Rayala

[Rayala]

Rayala Appearance Race: Human Gender: Female Age: 25 Birthday: 20th Day of Winter, 489 A.V. Birthplace: Sunberth Appearance: Rayala has light, faintly tanned due to the sun skin with a few beauty marks on her face. The sharp features are framed by somewhat wavy, dark brown hair that, in the sun, can appear closer to a light brown. That hair is more often than not down and seeming somewhat messy, the humidity of Kenash not helping at all. Her eyes are a muddy green and often lined with kohl and/or gold paint. Unless she's actively trying to portray some look, she tends to appear rather serious with her mouth set in a firm line. She stands at 5'5” with a limber, athletic build, helping in the few cases she had needed to run from someone. While she only sometimes sports any type of jewelry (piercings and otherwise), the marks on her skin are always there. Her marks range from tattoos, some newer than others, to scars, and even a Lacun mark. Various Markings : -A swirl with rays coming from it, clearly a sun, about the size of her palm on her right outer thigh (Oldest tattoo; age 16) -Black circle on her left hip; new moon (Age 18) -Ornate, calligraphy-style 'M' on the back of her neck, bit bigger than a quarter (Age 20) -A rose on her left ankle with the stem (thorns and leaves) wrapping down around her foot (Age 23) -A quill with a drop of ink coming from it on her right upper arm (Age 25; newest tattoo) -Silvery Lacun mark of a few tendrils forming into a flame over her heart (Age 25) -Thin, diagonal scar across her stomach (Age 25) -Freeborn brand on her right palm (Age 25; 2nd Summer, 515 AV) Her voice is at an alto level and soft, unless she uses the bird's tongue she habitually carries around with her. Raya's movements can also be generally considered somewhat serpentine or bird-like in some ways. A twitch of the head to turn it here, a rolling of her shoulders and body there.The movement of her head and body at times gives off just that illusion, though people either assume she moves like she does on purpose or that she's simply mentally unhinged. But the movement does seem to serve a purpose, if on purpose or not, it helps to keep her steps light and quiet. Character Concept Rayala is good at heart, or so she would say at least, but she tends to put her survival and the survival of the few she cares about first (this includes her snake). She's not above playing games to get what she wants. Raya is also rather much of a flirt, having long ago decided it was easier to build relationships once you've laid a foundation in such a friendly manner. She doesn't trust easily, tending to believe that others will do whatever they can to get what they want as well, but when she does, she trusts and gives with her whole heart. As well, like most born in Sunberth, her freedom is of great value to her. If she ever saw it being hindered, such as if she were to be enslaved, she would try to free herself or try to kill herself; one thing she would refuse is to stay captured her whole life long. On the other side of the coin, she also craves stability and to not have to just scrap by, so if a city were to offer that, she might (reluctantly) follow their rules to a sideways T. While she has no want of being alone, the best she is able to do is form shallow relationships. She doesn't wish to be hurt again and, as mentioned, she doesn't trust easy. The fact she only has light relationships makes it a bit easier for her to move about putting up facades in order to gain information. She's also willing to share any information she comes across...for a price. Flaws/Weaknesses : -Trust issues -Wary of magic -Puts her survival first -Is starting to loose herself again Merits/Strengths : -Wants to help those less fortunate/children -Never breaks a promise -Tries to do the right thing -Can be a steady, calm confidant due to keeping her emotions on simmer and to herself Religion : She doesn't feel any particular way to any of the gods or goddesses, mostly seeing them as forces of the world, but there are three that she has specific opinions about. Dira: not too favorable opinion, curses her slightly for taking her love away, even if she knows that death is a necessary evil Cheva: generally sees her as benign, but also wonders why she brought Markus into her life if she was going to let Dira take him Akajia: if she could be said to praise any of the deities, it would be Akajia. Simply because of how she has gone about her life, which fits under this goddess's sphere of influence. Character History Rayala had been an accident, something her mother never really tired of telling her. Even though she and her mother had been living in Sunberth, somehow they managed to live fairly comfortably. If that had anything to do with her mother going off at odd hours with some members of various gangs, Rayala could only guess. Without much supervision, Raya decided to try and make it on her own as best she could, since she knew her mother would only be alive for so long and she needed to entertain herself somehow. That was how she took up information finding and hiding. She found that she could use her lack of exotic looks to her advantage, hiding in plain sight and finding out little tidbits that lead to bigger tidbits. When she was older, she decided to make use of her charms. Inevitably this led to her more often than not lining her eyes in kohl, painting her eyelids, and her lips as well. She found that this made things even easier, which in turn changed her style of dress to something less practical. While she would still be able to move quickly and defend herself, her clothes were clearly meant to show off. Nothing was too much when it came to finding out things others didn't want people to know. After finding out a small piece of information, at least it seemed that way to her, for someone in exchange for some mizas, others started to hear about her on the winds. This led to her being able to provide a bit for herself, and her mother. Of course she needed an actual job since her 'work' was random and didn't promise heavy purses, either. Not to mention she wasn't the only one finding and selling information in the city. That was what lead Rayala to her work as a masseuse, something that still helped her find out certain things. After her mother's death, Raya didn't see much change. She kept about with her business, both the known one and the more secretive one, as well as keeping mostly to herself. What people saw was only what she wanted them to see of her, rarely, if ever, the real her. And if she was dressed up for some mission, those who would interact her with her found someone completely different. She learned to adapt as needed, almost to the point of not knowing who she was herself. Some years later, she had met a man named Markus. It first started off as a pairing due to usefulness - he could fight and was better at stealing, while she could gain information – it grew into something more. After a time, Raya showed her real self to him, without really meaning to, and he in turn grew protective of her. While they never formally married, they did exchange vows of sorts that were recognized by Cheva, shown by the chevas marks they both gained afterward. With him was the only time she really trusted someone, a rare thing in a city of constant anarchy, and it was the only time she truly smiled. Unfortunately, it was not to last. The two had heard of a shipment that could set them for life. They didn't know what was inside of it nor did they care; slaves, poisons, whatever it is was, it was mizas. They knew it would help them leave Sunberth for a more stable life elsewhere, someplace they could just do their day jobs without anything somewhat amoral on the side. Others had heard of the prize, too. The group that came managed to kill Markus, keeping Rayala to show them where the shipment would come in or so they claimed as their reason. By land or sea? With a single merchant? In a shop or outside Sunberth's borders? Once they were shown to the place, one, that had promised Raya she would be allowed to live for not fighting them, took her off to some place alone and injured her badly enough she would have died. Thankfully someone who owed her a rather big favor found her and healed her, but when she woke she found a Lacun mark over her heart. After confirming her fears, it didn't take long for her to pack up and leave, heading to settle in Kenash as Markus had mentioned having a place there if they ever needed it. Being attacked in their own home seemed like a good reason to need a new place to stay, even if the travel took most of her savings. While she is undecided of who to blame for that night, since it very easily could have been a gang not so happy with her and Markus doing business of their own or just some greedy group of people, she isn't certain if she would want revenge anyhow. She had even stayed in Zeltiva for a short while, since it was on the way to Kenash, debating to stay but something hadn't seemed right to her about staying in a calmer place for so long just yet. Laws were tricky, especially when one of the bigger crimes involved food stealing. She continued on to Kenash, thoughts of going back to Sunberth or settling down someplace more stable still in her mind. Markus Reed : Approved NPC (Image Forthcoming) Race: Human Born: 90th Day of Spring, 487 A.V., Kenash Died: 60th of Fall, 514 A.V. Skills: Larceny (30), Weapon: Scimitar (5), Escape Artist (10), Intelligence (5) Markus was the child of two Freeborns in Kenash who were honest workers. While his parents were generally simple, as simple as one could be in the swampy city, he was a bit more interested in the not so honest life. He was careful, only taking from visitors and selling what he had in the Night Market. He actually managed to get a decent savings from that which, when his parents passed, allowed him to travel to Sunberth since it seemed a place he might enjoy. He longed for a faster pace of life, and the anarchist city seemed the best option. Markus arrived in 510 A.V. He adapted easily enough to the way of life, yet he still kept his parent's value of honesty close to his heart. A thief, yes, but honest. He was always ready with a charming smile and often played games with some of the city's children. While he was wary of people, he still wasn't afraid to trust. The only time he changed his want of Sunberth's lifestyle was after he had been with Rayala for some years; then he changed to wanting a stable city for him and the woman he wished to have a 'real' marriage with. Travel History : A to B Days Taken Season(s) Sunberth to Zeltiva 115 Days (26 normal speed travel, 94 Winter addition) 65th Fall 514 A.V. to 2nd Spring 515 A.V. (Pre-creation) Zeltiva Stay 16 Days 2nd Spring to 18th Spring 515 A.V. (Pre-creation) Zeltiva to Kenash 80 Days 18th Spring to 7th Summer 515 A.V. (Pre-creation) Kenash to Zeltiva 10 Days 1st of Fall to 10th of Fall 515 A.V. (Migration) Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: None yet. Poor Language: None yet. Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Disguise 10 SP 10 Novice Weapon: Dagger 5 SP 5 Novice Massage 10 SP, 15 RB 25 Novice Stealth 5 SP 5 Novice Animal Husbandry 5 SP 5 Novice Intelligence 5 SP 5 Novice Observation 5 SP 5 Novice Seduction 5 SP 5 Novice Lores Lore of Human Anatomy Lore of Sunberth Gangs: Night Eyes Possessions   Clothing -Simple Shirt DescriptionBlack, long sleeved, baring her shoulders, and cut to show her stomach, revealing some of her scar and letting the new moon tattoo peek over the top of her pants when her corset isn't worn -Simple Pants (Brown) -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak (Black and hooded) -Simple Boots (Brown) -Used leather corset   Survival -Waterskin -Backpack -Balanced Rations (1 Week's worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel   Toiletries -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor   Other -Bird's Tongue -Ribbon Daggers (Dark blue ribbon) -Disguise Kit (10 uses) -1 oz. red lip pomade -1 oz. gold face pastes -2 oz. kohl Heirloom: Adult Sikuva snake named Mithan; 5 feet. Given to her by Markus when the snake was just a baby still. Housing Location: House: House Description : Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM House trade in +500 GM 600 GM Ribbon Daggers -1 GM 599 GM Bird's Tongue -3 GM 596 GM 2 oz. Kohl -2 SM 595 GM, 8 SM 1 oz. Lip Pomade (red) -1 SM 595 GM, 7 SM 1 oz. Face Pastes (gold) -1 SM 595 GM, 6 SM Disguise Kit -50 GM 545 GM, 6 SM Leather Corset (Used, Good) -4 SM, 5 CM 545 GM, 1 SM, 95 CM Summer Expenses -45 GM 500 GM, 1 SM, 95 CM Thread List   Flashbacks Date Thread Status Spring 20th, 507 A.V. In the Dust Awaiting Grade   Job Threads Date Thread Status .... .... ....   Summer 515 A.V. Date Thread Status 7th Dangerous Illusions ? 20th Cooling Off ? 63rd (Dreamscapes) Little flame, for how long can you flicker? ?

[Rayala]

In Her Words OOCIf in quotes, it's written as Rayala would answer it. General Information : 1. What is your Name? Rayala 2. Do you go by a nickname or pet name? Raya or Ray 3. How old are you? 25 4. What is your height? 5'5" 5. What is your weight? 95-100 lbs. Not due to metabolism but due to mostly scrapping by. Aesthetics : 1. Describe yourself as you see yourself. "A survivor, like anyone in Sunberth." 2. Describe yourself as others typically see you. "Probably as not completely there or cold. Depends who's asking." 3. What is your favorite body feature? 4. How physically fit are you? "Enough to run the petch away." 5. How do you typically dress and what is your style? "Sturdy, practical, but also with just a hint of 'take me'. Practical in its own way." Family : 1. Who are your parents and what are they like? "Father probably some sailor or bored traveler. Maybe a gang member. Who knows. Mother...dead. That's all that matter." 2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? "Maybe. Don't know who my dad is so..." 3. What is your extended family like? "Dead." 4. Do you consider close friends as important or more/less important than family? "I better. If they're friends they've proven themselves to not stab me in the back when I turn around." 5. Do you treat animals like family? "Mithan's the closest I have to family. That answer enough?" Location : 1. Where were you born? "A tent in Sunberth. Tent city...such a pleasant place." 2. Where do you live now? "Kenash. A swamp." 3. If you could live anywhere in Mizahar where would that be? 4. Do you have a favorite place to vacation or spend leisure time? 5. Where do you fear to be? "Anyplace with overly strict rules or someplace insanely easy to become a slave." Traits : 1. Do you have any physical weaknesses (disease, scars, and missing limbs?) "Scar on my stomach. Not old, but not new either." 2. Are you right handed or left handed? Left. 3. What languages do you speak? What do you sound like? Do you have an accent? "Common, Sunberth accent if you can call that an accent. What I sound like...do I have my bird's tongue in or not?" 4. Do you have any odd mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? "Some say I move animal-like and might seem a little unhinged. Also, hate cleaning. Gods forbid I end up with a clean freak roommate." 5. Do you have (or want to get) any tattoos or piercing? Why do you have them (or will get them) ? Mulitple tattoos, some ear piercings but not really wearing anything in them right now. Sold the earrings so I could travel. The 'M' is for Markus, the rose for Cheva since she brought us together, the new moon for Akajia, the sun for Sunberth, and the quill for Zeltiva. Maybe will get one for Mithan and Kenash." Occupations : 1. What is your occupation? "Masseuse...unless someone wants to owe me a favor or mizas or information, of course. What kind of person would I be, turning down someone's plea for help?" 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? "Healer. Especially if blessed by Rak'keli. As much as they are needed, how the petch are they so patient? They can be irritatingly helpful." 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? "Does myself count?" 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? "Why would I trust someone who'll just stab my back?" 3. Do you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? "Eh..." Basically, if she thinks being romantic with a woman will get her something, she won't oppose. Otherwise, she goes for guys. 4. Have you ever been kissed? If so, describe the first time. 5. Have you ever had sex? If so, describe the first time. Drugs and Alcohol : 1. Have you ever been drunk? If so, describe your first time. 2. Do you like to drink on a regular basis? "If I have the mizas, yes." 3. What sort of alcohol do you prefer? "Strong." 4. Have you ever tried drugs (mood altering substances)? If so, which kinds and what did you think of them? "Yes, and love it. So long as I don't get addicted, no good if that happens." 5. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Be specific. "Yay drinks and drugs!" 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? "Akajia. Somewhat Cheva because she brought Markus into my life." 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?