterskin 1 Artist Toolkit 1 Wooden Palette 1 Mortar and Pestle 1 Music Book 1 Backpack (Tortoise Shell with a Sling): -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Balanced Rations (1 Week's worth) Kelp and Fish -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel -1 Blank Book Heirloom: A flute made from clay, given to her by her mother, Bremla. Housing Location: Zeltiva House: Dorm room in the University at Zeltiva Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 Gold Mizas 100 Gold Mizas Cash in housing +500 Gold Mizas 600 Gold Mizas Artists toolkit -25 Gold Mizas 575 Gold Mizas Wooden Palette -2 Silver Mizas 574 Gold and 8 Silver Mizas Mortar and Pestle - 1 Gold Miza 573 Gold and 8 Silver Mizas Blank Leather Bound Book -3 Gold Mizas 570 Gold and 8 Silver Mizas Music Book -4 Gold Mizas 566 Gold and 8 Silver Mizas University Enrollment -60 Gold Mizas 560 Gold and 8 Silver Mizas

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Vern's Character In Depth General Information 1. What is your Name? Vernadel 2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name? Vern, Verna 3. How old are you? 17 4. What is your height? 5 feet tall 5. What is your weight? 70 pounds Aesthetics 1. Describe yourself as you see yourself. Creative, whimsical, deep-thinking. 2. Describe yourself as others typically see you. Childish, inexperienced, awkward, different-looking 3. What is your favorite body feature? Lavender and navy blue wings 4. How physically fit are you? Very slim and agile, but not that muscular 5. How do you typically dress and what is your style? A single band of cloth around breasts and lots of jewelry made from objects found in nature. Family 1. Who are your parents and what are they like? Vern's mother, Bremla, is a sculptor in Abura. She is loving and affectionate but often wrapped up in her work. Vernadel never knew her father. 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? No 3. What is your extended family like? Doesn't really know them 4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family? In Abura, the other Akvatari are like family, but their culture does not emphasize either friends or family all that much. 5. Do you treat animals like family? It depends on the animal... Location 1. Where were you born? Abura 2. Where do you live now? Zeltiva 3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be? Not sure. 4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time? Not yet. 5. Where do you fear to be? In the middle of a fire. Traits 1. Do you have any physical weaknesses? Besides being small and rather weak, Vern cannot travel over land very well. 2. Are you right handed or left handed? Right handed 3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent? Common. High, clear voice, with no accent. 4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Being an artist, she is inspired a lot, but she is also very forlorn and melancholy. 5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them)? Probably not. Occupations 1. What is your occupation? 2. Do you like/dislike your work? Why? 3. If you could be anything you wanted to, what would you be? 4. What occupation do you admire the most? Why? 5. What occupation do you lest like? Why? Childhood 1. What sort of child were you? 2. What is your favorite memory from childhood? 3. What is your worst memory from childhood? 4. What sort of relationship did you have with your parents? 5. Who was your most influential rolemodel? Education 1. What sort of education do you have? 2. Do you like/dislike learning? 3. Where or how did you learn most of your skills/abilities? 4. How do you learn best? 5. What are your educational goals for the future? Relationships 1. Do you form close bonds with people? Why? Why not? 2. Do you trust people easily? If not, why not? 3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? 4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time. 5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time. Likes and Dislikes 1. What are your hobbies? 2. Do you like to read? 3. What annoys you more than anything else? 4. What do you find the most relaxing activity to do? 5. What kinds of things embarrass you? Why? Favorites 1. What is your favorite color or colors? 2. What is your favorite time of day? 3. What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? 4. What do you like to eat? What do you hate to eat? 5. What is your favorite type of weather? Does any kind scare you? Outlook 1. Are you optimistic or pessimistic? 2. What are your religious views? 3. Would you be able to kill? 4. What are your views on sex? 5. What, in your opinion, makes a successful life? Actions 1. What is the worst and best thing you’ve ever done? 2. What is your greatest regret? 3. What is your best/worst memory? 4. If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be and why? 5. What are you the most proud of doing in your life? Emotions 1. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings with others? 2. Do you have any biases or prejudices? 3. What makes you happy? 4. Who or what, if anything, would you die for? 5. What makes you angry? Relationships 1. In general, how do you treat others? 2. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? 3. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? 4. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If not, describe an ideal lover. 5. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why Group Situations 1. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? 2. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? 3. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? 4. Do you care what others think of you? 5. What do you think of others, in general? Self Image 1. What is your greatest strength as a person? 2. What is your greatest weakness? 3. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? 4. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? 5. Are you generally organized or messy? Beliefs 1. What God or Goddess do you find most appealing, if any? 2. Which God or Goddess do you fear, if any? 3. Do you have any Gnosis Marks? If so, how did you receive them? 4. What lengths would you go to to please your deity? 5. Where do you draw the line at pleasing your deity? What is too much? Life & Death 1. What do you absolutely live for? 2. What is the best part of life? 3. What is the best part of death? 4. If you could choose, how would you want to die? 5. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

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Thread List Horizons in Autumn's Light In Progress Breaking Boundaries In Progress Butterseal for Breakfast In Progress Flashbacks: The Nimble Fingers Gene 508AV Completed

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NPC Characters Bremla: Vernadel's mother A sculptor and musician, Bremla, whose name is an anagram of marble, loves to work with clay best. She looks nothing like her daughter, with her coppery hair and tail and reddish wings with ice blue veins in them, but she is a caring mother. Gindio: Vernadel's elderly painting tutor Unfortunately, Gindio passed away in Spring 513 AV, which prompted Vern to leave home for the first time. His art lessons as well as his life lessons have remained an influential part of Vernadel's life. Podex: A human male that attends the University with Vernadel and bullies her often.