[J] There Are Dragons In Here! (Sam's Characters)

[Samuel Carlin]

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[Samuel Carlin]

Name:Mhinadi (she often goes by Mhadi -- the H is important)
Age:19
Nameday: 35583..03.15
Sex: Female (pronouns: she/her)
Sexual Orientation: Demisexual
Craft: N/A
Rank: Candidate
Location: Western

Physical Description: While some might call her awkwardly tall for a girl since she's nearly six feet tall, she's outgrown her coltish awkwardness and now moves not so much with grace but with confidence. She can charitably be called willowy, as she's slender and her arms (and legs in particular) seem maybe a little too long. She's crowned by wavy dark copper hair that keeps intricately braided on on the left side and lets fall to her shoulder on the right. She is heavily freckled and stormy-grey eyed.

Personality: Though it's taken time and there have definitely been some setbacks now and then, Mhinadi has grown into a confident and delf-assured young woman. She's not only moved past the awkward clumsiness of a sudden growth spurt that made her taller than a lot of the boys at lessons, but she's shrugged off the timid girl she used to be and embraced herself for who she is, quirks and all.

Though she *can* sit still and be attentive, it doesn't come easily. Though she used to be much more reserved, she'd not really even been good at *still*. It's not fidgeting so much as a need to do something with her hands. Weaving braids into her hair isn't her only talent. She's pretty adept at making plaits out of multiple strands of, well, anything. Long grass, the tattered fringe on an old shirt, long pieces of vegetables...

She has no patience for bullies. Bullying or making fun of others is really the only place where her temper is displayed. Even if she's never seen the victim before, she will become their staunchest defender in a heartbeat. There is no room in her world for that sort of cruelty. She does sometimes over react and take offense on someone else's behalf when none was felt, but she's gotten pretty good at apologizing for those incidents. She's working on it.

In her secret heart of hearts, she is a romantic. She hopes -- no, *knows* -- that one day she'll meet the perfect someone, but they will be her match in every way. She's not necessarily drawn to a person because of their looks (though she's not blind) but rather by how well she gets along with them. They're out there, though. Time will give them away.

This daydreaming about her future does sometines distract her as her mind wnanders toward what could be, but she's easily correct and refocused. It's mostly during idle times that she can be found staring off at some thought far away.

Positive Trait List [sel confident, outgoing, optimistic
Negative Trait List overly defensive, restless, distractable

History: Mhinadi was born to Nadirah, a woman working in the kitchen of the Weyr and a M'raj, a young brown rider. They were not Weyrmated, and never planned to be, despite an obvious affection for one another. Mhinadi grew up mostly within the creche, though she often spend afternoons with her mother, or more rarely, riding on M'raj's shoulders as he walked her around Weyr and made up outrageous stories. Not a bad childhood, by any means.
But around the age of ten, it became clear that she was destined to grow a little faster than some of her friends. The taller got, the more self-conscious she became, and the more the combination seemed to make her a target for those who wanted to pick on anyone different. By the time she was 14, she'd taught herself many tricks to try to disappear while still in plain sight.

And then Thread came back to Pern.

In the effort to combat it, M'raj and his dragon were badly Threadscored. Ultimiately, they survived, but they were permanently grounded, his dragon having lost the use of one wing and M'raj himself blind in one eye and badly scarred. Mhinadi was heartbroken and worried and scared, but of course, none of that stopped her from growing or others from continuing to tease.

It was worse now, though, because the focus had expanded to include her father, too, and it wasn't only crechemates who stared and sometimes whispered or just plain commented aloud. Though Mhinadi had finally seemed less of an outlier when some of the boys caught up and passed her by the time she was sixteen, her mood and the world just seemed to get darker and shrink.

So M'raj and Mhinadi made a pact. The brownrider confessed that he struggled to ignore the stares and sometimes-thoughtless comments from those not used to him, like visitors and traders at the Weyr. He confessed that he, like her, had sometimes wondered why he even tried to fit in or go on living at all, when he sometimes felt so out of place. But, he promised, if she could get through another day, then he could do it too.

It was the beginning of a change of attitude and a new outlook not only on life, but on herself, and her place on Pern. It took a couple of Turns to build up the confidence she displays now, and she's not perfect when it comes to asserting herself. Sometimes she goes too far. She's learning. She adjusts.
Needless to say, she is definitely a Daddy's girl.

But little by little, she's coming into her own.

Other: If someone is interested in taking up M'raj, let me know. smile  

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[PRP]Dreams into reality (Mhinadi/Tihrokat + dragons)
[PRP]Lessons and more lessons (Mhinadi/Va'len + dragons)
[PRP]To Itch or Not to Itch (Mhinadi/Oreune + dragons)
[PRP] SLipper when Silly (Mhinadi/Nemeryn + dragons)
[PRP] Big Hearts, Little Wings (Mhinadi/Nuamia + dragons)

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[PRP] Could it be too exciting? (Mhinaadi/Oreune)

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[Samuel Carlin]

Name: I'rek (Iaerek)
Age: 29
Nameday: 3548.01.13
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Gay
Weyr: High Reaches Weyr
Rider Rank: Weyrling
Previous Rank/Craft: Journeyman Tanner (Boots)

Physical Description: Someone taught Iaerek to mind his posture early on and it stuck: his spine is always straight, his shoulders always square and his chin slightly lifted. And yet, for all that, he moves as though he couldn't possibly be more comfortable in his skin. He isn't stiff or rigid, just determinedly upright. That, combined with his height -- 6'4" -- and the sharpness of his features can make him a bit imposing. He is in good shape, not hugely muscled, but with the cut of a man who knows how to work. Reddish brown hair is cut closer to the scalp toward his neck than it is for the locks that sometimes shadow but never touch his brow. Narrow eyes the color of good, rich klah. Long, deft fingers and well-calloused palms. This is a man meant to be noticed.

Personality: If there's a single word that could sum up Iaerek, it has to be: solid. He is committed and dedicated to most everything he does. Given a chore or a task, he will see it through. Given a duty, even a new one, rest assured that he will do it to the best of his ability and even push himself to give a little more. Ask him to make a decision and he will do it without delay.

And then he'll stick to it, no matter how many people might argue against it. Iaerek has Opinions, and he is not at all shy about sharing them. He has enough restraint not to blurt them out randomly, but given the slightest opportunity, he will share. And stand by them, unless given a good enough reason (or consequence) to change his mind. Would he let a disagreement come to blows? Yes he would and without the slightest hint of guilt. If you want to step up, he will happily put you down.

And then offer you a hand up because, though you might be wrong, a dedication to a belief deserves respect. Respect must be earned, like his friendship. He doesn't seek out friends, but neither does he avoid company. He has no patience for pranksters, but rest assured that once you are a friend of his, he will be at your back or at your side, no matter what.

Even more surprisingly, perhaps, Iaerek does have a sense of humor and a broad smile, often seen. Though there's not question he's a temperamantal sort, he still likes to have a good time, a good laugh and a good game of dice.

Positive Trait List: focused, dedicated, loyal
Negative Trait List: stubborn, short-tempered, judgmental


History: Iaerek was born at Igen Hold, the first son of what would be a sprawling family as there were four more to come after him. His father, Jaervek, was a tanner and bathed the boy in the craft from an early age, but his mother, Imiria, had married into the craft. As the daughter of an important family from a nearby cot hold, she had her own set of expectations for her children, and she drilled them in as deeply as .

Parents of strong personality tend to create children that are the same, and Iaerek was certainly proof of that. Though he was not allowed to speak without consequence in the home, he was also taught to stand behind his and to speak as he believed rather than changing his mind just to keep the peace. There was trouble for him because of it, more than his fair share of fights and punishments growing up as he learned when and how to argue, but the point was that he learned.

He eagerly dove into an apprenticeship with the Tanners when he was old enough. The tools and sounds and smells -- oh, the smells -- were as natural to him as an evening meal. While his father specialized in building tack sought after for dragons and runners alike, when the time came for Iaerek to walk the tables and choose a specialty, he reached for the comfort and reliability, not to mention necessity, in a good pair of boots.

Even more fundamental with the return of Thread. Then appeal and design needed to be augmented with more actual functionality and durability. A challenge that Iaerek is -- was -- constantly working to balance and improve.

Sent out to deliver some of said boots as well as straps and harnesses, and other expected goods, he found himself at High Reaches Weyr with a Hatching drawing near, and was invited to Stand and test his fate on the Sands. Having never considered a life of his own as a dragonrider, the possibility struck a chord within him, nonetheless, and he agreed to take the chance.

A choice he will never regret.

Other: Sibs. Four sibs, because I like family. HMU!  

[Samuel Carlin]

Name: Zuurinth
Age: ~6 months?
Color: Blue
Size: 55' eventually.

Physical Description: Zuurinth is a pretty middle of the road dragon, in a lot of ways. This, as his rider has assured him repeatedly, means that he's ultimately one of the most useful dragons on Pern. It means he's suited for many things. His neck may seem slightly longer than normal, but maybe that's because he spends a great deal of time stretching it and craning it to try to get his bearings and make sure he knows exactly where he is.

Personality: Good natured and good hearted, Zuurinth really, genuinely wants to be helpful and of use. He's all too willing to volunteer himself and His for all sorts of chores and duties, especially the ones that seem likely to win him favor. If he's volunteered for something, though, it's best to put him to work right away. If he has a chance to wander off or something else catches his eye, odds are good he'll forget his previous promise and head off to attend the next new thing. Zuurinth's life is a constant training exercise in focus.  

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