Post by Shikai on Jun 15, 2007 21:39:15 GMT -5
Character Name: Shikai
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Preference: Bisexual
Previous Position: Apprentice Healer
Current Position: Candidate
Appearance: Appearance-wise, average sums Shikai up very well. A moderate height and weight, she looks to be the average citizen of Pern, which is fitting, for she is. She has straight dark brown hair that barely manages to touch her shoulders, often pulled back into a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her skin is tanned from outdoor work, and she has a few scattered freckles. Shikai's eye color is hazel, although the green and brown are kept very much separate, with an outer ring of green and an inner ring of earthy brown. Shikai doesn't have bangs, because she dislikes anything that obscures her vision. Her eyes are fairly large, a balance in shape between round and almond-like. She doesn't like to bother with her appearance, so often she has an untidy look about her, although for special occasions she will make an effort to look more presentable.
Personality: Shikai is often perceived to be shy, which is true to an extent, although this is partly due to the fact that she is just quieter then most. Disliking the spotlight, she much prefers to observe others. She tends to come off as being far too serious for her own good, as she is hardworking whenever there is work to be done. Shikai can come off as overly studious, uptight, and even standoffish, as she puts getting work finished over interracting with others, and rarely approaches anyone, although she can be friendly to those who seek her out. She is patient and it can take a lot to get her to lose her temper. However, once she has been set off Shikai can take a very long time to cool down again. She is one to hold a grudge, sometimes even when people apologize for their actions. It can take her a while to warm up to people enough to trust them with her thoughts and emotions. Learning the healercraft, Shikai has seen the harmful effects of panicking in a crisis, and is sure not to do so herself. While she does not think of herself as a leader, she will be forceful if she needs to be or if no one else will take charge of a situation. If there is a leader, however, she is perfectly content working under them.
History: As a very young child, Shikai had once dreamed of being a dragonrider just like most of Pern’s children. However, she learned, also just as most must, that dragonriding was an occupation that once only a small percent of the population could have, and now, none. Her mother was a busy healer where they lived, a northern hold, and her father an equally active farmer, so she was, needless to say, fostered. When it came time for Shikai to choose her career, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do but knew that she certainly couldn’t be a harper, for she has a very poor singing voice, although she is decent at playing instruments. She talked to her birthparents about their respective crafts, and found that healing, where she would be able to help others, was quite appealing. Unlike some, she isn’t squeamish at the sight of blood. As such, when she was old enough, she was taken with some of the other holdbrats to the Healer Hall to be apprenticed. After several years learning first aid training and human anatomy, she eventually studied more progressively with an old woman who specialized in medical plants and horticulture. Shikai loved learning about the different plants and their properties, and became quite adept at identifying them and selecting what was needed for different conditions, as well as how to grow and care for them. Definitely an introvert, Shikai made few friends at the Healer Hall, preferring to keep to herself and concentrate on her studies, although she did grow close to a few fellow apprentices.
Position in Family: Only child
Dragon Colour: N/A
Dragon's Name: N/A
Relation to Existing Character: N/A
RP History: 3-4 Years
Familiarity with Pern: I’ve read about ten of them. ^^
Candidates Only Section:
Desired Dragon Colour: Brown, then Green
Reason for this Preference: I would like for Shikai to obtain a position of leadership in a wing, such as a Wingsecond or Wingleader or something. Thus, I would like for her not to impress Gold. Um, let’s see…if Shikai was a male character, I think she would impress a brown. She is dependable, hard-working, and not afraid to take up a position of leadership, although she also does not demand it. She’s rather in-between an absolute leader and an absolute follower, as she will do both. I would love for her to impress brown, but if that is too far outside the Araelen cannon, a green will do well also. ^^
Ability Preference: Creativity, Concentration, Strength
Syllable Numbers for Name: No preference
Preferred Starting Letters for Name: No preference, but something cute or pretty and relatively easy to pronounce.
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Preference: Bisexual
Previous Position: Apprentice Healer
Current Position: Candidate
Appearance: Appearance-wise, average sums Shikai up very well. A moderate height and weight, she looks to be the average citizen of Pern, which is fitting, for she is. She has straight dark brown hair that barely manages to touch her shoulders, often pulled back into a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Her skin is tanned from outdoor work, and she has a few scattered freckles. Shikai's eye color is hazel, although the green and brown are kept very much separate, with an outer ring of green and an inner ring of earthy brown. Shikai doesn't have bangs, because she dislikes anything that obscures her vision. Her eyes are fairly large, a balance in shape between round and almond-like. She doesn't like to bother with her appearance, so often she has an untidy look about her, although for special occasions she will make an effort to look more presentable.
Personality: Shikai is often perceived to be shy, which is true to an extent, although this is partly due to the fact that she is just quieter then most. Disliking the spotlight, she much prefers to observe others. She tends to come off as being far too serious for her own good, as she is hardworking whenever there is work to be done. Shikai can come off as overly studious, uptight, and even standoffish, as she puts getting work finished over interracting with others, and rarely approaches anyone, although she can be friendly to those who seek her out. She is patient and it can take a lot to get her to lose her temper. However, once she has been set off Shikai can take a very long time to cool down again. She is one to hold a grudge, sometimes even when people apologize for their actions. It can take her a while to warm up to people enough to trust them with her thoughts and emotions. Learning the healercraft, Shikai has seen the harmful effects of panicking in a crisis, and is sure not to do so herself. While she does not think of herself as a leader, she will be forceful if she needs to be or if no one else will take charge of a situation. If there is a leader, however, she is perfectly content working under them.
History: As a very young child, Shikai had once dreamed of being a dragonrider just like most of Pern’s children. However, she learned, also just as most must, that dragonriding was an occupation that once only a small percent of the population could have, and now, none. Her mother was a busy healer where they lived, a northern hold, and her father an equally active farmer, so she was, needless to say, fostered. When it came time for Shikai to choose her career, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do but knew that she certainly couldn’t be a harper, for she has a very poor singing voice, although she is decent at playing instruments. She talked to her birthparents about their respective crafts, and found that healing, where she would be able to help others, was quite appealing. Unlike some, she isn’t squeamish at the sight of blood. As such, when she was old enough, she was taken with some of the other holdbrats to the Healer Hall to be apprenticed. After several years learning first aid training and human anatomy, she eventually studied more progressively with an old woman who specialized in medical plants and horticulture. Shikai loved learning about the different plants and their properties, and became quite adept at identifying them and selecting what was needed for different conditions, as well as how to grow and care for them. Definitely an introvert, Shikai made few friends at the Healer Hall, preferring to keep to herself and concentrate on her studies, although she did grow close to a few fellow apprentices.
Position in Family: Only child
Dragon Colour: N/A
Dragon's Name: N/A
Relation to Existing Character: N/A
RP History: 3-4 Years
Familiarity with Pern: I’ve read about ten of them. ^^
Candidates Only Section:
Desired Dragon Colour: Brown, then Green
Reason for this Preference: I would like for Shikai to obtain a position of leadership in a wing, such as a Wingsecond or Wingleader or something. Thus, I would like for her not to impress Gold. Um, let’s see…if Shikai was a male character, I think she would impress a brown. She is dependable, hard-working, and not afraid to take up a position of leadership, although she also does not demand it. She’s rather in-between an absolute leader and an absolute follower, as she will do both. I would love for her to impress brown, but if that is too far outside the Araelen cannon, a green will do well also. ^^
Ability Preference: Creativity, Concentration, Strength
Syllable Numbers for Name: No preference
Preferred Starting Letters for Name: No preference, but something cute or pretty and relatively easy to pronounce.