Jeiki

[Jeiki]

Standing just under five feet tall, Jeiki is rather diminutive in stature, even for one of her race. Cascading waves of golden red hair frame her torso when she wears it unfettered, but more often than not it's gathered into a complicated weave of twists and braids atop her head. Of course, several tendrils do manage to work their way loose, and by mid-day her face is generally framed by as much of her fiery mane as is still bound. Her wide-set eyes are a murky olive green that glints with a silvery sheen when her temper flares, which is quite often, but appear vacant to the point of unseeing if one were to catch her at rest. Her high cheek bones give her a more youthful look, something she complains about grievously but is secretly quite proud of; though many a battle has been waged and won over the slightest accusation of vanity on her part. Her frame is slight; her small stature gives the illusion of her being curvier than she actually is. Her porcelain skin is smooth as milk and dusted with a light smattering of freckles. Outspoken to a fault, it wouldn't be a far reach for someone just meeting Jeiki to label her as mean. Sharp wits and a seeming inability to keep her opinions to herself make her a formidable apponent in an argument, and when words fail to prove her point, she won't hesitate to let her fists do the talking. Disagreeable, she generally won't commit to liking anything new, but the few things she does have an interest in she is wildly passionate about; her greatest love is cooking. She pities those races that don't prepare and dine together at meal time, and often proclaims that her best friends are the ones that praise her culinary skills most. In turn, she's fiercely possessive and protective of those closest to her, offering encouragement and praise indiscriminately. Those who manage to raise her ire are best wary of nearby pots, pans, or anything with a blade.

[Jeiki]

Birds of a feather flock together. The saying couldn't have been more true in reference to Jeiki's parents. Both with flaming red hair, tempest force tempers, and startling archery precision, it was joked about that the pair could have been twins. Joked about and speculated upon in fact; there were many who believed that this 'joke' might very well prove true. Both had been raised in the communal nurseries, and both had worked quite hard to be apprenticed to Wind Reach archers. Competitive from the very beginning, they brought out the best and worst in each other; it was no surprise therefore that the pair eventually sired offspring. A pair of twin girls, Jeiki and Katya. While Jeiki thrived, Katya wilted, and it was no surprise to anyone when the infant passed away in her sleep. Jeiki resided with both her parents until age eight, their household if one could call it that an extremely lively and volatile environment. At best the closest of lovers, at worst a pair of jealous and vindictive psuedo-adults, they passed on to Jeiki their passion for emotional extremes, instilling in her a pride in her opinions and a stubbornness others would be hard pressed to match. Tolerant of both her tantrums and her blunt wording, these traits would also follow her into adulthood. Moving into the youth area proved enlightening for Jeiki, here she could actually compete and contend with her peers, out of the semi-watchful eye of her parents. She learned to brawl, she loved to cook, and the joke was that if she hadn't wound up apprenticed to a chef, she'd have attacked anyone that was - and whether or not that was only a joke thankfully didn't need to be discovered. Proud of her station as an Avora, Jeiki isn't sympathetic to the 'plight' of the Dek whatsoever, and is in fact a great advocate of using and abusing the poor wretches for her own amusement; this hobby of hers is met with different responses by her various friends, but she manages to entertain herself despite any disapproval. Not that disapproval even from her closest companions won't land them a swift punch or a sharp slap - no, even loved ones are ocassionally in need of reminders; her parents taught her that. Her work brings her a great joy, the thanks and compliments she recieves an affirmation of her belonging and acceptance into Inarta society, something she would never admit to doubting at times.

[Jeiki]

Skill Level Gained Cooking 20 Starting Points Falconry 10 Racial Bonus Brawling 15 Starting Points Philtering 10 Starting Points Intimidation 5 Starting Points Philtering comes in handy to a chef, and Jeiki is determined to be one of the greatest. Despite not having much patience, she sets aside time to get better at this skill. Cold stares, heated words, and a reputation to back it up, Jeiki is a fan of the less-than-subtle art of intimidation, and an avid practitioner. Though she holds no illusions that a Wind Eagle would ever choose her as a Rider, she still holds birds in high esteem. Cooking comes naturally to Jeiki, it's also one of the few things she admits to enjoying, and can happily spend hours over the hot stoves and ovens. Lore of Ending Arguments with Your Fists Lore of Indentifying What will Make Your Food Taste Bad Fluent: Nari Basic: Common

[Jeiki]

Vinati - An inverted triangle of deep indigo, the loose-woven material comes to a point just above her naval. Tiny red glass beads are embroidered along the straight neckline, and the top ties at the back of her neck, and behind her back. Bryda - A pair of loose-flowing pants in a vibrant red material that are worn low on her hips, the waistband of the garment is looped by a belt of braided of leather with glass beads and multicolored feathers entwined. Katinu - A water-proof sheepskin cloak with a warm fur-lined nape. Boots - A pair of black leather ankle boots that lace up the back of the heel, a wide leather strap is slung over the top of each boot and fastened at the outer ankles with an oversized buckle. Sontav - A pair of black leather bracers with red laces along the inside that continue up past her elbows. A thick blue and yellow striped wool scarf. Medium-sized water skin Black leather bag Toiletries: soap, razor, brush, comb A week's rations An eating knife Flint and steel 100 Gold Mizas