Post by lredd011 on Nov 2, 2011 1:20:15 GMT -5
Username: Redd
Character Number: 4th
Name: Illissa [ill-iss-sa]
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual - leans towards men.
Rank: Weyrling; Journeyman Healer
Wing: Silent Stars Wing
Status: Healthy
Appearance:
. Tall . Slender . Dark-skinned . Muscular . Short Curly Hair . Blackish Brown Eyes .
Illissa is of an exotic breed insanely rare on Pern. But somehow, in the random selection that is inheritance, the genes of the handful of African-descended settlers has accumulated enough in this one person to express themselves fully. The very first thing people notice about her, for it is basically the entirety of her being, is the color of her skin. Practically flawless across her entire body, it is a smooth, beautiful brown color. Her eyes are a similar, but much darker shade of brown, like chocolate, turning to black in dim light situations. Her nose is wide and somewhat flat, and her lips are very full. Her cheekbones are high and well-defined. Her tightly curled black hair is shaved about every other month into an African Princess-type hairdo, but after several weeks it turns into a nice afro. She keep is short for the most part though, so as not to hinder her in the kitchen or the infirmary. She often ties a brightly colored scarf or piece of fabric around her hair to act as a sort of headband and to keep unwanted pieces of hair from falling in undesired places (like in the food she is cooking, for instance). Because of her heritage, she is very tall, with long, slender limbs. She stands well above most females and even many males at 6’2”. She has little curve, just enough to differentiate between her womanliness and that of an undeveloped girl. Her clothing reflects her femininity, with styles that accent her little curve. Bright colors are also common, creating interesting contrast against her dark skin.
Personality:
. Care-free . Easy-going . Determined . Passionate . Good Sense of Humor .
Illissa is a little bit complex, but overall is fairly agreeable, with few people disliking her outright. She is easy-going, but has a serious side. She is mature, but loves to laugh and to be care-free. Her greatest love lies in the simple things, resulting in almost never-ending joy. You will be hard-pressed to find her in a sad or angry state. One of her favorite pastimes is making people happy, usually with her cooking. Full stomachs and good spirits are more often than not found near her. While generally easy-going, she has absolutely zero patience for those trying to harm others. Be it a simple joke or a huge prank, the moment she finds out she will immediately put her efforts into ending it. Somewhat stubborn, when she puts her mind to something she will not stop until it is finished. Whether this is to finish a huge meal for the Weyr, or find a diagnosis for a patient, or simply finishing a chore, it is always done to the very best of her abilities.
Quite feminine, she enjoys dressing up for any occasion, or simply chatting with her friends. But don’t think that just because she has her feminine side and enjoys being a woman that she’s soft. Illissa is strong, both mentally and physically. Mentally, because she is stubborn and determined. Physically, her stature can make her downright intimidating. She has never actually used her physical strength against others, however. Her mere appearance is enough to avoid any potentially severe confrontations. She would much rather use her quick wit and sharp tongue than use brute force. She also has a good sense-of humor and enjoys to laugh. Her laughter is loud and contagious and will make you want want to be a part of whatever conversation she is having. Unfortunately, a lot of men (and women) get scared away by her size and don’t realize that she really wouldn’t hurt a fly. Get angry, yes. She has been prone to anger. But hurt someone, no. That’s not her style.
As mentioned before, she enjoys making people happy. Illissa is not necessarily the motherly type. She just feels that all people should be treated with the same basic respect and dignity. People should have food, a roof over their head, health, and the freedom to pursue whatever makes them happy. She swears to Faranth she would never be able to endure Hold life, what with girls being married off well before they turn 20. Indeed, she is thankful to have been born into the Weyr where she is not tied down with so many formalities. It’s not so much that she is afraid of commitment or love; she can be quite the romantic. But try to force her to do something before she is ready, and you’ll be sorry.
History:
Illissa was born, as many children are in the Weyr, as a result of a random rising in which the couple was only together for the one night. These one-night stands were very common, which was no different for this pairing. Well, the only difference here was the female, a Greenrider, got pregnant. Not a problem. Off to the creche with the newborn! And so Illissa grew up among the other Weyrbrats, her life rather simple and nondescript. She discovered her joy of cooking at a young age, experimenting (when the head cooks would let her), with different ingredients, adding her own special touch. She soon discovered that no matter what kind of day one was having, food always brought happiness and satisfaction to people. It brought them together.
Her parents, not being weyrmates, decided not to have much contact with Illissa. They felt it would be best for the girl to grow up in someone else's care. On occasion, one parent or the other would send gifts to her for her birthday, but other than that, they made no attempts to contact her or build any sort of relationship with her during her childhood. Though Illissa doesn't mind all of that, the whole situation got a little bit awkward. As Illissa grew older, it was not difficult to identify who her parents were for the mere fact that very few people look like she does. Her skin color, being so rare, narrowed down her choices significantly. Now that she is older, her mother, a Greenrider by the name of Narissa, has begun to reach out more, realizing that there wasn't really a way to avoid claiming paternity. Her father, a brownrider named I'van, still remains rather aloof, though he is pleasant towards her whenever they do cross paths.
But at the Weyr, family is a loose term anyways. For Illissa, family can really be anyone, so long as there is a mutual care for one another; that no matter how bad they mess up, you still love them despite their flaws. Going with this definition, Illissa considers many of the other cooks and healers to be her adoptive family, and they often treat her the same way.
As for relationships, she has not found much time to invest in a serious one. Just a couple short flings here and there. (A girl has needs, after all). Funny thing about people is, they never stop getting hungry. And besides that, she takes her work so seriously that the other cooks often have to force her out of the kitchen to take breaks. Thankfully, she has a strong immune system, for she doesn’t ever allow herself to sleep for that long either.
When Illissa was around 16 turns, she was apprenticed in the healer craft. Her passion for making people happy and for caring for their basic needs spurred her interest in the craft, and she surprised her master with how well-suited she was for the craft. As such, she advanced to journeyman status rather quickly.
As soon as she came of age, of course, she was given Candidate status by default. Now at 19 turns old, she has lost track of how many times she has stood to the dragon egg. While it was more upsetting to her when she was younger, she has now accepted the fact that her purpose in life might not involve dragons. It might very well be that her purpose is to feed the dragonriders and to keep them happy and healthy. Keep the Weyr going round. And she would be perfectly content with that. However, she will certainly admit that she is a little jealous of the riders. They have constant companions and are never really alone. Friends are extremely important to Illissa. She likes to be surrounded by people in general and good conversation. So to be alone, for whatever reason, is one of Illissa’s deepest fears. With a dragon, most likely, she would never have to worry about being alone.
Family:
Mother - Greenrider Narissa (adoptable)
Father - Brownrider I'van (adoptable)
Character Number: 4th
Name: Illissa [ill-iss-sa]
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual - leans towards men.
Rank: Weyrling; Journeyman Healer
Wing: Silent Stars Wing
Status: Healthy
Appearance:
. Tall . Slender . Dark-skinned . Muscular . Short Curly Hair . Blackish Brown Eyes .
Illissa is of an exotic breed insanely rare on Pern. But somehow, in the random selection that is inheritance, the genes of the handful of African-descended settlers has accumulated enough in this one person to express themselves fully. The very first thing people notice about her, for it is basically the entirety of her being, is the color of her skin. Practically flawless across her entire body, it is a smooth, beautiful brown color. Her eyes are a similar, but much darker shade of brown, like chocolate, turning to black in dim light situations. Her nose is wide and somewhat flat, and her lips are very full. Her cheekbones are high and well-defined. Her tightly curled black hair is shaved about every other month into an African Princess-type hairdo, but after several weeks it turns into a nice afro. She keep is short for the most part though, so as not to hinder her in the kitchen or the infirmary. She often ties a brightly colored scarf or piece of fabric around her hair to act as a sort of headband and to keep unwanted pieces of hair from falling in undesired places (like in the food she is cooking, for instance). Because of her heritage, she is very tall, with long, slender limbs. She stands well above most females and even many males at 6’2”. She has little curve, just enough to differentiate between her womanliness and that of an undeveloped girl. Her clothing reflects her femininity, with styles that accent her little curve. Bright colors are also common, creating interesting contrast against her dark skin.
Personality:
. Care-free . Easy-going . Determined . Passionate . Good Sense of Humor .
Illissa is a little bit complex, but overall is fairly agreeable, with few people disliking her outright. She is easy-going, but has a serious side. She is mature, but loves to laugh and to be care-free. Her greatest love lies in the simple things, resulting in almost never-ending joy. You will be hard-pressed to find her in a sad or angry state. One of her favorite pastimes is making people happy, usually with her cooking. Full stomachs and good spirits are more often than not found near her. While generally easy-going, she has absolutely zero patience for those trying to harm others. Be it a simple joke or a huge prank, the moment she finds out she will immediately put her efforts into ending it. Somewhat stubborn, when she puts her mind to something she will not stop until it is finished. Whether this is to finish a huge meal for the Weyr, or find a diagnosis for a patient, or simply finishing a chore, it is always done to the very best of her abilities.
Quite feminine, she enjoys dressing up for any occasion, or simply chatting with her friends. But don’t think that just because she has her feminine side and enjoys being a woman that she’s soft. Illissa is strong, both mentally and physically. Mentally, because she is stubborn and determined. Physically, her stature can make her downright intimidating. She has never actually used her physical strength against others, however. Her mere appearance is enough to avoid any potentially severe confrontations. She would much rather use her quick wit and sharp tongue than use brute force. She also has a good sense-of humor and enjoys to laugh. Her laughter is loud and contagious and will make you want want to be a part of whatever conversation she is having. Unfortunately, a lot of men (and women) get scared away by her size and don’t realize that she really wouldn’t hurt a fly. Get angry, yes. She has been prone to anger. But hurt someone, no. That’s not her style.
As mentioned before, she enjoys making people happy. Illissa is not necessarily the motherly type. She just feels that all people should be treated with the same basic respect and dignity. People should have food, a roof over their head, health, and the freedom to pursue whatever makes them happy. She swears to Faranth she would never be able to endure Hold life, what with girls being married off well before they turn 20. Indeed, she is thankful to have been born into the Weyr where she is not tied down with so many formalities. It’s not so much that she is afraid of commitment or love; she can be quite the romantic. But try to force her to do something before she is ready, and you’ll be sorry.
History:
Illissa was born, as many children are in the Weyr, as a result of a random rising in which the couple was only together for the one night. These one-night stands were very common, which was no different for this pairing. Well, the only difference here was the female, a Greenrider, got pregnant. Not a problem. Off to the creche with the newborn! And so Illissa grew up among the other Weyrbrats, her life rather simple and nondescript. She discovered her joy of cooking at a young age, experimenting (when the head cooks would let her), with different ingredients, adding her own special touch. She soon discovered that no matter what kind of day one was having, food always brought happiness and satisfaction to people. It brought them together.
Her parents, not being weyrmates, decided not to have much contact with Illissa. They felt it would be best for the girl to grow up in someone else's care. On occasion, one parent or the other would send gifts to her for her birthday, but other than that, they made no attempts to contact her or build any sort of relationship with her during her childhood. Though Illissa doesn't mind all of that, the whole situation got a little bit awkward. As Illissa grew older, it was not difficult to identify who her parents were for the mere fact that very few people look like she does. Her skin color, being so rare, narrowed down her choices significantly. Now that she is older, her mother, a Greenrider by the name of Narissa, has begun to reach out more, realizing that there wasn't really a way to avoid claiming paternity. Her father, a brownrider named I'van, still remains rather aloof, though he is pleasant towards her whenever they do cross paths.
But at the Weyr, family is a loose term anyways. For Illissa, family can really be anyone, so long as there is a mutual care for one another; that no matter how bad they mess up, you still love them despite their flaws. Going with this definition, Illissa considers many of the other cooks and healers to be her adoptive family, and they often treat her the same way.
As for relationships, she has not found much time to invest in a serious one. Just a couple short flings here and there. (A girl has needs, after all). Funny thing about people is, they never stop getting hungry. And besides that, she takes her work so seriously that the other cooks often have to force her out of the kitchen to take breaks. Thankfully, she has a strong immune system, for she doesn’t ever allow herself to sleep for that long either.
When Illissa was around 16 turns, she was apprenticed in the healer craft. Her passion for making people happy and for caring for their basic needs spurred her interest in the craft, and she surprised her master with how well-suited she was for the craft. As such, she advanced to journeyman status rather quickly.
As soon as she came of age, of course, she was given Candidate status by default. Now at 19 turns old, she has lost track of how many times she has stood to the dragon egg. While it was more upsetting to her when she was younger, she has now accepted the fact that her purpose in life might not involve dragons. It might very well be that her purpose is to feed the dragonriders and to keep them happy and healthy. Keep the Weyr going round. And she would be perfectly content with that. However, she will certainly admit that she is a little jealous of the riders. They have constant companions and are never really alone. Friends are extremely important to Illissa. She likes to be surrounded by people in general and good conversation. So to be alone, for whatever reason, is one of Illissa’s deepest fears. With a dragon, most likely, she would never have to worry about being alone.
Family:
Mother - Greenrider Narissa (adoptable)
Father - Brownrider I'van (adoptable)
