Omens In Ashes

Race: Human.
Nickname: Darling.
Relationship: Mother.
Known Magic: Illusion.
Statistics: Free Story NPC
Background: Standing at 5’9” Da'la was considered to be quite tall for a woman. She had a lean physique with very womanly curves and strong thighs. Her eyes were a warm hazel with flecks of green which lightened a few shades whenever she was upset. She always wore black eyeliner and would often spend hours beautifying herself in front of the mirror. Dark, silky hair stretched down the length of her back, thick, luscious and usually worn loose.

Adopted and raised by an Ecrede family, Da'la rebelled as a teenager and ran away from home when she was only thirteen years old. Da'la gave birth to Wendell three days after her nineteenth birthday. As a scarlet woman, Da'la spent her whole life entertaining men for money. In her youth most of these men were wealthy merchants, sailors and lords. However, as age began to creep up on her, she found herself competing with younger woman. The standard of men she accepted gold from in exchange for pleasure, was significantly lowered. This took its toll on the woman's mental health, during which time she became very depressed, neglecting her young son.

As a single parent, Da'la struggled to provide for her son, a boy with which she had little connection or motherly attachment to. When she could no longer afford to keep her lodgings in the city, Da'la sold her seven year old son into slavery. From there, things only got worse and the woman was forced to pack her things and relocate from Nejem, a city she had lived in her whole life, to Aramane. She was only thirty-two when she died of unknown causes.

Race: Ecrede.
Nickname: The Bone Collector.
Relationship: Role-model.
Known Magic: Summoning.
Statistics: Free Story NPC
Background: Eyrem was but a humble slave trader when he exchanged a mere ten gold crowns for the purchase of Wendell, lifting the boy of fourteen years from poverty to work aboard his ship, The Harbinger. From there, Wendell was afforded the opportunity to learn the ropes, consistent in his attempts to impress the captain of the Harbinger vessel.

By the time Wendell turned twenty-four, he had earned his freedom, his slave markings burned away with the figure 8 brand of the Brineborn people. This mark was later hidden when Eyrem permitted Wendell to adopt his Clan Tattoo, a sea-serpent displayed in pride of place on the left side of the man's neck.

Eyrem's own tattoo took up the entire expanse of his back, complimented by the scarification tradition most Ecrede partake in. Raised skin formed the scales of the serpent, its eye sunken where flesh had been cut away. The captain was a tall, thin man with dark features, thick, long eyebrows, short, cropped black hair, and a long pointed nose. Though he had a seemingly kind nature and often wore an easy smile, Eyrem was a very cruel man who picked and chose his favourites of the crew, often treating them far better than the rest. Thankfully for Wendell, for the most part, this included him.

Race: Human.
Nickname: Sugar.
Relationship: Lover.
Known Magic: Blood.
Statistics: Body 10, Speed 5, Fortitude: 20, Mind 20, Casting 20, Esen 20. (50+Race)
Background: Harper, who prefers to go by the name Summer, has been in an on and off relationship with Wendell for the last nine years (K10). Being seven years younger than Wendell, Harper can be quick to anger, which often sets him off. They have turned arguing into an art, with some of their rows becoming quite heated. The pair never fight for long, however, always finding a reason to make up.

Harper is of average height, standing at 5'6". She has hazel coloured eyes that appear dark brown from a distance, growing far lighter the closer one gets. A long, straight nose and prominent cleft chin only work to enhance her natural beauty. Harper is blessed with a thick fringe of lashes and light brown hair, boasting shades of auburn red in the summer. A curvy figure earns the woman a lot of tips working as a local tavern maid.

Since the year K17, the pair have been trying to start a family with little success. More recently, Harper has been pressing Wendell about the idea of getting married, something the man has never been keen on, although he has given it some consideration. Wendell feels his relationship with Harper is somewhat toxic. This has stopped him from enjoying her company or hoping that they two of them can sort their differences.