Name: My'rik
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: bisexual
Weyr: Western
Rider Rank: wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Journeyman Metalsmith
Physical Description:
Standing at a solid 6'8” with wide shoulders, deep chest and strong arms as would be expected of a metalsmith. He has a strong chin, broad nose and sharp cheeks. His salt and pepper hair is long, well, cared for, and kept back in a ponytail. He has a beard and mustache, well trimmed and maintained. Though he isn't overly handsome, he takes pride in keeping his appearance neat. His skin is pale, his eyes purple tinged blue, with generous laughter lines on the outside. His clothes are durable, tough, and well-fitted for easy movement.
Personality:
My'rik is a bear of a man - a teddy bear, that is. Gentle, patient, his size belies the true nature of his personality. He has a kind temper and a bright personality who tries to brighten the days of all those he comes into contact with. Cheerful, friendly and good-natured, it is a rare thing indeed to find My'rik in a bad mood or in any way an unpleasant temper. There is nothing deceptive about My'rik. He is one of those very rare people who are what they seem, with no ulterior motivations. He is genuine in everything he says and does.
Because he is everything he appears to be, he knows there are those out there who would attempt to use him and take advantage of him, and because he truly hates to cause upset he is extremely cautious in choosing those he and Malith will associate with beyond the relationship of artisan and customer he holds with most of those he knows and meets on a regular basis. But even this is not foolproof, and he does - more often than he might like to admit - end up on the wrong side of a manipulation...
Though one might think that having such an artistic profession would lend one to being able to see and appreciate and indulge in fantasy.... well surely that might be the case for some, but not for My'rik. He is pragmatic. Firmly grounded in reality... almost aggressively so. He will tolerate flights of fancy in children of certain ages, will even participate sometimes, but beyond a certain point and age, that stops. He will emphatically deny anything that is even slightly outside of reality... though for children, he will be as kind and careful about crushing their delusions as he can.
It takes great patience and focus to be a metalsmith. To take metals and bend them to one's will, to create objects that are beautiful and useful. Patience and focus that My'rik possesses in spades. Characteristics that bleed from the professional into the personal. Qualities that are good and appreciated in many means, but for him, his focus is so intense and penetrating it is discomfiting and too much for the normal person to handle for more than a very short while before wilting under the weight...
Positive Trait List patient,jovial,genuine
Negative Trait List cautious,pragmatic,intense
History:
He doesn't speak much of his family or history... He was apprenticed to a metalsmith as early as he was able, his family cast him out and away for there was something about him or them that was not... just not compatible. Perhaps he was too serious, or not happy enough.. whatever it was, they couldn't get their fey child away from their home soon enough.
He worked hard, and trained, learning anything and everything his master was willing to teach him, but he favored the arts that were delicate and fine more then the more useful blacksmithy work or weaponsmithing. Another mark against him, at least as far as his family was concerned. If he wasn't going to change, or at least become somewhat useful for earning marks... they didn't really want him around.
He was Searched almost accidentally when he was 17, stood as a candidate for One Turn, Standing at several different clutches hatchings, before the clutch that held Malith. He became a dragonrider and kept on his metalsmithing on the side, and he has never once looked back.
A bit better than average for a dragon-rider, he does his best for the weyr, but doesn't like to stand out... he shys away from any and all spotlight, preferring to let others shine. Rock-steady and dependable, he and his white are neither the best nor worst in their wing. They do all that is expected of them, and they are quick to lend a hand to all those who need it. Whether in the form of partners in drills and practice, to offering goods or services to help others be and do the best they can.
And when it comes to relationships, discretion is his byword. My'rik isn't the type to kiss and tell... nor apparently is he the type to have a steady long term partner aside from Malith. He has had bedmates of both sexes, they have come and gone not really touching his heart. He enjoyed the while they were around, but he isn't one to go out and seek a bedmate or partner for each and every night. It is possible that he has offspring, but if he does, he doesn't know of them... unless the mother let him know.
If he did have children that he knew of, he wouldn't be a big presence in their lives.. he might be around for special occasions, and when he could, but he doesn't have much interest in raising children.. His dragon on the other hand... she would seek out any and all children and be a playmate, guardian, friend, whatever they wanted her to be.
Other:
- My'rik has been a rider for 12 turns, and has become very adept at making riding gear for dragons and their riders.
- He likes the finer works and as a hobby likes to make jewelry and toys for kiddos. He is especially fond of making pretty shinies for his Malith.
DRAGON
Name: Malith
Age: 12Turns
Color: White
Size: 13'
Physical Description:
The smallest a white can be, she is trim, elegantly proportioned and delicately ladylike. Made for speed and flexibility, her strength and stamina leave a lot to be desired. But she gets the job done. Her hide is a white that gleams with subtle iridescent sheen, and a delicate henna pattern along her neck, back and head.
Personality:
Sweet, gentle, and tender-hearted, she likes to collect things that are cute. And if it were possible, she would adopt every candidate, firelizard, wher, whatever... if not for Hers, who is a very pragmatic, realistic man. This little bright light is not so easily discouraged, and she is quick to make friends.
She is extremely flighty unfortunately. Her attention, while it lasts, is intense, but transfers from one thing to the next, as soon as anything new catches her eye. The only thing that is constant is Hers, and her loyalty and devotion to Him. She is also stubborn, with a capital 'S'. Once she makes up her mind about something, the only thing that can change her mind – unless something else attracts her attention and focus in the meantime – is Hers.
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment:
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: bisexual
Weyr: Western
Rider Rank: wingrider
Previous Rank/Craft: Journeyman Metalsmith
Physical Description:
Standing at a solid 6'8” with wide shoulders, deep chest and strong arms as would be expected of a metalsmith. He has a strong chin, broad nose and sharp cheeks. His salt and pepper hair is long, well, cared for, and kept back in a ponytail. He has a beard and mustache, well trimmed and maintained. Though he isn't overly handsome, he takes pride in keeping his appearance neat. His skin is pale, his eyes purple tinged blue, with generous laughter lines on the outside. His clothes are durable, tough, and well-fitted for easy movement.
Personality:
My'rik is a bear of a man - a teddy bear, that is. Gentle, patient, his size belies the true nature of his personality. He has a kind temper and a bright personality who tries to brighten the days of all those he comes into contact with. Cheerful, friendly and good-natured, it is a rare thing indeed to find My'rik in a bad mood or in any way an unpleasant temper. There is nothing deceptive about My'rik. He is one of those very rare people who are what they seem, with no ulterior motivations. He is genuine in everything he says and does.
Because he is everything he appears to be, he knows there are those out there who would attempt to use him and take advantage of him, and because he truly hates to cause upset he is extremely cautious in choosing those he and Malith will associate with beyond the relationship of artisan and customer he holds with most of those he knows and meets on a regular basis. But even this is not foolproof, and he does - more often than he might like to admit - end up on the wrong side of a manipulation...
Though one might think that having such an artistic profession would lend one to being able to see and appreciate and indulge in fantasy.... well surely that might be the case for some, but not for My'rik. He is pragmatic. Firmly grounded in reality... almost aggressively so. He will tolerate flights of fancy in children of certain ages, will even participate sometimes, but beyond a certain point and age, that stops. He will emphatically deny anything that is even slightly outside of reality... though for children, he will be as kind and careful about crushing their delusions as he can.
It takes great patience and focus to be a metalsmith. To take metals and bend them to one's will, to create objects that are beautiful and useful. Patience and focus that My'rik possesses in spades. Characteristics that bleed from the professional into the personal. Qualities that are good and appreciated in many means, but for him, his focus is so intense and penetrating it is discomfiting and too much for the normal person to handle for more than a very short while before wilting under the weight...
Positive Trait List patient,jovial,genuine
Negative Trait List cautious,pragmatic,intense
History:
He doesn't speak much of his family or history... He was apprenticed to a metalsmith as early as he was able, his family cast him out and away for there was something about him or them that was not... just not compatible. Perhaps he was too serious, or not happy enough.. whatever it was, they couldn't get their fey child away from their home soon enough.
He worked hard, and trained, learning anything and everything his master was willing to teach him, but he favored the arts that were delicate and fine more then the more useful blacksmithy work or weaponsmithing. Another mark against him, at least as far as his family was concerned. If he wasn't going to change, or at least become somewhat useful for earning marks... they didn't really want him around.
He was Searched almost accidentally when he was 17, stood as a candidate for One Turn, Standing at several different clutches hatchings, before the clutch that held Malith. He became a dragonrider and kept on his metalsmithing on the side, and he has never once looked back.
A bit better than average for a dragon-rider, he does his best for the weyr, but doesn't like to stand out... he shys away from any and all spotlight, preferring to let others shine. Rock-steady and dependable, he and his white are neither the best nor worst in their wing. They do all that is expected of them, and they are quick to lend a hand to all those who need it. Whether in the form of partners in drills and practice, to offering goods or services to help others be and do the best they can.
And when it comes to relationships, discretion is his byword. My'rik isn't the type to kiss and tell... nor apparently is he the type to have a steady long term partner aside from Malith. He has had bedmates of both sexes, they have come and gone not really touching his heart. He enjoyed the while they were around, but he isn't one to go out and seek a bedmate or partner for each and every night. It is possible that he has offspring, but if he does, he doesn't know of them... unless the mother let him know.
If he did have children that he knew of, he wouldn't be a big presence in their lives.. he might be around for special occasions, and when he could, but he doesn't have much interest in raising children.. His dragon on the other hand... she would seek out any and all children and be a playmate, guardian, friend, whatever they wanted her to be.
Other:
- My'rik has been a rider for 12 turns, and has become very adept at making riding gear for dragons and their riders.
- He likes the finer works and as a hobby likes to make jewelry and toys for kiddos. He is especially fond of making pretty shinies for his Malith.
DRAGON
Name: Malith
Age: 12Turns
Color: White
Size: 13'
Physical Description:
The smallest a white can be, she is trim, elegantly proportioned and delicately ladylike. Made for speed and flexibility, her strength and stamina leave a lot to be desired. But she gets the job done. Her hide is a white that gleams with subtle iridescent sheen, and a delicate henna pattern along her neck, back and head.
Personality:
Sweet, gentle, and tender-hearted, she likes to collect things that are cute. And if it were possible, she would adopt every candidate, firelizard, wher, whatever... if not for Hers, who is a very pragmatic, realistic man. This little bright light is not so easily discouraged, and she is quick to make friends.
She is extremely flighty unfortunately. Her attention, while it lasts, is intense, but transfers from one thing to the next, as soon as anything new catches her eye. The only thing that is constant is Hers, and her loyalty and devotion to Him. She is also stubborn, with a capital 'S'. Once she makes up her mind about something, the only thing that can change her mind – unless something else attracts her attention and focus in the meantime – is Hers.
Dragon Art or Proof of Obtainment:
