While mostly resembling her mother both in appearance and cultural identity, Arko towers over her petite mother while preserving the delicate structure common in midlanders. She keeps her dark hair long with the appearance of unkemptness; however, the disheveled look is entirely calculated to align with her desired aesthetic. She is fond of gold hues and, similar to her maternal family from the Yanxian highlands, adorns her cheeks with gold dust nearly every morning. Although she exercises tirelessly and wishes it were otherwise, she has barely any noticeable muscle definition and comes off as frail, though she is content to disprove her fragile appearance.
Her father gifted her with deep black hair that shines purple in the right lighting. Her ears are slightly pointed at the ends, but hardly enough to notice unless one focuses in on them and catches her when she is not covering them with her hair or some sort of ornamentation. Besides the gold dust on her cheeks, she tends to avoid makeup, aside from darkening her lips to a dusky burgundy when the occasion calls for it. She leaves her eyes bare, as she is fond of their shape and color, a near copy of her mother’s wide golden eyes.
Initially, Arko is reserved around acquaintances. Nonetheless, she cannot help but to be emotive in her facial expressions, especially when discussing a topic she feels deeply about. Though she tries, it is virtually impossible for her to truly deceive someone when in front of them.
Scars & Markings: Having only just commenced her training in archery, along with her devotion to self-image, she has but two noticeable scars on her body. A tiny gash resides on the left side of her neck and a deeper mark crosses through the right side of her abdomen. She is hesitant to show these to others, though she admires those with scars, believing it indicates a sense of devotion to their cause and/or loved ones.
From childhood, her family would paint golden dust onto her cheeks, so much so, that her cheeks remain slightly stained gold at all times.
Voice: Arko possesses her mother’s resonant sing-song voice but with a deeper, slurred flow in her pronunciation. She has a subtle regionally Yanxian accent and dialect, but hyper-corrects it when meeting new people. Once she grows comfortable, her accent becomes apparent and her tone livens up and shifts to being more spirited and expressive.
Clothing: Her manner of dress is typically overstated and formal, but never apparently so. Every piece she wears means something to her and she spends a great deal of time and attention on her clothing. One will often catch her in deep reds or greenish-blues accompanied by golden accents. Recently, she has been fortunate enough to travel to various cities across Hydaelyn and has adopted an extensive collection of fabrics and garments. Her wardrobe grows so rapidly, she is plagued by the paradox of storing such an extensive collection.
Personality, she has one
Likes
Bitter Tea
History
Icy Weather
Silky fabrics
Dislikes
Discrimination/Oppression
Political Corruption
Nobles and aristocrats
Sweets
Humidity
Fears
Betrayal
close combat
Flavorless food
Trivia
Favorite Food: Goat curry, freshly caught raw fish
Favorite Drink: Mint Tea
Favorite Color: Burgundy
Adolescence in the Mountains
She had it.
Adjusting to new life
She did it, kind of.
Mentorship
Fortunately, she had a mentor.
Presently
Things are being done.
Color Key
♥ In A Relationship: Name is romantically involved with this character.
♥ Romantic Attraction: Name is romantically interested in this character.
♥ Sexual Attraction Name is physically interested in this character.
♥ Platonic Love/Family: Name considers this person family.
♦ Friend: Name considers this person her friend.
♦ Friendly Acquaintance: Name considers this person mostly friendly, or as an ally.
● Good Standing: Name has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a good impression.
● Neutral: Name has no specific feelings about this character.
● Bad Standing: Name has no specific feelings about this character, however they left a bad impression.
♠ Dislike: Name doesn't consider this person a friend, and will talk if needed, but try to avoid them.
♠ Hate: Name consider this person an annoyance, and will try to avoid them. Conflict can happen.
♠ Fear: Name is terrified by this character, and will try to avoid them at all cost.
♠ Rivalry: Name consider this person a rival, and will try to initiate conflict every time she gets to meet them.
♥ Family Member: This character is related by blood to Name.
✔ Business: This character is either an Name's employer, employee, or coworker.
✖ Deceased: This character has passed away.
?Hidden Feelings/Unknown: This character has one of all the color keys above, but Name isn't fully aware of it yet.
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Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category!
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◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard.
■ "She comes to me for her little projects. Her attention to detail comes at a fault. She tips well, but never truly appears satisfied." -Freelancing Seamstress
■ "She thanked me and displayed a tender smile after I gifted her my finest sweet bread, but I could see right through her. She hated it. How could anyone dislike...my...sweet bread. You will have to excuse me now." - Cavalier Baker
◢ Uncommon Rumors -A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly.
■ "I heard she and her mother come from a tight-knit group that was completely wiped out. I don't buy it at all, most likely just a ruse to get people paying for their performances." -Skeptical theater owner in Kugane
■ "She fools not a single soul in this community with her classlessness, yet she walks around and speaks as if she has a say in our politics and society, having only arrived recently." - Local Ishgardian Matriarch
◢ Rare Rumors -Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using!
■ "If only you could have seen what I saw. Stay away from her. She befriended and conned my best friend, an honest trader, and watched the life leave his body after she poisoned him. Didn't even flinch. Listen, do not buy into her act. She thinks she has some righteous cause, but we're all just trying to make a living here." -Clean-cut Hingan Trader
■ "Ruvienne tells us all she is his student... I am truly appalled that anyone believes she is not his illegitimate... His poor wife, I recognize the anguish in her eyes every time she crosses paths with that mongrel. Breaks my heart... What of their children?" - Ishgardian Medic by the Scholasticate
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◢ Player Character Rumors -Feel free to add rumors of your own!
■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters.
■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment.
■ I won't play permanent character death or rape plots.
Disclaimer
■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.
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