Shep of Blue Leijith

[Shou]

Shep

Doin' it right
Everybody will be dancing
And we'll be feeling it right

BASICS
RETIRE INFO: Retire
NAME: Shep
GENDER: CIS Male
PRONOUNS: He/him/his
ORIENTATION: Heterosexual

BIRTHDATE: Late Summer 2741
AGE: 27 as of Early Fall 2768
LOCATION: Semaca Weyr
OCCUPATION: Bluerider, captain of Pavane Squad
WING: Pavane Squad

APPEARANCE
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Brown
HEIGHT AND BUILD: 6'3, muscular
PLAY-BY: Shep (Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem)
FULL APPEARANCE: Shep is a tall dude, with muscles to spare. His chestnut brown hair is rather plain, save for his intense, manly sideburns.

He tends to wear clothes that are easy to maneuver around in, as he's somewhat of a man of action. There's always something that needs to be done, whether it be protecting the Weyr, helping in the kitchens, whatever. While practical, the colors are somewhat lavish and extravagant. Some might even say it's garish.

PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY: Shep is a steadfast man who holds onto his beliefs. He hates others being taken advantage of, and abhors those who try to manipulate things in their favor. Being just is what he's all about, and he'd gladly put his life on the line if it meant saving others.

One thing he lives for is music. Often times, if he's not doing anything, Shep can be found listening to the Harpers. Music is probably what enriches his life most, honestly- he can usually be found humming while he works, tapping his feet, whatever. There's a rhythm in his soul, and he just goes with it.

By no means, however, is Shep a fighter- in fact, if he can manage it, he'll avoid conflict. There's always alternative solutions to things, and working with others to find them is what Shep does best. He's a hard worker, who earnestly does whatever task is assigned him- if only so he can spend the rest of his time relaxing.

Above all else, however, Shep is tired. War alienated him from his father, and visibly damaged both his parents. The ways it scarred the world and its people are too many to count. It's not as evident as it is on other individuals, but he is weary. Part of the reason he sought out Semaca was the relative distance from the rest of the world and its issues. If war breaks out again, he will still take up the sword, but it will only be because he must.

Nonetheless, it doesn't show on him. Shep's casual, laid-back demeanor can be a bit disarming for someone of his stature and build. That's 100% fine with him, because he doesn't like coming off as intimidating or imposing. He employs it quite a bit in his leadership, but he'll get strict if he has to.

HISTORY
FAMILY: Harlock of Brown Arcadiath (Father), Emeraldas of Blue Baraludath (Mother)
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: N/A
BIRTHPLACE: Ista Weyr
HISTORY: Born at the height of the Interval War, Shep's childhood was turbulent, to say the least. His father was fighting in the war, and his mother left to go do so as well once she felt comfortable leaving him with the other weyrbrats. Growing up surrounded by the effects of war definitely left a lasting mark on him. As he grew older, Shep began to despise war- seeing the way it hurt Pern, how could he not?

While his family managed to survive the war, it had its prices- his father lost an eye, alongside heavy scarring around his other one; likewise, his mother suffered a scar on her face. Thankfully, it didn't disrupt the home life, though it was somewhat strange to come to know a father who had been absent his whole life.

Shep decided that, if he could, he would become a dragonrider; though he didn't intend to follow in his parents' footsteps as a soldier. Rather, he wanted to help foster peace on Pern. Even if the war had ended, the world was still recovering. People would have to step up and have to help guide it, right?

After standing as a candidate for a year, he finally had a dragon of his own- Leijith, a brilliant blue who seemed to shine with the radiance of the sun. He was perfect.

Shep stayed at Ista after graduation, mainly to be close to family. While he wasn't, say, upholding the peace, he was helping people....and that was more than enough for him. And so it was, for 6 years.

That was when he heard word of a new weyr forming in the Summerlands- Semaca, it was called. After dwelling on it, Shep decided to transfer. Neither he nor Leijith knew what the future could hold- but they were ready to face it, regardless.

UPDATES

• Early Fall 2767 - Shep is transferred from Nocturne Wing to Pavane Squad, which he assumes command of.

[Shou]

Leijith



BASICS
NAME: Leijith
BIRTHDATE Early Spring, 2759
AGE: 9 as of Early Fall, 2768

APPEARANCE
LENGTH: 33.5 ft
HEIGHT: 8 ft
WINGSPAN: 50 ft
COLOR: Blue
HEX CODE: #01444B
FULL APPEARANCE: Leijith is rather average when it comes to size, but his dazzling appearance more than makes up for it. Covered in a neon teal blue that seems to evoke a sense of nostalgia, gridlike patterns dominate his wingsails. The image of a pyramid opening to reveal something within- something charming and mysterious, for certain- dominates the center of it.

His shoulders are colored a bit more darkly, as if he was wearing large shoulder pads. His face is Fresh and sleek, seeming almost Aerodynamic. His headknobs are the same dark color as his shoulders, and a more muddled color composes the front part of his face; the way the colors are framed make it seem like he's wearing a mask if you squint a bit. His feet are also that same muddled color, making it look like he's wearing some kind of boots that seem a bit....out there. Lastly, his tail is capped off in the same dark hues as his headknobs and shoulders, giving his body a uniform look that's broken up by the wild patterns that wrap him.

His colors are shiny, and reflect light brilliantly in a manner akin to polished metal.

PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY: Eloquent, reserved, and a bit Delphic are just a few of the statements that could be made about Leijith's personality- ironic, considering his gaudy appearance. He tends to carefully choose his words and actions, and often speaks with brevity. Wit isn't exactly his best aspect, due to the fact that he tends to be blunt and a bit too straightforwards sometimes.

While he doesn't quite get Shep's fascination with music, he humors him and will sit and listen to it despite not really understanding it. Leijith tends to be fonder of visual expression, mostly because it's something he can grasp more.

Voice: His speaking patterns make Leijith come off as older than he actually is. He sounds somewhat otherworldly- almost synthetic, somehow. There's a familiar comfort in his voice that feels welcoming, despite the unreal and far-off vibes it exudes.