"No. It's pronounced ooo-oh-pah, not you-oh-pah or uh-oh-pah. Got it?"
:: The Basics ::
Race : Inarta
Gender : Female
Day of Birth : The 2nd of the Fall Season, 476 AV
Age : 36 as of this Summer Season, 513 AV
Place of Birth : Wind Reach, Kalea Region
Social Status : Once Considered an Avora in Wind Reach, Now Just a Guest in Riverfall
Current Residence : Baywatch Apartments, Riverfall, Cyphrus Region
Current Profession : Glassworker at Artfire Glassworks in Riverfall
:: Languages ::
Primary (100/100) : Fluent Nari, which she learned from her parents, Kaedin and Iora
Secondary (50/100) : Basic Mizaharian (Common), which she learned from her sister, Druvand
Tertiary (20/100) : Rudimentary Tukant, which she learned from her aunt, Nimi
:: Appearance ::
Height : 5'
Weight : 145 lbs
Build : Fit and Trim
Hair Color : Medium Auburn
Hair Texture : Soft
Current Style : Long and Flowing
Eye Color : Light Blue-Green
Skin Color : Pale Tan
Skin Texture : Smooth
Distinguishing Marks : Two Burn Scars: Right Hand and Right Forearm
Distinguishing Traits : Left-Handed |
"The answer, my friend, just blew away with the wind. Get over it."
:: Character Concept ::
PERSONALITY MERITS & FLAWS
= Frugal, yet willing to take financial risks when the odds appear good
= Hardworking, yet able to slack off when the mood strikes
= Honest and direct, yet willing to lie to protect a loved one
= Neat and clean, yet obssessive and compulsive about it
LIKES & DISLIKES, LOVES & HATES
= Likes sunny days, but dislikes long, hot summers, & loves the sound of running water, but hates violent storms
= Likes her step-nephew, Varamngu, but dislikes her step-nephew, Odomvara, & loves both of her sisters, Druvand & Vajal, but hates her brother-in-law, Guiodomn
= Likes the color green, but dislikes pink, & loves blue, but hates yellow
= Likes seafood, but dislikes beef, & loves chocolate, but hates when dishes are too salty
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
= Glassworking, which she learned from her aunt, Nimi
= Hiking, which was a hobby that developed upon moving to Riverfall
= Storytelling, which she is not very good at, but enjoys just the same
= Swimming, which, like hiking, was a hobby that developed after moving to Riverfall
GOALS & DREAMS
= Learn to speak and write Tukant fluently
= Refrain from killing her brother-in-law, Guiodomn
= Open a glassworks shop and studio with her aunt, Nimi
= Raise her "son" to be a kind and gentle man, unlike most of the males in her life |
"Druvand, the brains, and Vajal, the beauty, which leaves me with...?"
:: A Brief History ::
FRAGILE: HANDLE WITH CARE! {Fall, 476 AV}
Born on an unseasonably hot fall day, Uopa, from the start, was a force to be reckoned with. When properly tended to, she was an absolute doll; however, when left to her own devices, even for the briefest of moments, there was plenty of kicking and screaming, puking and poo-flinging to be had. She was an absolute handful, leaving her parents, Kaedin and Iora, no other choice than to spend every waking moment with their newborn beast of a daughter. This usually meant sleeping in shifts, which, as the days turned into seasons, wore on their marriage.
TAKING SHAPE, BLOW BY BLOW {477 AV to 488 AV}
As time slipped away, so did Kaedin and Iora's patience with their firstborn daughter. With her father turning to the bottle for relief and her mother doing everything in her power not to be at home, Uopa found herself being raised more and more at the end of a lash and with the back of her father's hand. Beatings became the norm, as did long punishments, but, in the end, that which didn't kill the young girl did indeed make her stronger. Furthermore, at the age of ten, her parents became distracted by the unplanned arrival of their second daughter, Vajal, which gave Uopa a few seasons to recover from the pain and suffering that was her childhood.
HEATING UP... {489 AV to 509 AV}
As Uopa entered her adolescent years, she began to understand that words were far more powerful than actions. Cutting her parents down with her sharp tongue stung far deeper and lasted much longer than breaking things or throwing fits. However, her parents, unable to live any longer with such diplorable behavior, shipped her off to spend the rest of her days with her aunt, Nimi, in Riverfall.
Moving to such an exotic city, where men ruled and women served, Uopa had no choice but to curb her rude behavior. Finding comfort in the company of her cultured aunt, she began to learn many valuable skills, including the art of glassworking, which gave her an outlet to express her inner demons. In time, she found a place for herself among the artists of the city. However, she also managed to find a place in the heart of not one but two men - twins to be exact.
The arrival of Kanto and Quilum Shadowmare, two Drykas traders from the Grasslands, was, in Uopa's mind, a very good thing. Their remarkably gentle dispositions came as a nice change to the far more rigid ways of the men of Riverfall. However, as luck would have it, the brothers would proceed, almost in tandem, to fall madly and deeply in love with the young Inarta, neither one willing to step aside for the sake of the other.
To make matters worse, Uopa's sister, Vajal, would come to visit and immediately catch the eye of a powerful Akalak named Guiodomn. A widowed father of three adolescent boys, he would proceed to court Vajal with the understanding that she would join his family unit as both wife and stepmother. Not wanting any part in this arrangement, she would return to Wind Reach in haste, but not before ending up in the bed of one very drunk Kanto Shadowmare...or was it Quilum? Regardless, it would be just over three seasons before Vajal would return to Riverfall with an unexpected surprise.
...AND COOLING DOWN? WELL, NOT REALLY {510 AV to 512 AV}
Showing up at Uopa's door with a newborn baby, Vajal would quickly come to realize that her sister and Kanto had grown much closer in the time that she was away. Unable to tell Uopa that the baby belonged to her lover - not to mention the little known fact that Uopa was barren and would never have children of her own - Vajal played it off that the father was from Wind Reach and that he had died in a horrible accident. Torn between being both happy and sad for her sibling, Uopa accepted the story without question, regardless of the fact that Kanto seemed somewhat put off by the situation. However, her lover's perplexing attitude would be the least of their worries.
Made aware that Vajal had returned to Riverfall, Guiodomn began his courting once again, but this time he wasn't taking no for an answer. Resorting to threats that included revealing the identity of her child's father - which he somehow discovered in a suspiciously quick manner - the Akalak forced not only Vajal's hand in marriage, but, upon securing the union, made her leave her child with Uopa and Kanto. He demanded that her focus be on his three sons, not some bastard child. Confused by this strange turn of events, Uopa would proceed to play her part, as per her sister's wishes, but in her heart she knew there had to be more to the story... |
"Vajal's husband, Guiodomn, and his three sons, Guiovara, Odomvara, and Varamngu."
:: Relationships ::
Key: Adores = (++++), Loves = (+++), Likes = (++), Neutral = (+/-), Dislikes = (--), Hates = (---), Despises = (----)
FAMILY (Immediate, Living)
"Son" (++++) : Javird, 2
Father (+/-) : Kaedin, 55, Endal: Eagle Rider
Mother (+/-) : Iora, 54, Avora: Tanner
Younger Sister (+++) : Vajal, 26, Nakivak of Guiodomn
Younger Sister (+++) : Druvand, 16, Yasi: Youth
FAMILY (Extended, Living)
Aunt (++++) : Nimi, 52, Glassworker
Brother-In-Law (----) : Guiodomn, 52, Vintner
Step-Nephew (+/-) : Guiovara, 21, Trader
Step-Nephew (---) : Odomvara, 21, Vintner
Step-Nephew (++) : Varamngu, 21, Glassworker
FRIENDS, LOVERS & ENEMIES (Past, Present & Future?)
Best Friend (++++) : Lyvas, 36, Avora: Blacksmith
Lover (++++) : Kanto Shadowmare, 28, Trader
Ex-Lover (+++) : Quilum Shadowmare, 28, Trader
COWORKERS & ACQUAINTANCES (In Riverfall)
Employer (+/-) : Azvan Vagra, 35, Owner & Glassworker at Artfire Glassworks
Coworker (++++) : Nimi, 52, Glassworker at Artfire Glassworks |
:: Training ::
SKILLS (50 Points, Per SP, Plus 10 Points, Per RB)
Competent at Glassworking 30 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Skill of Falconry 10 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Skill of Organization 10 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Skill of Persuasion 10 Points, Out of a Possible 100
LORE (2 Total, Per SP)Organization Lore : The Understanding of How a Mixed Akalak Household Works, which she learned from her aunt, Nimi
Persuasion Lore : The Ability to Control a Conversation When Speaking with an Akalak Male, which she also learned from her aunt, Nimi
:: Equipment::
GLASSWORKING (Heirloom, Valued at 45gm, Per SP)
- One Clay Blowpipe
- Three Clay Molds for Casting
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"Look to my sister, Vajal, for style and fashion, for I tend to keep my garb plain and simple."
:: Possessions ::
CLOTHING
- One Pair of Plain, Cotton Pants in Black (Per SP)
- One Set of Plain, Cotton Undergarments in White (Per SP)
- One Plain, Cotton Blouse in White (Per SP)
FOOTWARE
- One Pair of Semi-Fancy, Rope Sandals in Black with Beading (Per SP)
ACCESSORIES
- One Simple, Cotton Cloak in Black (Per SP)
- One Silk Scarf in Black (Purchased)
PACKS & POUCHES, CASES & CARRIERS (Including Contents)
- One Good-Quality Waterskin (Per SP)
- One Day's Worth of Water (Acquired)
- One Cloth Satchel in Black (Per SP)
- One Set of Toiletries including a Bone Comb & Brush, Straight Edge Razor, and Bar of Soap (Per SP)
- Seven Small Jars of Good-Quality Food (Per SP)
- One Eating Knife (Per SP)
- One Flint and Steel Kit (Per SP)
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"Sleep comes quickly to those who slumber by the sea."
:: Housing ::
ONE-ROOM DWELLING (Valued at 500gm, Per SP)
Location : Baywatch Apartments, Riverfall, Cyphrus Region
Dimensions : Exactly 20' by 20' with 25' High Ceilings
Architectural Details : Two Heavy, Wooden Doors, One Large, Double-Wide Window, One Skylight, One Balcony, Smooth, Stone Walls and a Smooth, Stone Floor
Ownership Status : Renting for 135gm a Season or 1.5gm a Day
FURNISHINGS PROVIDED BY LANDLORD (Per SP)
- One Good-Quality, Double-Wide, Wooden Bed with Two Good-Quality Bed Rolls and Pillows
- One Good-Quality, Small, Wooden Wardrobe (Contains Clothing)
- Two Good-Quality, Armless, Wooden Chairs
- One Good-Quality, Small, Square, Wooden Table
- One Clay Chamber Pot in an Olive Glaze
SUPPLEMENTARY FURNISHINGS (Purchased)
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"Pinions were so much easier to count and carry."
:: Ledger ::
STARTING FUNDS
100 Gold-Rimmed Mizas (Per SP)- -3gm, The Purchase of One Silk Scarf
97 Gold-Rimmed Mizas (Spring, 513 AV) |
"Caught between a rock and an oh-so-very hard place."
:: In-Character Threads ::
The Season of Spring, 498 AVThe Season of Spring, 513 AV- The 1st Day : [Work] You May Look, But Never Touch! (Solo, SC4M 1 & 2)
- The 7th Day : Peckish (Riaris)
- The 10th Day : It's Just a Flesh Wound! (N'ivae)
- The 13th Day : [Work] Blown Out of PropOrtion (Riaris)
- The 16th Day : What Does Blue Look Like to You? (Zyah'suyakal)
- The 25th Day : The Akalak Lady and the Three Glass Apples (Solo, SC4M 3)
- The 31st Day : White Bird, Red Bird (Dust, SC4A 1)
- The 43rd Day : ...But Does It Come In Black? (Rosela)
- The 49th Day : I Wish I May, I Wish I Might (Solo, SC4M 4)
- The 50th Day : I'm His Lover...Not His Mother (Vanator)
- The 64th Day : A Sign From Above, Comes From Below (Souris, SC4MA 2)
- The 72nd Day : Tinkerer Tylor Sold 'er a Lie! (Open)
- The 77th Day : [Work] To Sketch a Thief (Solo, SC4A 2 & 3)
- The 90th Day : How Do You Say 'Liar' in Pavi? (Solo, SC4A 4)
- The 91st Day : If Looks Could Kill, You'd be Lying on the (Ocean) Floor! (Solo, SC4MA 1, 3 & 4)
:: Out-of-Character Threads ::
Uopa's PlotnotesUopa's Scrapbook Odds & Ends |
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Uopa 
by Uopa on April 1st, 2012, 4:52 pm 