About T'rel
Character Name: T'rel (Tarel)
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual (but will only very reluctantly admit to being so)
Craft/Rank: Harper Apprentice
History: Tarel was born into the Harperhall; and there isn't much more to tell. He was raised knowing the ancient songs, and with the exception of his father, who favored the spoken word, most approved of his choice of focus; stringed instruments. Having had four years with studying with almost as many masters and teachers, Tarel feels he has a good enough standing in the craft; though he wishes to chase his dream of becoming a dragon rider.
Description: Tarel has thick copper that seem to contrast with his narrow facial features. He has large brown eyes like vats of chocolate. His skin has a certain pallor to it, but it isn't one that makes him unseemly nor enough that he appears sickly. In fact the boy, despite his thin build, has a certain air to him. He has a flare for charm, though he could hardly be considered handsome. He has an upturned nose and boyish features altogether. His fingers were once thin and nimble, but now thick and calloused from playing stringed instruments. His legs appear too long for his body, causing the boy lanky and taller than some of his peers.
Personality: Being a harper, Tarel has a certain love for news. Unwittingly, he has become a source of gossip for those he considers friends. He is an avid talker; and will assume friendship with almost anyone he meets. He tends to be gullible and though he is constantly warned not to trust everything he hears, he tends to do just that. He wants to see the good in people more than anything else, sometimes failing to see reality. Trusting and open to a fault, it is quite likely that once he is started talking, one would not be able to stop him until he gave his entire life's story--with great dramatic effect. He is fond of telling stories, and with the addition of a dragon or two, a beautiful daughter of a Lord Holder, and a quick mind, Tarel believes he can make any story interesting.
One thing that must be known about Tarel is that he is a flirt. A terrible, dramatic flirt at that. He finds great pleasure acting as if he takes everything to heart; bringing much more emotion into a situation than is needed. He never seems to care much who he's flirting with; as long as they are human, and female. Due to this, Tarel has a very--well--inflated view of himself. He believes he is Pern's gift to women, and so, spends most of his free time with them when not practicing his guitar. His great flaw is definitely in that he's vain.
He genuinely cares about what other people think about him. If he feels that someone does not like him, he will confront them, perhaps to inquire as to why. With his mindset as it is, he will not willingly admit to having any flaws; and thus possibly does not see when he upsets others. He is sensative and has a need to be accepted by all; though he generally expects them to due to his vanity. It upsets him greatly when he discovers that someone does not enjoy his company; he is most certainly an attention seeker, and will at all times, strive to be the center of attention.
He tends to be clumsy, animatedly talking with his hands--which often leads to something falling or--well. It usually ends up with the boy apologizing profusely in both cases, hoping he didn't cause a bruise.
Despite his flaws, Tarel respects authority; especially those on dragonback. Though he wouldn't admit it, his greatest wish is to join their ranks and become a rider. The stories he heard growing up as an apprentice harper appealed to him as a child; and the freedom they seemingly have is one he only dreams of.
Other:Tarel is fairly decent at playing guitar
Quick thinker (He's not the brightest glow in the basket, but he's pretty good at making things up as he goes along).
Storytelling
Getting into trouble (usually unintentional, but it counts as a talent, yes?)
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