Name: Siriala
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Birthday: The 42nd day of Fall, 490 AV
Age: 20
Physical Description:
Siriala is petite at 5'2", and has a very delicate looking body. She's slim, with a light, pleasing figure, but has subtle lean muscles on her frame. Most of the time she carries herself with a perfect posture, evidence of her old lifestyle, and seems to almost glide when she walks. Siri has long, brown hair that flows just past her waist in undulating waves, and it is either free or up and out of the way. But it is her eyes that truly stand out. They are steel gray, sometimes even a rich silver, and there always seems to be some emotion lurking beneath them. Her glares seem to unnerve people, so she uses them almost frequently, sometimes even for her own amusement. Siri's face is quite pretty--when she's not scowling, and most of the time she's either doing that or looking serious. It's a rare event to get a smile out of her, and even rarer to get one that shows her teeth, but when she does it's as if her whole face lights up, and she looks almost like a different person. On her back, from her shoulder blades to hips, is a large "x" shaped scar, forever reminding her of her past.
Character Concept:
Siriala is stubborn--very stubborn, and while this trait can be helpful, it can also be a crutch for her. For example, Siriala's body is naturally weak from her confined lifestyle growing up, and no amount of training can change her base endurance. Often, out of pure stubbornness, Siri pushes her body past the point it can handle, which can be very dangerous. Siriala is also very proud, not arrogant, but proud--there's a difference. She doesn't think that she's above anyone, but instead respects herself. Siri could've been born a beggar and still be able to carry herself tall. That's just the kind of person she is. Intelligence is another trait that Siri has. She loves to learn, being an inquisitive person, and finds reading to be very relaxing. Siri holds a strange love for stargazing, and likes practicing her skills of swordplay, unarmed combat, and running. She also has a soft spot for animals, fears thunderstorms, and will occasionally give thanks to Priskil. Oh, and do mind her temper and brutal honesty.
There's one more thing to understand about Siriala, and that is her seeming hatred towards men. She is particularly unfriendly towards them, but her opinions run far deeper than just a general dislike. In reality men scare her, a result from her past experiences, and she puts up a front in an effort to guard herself. Acting mean is the only way she's learned to protect herself from getting hurt again, and has ultimately become a part of her personality. If someone is willing to ignore that part of her and get past her defense, they'll find out that she is sensitive, determined, incredibly easy to tease, and willing to sacrifice anything for the people she cares about.
Character History:
Siriala was born into a serious family who, due to the fact that she was their only child, were extremely protective of her. But it was not her well-being they were thinking of, but instead their own selves. She was their heir, that was it, so the only time they paid attention to her was when they were setting rules and limitations. As a result of this, Siri grew to hate her parents, who isolated her to the point where she was only allowed access to her room and the family library, and was followed by a personal guard. She ultimately grew up in a cage, with only the books in the library to comfort her. But at age 12 her life took a turn for the worst. The man who had guarded her since she was a small child did something unthinkable: he raped her. He threatened to kill her if she told anyone, and Siri, scared and alone, complied to his wishes. And, every few weeks he'd do it again, reeking of the alcohol that had changed him so. Siriala changed too, becoming an emotionally detached girl who didn't even have the will to pick up a book, being as broken as she was. Yet one night a dream changed all that. She saw the goddess Priskil, although she wasn't sure if it was a vision or just her subconscious, and upon waking felt hope blooming inside her.
Over the next few years, Siriala spent almost all of her time in the library practicing with the sword hanging over the fireplace, and reading up on various kinds of fighting styles. While her guard still visited her, even marking her back with a large scar, she stubbornly refused to let that phase her. And so she trained, developing almost unnoticeable lean muscles, and biding her time for the right moment escape. Eventually she got what she had been waiting for, months after her 18th birthday. Her guard had been caught red handed, and was sentenced to hang until dead. While the people in her home was distracted by this unbelievable turn of events, Siri managed to run away, never knowing if the man who had hurt her so had gotten what he deserved. She ran for many bells, adrenaline keeping her going, before she finally collapsed in front of a small cottage. An old couple took her in, nursing her for the next year-and-a-half as sickness after sickness racked her body. It was her first time being outside, you see, and her immune system wasn't prepared. Several times Siri almost died, but even in her weakened state her stubbornness to survive never left her. Eventually Siriala's body adapted, and after paying the couple back, the woman, now 20, made her way to Syliras.
Languages: Common (fluent)
Training & Skills:
-Sword: 30 (sp)
-Unarmed Combat: 20 (sp) Siri fights fast, with not much power in her blows. She targets pressure points and other sensitive parts on the body, as they do not require much force but can still inflict pain. She also focuses on dodging and disarming an opponent.
-Running: 15 (rb) Siri's body is better at sprinting, not long distance running.
Lores:
-Lore of finding hope
-Lore of running away
Equipment/Possessions:
Starting Package:
~1 light gray knee-length dress, with slits in the side for leg movement
~1 pair of black boots with gray embroidery, mid calf in length
~1 very dark gray cloak
~1 waterskin
~1 backpack with soap, razor, brush, and comb
~food for 1 week
~1 eating knife
~flint & steel
Added Items:
Heirloom: A simple sword taken from the library that Siri used to spend her time in. It mysteriously seems to fit her perfectly.
Ledger:
~100 gm (sp)
Thread List:
-Haste Makes Waste
77th Day of Summer, 510 AV
Siriala, Samuel Blackwell, Pain, Xelin Sylaaf
Ongoing
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