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**//Basic Statistics//** Name: Aelyth Age: 27 Nationality: Atravitan Socioeconomic Level as a child: Wealthy Socioeconomic Level as an adult: Working Class Hometown: the city of Greywyn in Ironcoast Current Residence: The Frog and Thistle Inn in Esterlea Occupation: Trained as a swordswoman, also now gifted in magic, but largely untrained Income: varies by job, but mostly is bartered goods Talents/Skills: Expert swordswoman, mage, knows some basic field medicine so can act as a medic for minor injuries or illnesses Salary: Whatever people can pay or trade. Depends on the job she is hired for. Birth order: Firstborn Siblings (describe relationship): Twin brother, Alastair, devoted relationship, but has not seen for many years Spouse (describe relationship): None Children (describe relationship): None Father: Alaric (Count of Greywyn), Member of the Circle of Swords Mother: Ariadne (Countess of Greywyn), Member of the Circle of Swords Grandparents (describe relationship): Grandchildren (describe relationship): Significant Others (describe relationship): None Relationship skills: Quiet, loyal, makes few friends but is very close to and protective of those she has

**//Physical Characteristics://** Height: 5' 7" Weight: 145  Race: Human  Eye Color: Green  Hair Color: Auburn  Skin color: Fair  Shape of Face: Heart shaped  Distinguishing features: None  How does he/she dress? She dresses in worn brown leather leggings and vest, cream or russet shirt, has a slightly threadbare green cloak.  Mannerisms: Seems constantly on guard, alert. Almost skittish. Habits: (smoking, drinking etc.) None. Avoids alcohol and any other drug.  Health: Generally good health, but easily drained after using magic  Hobbies: Collecting secrets  Favorite Sayings: None yet  Speech patterns: Proper, almost archaic  Disabilities: None  Style (Elegant, shabby etc.): Utilitarian  Greatest flaw: Loyalty to duty  Best quality:Loyalty to duty  Educational Background: Trained in swordcraft from 14 to 21 at the Circle of Swords. Piecemeal magecraft training from 21-27.  Intelligence Level: High. Very intelligent, good knowledge of strategy and tactics, but her insecurities about magic often hinder her. Any Mental Illnesses? None Learning Experiences: Being outcast (an'shala) from her country of Ironcoast Character's short-term goals in life: Learn more about how to use her mage ability Character's long-term goals in life: Try to understand why she was gifted or cursed with the ability to use magic, protect her country, How does Character see himself/herself? Loyal, humble, courageous How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? same as above How self-confident is the character? fairly confident with sword and fighting, not confident at all when it comes to magic Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? A combination of emotion and logic, but her sense of duty is ultimate and she will do anything for her country, even though she was outcast by them. She holds her sacred oaths to be sacrosanct. What would most embarrass this character? She has been through too much to be embarrassed easily.
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**//Emotional Characteristics//** Strengths/Weaknesses: She is strong willed, faithful to her duty. She will do anything for Pia and Euwin, the innkeepers who took her in and provided a home for her after she was cast out of her homeland. She is also devoted to her brother. She can be stubborn, and her sense of duty can send her into dangerous situations. Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert How does the character deal with anger? She feels that anger is a waste of time and tends not to get angry With sadness? She carries it with her. She has a sense of sorrow and sadness around her always. With conflict? She will fight if her values are threatened or if her country is in need. She will not accept any job that does not agree with her values. With change? She is accepting of change. All things change. With loss? She is used to loss, having lost so much. What does the character want out of life? Ultimately, she wants to go home, but knows that she cannot. She therefore wants to do as much good as she can in whatever way she can, using all her resources. What would the character like to change in his/her life? She would like to be rid of magic and go home. What motivates this character? Duty and loyalty What frightens this character? Failing in her duties and vows. What makes this character happy? The idea that she might be able to see her family and friends again. Is the character judgmental of others? No, absolutely not. Is the character generous or stingy? Generous. Others have helped her and she feels that it is her duty to help others in return. Is the character generally polite or rude? Very polite

**//Spiritual Characteristics//** Does the character believe in a God? Goddess? Spiritual Being? She is a believer in The Lady of Joy and Sorrow. What are the character's spiritual beliefs? The Lady of Joy and Sorrow is the goddess of Atravita. She is worshiped across the region. According to legend, her weeping created the Sea of Tears. Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? Yes. If so, what role does it play? The Lady of Sorrow and Joy gifted Aelyth with her magic for a purpose, but Aelyth does not know or understand the reason. Aelyth hopes to one day understand why she has been given these powers.

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