Ameline Valtin

Ameline Valtin
Gender	Female
Race	Elezen
Clan	Wildwood
Citizenship	Nomad/Unaffiliated
Age	28
Nameday	3rd Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon
Height/Weight	6 fulms, 7 ilms; 168 ponz
Marital Status	Single
Religion	Menphina, the Lover
Server	Balmung

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Character

General

Ameline Valtin - a name that few people know. Still young by Elezen standards at age 28, this fresh-faced nomad has made a career out of staying away from nation-state politics and offering her services as a long-journey pathfinder and guide. Light-hearted and morally well-adjusted (according to her), she tends to barter her services for goods or other services rather than dealing in gil. Despite her proclivity for the wild lands, she is the epitome of statuesque Elezen stoicism.

While she is no stranger to war, combat, and the short-sighted political machinations of various city-state politicians, Ameline has long-since taken a neutral stance and decided not to meddle in such affairs. She offers her services to anyone without a clearly nefarious intent. Neutrality aside, she considers herself a virtuous woman and will not look the other way in the face of cruelty or injustice - at least not in "her country" (the wild lands between city-states). Between her well-spoken manner and her adamant refusal to get involved with City-State squabbles, it is clear that Ameline has seen some form of experience in public administration or a military. Despite this, she remains cagey about her young-adult life; often times, she finds it easier to deflect such questions and describe her positive childhood experiences.

Ameline is a pious devotee to The Twelve, specifically Menphina. Her views on love and happiness naturally gravitate her toward the Goddess of Love. Ironically, she is a solitary creature without a match. Inbetween her posturing on the virtues of being self-reliant, it can be observed that she longs for companionship in some form. Despite her rugged lifestyle, she has a delicate heart that is easily broken - a trait that causes her to unintentionally keep friends and associates from getting too close.

Appearance

Physical Appearance

• While generally comely for a Wildwood Elezen, she is exceptionally tall. It is not uncommon for her above-average height to be one of the first topics of conversation with new folks. Standing at over 6 and 2/3 fulms, she towers over Hyur and has a good head taller than many other Elezen females.
• Although she has gentle features, it is clear that there is a base-line power to the way she moves. While her height is properly proportional to her weight and she has a lithe look about her, close inspection would show you that there is strength in her long legs and sturdy core. To see her negotiating difficult terrain, hunting wild game, and various other physically-oriented activities that she participates in would easily demonstrate this strength to an observer.
• Ameline is not the most glamorous, busty, or well-dressed Elezen woman - but there is a rustic intrigue to the way she presents herself. Her countenance has a perpetual expression of interest and compassion that seems to convey a sense of approachability to the passerby. Despite her free-roaming lifestyle, she seems to have a sense of manners and decorum. It would be reasonable to assume that she has been classically educated after meeting her (despite the fact that this may or may not be the case.)
• Despite her attractive proportions and rustic charm, there's no getting around it: Ameline is clumsy and uncoordinated. It is quite common for her long slender arms to collide with a bowl or tankard on a table as she passes it by. Because of this, she seems to be a bit self-conscious in scenarios involving city-dwelling socialites or formal functions.
• She has a very small yet distinguishing birthmark below her right eye.

Commonly-Worn Attire/Accessories/Equipment

• Wears a pair of ornate long rings - one on the index finger of each hand. While they are identical and simplistic in design, one is smelted from an inky black metal and the other from vibrant bronze. She does not discuss the origins of these rings, but it can be assumed that they are sentimental rather than for fashion as they are weathered and word from years of use that clearly pre-date her own existence.
• Wears a distinct necklace of asymmetrical fragments of bronze aligned vertically around her neck and throat. The necklace does not have the same weathered look as her rings and does not appear to serve a functional purpose as a gorget. It is a safe assumption that she simply enjoys the aesthetic look of the necklace.
• Carries a small notebook and a very old ornate rose-gold charcoal case for chronicling her travels, making rubbings, and drawing vistas that inspire her as she moves from place to place. It can always be found on her person if searched for.
• Conceals a small (3 ilm) dagger of Elezen make that fits in her boot for personal protection. It is typically not visible without a pat-down or the removal of her boots. Unlike her jewelry, the dagger seems keen and newly forged. Perhaps something happened recently to give her cause to conceal a weapon?

Personality

• For a time of strife, Ameline is a relatively pleasant person. She has a warm personality and believes strongly in sharing what little she has with people who need it. Her work as a professional pathfinder is not really a means to make gil; she does it because she genuinely enjoys the brief company of new people. Because of this, it is not uncommon for her to offer her services to people gratis or in exchange for some small favor or service. (Example: She agrees to escort a physician through the shroud in exchange for a quick look into a pain she's been having in her elbow.)
• Ameline is very seldom abrasive or crass. She internalizes disrespectful comments and maintains a level of respectful decorum when speaking to others. If she is treated with respect, she will usually sincerely enjoy the company of others. If she is not, she will do what she can to excuse herself from the situation. If that is not an option, she will simply clam up and have very little to say. In this state, it is common for her to avoid making eye contact with her conversational partner.
• She has a way of seeming very genuine when she talks. Her big green eyes zero in on the eyes of the person she's talking to making a conversation with her a generally pleasant experience. She has a bashful streak in city-based environments, but regardless - Ameline is much more of a listener than a talker.
• Old rivalries, bigotry, and xenophobia may be in her blood as an Elezen - but she has been on both sides of this and does not like the way it feels. Because of this, abrasive comments based on citizenship, race, religion, etc. can get her a bit worked up. With that said, Ameline can be accused of hypocrisy. The dwindling population of Elezen tends to gravitate toward other Elezen she randomly comes across. If she saw a Hyur and an Elezen traveling on separate paths of a road, she would dash to the Elezen first.
• The wilds can be a lonely place and Ameline is not immune to this fact. She is willing to converse with just about anyone and absolutely adores being approached in public to make small-talk. She enjoys hearing tall tales; travelers with implausibly grandiose stories from far away lands light up her eyes. In discussing the lonely road, it should also be noted that Ameline can be easily taken in by whimsical plans. (Example: If someone tells Ameline, "You really ought to see the palace sometime." She takes that quite literally as an invitation to join her conversation partner and may ask for him/her to take her there.)
• Her devotion to the goddess of love lends an appreciation for romance and love. While she may get caught up in fancies of romance, she is quite fastidious about who she chooses for courtship. Still, above all other wishes and desires, she actively seeks a fellow virtuous Elezen to share her time with. Because of her traditional upbringing, she is quite adamantly heterosexual and while the attention of the same sex may be flattering, she probably will not pursue advances made by fellow women.

Combat

General

Ameline has a very utilitarian concept of combat. While she shows some signs of being professionally trained, she relies heavily on traps and improvised weaponry. Her solid build gives her a tendency to face wild adversaries or game for hunt using the spear or lance. When engaging another person in combat, she tends to aim for disabling attacks as opposed to mortal wounding attacks. Her general style is one of patient precision than wild aggression. She will drop into a defensive stance, attempting to parry, dodge, and deflect incoming blows until she gets a feel for the combat style of her opponent. Once she sizes up her foe, she will quickly strike with non-lethal precision until her opponent yields or makes it clear that a non-lethal conclusion will not be an option.

Weapons/Equipment Carried:

• Small Elezen-forged dagger in her right boot.
• Forest vine/cordage for multipurpose binding.
• Some sort of ~7 fulm wooden spear/lance. Usually discarded and replaced or hacked down to a walking stick when its efficacy wanes.
• A satchel for carrying provisions (food, water, hunted game).

Note: Not all weapons and equipment are carried into a town when Ameline passes through. Typically, she will make camp on the outskirts of the town and only carry what she needs inside in order to keep her load light and have plenty of room to bring provisions back to her encampment.

Tendencies

Likes

• Loves listening to songs and grand stories from far away lands
• Enjoys generally positive, respectful, and approachable people that aren't offended by her curiosity
• Enjoys looking at scenic nature views and different people of all races
• Making small-talk with complete strangers, both on the road and in-town
• Tactful advances for courtship, flattery, courteous romantic behavior

Dislikes

• Rude, abrasive, and/or unapproachable people who take exception to her curious nature
• Discussing war or anything where the loss of life is marginalized
• Discussing politics or anything where the exploitation of the average man and woman is commonplace
• Roguish, cruel, or generally criminal behavior or activity
• Crude and/or distasteful sexual advances
• Sex as an industry
• Racism, jingoism, xenophobia, religious persecution
• Generally negative people, attitudes, and topics

Hobbies/Talents

• Advanced terrain negotiation and pathfinding
• Hunting and fishing (not for sport)
• Swimming in creeks, ponds, and rivers
• Cross-country running/endurance-based physical activities
• Talking to friendly strangers and expanding her world-view

Other

• Seemingly well-educated for being the only daughter of a family of little means
• Has combat discipline that seems militaristic in nature

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