Younger

[Younger]

Younger (Click the picture for a larger image.) Race: Kelvic Gender: Female Height: 5'9 Weight: 135lbs Birthday: Summer, Day 15, 506 AV (Aged 5 yrs.) She calls herself Younger. Like many of her kind, this young polar bear Kelvic has never seen much use in choosing her own name. Growing up around the close relationships of the Icewatch Vantha and Kelvics, she has come to understand that a human bondmate awards a Kelvic with a name to christen the beginning of their partnership. Unbonded, she has no name to call herself - it's a superfluous novelty anyway when every person's scent is specially unique. So, being the younger of twins, she simply identifies herself as "Younger," for now. Appearance. Younger is a Dire Polar Bear Kelvic, native to the tundras of Taldera. Her polar bear form, a young adult, is still significantly larger than a fully grown ordinary bear. As a female, she's not quite as large and bulky as her male counterparts, but is still roughly half a ton. On the other hand, Younger's human form is surprisingly diminutive by comparison. She's taller than an average human woman (and towers over most Vantha women), and retains a relatively muscular, but not bulky frame. She also bears (oh lord, no pun intended, honestly) the long canines that denote her as a predator. Her wild, short-cut hair remains the same shade as her Polar Bear coat, possibly the only visibly remarkable feature she carries over from her native form. While any woman could be toned and solid, Younger's white hair makes her stand out considerably from the Vantha she associates with: if she should take human form. In both forms, her eyes change color often, revealing her Vantha heritage. Personality. Younger is a creature of conflict. Her instinctive nature makes her a loner and somewhat mistrustful of others. On the other hand, a Kelvic-bred penchant for subservience instills a yearning for the sacred bond with a resident Vantha. Her life cannot feel complete without a human master, but she has a general distaste for the tedium of human lifestyles and wants no part in it. She isn't completely shrewd. Though somewhat wayward, Younger is capable of being fiercely protective over those who are dear to her. A smile is an occasional stranger to her stoic features, and always brightens her face when it visits. Her sense of humor can be lacking, but for the odd sarcastic remark. And the last thing she is afraid of is a fight: Younger can be quick to anger and charge into a fight without a great deal of forethought. She lacks a better sense of wisdom, but learns quickly. Between she and her brother, she is far more shy and quiet, more prone to waiting and watching than barreling out into the unknown with wild abandon. There is a curious nature about her, and she is more prone to wait and assess a situation before acting. Unless her emotions get the better of her. Anger is her weakness, and a proneness to fight reveals her predatory, and indeed a territorial nature. History. Younger spent her childhood within the Icewatch Barracks. Both her parents were Icewatch Kelvics, bonded to their respective masters and veteran guardians of Avanthal. When her twin brother bonded with an Icewatch rider, she was surprised to see him take on a name - Kris - after knowing him all her life by his scent alone. Intrigued by this change, she began to grow more interested in humans, and has watched them to observe their customs. She realized that everyone had a name, but that Kelvic names were awarded by their bondmates. Being younger than Kris by about twenty-four minutes, she gave a word meaning to how she identified herself among her family - Younger. For the most part, Younger has been reluctant to bond with anyone in Avanthal. Though her brother was outgoing and a slave to his brash curiosity, Younger was naturally mistrustful of humans. When she and her brother reached maturity, they were given their own room to share in the barracks while their parents resumed their duties to Icewatch. She was content within the room, being fed regularly or occasionally wandering the city to explore. A natural desire to seek out a bondmate was overridden by her complete surrender to innate ursine instinct and a desire to learn about the world. When Kris found a bondmate, Younger's world completely turned around. She had grown used to her brother's companionship, but now his attention was on his new master. The void she'd been ignoring for her short life was now more apparent than it had ever been, and she tentatively decided to find a bondmate of her own. Ideally, she wants to find a bondmate within Icewatch, but she doesn't realize how random fate can be. Regardless, she looks forward to discovering what name will be given to her. Skill Level Score Hunting Novice 15 Wilderness Survival Novice 20 Unarmed Combat Novice 15 Tracking Novice 10   Possessions Heirloom item: Burgundy Trench Coat - gift from her mother. Ledger - 100gm - set aside by Icewatch for her benefit.   Lores Living with a sibling. Layout of Avanthal.   Gnosis Morwen - Rank One; Ice Reaving. Minor Ice Maniuplation and Resistance to the Cold.   Languages Common - Fluent Vani - Basic Threads: 20 Spring 511AV - Promenade at the Park at Sunset