From the tents of Malach, of the sons of Aysaw.
Benshira, human. Born in the season of summer day 38, 497, A.V. 17.
APPEARANCE
Having a lithe build and boyish frame, Daya stands at 5"5 and weighs 105lbs. Pale, bluish eyes are almond and striking, fixed with an affecting gaze. Full lips and a sharp profile. Cheeks which dimple when she smile go some way to soften a somewhat austere appearance. Her hair is auburn, tinged red like clay and falling heavy, straight to her breastbone. As is custom her body and head are covered by shawls. She wears a small piercing in her nose.
HISTORY
Daya has led a sedate life among the nomadic Benshira tents of her family. The youngest daughter with two older brothers her mother and father made sure to instill in her the skills of her people and of survival in Burning Sands. She has developed a independence which sees her somewhat detached from her culture and her patriarchal, exclusive family.
As she sees it her story begins on the eve of her wedding, under the stars and upon the sands where the girl refused to look back. A note left scrawled she mounted her horse and rode from her family, the man who was to be her husband and all she knew.
CONCEPT
Careful with her words and more reserved than is the reputation of the vibrant Benshira, Daya seems mature for her age and indeed the diplomacy with which she handles situations seems to suit a woman rather than a girl. One could, even go as far as to describe it as wisdom. However she is not without foolishness as she is not worldly and beside the tall tales brought to her family tents by travelers knows little of the world. So it was telling of her independence and also of her bravery that she would leave her home as she did.
She enjoys music and stories -- and the folk law that comes with religion. She is unsure if her need for self-fulfillment is selfish but life weighs heavy on her and she is not strong enough to live with decisions she will regret.
