Name: Hylil
Age: somewhere in her 320's
Gender: Female
Species: Elf
Physical Description:
Hylil is fair to look at, with her tanned skin and black hair. She's not the greatest beauty of the elves, though; her lithe body is muscled and her hands are callused, the build and hands of a warrior. Her fierce grey eyes have been known to frighten men with their intensity. She's tall, even for an elf, standing at exactly 7 feet tall.
Skillset:
Hylil is a warrior, plain and simple. Put a sword in her hand and there's no one fiercer. She's competent with almost every kind of sword; only the rapier will she never touch. Her preferred weapon is a hand-and-a-half sword of elvish design; this is the weapon she has the most skill with, and is the one she most often uses.
Like any elf, Hylil is a skilled tracker and can survive in the woods indefinitely. She can start a fire, build a shelter, forage, and hunt, as well as skinning and cooking her kill.
Like any elf, Hylil is a skilled tracker and can survive in the woods indefinitely. She can start a fire, build a shelter, forage, and hunt, as well as skinning and cooking her kill.
History:
A born warrior in a society that would have her stay at home and play the harp, Hylil was very much an outsider; at least, in the beginning. She befriended a group of girls who also wanted to be warriors, and they trained and fought together until they gained the respect of the elf-men. It was an uphill battle, but they never gave up. Eventually, they gained a reputation as shieldmaidens.
In time, however, the group disbanded; some left to travel the world, some joined the Guard, and some found husbands. Hylil was one of those who left to travel. She wanted to see all there was to see, and to test her blade against masters of other styles. That was 50 years ago, and she has still not seen everything. Her bladework has greatly improved, however, with the addition of other sword styles.
In time, however, the group disbanded; some left to travel the world, some joined the Guard, and some found husbands. Hylil was one of those who left to travel. She wanted to see all there was to see, and to test her blade against masters of other styles. That was 50 years ago, and she has still not seen everything. Her bladework has greatly improved, however, with the addition of other sword styles.
Psychological Profile:
Hylil is, in a word, stubborn. Once she's started something, she will see it through to the end, come hell or high water. She's fierce, determined, and independent, with a quick temper at times. It takes a lot for her to control her temper, and she'll probably want to fight someone afterwards.
Equipment:
- Hand-and-a-half sword - Hylil's favored weapon, named Rothruin
- Armor - Hylil's suit of armor, light and elven-forged. It is both durable and comfortable.
- Bag - a messenger bag made of leather, filled with travel food, a flint and steel, and a change of clothing.
- Knife - Hylil's hunting knife, usually kept belted at her waist.
- Herbs - a small pouch of elvish herbs, kept in her messenger bag. The herbs can be prepared to encourage healing, ease pain, aid sleep, or fight infection.
