Post by skylar on Aug 31, 2006 21:44:37 GMT -5
Character Application
About You I am a sophomore in high school who likes to write, mainly journalism stories like features. I love Tamora Pierce books and I can’t tell you my favorite quartet because I like them all!
[Name/Alais:] Skylar August
[Contact Info:] skylar_august@yahoo.com
Your Character
[Full Name:] Skylar Nichole August
[Age:] 21
[Gender:] Female
[Date of Birth:] September 3
[Place of Birth:] Riehart Lake
[Residence:] Corus, Palace. Fief Riehart Lake.
[Class:] Nobility
[Title/rank:] Lady Knight Skylar of Riehart Lake
[Alignment:] Good
[Occupation:] Lady Knight
[Appearance:] Skylar has bright blue eyes that reflect her mood and are framed by delicately framed eyebrows. Her skin is slightly pale during the winter, but once summer roles along she tans modestly. Sprinkles of freckles adorn her face all year long showing that she has spent many hours out in the sun. She long dark brown hair that reaches past the small of her back, while shorter strands frame her face and neck. Skylar is a bit on the short side, standing at only 5’ 2”, and doesn’t like to be used as an armrest. She has an hourglass figure with a slim waist and is not overly muscular from her training but still strong. Overall she is pretty, but not a court beauty.
[Attire:] You can find Skylar in a pair of fitted gray pants with a pair of black boots topped by a blue tunic with a sliver hem over a white undershirt (Riehart’s colors), or simple training clothes. For social gatherings you can see her in a simple blue dress that reflects her eyes. The only piece of jewelry that she wears on a day to day basis is a sliver pendant shaped like a crescent moon surrounding a blue sapphire.
For formal occasions she wears a wide selection of gowns that are, unsurprisingly, blue. If the event calls for it, she will wear a delicate tiara of silver passed down from her great, great grandmother.
[Personality:] Skylar is a complex amd intelligent woman. She pushes her limits constantly trying to be the best she can be to prove herself, but realizes when she has lost. If you gain her friendship, it’s for life. She fiercely loyal and has a passion for life. It’s very hard to make her lose her control for she has a tight reign on her anger. Skylar is not used to men flirting with her. From when she was four she was considered a tomboy and another one of the “guys” who wears a dress from time to time. She doesn’t like to open up about her past, but if she truts you enough she will let little bits and pieces out.
[Beliefs – personal and political:] Skylar has it bad for the underdog. She won’t stand around twiddling her thumbs when someone, no matter the rank or status, being treated unjustly. She follows the rules as best she can, trying to never step out of line. She wants no one to be left behind with her in command.
[Fears:] Skylar fears that she will never been seen as her true self or that she can forgive herself of her sister’s death. She fears that she will never get the chance to love. She also deeply afraid of failing someone in their time of need. She fears death on a battlefield and all togher.
[Likes:] Rain, Reading, Watching clouds, people watching, the color blue, sunflowers, watching a storm roll across the land.
[Dislikes] Disloyalty, dramatics, the color pink, great heights, ships, loneliness.
[Quirks:] When interested in something her right eyebrow will rise unknowingly. When she’s nervous or concentrating she bites her lip.
[Weapons:]
Swords (2)– Skilled- Preferred
Daggers – Skilled – Preferred
Hand-to-Hand – skilled
Long/short bow – skilled- preferred
Lance – fair
[Inventory:] Twin swords that have the inscription “Ad Astra” on one, “Per Aspera” on the other. “To the stars through difficulty” passed down in her family from knight to knight.
[Strengths:] She is very skilled on the battlefield. She drains all emotions and completely focuses on winning. She can be known to revenge a friend’s death. She doesn’t give up without a fight and won’t leave someone behind.
[Weaknesses:] Her hearh and trust. She tries to see the best in everyone. Her sister.
[Magic:] Healing and some war magic, though not much. Bluish white color.
[Goal:] To be the best she can be.
[Family:] Father: Daniel. Mother: Dorothea. Brother (older): Brian. Sister (older/deceased): Leonora.
[Lover:] none
[Familiar/Pet:] Terrier dog, Patches (Patch)
[History:] Sky was waving a sword around at age three. She grew up a tomboy, for her father had wanted another baby boy, but got her instead. She and her brother were eleven years apart, and by the time she was born, he had gone to Carthak to study magic. Her older sister by six years was the epitome of femininity and was a favorite by her mother.
When a six year-old Sky and a thirteen year-old Leonora went out on a small sailboat on Riehart Lake a sudden violent storm blew in. The boat capsized with the two girls on it. Leonora was knocked unconscious and drowned while Sky was severely injured when the boom caught her across her back and pulled her under. After she surfaced and couldn’t find hr sister, she dove back under to try and find her to no avail. Leo was dead and Sky was left with a long scar from left shoulder to right hip. What people didn’t see was the scar on her heart.
Her brother blamed her and thought that she was the one who should of died instead of Leo. Her mother never got over the death, but tried to turn Sky into Leo to cope. Sky felt guilty and decided to prove to her family that she was strong enough to save someone by becoming a knight. She doubled her efforts in training and soon left the oppressing house for the palace for knighthood.
Brian has forgiven her, but there is still a gap between them. Her mother still wishes that Sky was more like her sister, but surrendered and let her be after she got her shield. Her father’s dream had come true to have a child become a knight and was very proud of her.
[Password:] Tortallan
