Christian Name: Rhane
True Name: Wolfsbane
From: Ross, Kingdom of the Picts (Scottland)
Powers: - The ability to shapeshift into a wolf-like humanoid (werewolf), or into a full wolf at will. Certain aspects of her form remain with her constantly. Her canines always look a little too long, her fingernails too clawlike, and the way she carries herself is too much like an animal. It is offputting and, as if she were surrounded by an aura of menace, folk generally judge her as being some type of criminal at best. Furthermore, her lycanthropy is made obvious to those versed in pagan folklore by a birthmark in the shape of a crescent moon on the back of her left hand.
- She is possessed of heightened senses and animal instincts which allow her to detect changes and inconsistancies that others might miss. It also grants her an unequaled understanding of animals. However, this blessing has proven to be a double edged sword, in that she is easily distracted by distant sounds and smells. And at times of great emotion, it takes all of her willpower to keep her instincts from taking over.
- Finally, Rhane is able to heal wounds with great speed. Her body is twice as capable at fighting off diseases as are others. Burns and scars heal with a quickness that would make any peasant cry witchcraft. And she can survive injuries, within reason, that might kill or forever paralyze others. One can then have no doubt as the pure agony she must surely have suffered in order to carry brands in the shape of crucifixes across her arms, legs and seemingly all over the rest of her body.
Pros: (Character's strength, either or skill or power based) - She is physically very strong and agile, even before transforming.
- She is skilled at surviving in the wild. She could live off the land for years and knows how to make many herbal remedies.
- She is an expert at moving silently and avoiding detection.
- She can befriend and train animals like a king's own falconer and huntsman. She is truly at one with God's creatures.
- Though it was not her choice, she has learned Latin and the basics of theology.
Cons:(Same as pros but the opposite, anything that can prove to be a hindrance to them in missions and every day life) - Her appearance alone often frightens others.
- She has difficulty dealing with people. She has to really work at it in order to seem like a normal human. Such attempts however, rarely succeed. Normally she seems more like a madwoman.
- She has a great love for animals, and will often go to great lengths to protect and pamper domesticated animals.
- She is somewhat jaded when it comes to both religion and human nature in general. She is wont to make heretical comments when pressed.
- Coping with a feral nature, Rhane's mind is easily exploited by telepathy. She is extremely vulnerable to psychic attacks and/or manipulation.
Virtue: Courage
Vice:(She's taking three due to her distance from society.)
Wildness, Ruthlessness, Faithlessness
Favored weapon: Tooth and Claw. Failing that, she will use a bow or a sword.
Favored profession/Labor: Hunter, Animal trainer. Mercenary.
Brief bio: Orphaned and raised by a sadistic priest, Rhane faced hardship and abuse from an early age. She was taught religion and it didn't sit well with her, but that didn't matter. Father Craig would beat the truth into her if he had to. When she hit puberty and changed for the first time, the priest realized that her soul had been claimed by the devil already. From that piont forward she was kept in a cage and he tortured her to save her soul. Eventually she escaped and lived as a wolf in the wild. She found that she could sell pelts and remedies at village markets. And buy weapons the better to hunt and skin with. Eventually she got far enough away from her home that she stopped running.
Appearance:
(With the exception that there is a row of crosses branded into the exposed part of her flesh.)
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(Plus chestplate, of course.)
