Penumbra

[Penumbra]

Born the 80th of Summer, 498 AV Penumbra ...the moon's shadow. Personality Looks are only skin deep, gaze beyond the flesh. Full Name: Penumbra Race: Human, Mixed Gender: Female Height: 5'4 Weight: 119 Profession: None yet Housing: A cottage in Riverfell Likes: Stars, swimming, sketching and learning. Dislikes: Those who overlook poverty and see themselves superior to the poor. Dislikes embarking in any social discussion, though she is bound by law to get a job. Merits: As of recently, Penumbra has been trying her very best to be a selfless, civilized individual. However, her history of being (basically) an orphan in Sunberth is working against her, but she get's an A+ for determination. Flaws: A non-trusting, careful individual, she'll do her best to shut you out. Also a long term sufferer of PSTD, her symptoms range from Panic Attacks, Guilt, Night Terrors and Hallucinations. Fluent: Common Poor: xXx Basic: Vani Upon first impression, Penumbra is a quiet, introverted woman, known for her lack of eye contact and legendary use of as little words as possible. Her manners are rough around the edges, and on further investigation, you will find that she, in fact, grew up a common street orphan in Sunberth, living one of the less fortunate lives. Sometimes you can see it in the way Penumbra moves, wincing as if every step hurts, shirking in the shadows like every pair of eyes on her figure is plotting something malicious. Other times, her strange tendency to be overcome by panic lets everyone know she wasn't brought up in a healthy society. This mental condition (modernly diagnosed as PSTD) hinders her life considerably, but also opens up an empathetic side of Penumbra she didn't know existed. Sketching is a hobby that the woman is quite fond of, and though her attempts are crude and lacking in general detail, Penumbra is determined to further develop this interest. One way to get her to engage in conversation is discussing her artistic or nature interests, awakening the more curious side that she has locked away. Penumbra is constantly thirsting for knowledge, hanging on to every snippet of useful chatter she can. Saying this, Penumbra is not a fighter. With some training, she could perhaps use a dagger or bow, but her body is not designed to brawl or wield great weapons. She's so used to the 'fend for yourself' mentality of Sunberth, that in times of danger or in the face of conflict, Penumbra will act in a cowardly manner. Religion is another thing of interest to the woman, and though she lacks knowledge of all but the basic tales, she is entranced by Riverfall's devoted worshipers. Often Penumbra will wander around the streets, simply reflecting and contemplating all the things she is trying to understand. History If there falls no shadow, there can be no sun Penumbra was born in Sunberth to a Vantha Man and his human mistress. Her mother left shortly after her birth, leaving the child in her father's care. She mostly grew up on her own, given that her father was a drunk and a gambler, thieving on the streets to stay alive. During this time, she witnessed and experienced several traumatic events that led to PSTD. Leaving the city behind with a caravan, Penumbra made her way towards Riverfall, before splitting off from the band and nearly getting herself killed in the wilderness. A Drykas family found her and nursed her back to health, as well calming the mental storm going on inside Penumbra's head. I have seen more than I ever wished to. When she was finally healthy enough, she embarked on the journey to Riverfall from the pavilion, and during that period of time, gained several new scars and horrors to tell about. It was a long, grueling trip, but she survived. Perhaps it was a miracle, who knows? Now she resides in Riverfall, vowing to restart anew. Appearance I fear that in the end, no one will see past my smile. Beside's what some people call an 'exotic' look, Penumbra is really a plain girl, with pale skin, long black hair and slanted brown eyes that are always attentive and observant. They say she enherited most her features from her mother's side, since the girl and her father have very little resemblance other than their facial structure. She stands at 5'4 and is rather slim, unhealthily so. Her skin has many permanent marks and scars from a violent past.

Skills Learning how to learn is the most important skill of all.   Physical Skill Experience Total Level Stealth +20 SP 20 Novice Running +10 SP 10 Novice Larceny +10 SP 10 Novice   Mental Skill Experience Total Level *Wilderness Survival +10 SP 10 Novice Intelligence +15 RB 15 Novice *Her experience is in a hilly landscape, dotted with trees and other common foliage.   Social Skill Experience Total Level # - - - # - - - # - - -   Trade Skill Experience Total Level # - - - # - - - # - - -   Arcane Skill Experience Total Level # - - - # - - - # - - - Lores A fool believes himself to know all, a wise man embraces his ignorance.   Social Lore of Sunberth Culture Two Three Four   Location Lore of Riverfall Layout Two Three Four   Event One Two Three Four   Other 1 One Two Three Four   Other 2 One Two Three Four   Other 3 One Two Three Four

Possessions I feel guilty for the things I now take for granted.   Clothing 1 Set of Clothing (Colorful) -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots   Equipment One 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Bone) -Brush (Bone) -Soap -Razor -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel [tab= Food,#a7a09a,#2A2A2A] -Balanced Rations (1 Week’s Worth) [/tab]   Heirloom A splintered dagger that has long since been out of use. It saved her life in the past, and she still caries it to this day.   Ledger Purchase Income/Cost Balance Starter Package +100 Mizas 100 Miza # - - - # - - - Housing Home is only the beginning, not the end. To be elaborated upon later, just the starter cottage in Riverfell. Threads Experience is simply a name for our errors.   Summer 515 VA Date Title Progress # - - # - - # - -   Fall 515 VA Date Title Progress # - - # - - # - -   Flashback Date Title Progress # - - # - - # - -