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Replacing Darius, will not unlock character slot

Character Info

"Life before death."

Basics

Name: Desta (DES-ta)

Meaning: joy

Nicknames: Des
Ranger Codename: Flint #046
Age: 39

Birth Date: xx

Appearance

Species: unicorn
Build: Fjord/Shetland cross

Identifies as: female

Height: 9.3 hh

Eyes: silver

Coat: grullo paint

Affiliation

Herd Affiliation: Vagabond

Rank: Ranger

Patron God: All, but especially Kaia and Alya

Familiar: n/a

ItemsOutfit:

Personality
"Strength before weakness."

Alignment
Chaotic Good

MBTI Type
ESFP

Good
Decisive | Energetic | Forthright | Independent

Bad
Aggressive | Bitter | Irresponsible | Unyielding

Neutral
Street-smart | Rustic | Caring | Tough | Wisecracking

She'll kick your ass and enjoy it, then take you out for drinks later. She's got a rough edge and a gentle heart, and when she makes a decision she sticks to it for better or worse. When she makes a choice she picks as best she can, then follows through as best she can. She's a bit of a lone wolf, and while she can work in a large group she does her best work when she only has herself and a handful of others to rely on. She prefers working on a small team of two or three, preferably a single partner who's equally skilled in combat, tracking, and the general art of staying alive in Hiraeth's wilderness.

She cares about anyone she percieves as being weak, and has a habit of trying to mother any and all children she comes across. She's gonna end up adopting a kid someday accidentally, once she's settled down a bit.

She had a tough childhood and while most of the time she doesn't regret what she went through it's shaped who she now is. She is agressive towards those who would hurt the Rangers or anyone who can't protect themselves. She's got no patience for bullies or anyone who is intentionally cruel.

She's extrememly bitter about the state of Hiraeth right now. She thinks the war foolish and the herds fools for being unable to see past their own pride and allegiances to what's right. She's also bitter about certain events in her childhood, though she tries to suppress these feelings by reminding herself that others have had it far worse. Unfortunately all that's done is allow the pain to fester, usually coming out in her impatient agression towards anyone who seems like they might harm her or her charges. She bottles this up as well, knowing that for the Rangers to survive she must adhere to their ideals, but

She's street-smart and has a thick Onean accent, inherited from her mother, whose parents were Onean farmers. She's always got a wisecrack on the tip of her tongue and while she's not the most eloquent speaker she's quick with a retort. Her small stature makes her unsuited for heavier work, but she's quick and light on her feet, along with being a master of the bow and crossbow among other weapons.

History

"Journey before destination."

Childhood:
Desta was born to a young thief mother with ties to Onea. They traveled together and Desta learned to love Hiraeth, all the fascinating little nooks and crannies of the wilderness. Her early years were filled with wonder and discovery, and she would take a love of learning with her into adulthood.
Her mother never told her what she did to keep food on the table, wanting to keep her daughter innocent and as far out of the muck and slime of the lower levels of the vagabond ranks as possible, but by the time Desta was ten she had a good guess. She knew, and she felt guilty, but she wasn't sure what else they could do for a living. Her mother was small and didn't have the education or training for much beyond stealing.

When Desta was twelve, she and her mother fell on hard times. Her mother was badly injured while trying to steal from a too well-defended caravan in the Vastlands. By pure luck they stumbled on a Breiman village renowned for its healers, and they agreed to stay for a while, working in the fields while they could and letting Desta's mother heal from her wounds.

Teenage Years:
While they lived with the Brieman farmers Desta learned to read and write, skills that would serve her well in her later years. She also learned some basics of harvesting and preparing medical herbs, though she wasn't given any further medical training.

She and her mother left the farmers in her fifteenth year after a lean year meant extra mouths were too much of a strain on the village. Once again alone in their wanderings, they traveled south to Serora, where it was safer for Vagabonds. At this point, though, Desta's mother begain to become harsh towards her daughter. They met up with a mercenary stallion just before reaching Serora and Desta's mother took up with him. He was cruel and controlling, and before long he started a vicious campaign to separate Desta from her mother. It worked.

By the time she was sixteen Desta was on her own, helpless and ready to fight the whole world. The next few years were rough, to say the least. She traveled with different groups, never staying longer than a few weeks, and never quite made it to Serora, though she always planned to go there someday.
When she was eighteen, she joined a roving band of mercenaries. They fit all the stereotypes, were violent and worked with thieves and were dangerous, and for some time she joined in with their behavior. She beat travelers who didn't pay, or who didn't pay in the right way. She and the other mercenaries lived life on the edge, taking jobs for extra cash so they could buy drinks at any inns they passed in their travels. She even managed to convince herself that she liked living like that.

One night, while they were traveling with a small merchant caravan, they met up with a group of theives. They'd had a prearranged deal in which they would hand the caravan over in exchange for a small cut of the profits. Desta, who'd been as enthusiastically supportive of the plan as the others, suddenly realized what they were about to do. She realized, to her horror, that she had become like the mercenary who had driven her and her mother apart. Right then and there she walked away from the mercenaries and back to the merchants to warn them, but it was too late. Desta left behind a burning caravan with the pain of several serious wounds and a determination to spend her life protecting whoever she could from horses like the one she had been.

Adulthood:
Desta spent the next decade continuing to work as a mercenary, though she did everything she could to separate herself from most of those of her class. She took jobs where she could find them, using her slight education to her advantage. She added to her skills, trying to make up for her small stature by getting basic medical training and mastering as many weapons as she could. She's a master of the bow, fairly skilled with a shortsword, and always has at least three daggers hidden somewhere around her clothes. The way she puts it, she's seen enough death in her time and she's going to do everything she can to prevent any atrocities. There's not much one horse can do though.

When the Rangers were formed, she saw her chance to do something more, to be a part of something big enough to do some good in the world. She joined enthusiastically, eager to be help as best she could. Her life has left her with a strong desire to help others, to bring them together and to protect them as best she can, even if she doesn't agree with them.

The only obstacle to her new life as a Ranger was her darker past as a mercenary. She never hid her past or claimed to be better than she was, but she has moved on and is dedicated to being better than her past, something she has made clear through her later mercenary work (that is, all her work since her late teens) and through an impassioned speech explaining and defending herself to the Ranger Council.

Present Day:

She's fairly senior in the ranger ranks due to her long experience as a mercenary, though she's far from being one of the higher-ups. She loves her work and feels she is finally making a difference in the world. As turmoil becomes the norm she tries to adapt and save what and who she can. She's never made it to Serora somehow, but she still plans to make it there someday.

Relationships

"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."

Friends
xx

Enemies

xx

Family

xx

Romance
xx

Former Lovers

xx
Miscellaneous Facts

"I will protect even those I hate, so long as it is right."

Likes

sand
open skies
small woodland clearings
well-made arrows
kids

Dislikes
dark nights/the new moon
heavy rain
weapons she doesn't recognize
novels (reading's a practical skill, y'all)
most mercenaries

Hobbies

Making arrows
Raising a small herb garden

Voice

Theme

Mood Board

Roleplay Info

Status
Open

Method
Google Docs | Notes | Skype

Contact
Notes | Skype

Description
design by CELESTIENE
Mood Board
Replacing Darius, will not unlock character slot

Character Info

"Life before death."

Basics

Name: Desta (DES-ta)

Meaning: joy

Nicknames: Des
Ranger Codename: Flint #046
Age: 39

Birth Date: xx

Appearance

Species: unicorn
Build: Fjord/Shetland cross

Identifies as: female

Height: 9.3 hh

Eyes: silver

Coat: grullo paint

Affiliation

Herd Affiliation: Vagabond

Rank: Ranger

Patron God: All, but especially Kaia and Alya

Familiar: n/a

ItemsOutfit:

Personality
"Strength before weakness."

Alignment
Chaotic Good

MBTI Type
ESFP

Good
Decisive | Energetic | Forthright | Independent

Bad
Aggressive | Bitter | Irresponsible | Unyielding

Neutral
Street-smart | Rustic | Caring | Tough | Wisecracking

She'll kick your ass and enjoy it, then take you out for drinks later. She's got a rough edge and a gentle heart, and when she makes a decision she sticks to it for better or worse. When she makes a choice she picks as best she can, then follows through as best she can. She's a bit of a lone wolf, and while she can work in a large group she does her best work when she only has herself and a handful of others to rely on. She prefers working on a small team of two or three, preferably a single partner who's equally skilled in combat, tracking, and the general art of staying alive in Hiraeth's wilderness.

She cares about anyone she percieves as being weak, and has a habit of trying to mother any and all children she comes across. She's gonna end up adopting a kid someday accidentally, once she's settled down a bit.

She had a tough childhood and while most of the time she doesn't regret what she went through it's shaped who she now is. She is agressive towards those who would hurt the Rangers or anyone who can't protect themselves. She's got no patience for bullies or anyone who is intentionally cruel.

She's extrememly bitter about the state of Hiraeth right now. She thinks the war foolish and the herds fools for being unable to see past their own pride and allegiances to what's right. She's also bitter about certain events in her childhood, though she tries to suppress these feelings by reminding herself that others have had it far worse. Unfortunately all that's done is allow the pain to fester, usually coming out in her impatient agression towards anyone who seems like they might harm her or her charges. She bottles this up as well, knowing that for the Rangers to survive she must adhere to their ideals, but

She's street-smart and has a thick Onean accent, inherited from her mother, whose parents were Onean farmers. She's always got a wisecrack on the tip of her tongue and while she's not the most eloquent speaker she's quick with a retort. Her small stature makes her unsuited for heavier work, but she's quick and light on her feet, along with being a master of the bow and crossbow among other weapons.

History

"Journey before destination."

Childhood:
Desta was born to a young thief mother with ties to Onea. They traveled together and Desta learned to love Hiraeth, all the fascinating little nooks and crannies of the wilderness. Her early years were filled with wonder and discovery, and she would take a love of learning with her into adulthood.
Her mother never told her what she did to keep food on the table, wanting to keep her daughter innocent and as far out of the muck and slime of the lower levels of the vagabond ranks as possible, but by the time Desta was ten she had a good guess. She knew, and she felt guilty, but she wasn't sure what else they could do for a living. Her mother was small and didn't have the education or training for much beyond stealing.

When Desta was twelve, she and her mother fell on hard times. Her mother was badly injured while trying to steal from a too well-defended caravan in the Vastlands. By pure luck they stumbled on a Breiman village renowned for its healers, and they agreed to stay for a while, working in the fields while they could and letting Desta's mother heal from her wounds.

Teenage Years:
While they lived with the Brieman farmers Desta learned to read and write, skills that would serve her well in her later years. She also learned some basics of harvesting and preparing medical herbs, though she wasn't given any further medical training.

She and her mother left the farmers in her fifteenth year after a lean year meant extra mouths were too much of a strain on the village. Once again alone in their wanderings, they traveled south to Serora, where it was safer for Vagabonds. At this point, though, Desta's mother begain to become harsh towards her daughter. They met up with a mercenary stallion just before reaching Serora and Desta's mother took up with him. He was cruel and controlling, and before long he started a vicious campaign to separate Desta from her mother. It worked.

By the time she was sixteen Desta was on her own, helpless and ready to fight the whole world. The next few years were rough, to say the least. She traveled with different groups, never staying longer than a few weeks, and never quite made it to Serora, though she always planned to go there someday.
When she was eighteen, she joined a roving band of mercenaries. They fit all the stereotypes, were violent and worked with thieves and were dangerous, and for some time she joined in with their behavior. She beat travelers who didn't pay, or who didn't pay in the right way. She and the other mercenaries lived life on the edge, taking jobs for extra cash so they could buy drinks at any inns they passed in their travels. She even managed to convince herself that she liked living like that.

One night, while they were traveling with a small merchant caravan, they met up with a group of theives. They'd had a prearranged deal in which they would hand the caravan over in exchange for a small cut of the profits. Desta, who'd been as enthusiastically supportive of the plan as the others, suddenly realized what they were about to do. She realized, to her horror, that she had become like the mercenary who had driven her and her mother apart. Right then and there she walked away from the mercenaries and back to the merchants to warn them, but it was too late. Desta left behind a burning caravan with the pain of several serious wounds and a determination to spend her life protecting whoever she could from horses like the one she had been.

Adulthood:
Desta spent the next decade continuing to work as a mercenary, though she did everything she could to separate herself from most of those of her class. She took jobs where she could find them, using her slight education to her advantage. She added to her skills, trying to make up for her small stature by getting basic medical training and mastering as many weapons as she could. She's a master of the bow, fairly skilled with a shortsword, and always has at least three daggers hidden somewhere around her clothes. The way she puts it, she's seen enough death in her time and she's going to do everything she can to prevent any atrocities. There's not much one horse can do though.

When the Rangers were formed, she saw her chance to do something more, to be a part of something big enough to do some good in the world. She joined enthusiastically, eager to be help as best she could. Her life has left her with a strong desire to help others, to bring them together and to protect them as best she can, even if she doesn't agree with them.

The only obstacle to her new life as a Ranger was her darker past as a mercenary. She never hid her past or claimed to be better than she was, but she has moved on and is dedicated to being better than her past, something she has made clear through her later mercenary work (that is, all her work since her late teens) and through an impassioned speech explaining and defending herself to the Ranger Council.

Present Day:

She's fairly senior in the ranger ranks due to her long experience as a mercenary, though she's far from being one of the higher-ups. She loves her work and feels she is finally making a difference in the world. As turmoil becomes the norm she tries to adapt and save what and who she can. She's never made it to Serora somehow, but she still plans to make it there someday.

Relationships

"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."

Friends
xx

Enemies

xx

Family

xx

Romance
xx

Former Lovers

xx
Miscellaneous Facts

"I will protect even those I hate, so long as it is right."

Likes

sand
open skies
small woodland clearings
well-made arrows
kids

Dislikes
dark nights/the new moon
heavy rain
weapons she doesn't recognize
novels (reading's a practical skill, y'all)
most mercenaries

Hobbies

Making arrows
Raising a small herb garden

Voice

Theme

Mood Board

Roleplay Info

Status
Open

Method
Google Docs | Notes | Skype

Contact
Notes | Skype