WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER'S NAME? WHAT DO THEY PREFER TO BE CALLED?
Liliana Dragomir the Lazy
HOW ARE THEY BEST RECOGNIZED IN A CROWD?
The young woman was very flamboyant in most of her aspects. She was usually seen playing her instrument, the mandola, or moving to the beat of a tune within her own head. It seemed that the girl had to be constantly moving, singing, or otherwise keeping herself occupied. She could be described as a loud personality; keen to offer her opinion whether it's wanted or not and always ready to shoot a comment on any given situation. She is very lighthearted in nature, taking most things very jokingly unless it were a matter of life and death.
She couldn't have stood taller than 5'5" and weighed roughly 110 pounds, with an athletic build. A golden ring runs through the septum of her nose, resting above lips that had a hint of pout. Occasionally displayed from between her lips was a pierced tongue, a barbell with golden metal orbs on either side running through the pink mass. Either ear was also marked with teal studs. Her skin is pale and smooth, free of pockmarks or any leftovers from the wounds of battle. Perhaps that is why her eyes held no scrutinizing gaze and tended to look over situations harmlessly. She often wore a blue hooded shawl that sat atop of a tough leather corset and cloth shirt. She had tight cloth pants that end at leather boots with a steel toe.
Liliana held onto very little. She had a pack with basic supplies and a bedroll. Always to her side or slung across her back was a wooden mandola. A belt ran across her waist that held a flask that was usually filled with alcohol and also maintained her coin - purse. To her left was a sheathed rapier.
One might notice that she was fairly dirty, her clothes being a little tattered and slightly ragged. The young woman appeared to have been subjected to the elements and not given the opportunity to wash.
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER SEE THEMSELVES?
Most people probably find Liliana to be too brash to keep as company, considering that she doesn't seemingly work for anything and she doesn't have the money to pay for anything. They are likely to find her to be loud and obnoxious, especially considering that she is probably drunk upon introduction. They may find her music to be delightful and entertaining, however, and some might even consider it to be beautiful.
Liliana seems to hold herself to a high enough regard, unwilling to subject herself to lowly means. She clearly sees life as a constant opportunity for merriment and joy, trying to achieve as much at any time it may be possible.
WHERE DID THEY GROW UP? WHERE DO THEY FEEL AT HOME?
The girl grew up among the travelling caravans of a foreign people, known as the Kavka. Although far removed from their homeland hundreds of years ago, they have been moving around the area for quite some time, often looked down upon for being thieves, con artists, and lazy good - for - nothings.
Because of this upbringing, Liliana often feels at home when she is meeting new people or exploring a new place that she had never seen before. She is especially comfortable when she is around musicians, finding the warmth of joy and comfort washing over her soul at the sound of music that she can join in on.
WHO ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES?
Family is everything to the young traveler. Although she had been separated for some time, her thoughts often call to her mother, sisters, brothers, and cousins whom have either fallen to the plague or have miraculously survived on the road. Although it may be rather hopeful, the girl hopes to one day be reunited with her family.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION, SKILL OR LIFESTYLE? WHAT DO THEY THINK THEIR STRENGTHS ARE? WHAT ARE THEIR ACTUAL STRENGTHS?
Liliana hasn't had an actual profession since the day she was born, as she grew up among a traveling community that mostly took care of themselves. She has been playing the mandola since a very young age, though, and is quite proficient with the instrument, able to make quite the uplifting tune or the most gorgeous ballad. Living a life of merriment has practically been in her bloodline and still sees the world through this lens, taking every chance she can to celebrate. One might even consider her fairly charismatic.
The young girl is also quite athletic and has some practice with fencing. The blade to her side was never just for decoration.
WHAT ARE THEIR FEARS, FLAWS AND SECRETS?
She is very much afraid of being alone, especially if it is in a very confined space. Spending her entire life in a tightly knit community has made her somewhat dependant on others, even if just for the emotional support. Being free and roaming has also made her a little claustrophobic and despite her small stature, small spaces have come to frighten her.
Despite her love for celebration and rowdiness, the young girl is constantly looking for more meaning in life, and sometimes she may place more importance on a person or event than necessary.
WHAT DO THEY WANT MOST? WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY NEED?
Liliana is not hard to motivate; give her a bottle of liquor, some coins, or perhaps even dance with her. She has been living off of very little for much of her life and is mostly looking to have a good time if she can help it. Therefore, those who are willing to enjoy themselves as often as possible are the most likely to move her to do something. Those with copious amounts of money also seem to have quite the say.
The most that the young girl seems to truly need is a constant form of entertainment and basic sustenance. Doesn't seem like too much, right? Well, if things get too dull, she's been known to purposely cause trouble around her.
IF YOUR CHARACTER COULD HAVE ANY SUPERNATURAL ABILITY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Mind control. Something about being able to make people bend to her whim and give her anything that she may come to desire is beyond appealing.
HOW HAS THE PLAGUE AFFECTED THEM? WHY ARE THEY ABOARD THE LEGEND'S FORGERY?
Like most of the youth of the Kavka people, coming of age is a grand adventure. The goal was to travel alone for at least a year, if not more, and come back to the caravan having learned a skill that would benefit the people. As she was exploring and the plague began to creep upon the land, Liliana saw the opportunity to stow away aboard the Legend's Forgery and took it. Although she worried for her family, she knew that it was best to save herself if she could.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THIS CHARACTER CHANGE AND DEVELOP?
To see the character mature as an adult and become more disciplined would be interesting, especially if she were pushed to do actual 'work' among her new comrades and compatriots. To find an important role in her life rather than simply being a travelling musician.
PITCH A SMALL SUBPLOT THAT WOULD BE PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL TO YOUR CHARACTER.
Being reunited with a member of her family, for good or bad purposes, explaining the fate of the others.