Post by Kella on Jan 10, 2011 1:09:04 GMT -5
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Name: /Nah-VEE-chee REE-jahl/
Race: Nihran
Age: 25
Height: 5'9
Weight: 147 lbs
Naavechi's most striking feature is striking indeed. Her skin is not black, nor red nor yellow nor blue; it is all of these and more. A sweeping glance might give the impression that Naavechi is covered in tribal paint, or wildly tattooed. However, a closer look reveals the pigment to be in her skin, a unique and colorful mutation of Melanin. In Nihran culture, these patterns of the skin have great significance -- they are called the Gedaante. The Gedaante is a reflection of the inner self of the person, and it changes as they do.
To thoroughly describe Naavechi's Gedaante would take many, many pages. However, her significant, defining features can be captured. The overarching shade of her color palette is warm, with soft oranges, rich reds and deep maroons. The cool colors do make their appearance, however, such as the flowing, winding lines of deep blue on the outside of her right thigh, beginning at the hip and fading at the knee -- a river.
These colors are draped upon a strong skeleton, well-set hips and shoulders that Naavi's mother had fancied sufficient for bearing good grandsons. Naavechi, as with all Nihran, bears happily the responsibility of caring for her body. While her build is still shapely and feminine, it is easy to see that her muscles are well-toned. Long, slender fingers are perfectly suited to notching an arrow in a bow, tipped with dark black nails that seem more like claws.
Naavechi's eyes are black -- pupil, iris, sclera, everything. The deep, saturated quality of their color earned Naavi praise when she lived on Astrum -- such dark eyes are a Nihran mark of beauty.
Her hair is slick, smooth, and black as well. Most often, she keeps it bound in dozens of narrow braids, tipped in red and white clay beads. These braids come down to rest around her shoulder blades.
Naavechi smiles easily, splitting full lips. Her cheekbones are high, the curve of her jaw graceful. Her nose is straight, with a flatter profile than most. Overall, she could be described as a pretty girl, but Nihran culture puts much emphasis on the Gedaante, and so this is where Naavi's self-assessment lies.
As would be expected of a pragmatic youth, Naavechi dresses simply, and for the occasion. Her clothes rarely have any embellishment, as decorating a Nihran would make an image quite overwhelming. She knows her body, as all Nihran do, and her garments, at the very least, do it justice.[/ul]
Personality:
A Nihran need only look at her Naavechi's skin to see and know who she is. Alas, most do not have the eye to appreciate this. Even so, the Nihran culture of transparency and honesty is deeply woven into Naavechi's personality. Her years exposed to the galaxy have taught her to hold her tongue at times, but when she speaks, she speaks with an unrestrained honesty, and what can sometimes be a brutal frankness.
Seemingly fearless, Naavechi tackles her problems headlong, even to the point of recklessness, much to the irk of Rusty, at times. This also describes her approach to social situations -- forward and fearless. Her attitude can come off abrasive as abrasive, even rude, but you'd think the same of most people's inner thoughts. Naavechi simply isn't afraid to speak them aloud -- detrimental though this culture might be to certain social situations.
Though wary of strangers, she genuinely cares for her friends and associates, and would sacrifice anything -- anything -- for those she considers family. Those who threaten her will see the fullness of her ferocity, but a quiet soul will bring out her gentle nature.
Naavechi is a warrior. She is strong. She learns from failure, rather than letting it discourage her. She conducts herself with responsibility, using no weapon that she has not made. As she makes her voyage in the untouched places, she tries to leave them as pure as when she came, to record them unchanged from their proper state.
Threads:
It's all about having a Good Latitiude.: Another foray into the great unknown! This time, the task is to map a wild part of Ord Vuag. It's Naavechi's first time heading up a team, and she hopes the men she hired will be as good in the field as they were on paper...
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Name: /Nah-VEE-chee REE-jahl/
Race: Nihran
Age: 25
Height: 5'9
Weight: 147 lbs
Naavechi's most striking feature is striking indeed. Her skin is not black, nor red nor yellow nor blue; it is all of these and more. A sweeping glance might give the impression that Naavechi is covered in tribal paint, or wildly tattooed. However, a closer look reveals the pigment to be in her skin, a unique and colorful mutation of Melanin. In Nihran culture, these patterns of the skin have great significance -- they are called the Gedaante. The Gedaante is a reflection of the inner self of the person, and it changes as they do.
To thoroughly describe Naavechi's Gedaante would take many, many pages. However, her significant, defining features can be captured. The overarching shade of her color palette is warm, with soft oranges, rich reds and deep maroons. The cool colors do make their appearance, however, such as the flowing, winding lines of deep blue on the outside of her right thigh, beginning at the hip and fading at the knee -- a river.
These colors are draped upon a strong skeleton, well-set hips and shoulders that Naavi's mother had fancied sufficient for bearing good grandsons. Naavechi, as with all Nihran, bears happily the responsibility of caring for her body. While her build is still shapely and feminine, it is easy to see that her muscles are well-toned. Long, slender fingers are perfectly suited to notching an arrow in a bow, tipped with dark black nails that seem more like claws.
Naavechi's eyes are black -- pupil, iris, sclera, everything. The deep, saturated quality of their color earned Naavi praise when she lived on Astrum -- such dark eyes are a Nihran mark of beauty.
Her hair is slick, smooth, and black as well. Most often, she keeps it bound in dozens of narrow braids, tipped in red and white clay beads. These braids come down to rest around her shoulder blades.
Naavechi smiles easily, splitting full lips. Her cheekbones are high, the curve of her jaw graceful. Her nose is straight, with a flatter profile than most. Overall, she could be described as a pretty girl, but Nihran culture puts much emphasis on the Gedaante, and so this is where Naavi's self-assessment lies.
As would be expected of a pragmatic youth, Naavechi dresses simply, and for the occasion. Her clothes rarely have any embellishment, as decorating a Nihran would make an image quite overwhelming. She knows her body, as all Nihran do, and her garments, at the very least, do it justice.[/ul]
Personality:
A Nihran need only look at her Naavechi's skin to see and know who she is. Alas, most do not have the eye to appreciate this. Even so, the Nihran culture of transparency and honesty is deeply woven into Naavechi's personality. Her years exposed to the galaxy have taught her to hold her tongue at times, but when she speaks, she speaks with an unrestrained honesty, and what can sometimes be a brutal frankness.
Seemingly fearless, Naavechi tackles her problems headlong, even to the point of recklessness, much to the irk of Rusty, at times. This also describes her approach to social situations -- forward and fearless. Her attitude can come off abrasive as abrasive, even rude, but you'd think the same of most people's inner thoughts. Naavechi simply isn't afraid to speak them aloud -- detrimental though this culture might be to certain social situations.
Though wary of strangers, she genuinely cares for her friends and associates, and would sacrifice anything -- anything -- for those she considers family. Those who threaten her will see the fullness of her ferocity, but a quiet soul will bring out her gentle nature.
Naavechi is a warrior. She is strong. She learns from failure, rather than letting it discourage her. She conducts herself with responsibility, using no weapon that she has not made. As she makes her voyage in the untouched places, she tries to leave them as pure as when she came, to record them unchanged from their proper state.
Threads:
It's all about having a Good Latitiude.: Another foray into the great unknown! This time, the task is to map a wild part of Ord Vuag. It's Naavechi's first time heading up a team, and she hopes the men she hired will be as good in the field as they were on paper...
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