ESSENTIALS - Name:
Elatha Latis Cerrunos
Nickname:
Elatha, 'latha, Lati
Age:
19
Social Class:
Artisan
Occupation:
Blacksmith
APPEARANCE
Quiet, Observant, serious. All are things reflected within not only her physical appearance, but her person as well. Standing at a solid 5'9" at nineteen years old, the young woman is built a little slimmer than most. Despite this, however, she still retains a rather solid build, with a long, powerful neck, sloping into broad shoulders and well toned arms. Her hands are a mite wider in palm, leading into long fingers, though the skin is decorated in callouses, from the life she's led. From her face, eyes of soft jade and milky blue cross stare, one blinded from a scar that mars from brow to lower cheek, and is made of three separate, jagged gashes. Cheek bones are high and proud, and the broader bridge of the nose and squared jaw give her a strong-set appearance.
Broad shoulders lead down towards a decently endowed chest, and sturdy abdomen, her abdomen muscled from her inability to simply sit still, preferring to be running with the warriors. Hips are wide, and set into legs made strong from years of running to keep up with her brothers. She bears the marks of fights, as small little scars, and the occasional off-set bone here and there, though she doesn't see them as imperfections. To the young Elatha, they are marks of which she is proud, as they show her mettle. Hair of pale blond frames her strong face, and is often pulled part of the way back, decorated with braids, each ended in something different. Some are decorated with blue beads, others with carved wooden pieces, and some even with things from wild creatures, such as feathers, or bits of fur.
Sometimes tangled, the hair falls to her lower back, and somehow, she still doesn't see it as getting in her way, even when it occasionally impedes her. That, she says, is the fault of her eye. Her clothing style is slightly warmer dress, used to the chilly climates. She wears a leather tunic, with a gray-brown fur ruff, from some sort of creature one can only assume was a kill at some point. The tunic cuts off at the stomach, revealing a thick white shirt underneath, that clings to her form, and covers her arms, keeping her warm. The pants are made of some form of heavy cloth, a deep brown in color, with a belt of black wrapping around to keep them up. Off the belt hangs a knife of some bone and leather, given to her by her father, something she never is without, for the sentiment of it.
(Simpler version smile
Approximate Height: 5'9"
Body Build: A small bit slimmer than normal, Athletic and toned.
Hair Color: Pale White-Blond
Hair Style: Feathered with bangs, Braids thrown in sparsely here and there, each ended in either a feather, or bead, of some sort, perhaps some fur patches. The top part of her hair is tied back, in a half-ponytail, braids thrown in there as well, though smaller, leaving the rest of her hair to fall long over her back.
Eye Color: Pale jade green-blue, one blind
Skin Tone: A soft milky peach color
Expression: Cool and even, or perhaps passionate and fiercely competitive. The first is the norm, though the second is common in an adrenaline-filled situation, such as a Hunt.
Detailed Clothes Description: Clothing almost always begins at the top. When she was about 16, she made a tanned leather tunic of a skin, leaving the fur on the inside. The top of it folds out into a hood, that is practically invisible, seeming to be a fluffy collar. Beneath it is usually worn a thick cotton shirt, white in color, to keep her arms and stomach warm, as the leather tunic ends above the navel. Below them is a pair of dark brown pants, closely fitted to her form. Her boots are made of tanned furs, like the top, wrapped from ankle to just under her knees, by leather cording.
Weapon Description:
Hand to Hand weapon: A knife made primarily of bone, with a leather-wrapped handle, the sheath made of leather as well, usually hanging from her belt.
Accessories:
Earrings:
Left ear -- Studs in the ear, silver, only two
Right ear -- One hoop, Gold, with a sapphire bead on it, a feather of white, with a black tip
Hair Beads:
One: Brown wood hourglass-shape
Two: Sapphire beads
Three: Gold rings
PERSONALITY
The first thing to know about Elatha is her pride. She is sure of herself, and sure of her ability. Oft times she can hold this to a fault, being tow-headed, and unlikely to budge on a subject she believes she is right about. The nineteen year old is often calm and composed, preferring to watch before acting. She seems to be able to think well, and work around difficult situations by choosing her battles and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of her opponent. In combat, however, she is a completely different person, taken by the vigor of the fight. Whilst in its thrall, she is passionate, wild, and often unpredictable. She acts almost entirely on instinct, intent on victory to further her reputation.
Behind the pride, cool nature, and love for the fight, there is more. She also enjoys gentler things, often taking time away from other people, to hole herself up in a room to sew. This being the only thing she remembers from her mother, Elatha takes it very seriously. To the young woman, it is a connection that she would not have otherwise, to the one who raised her up until her death at the girl's age of 9. She keeps up the front of strength for the fact that she is frightened of being seen as too effeminate. The fact that her father did not approve of any form of weakness did not help this aversion to her own self, and is what caused most of her drive to prove herself.
The woman has a need to be recognized, either as a fighter, or as a person. She can not accept friendship easily, not one to trust others until she's known them a long time. In her mind, camaraderie outside of battle is useless. Again, much of this stems from her Father's teachings, as she clung to his way of life after the death of her mother. It's likely why she ended up becoming a blacksmith. Hard work is something that gives her a sense of purpose, and she enjoys the fact that it assists people.
ABILITIES
Her greatest gift is her upper-body strength. Thanks not only to her line of work, but also to the fact that she grew up with four older brothers, Elatha has had time to build up her arms over the years. It's gotten to the point that she's capable of lifting someone about her size with little effort, and can hold her own against a man twice her size.
HOBBIES
Hunting : This is something for fun. She enjoys doing this with her brothers, when she gets a chance.
Sewing: This is more of a private hobby, one she does in memory of her mother.
Woodwork: Weild a knife, get bored, learn how to whittle things into something else. She's good with metalwork, so she figured she'd take this up to see what it was like.
Walking: Elatha takes to wandering around when she's not hard at work, just letting her mind take her away...
