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 Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:24 pm
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 Name: Ralla
Age: 23 (3552.05.07)
Sex: Female
Sexual Orientation: probably aromantic, possibly asexual?
Weyr: Western
Rider Rank: Wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Mercenary
Physical Description:
Ralla is of average height, about 5'4", with dark brown eyes and brown hair kept in a short, practical cut. Her facial features are sharp, and her figure is thin with only a hint of curves.
Personality:
Ralla is someone who places very little importance on looks, including her own - aside from general hygiene and tidiness, she couldn't care less. She has more important things to do, things that might actually get her somewhere, and doesn't see the point in prettying up. While she may be prevailed upon to do so for special occasions, she doesn't particularly like those, either. Relaxing is simply not in her vocabulary, and the only time she's comfortable being still is when it's time to sleep...although if she could, she'd probably go without.
She is ambitious, tenacious, and dead-set on doing whatever she puts her mind to. Ralla doesn't know how to give up, and will throw herself at a task repeatedly, from whatever angle necessary, until she's accomplished it. 'Good enough' is never good enough for her, and if allowed to, she'll do something over again until it's better and she's satisfied. Unfortunately, she has no concept of her own limitations, and can push herself too hard, to the point of exhaustion and beyond.
Challenges play well to her personality, whether physical or mental, and she can't resist. Challenge her to any kind of contest, and she'll almost certainly take you up on it, be it climbing or drinking or anything else you can think up, unless it's very obviously a bad idea, or something that could get her in really serious trouble (such as a risk to Standing when she was a Candidate). Otherwise, it's fair game, and no other punishments are enough to give her pause. Extra chores? Come on, she likes working! If you tell her she can't do something, she will not only question it, but attempt to do it if at all possible (within some reason - if the risk far outweighs the reward in her estimation, she's smart enough not to take the gamble). Ralla's inability to back down does mean that she can be provoked into fighting; she won't always be the one to start the fight, but she will definitely finish it if she has to.
In general, Ralla doesn't expect others to have her motivation, or to work as hard as she does, as she feels that she is exceptional. Her opinion is that people who aren't as good as she is make her look better in comparison, unless she is somehow made to feel responsible for them, such as by being teamed up with them. Then they become a reflection on her, and she has no more tolerance for less than the best in them than she does in herself. She will harp on and push them until they work to her standards, or at the very least make an obvious effort to do so. She really doesn't care whether or not she's liked - work is life, and advancing in life is all that matters. She can be over-harsh in her criticism, leading her to hurt feelings and alienate others.
Ralla started life as just another girl, but she's bound and determined to become more than that, whatever it takes.
Positive Trait List ambitious, tenacious, perfectionist
Negative Trait List cocky, overly critical, won't/can't back down
History:
Ralla is holdborn, the youngest of three daughters, and was a malcontent from childhood on. She wanted nothing to do with dresses and ribbons, and later, nothing to do with marriage and children. So when she was Searched to High Reaches at 15, she jumped at the chance to leave her cothold behind and be a dragonrider. She did not Impress right away, which was a source of deep frustration for her; she couldn't make it happen or improve her odds in any way, so it was difficult for her to wait to Impress.
Through her two turns of Candidacy, she made only acquaintances, no friends, though there were one or two other Candidates she might have applied the term 'ally' to. With chores and lessons to keep her occuppied, she had no time for friends: idleness, as always, was her enemy, and most free time was spent on various forms of exercise. Time seemed to drag, but finally, her second time on the Sands, a slender little green erupted from her shell, and in short order tackled and clawed a girl who made the mistake of vocalizing at her as though she were a wher, before Impressing to Ralla. And that was when their trouble began.
They chafed under the traditional color hierarchy of the Weyr, under the system that told them they could never be more, when they wanted everything. They were frequently in trouble, for everything from pushing themselves to the point of injury to starting arguments to outright getting into fights over slights and insults, both real and perceived (both Firith with her clutchmates and Ralla with their riders, in spite of it being against the rules for good reason, each one convinced they'd be just fine). After graduating, likely much to the relief of the Weyrlingmaster, they held on at High Reaches for another turn, mostly out of spite, and never stopped being Trouble. Eventually, though, the satisfaction of being the thorn in everyone's side wasn't enough to keep them around, and so they set out on their own. Having discovered that they were good at fighting - and having developed an enjoyment of it - they became mercenaries.
While they weren't as outwardly, obviously intimidating as a brown or bronze pair, they were always quick to prove themselves a force to be reckoned with, and worth every mark paid them and more. They started out primarily as caravan guards, defending Traders from wild whers and felines and the occasional bandit. After a turn of that, knowing that they could do better for themselves once they'd established a reputation, they looked to leave behind the transient lifestyle for a more permanent posting...but nowhere seedy like Nabol, thank you. They ended up at Black Sand Hold, but not long after, Thread returned. Never a pair to back down from a challenge, they didn't even have to discuss whether or not they would return to Weyr life. Rather than return to High Reaches, however, they went to Western. |
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:25 pm
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Name: Firith
Age: 5 (3569.04.18 Fianth x Rintath)
Color: Green
Size: 40'
Physical Description:
Small and slender, Firith is the picture of a pretty, delicate green...or would be, if her hide weren't so marked with scars earned fighting: whers, felines, other dragons, more than a few have left her with souvenirs.
Personality:
Firith is the very definition of spitfire. Quick-tempered and generally combative, Firith does not make friends easily. The ones she manages to make in spite of her temperament, though, she is fiercely protective of. If they are in trouble, or she perceives that someone is treating them poorly, Firith will challenge that person or do whatever necessary to protect them. Her loyalty is unwavering, so long as the other dragon does nothing to betray Firith or her rider. After all, she expects the same kind of loyalty in return, although she obviously doesn't need someone to protect her. She manages just fine on her own, in that regard, thank you.
To Firith, everything is a competition and a chance for her to excel. For a green, her focus is impressive and she will apply her boundless energy to the task so that she can come out on top. This mindset will lead Firith to overcome odds that might usually crush a lesser green, so it is likely she may, in fact, beat out all other greens for first place, or maybe even higher colors, depending on the task. However, this single-minded determination and focus also means that Firith will push herself beyond her own means. Her rider will have to keep a close eye on her to make sure she doesn't injure herself. That warning goes double for the dragon during Threadfall, as Firith will be so focused on charring Thread and her flying that she could overextend herself and place herself and her rider at risk.
Firith's small size and slim build make her excellent for aerial maneuvers, but it unfortunately also means that her stamina is not generally up to standard green par-- something she hates being told and refuses to believe. She will require her rider to work with her twice as much as any other Weyrling pair in an attempt to raise her stamina and prove to everyone that there is nothing "lesser" about her. The extra practice may help somewhat, but Firith's stamina will never surpass the average for greens, which will leave her energy coming from sheer willpower and stubborness.
Why Me?
Firith sensed Ralla's kindred spirit almost before the girl touched her thin-shelled egg. Challenge-loving, risk taking, unwilling to back down: these descriptions match both Firith and Ralla to a T. That Ralla also didn't give a damn about appearances was a huge plus in Firith's book, as this Green is not interested in other people thinking of her as being something she isn't just because she "looks" that way to them. Ralla can appreciate Firith's strength and capabilities, and that's that.
Ralla is also a rider who will work with Firith's competitive attitude and drive to go harder, work longer, and do better than everyone else, rather than working against it. It helps that Ralla doesn't stop until she has to sleep, since Firith will be expecting so much from rider and from herself when it comes to training for long hours to literally be the best. Although there may be some trouble when it comes to Firith pushing so hard she might injure herself, hopefully Ralla and Firith will learn how to stop when it's time -- and lean on each other afterward when they can't. Those challenges that Ralla is always taking on, especially the ones that get her in trouble, will always be backed up by Firith, come good or bad. You can do it, mine. We will show them not to take us so lightly! This is definitely a pair that will stir up trouble from Weyrling lessons to Wingriding-- but force you to grudgingly appreciate their skill and fortitude while they're doing it.
All of that said, the clincher was that Ralla thinks no one is as exceptional as her-- well, Firith feels the same way. With the two of them as a pair, no one else stands a chance.
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:26 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:27 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:28 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 2:29 pm
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