:.Born As.:
Talia Catherine Black
:.What You See.:
"I counted the weeks after their death, then the months, then the years, but now I’ve even forgotten what they look like. This world burns away everything we have, even our memories."Talia stands at about 5’7”, leaving her at a good height, but still small enough that many underestimate her. Her height is mostly due to her long legs, as she has a fairly average-sized torso. She has a spindly, but athletic body type, her lean muscle gives her a look of refined strength.
She has very few distinguishing marks other than scarring in the shape of a small pair of wings on her right shoulder. This is usually covered up by the black leather jacket she wears over a dark gray tank top. Talia prefers to wear slightly loose-fitting jeans for their durability plus functionality when it comes to moving quickly.
:.Also Known As.:
Nightingale
:.Appear To Be.:
29
:.The Doctor Said.:
Female
:.I Swing Towards.:
Either way, whoever looks hot.
:.People Say.:
Talia may look sweet, but she has a fiery temper. It is fairly easy to piss her off, and when you do you’d better hope you can take it as well as you can dish it out because she will not go easy on you. When not in full bitch-mode, she can be pleasant to hang around with if you’re the right type of person. She might not talk to you much without prompting, but can be persuaded to join in a conversation if she feels she has something to say.
Talia tends to keep mostly to herself. Very few people really know anything about her past, and she intends to keep it that way. She is difficult to get to know, but once you do you will find that she is fiercely loyal and will protect those she cares about at all costs, though she would never admit this to anyone. She hates to show any vulnerability or anything that could be perceived as a weakness in anyway, which tends to be a deterrent to most people.
Despite her inability to form close relationships, Talia enjoys flirting with most people she meets, especially attractive people. Even though she seems superficial, deep down what she really wants is to be accepted. In an effort to pretend she doesn’t care, she often ends up outright refusing acceptance, because she is afraid of the responsibility that comes with having expectations put upon her.
:.What I Like To Do.:
- Psychoanalyze people
- Observe surrounding area
- Daydream about the world that was
:.Profession.:
Warrior
:.The Past Was.:
Talia lived alone with her parents up until the age of six. Really, her survival thus far is mainly based on luck. Both of her parents were killed by a horde of the undead in one of the few sparse forests left; Talia only survived because she had climbed a tree for fun mere moments before the assault. She was found there by a harpy who had been hunting in the forest when she heard the screams of Talia’s parents.
The harpy, named Lilian, protected Talia and raised her after that. Lilian taught the little girl how to fight, hunt, and fend for herself in general. The harpy trained the young girl how to use a knife, how to throw weapons, and where to strike an enemy to do the most damage. For 13 years, the harpy assisted Talia in honing her skills. When she was 19, she was proclaimed self-sufficient by the harpy, who carved a pair of wings into her right shoulder and gave her a bracelet, before flying off and leaving Talia all alone.
Hurt and confused by this seeming betrayal, the young girl wandered by herself for years before nearly being killed by another horde of undead. Realizing the futility of attempting survival alone, she traveled to the Paradise Land, where she joined their ranks around the age of 28.
:.The Proud.:
Warrior
:.A Glorious Gift.:
Talia is highly skilled in the use of throwing weapons, specifically knives. This is her strong point. She almost never misses her target when throwing knives, and can quickly adapt to throwing other types of projectiles with a high rate of accuracy as well. However, ranged combat is not her only field of expertise
She also is highly trained in hand-to-hand combat, utilizing speed and precision more than strength. She knows where to land a blow to do the most damage, and will wait for the perfect moment to strike. She also wields her flint dagger fairly well, her attacks as deadly as they are swift. If Talia intends to kill someone, they would have to be very skilled to deter her.
:.What I Have On Me.:
- Small arsenal of throwing knives stored in harness on inside of jacket
- A small flint dagger (handy for stabbing assailants or starting a fire)
- A brown leather bracelet with a pair of wings seared into the material
:.Who I Know.:
:.Blood.:
- Isaiah Black, Father (deceased)
- Issandra Delanger, Mother (deceased)
:.Behind The Scenes.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c2ZJPKz5u8
