"This life is amazing when you greet it with open arms. Whatever we face, we'll be fine if we're leading from the heart" - Open Arms, Epic the Musical
BASICS
NAME:Polites
GENDER: male
PRONOUNS: he/Him
ORIENTATION: lil twink
BIRTHDATE: Spring 2752
AGE: 24 as of Winter 2776
LOCATION: Semeca
OCCUPATION: Candidate
APPEARANCE
EYES: hazel
HAIR: dark brown
HEIGHT AND BUILD: 5'5 lanky but muscular
PLAY-BY: Timothee Chalamet
EXPY SOURCE: Polites, Epic the Musical
FULL APPEARANCE: Polites is a shorter man, built lanky but his turns of sailing have lent strength and muscle to his form. His hair is dark brown and curly. It tends toward frizzy most days due to humidity and water. He has eyes of hazel that shine brightly with his upbeat attitude. His face is generally friendly and it's rare to not see a smile. He prefers to be clean shaven, though doesn't like to shave while at sea and will frequently have a scraggly beard if a voyage is longer.
He favors loose and unrestrictive clothing, mostly tunics and trews. When out on boats, he adds a headband to keep his hair pit of his face. He is also rarely seen without the gold pendant that was a gift from his mother before he left home with Odysesses.
PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY: Eternally the optimist, Polites is a kind man who sees a bright world, despite what others try to say. He is overly trusting and finds it hard to turn his back on anyone. He will always give someone "just one more chance" no matter how many times that person proves his trust is misplaced. Polites truly believes in the goodness of people, often seeing potential where others see flaws. His unwavering faith in humanity is both a strength and a vulnerability, as it opens him up to potential hurt but also allows him to create genuine connections with those around him.
Polites is highly regarded for his ability to maintain composure and demonstrate a level-headed demeanor, even when faced with the most challenging and demanding situations. He consistently serves as a beacon of rationality and plays a pivotal role in assisting his companions in remaining steadfast and unwavering in their pursuit of their aspirations.
Due to his bold and optimistic approach to life, Polites often finds himself in precarious situations due to his unwavering belief in his abilities. While he strives for success, his risk-taking nature has led to a series of mishaps that challenge his optimistic outlook. Despite these setbacks, he remains committed to his adventurous pursuits and endeavors to shield others (besides Odysesses) from the potential consequences of his daring escapades.
Polites is great at providing emotional support and strategic advice, though he hates fighting and would prefer greeting the world with open arms. He knows others don't feel as he does and he encourages them to try to see things his way. Even if his way isn't the "right" way.
HISTORY
FAMILY:
Parents- Polentar, Father, Fisher
Aritessa, Mother, Fisher
Siblings- Lenrite, older brother
Tarari, older sister
Poless, younger sister
Tessol, younger brother
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: none
BIRTHPLACE: Ithaca Seahold
HISTORY:
Polites was the middle child born to fisherfolk who resided in Ithaca, a small seahold in Tillek territory. As a middle child, he was neither spoiled or ignored though he was frequently shafted off to family members when he was young as his parents were fishing often. And when his two younger siblings were born, he was added to the babysitting roster for them. He was kind friendly so he made friends easily, but his best friend was a guards son named Odysesses. The two were thick as thieves soon enough.
He took to water like a fish, learning to swim easily at a young age and joined his parents on the sea as soon as he was old enough. He always dreamt of leaving his seahold and sailing the open waters of Pern, wanting to adventure. But he never took that first step, not wanting to leave his family behind.
When Thread started falling again, times were both easy and tough. The fisherfolk quickly learned that fish loved eating Thread and the ideal time to go out was as soon they got the all clear from the fighting wings and ground crews. Polites loved those times, joining in the gathering with gusto.
One day, when he was out fishing in the aftermath of a Threadfall, he got a little too cocksure and a sudden wave capsized his boat. His legs got tangled in the net he had been about to cast out, so when he tried to surface, he couldn't move right. He was struck by debris, and nearly knocked unconscious. Just about when he had resigned himself to his fate, Odysesses appeared and dragged him back to the surface. He doesn't remember the trip home, but Odysesses delivered him safely to his family.
He spent a few seven days recovering, and when he was well he decided he had enough of settling. He wanted to adventure. So from then on, he scraped and saved every spare mark he could so as to purchase passage to the Semecan shores. He desired to know more about the mysterious(to him) location and explore the unknown. He begged Odysesses to go with him.
After what seemed like forever, but wasn't really much time at all, they did it. They chartered passage with a pirate crew (Polites openly friendly with them of course) and made his way to Semeca. He settled into the weyr easily, though it was far different from a Seahold. His friendly nature led to finding friends to visit and learn with.
Not all that long ago, Polites suggested to Odysesses that they join the next Dragon Day and become Candidates. He thought it a grand way to show they cared for Semeca and Pern.