Inka is blunt but kind, speaking openly but never with the intent to hurt feelings. Honest, hardworking, and passionate about the curiosities of the world, she is eager to try anything once. Not aggressive or combative by nature, this redhead can become fiercely protective and does not think twice about striking out against threats to those she cares about.
Bonds:
▶ She will always protect or give aid to those around her who need a little extra help.
▶ Very family-oriented and a natural caretaker, Inka dreams of having a large family and social circle, but remains inexperienced in relationships and can grow shy or avoidant of the unknown.
Flaws:
▶ A proud Inarta, she has little experience with anyone or anything non-native to Wind Reach and tends to become prejudiced or uncharacteristically reserved until she feels it is safe to let her guard down.
▶ Confident in other areas of her life, having put her priorities towards family, work or the pursuit of knowledge, Inka is self-conscious regarding her personal life and doubts her own romantic ability.
▶ While she would never voice it, Inka feels responsible for her twin's well-being and can feel resentful on her bad days.
Aspirations:
▶ If given the opportunity, Inka would like to learn a trade.
▶ Inka continues to hold on to the childhood dream of bonding with a Wind Eagle.
▶ Inka would love to meet a mage and ask them all sorts of questions.
▶ Make a child/children with an Akalak and survive.
Inka entered this world alongside her twin, Inda, a boy of limited metal capability. Born to a common woman and a non-existent father - Endal or Avora, the story always changed and her mother never gave a name - Inka and her brother were raised primarily by the nurseries while their mother tended to the hydroponic gardens as a laborer. Together they made many happy memories, but as they grew, the differences between the siblings quickly broadened. While Inka played well with the other children and picked up new tasks quickly, Inda struggled to make friends, suffering from unpredictable outbursts and tantrums, amplified when he would fail to complete basic requests. Compassionate and protective of her brother, Inka separated herself from the others, learning patience while she soothed his wild emotions and became familiar with tempering her own Inarta impulses.
As they approached their eighth year, Inda's mental ability began to stagnate and much to her dismay, the two were forced to spend more and more time separated in preparation of her apprenticeship. Unlike her brother, Inka showed promising skill sets, particularly a kinship with the local animals and a fantastic memory, whereas there was no doubt Inda would be cast as a Dek. Heartbroken at this budding realization, it was difficult to accept any assignment and she dreaded her eventual coming of age, knowing it would mean no matter what she did, a world would separate them forever.
This transition made it very difficult for Inka to focus on her bendi tasks, too fretful of her brother' progress and success. She worried about his safety, and rushed through her work, much to the chagrin of those who knew she was not delivering her full potential, choosing to remain distracted by a boy the other Inarta saw as barely more than a leech on society. While her focus improved over the next few years, the damage had been done. Assigned to the Chiet class at fifteen, Inka has worked in Wind Reach since, doing what she can to aid in the health of the city's animal population, using her limited free time to pursue her own personal interests in herbalism. There is not a critter or creation that does not fascinate her, and she continues to look out for her family when she can.
Often working odd jobs in Wind Reach, Inka has dabbled in a variety of tasks but has found her interest to be in studying the world around her. She carried a journal with her everywhere she went, writing observations as well as her personal thoughts, sometimes even snippets of things she's read or topics that interest her. This intense curiosity, alongside the distaste for her brother's reputation in her home city, inspired Inka to look elsewhere. It was when she finally heard of Riverfall's beauty and the acceptance of female travelers that her her heart desired life beyond the mountain. While not an ideal situation, it has been her hope, that if she could birth a child - or even more, given her Inarta blood - that perhaps she could be valuable enough to have Inda join her, where he could lead a simple life away from the caste system of their youth.
In secret, she began to inquire about travel costs, and Akalak culture. The stories only held a grain of truth; none of which she was sure she could even believe. Inka wasn't even confident where Riverfall was until she bought a merchant's map and learned it was past the edges of Kalea's borders. Despite this, she remained firm. Since beginning her research, her mind has opened to other cities as well, particularly Syka. No matter her nerves and fear of moving to another continent and a different culture, Inka would risk anything to better the lives of her family, and so she booked a passage that would change all of their lives, forever.
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