¤ Vera's Profile ¤
Stats | Physical Description | Personality | Family
¤ Stats ¤
¤ Full Name
Vera Kempler
¤ Species/nationality
Terran human, American
¤ Gender
Female
¤ Age
22 (Summer of Flames), 72 (Terramania); appears to be in her mid-20's
¤ Rank
freelance journalist
¤ Duties
In-depth study of the places and peoples, and their cultures, wherever she travels; then the publication of her studies in various magazines, studies, and the like.
¤ Home
Vera was born in America originally, a country on a planet whose name few remember. Jokingly, she often says she's from the planet called Dirt. (Terra means earth, which is a synonym for 'dirt.' Hyuck, hyuck. ^_^)
¤ Physical Description ¤
¤ Hair
Shoulder-length curly black locks which fall in one length on either side of her face, natural part near the center (she doesn't bother to part it herself).
¤ Eyes
Emerald green eyes, appear large from her most common expressions of curiosity and inquiry. She gives the impression of one who stares, or rarely blinks, because she is often thinking deeply. The bond to a dragon might almost mistake the look for one speaking telepathically with a dragon.
¤ Physique
5'4"; seemingly fragile in her scrawniness, yet surprisingly strong and agile for her size. This thin stature is mostly due to the fact that she gets very engrossed in her work and often forgets to eat lunch, not because she chooses to be thin. Lean muscle, more pronounced on her legs and already broad shoulders, are toned from hiking and carrying a pack containing what little she physically owns.
¤ Appearance
Back home, Vera may have been described as a "hippie," "punk," or even a "goth," though she rarely fits any of those stereotypes. While her hair, and trademark green trench coat, may give that appearance, she loves a hot shower and has often bathed twice in one day. She loves silver metal, often wearing celtic crosses set with pale green agates, earrings in her multiple-pierced ears, but she wears all tastefully. Beyond the coat and jewelry, "anything goes," for her attire; whatever fits the local clime.
¤ Personality ¤
¤ Attitude
Vera, in her travels, has often seemed incredulous and skeptical, yet always she tries to be open-minded. Otherwise, she would have made a terrible journalist. Eager and curious, but often impulsive and blunt, she has gotten herself into trouble many times.
¤ Likes and Dislikes
Vera loves to try new foods, though that which she could find commonly back home are her favorites: pizza, chinese food, cheeseburgers, chocolate malts, and dill pickles. One thing she is always sure to do is to try the local brew, be it beer or root beer. She grew up loving all creatures mythological and magical, from faeries and unicorns to the notorious dragon.
¤ Other quirks
Vera has an inherent magical ability of unknown origin, strength, and nature. She has a sort of two-way empathy, where she can transmit extreme feelings (usually rage) into a room, like heat waves radiating off a hot plain, as well as feel strong pain and feelings from others. This receiving and transmitting of pain and emotion usually occurs with others of a sensitive nature, such as other empaths or close friends and family. An example might be that if Nyoco comes down with a particularly nasty virus, Vera will feel almost as sick without having contracted the illness herself. On the other hand, her particular dislike of certain individuals may amplify their own dislike for her! Her sensitivities often attract animals to her, or warn her of an incoming storm of meterological nature or otherwise. She has always been aware of this sensitivity of hers, and has always attributed it to being in-tune with her surroundings. But ever since her trip to Ireland, she isn't sure it's that simple...
¤ Family ¤
¤ Mate
Her Asian-draconic bond, Omajinai Hikaru, a winged "luckdragon" elderspirit.
¤ Offspring
One daughter, Kigai-Reinou.
¤ Father
Small business owner.
¤ Mother
Self-employed crafter, set up shop at home.
¤ Siblings
none.
¤ Other significant individuals
Nyoco (nye oh koh), a woman of the lower middle class, who took Vera in and taught her the ways of the world. A woman she thinks of like an aunt and feels indebted to, above all.
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¤ Pets |
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A living avatar sent by Omajinai while still in the egg, in the guise of a "Bonfire" fire drake Vera called Phoenix. At the time she had no idea how ironic that name really was, for the closer they came to Omaji and the Ring of Fire, the more energy Phoenix lost, returning to its creator. When they finally arrived, Phoenix died... A little on his personality: despite his fiery nature, Phoenix was always quite mellow, like Omajinai. Few things could phase him, from the abnormal and paranormal to annoying children. He had a demonic warning glare that could stop most trouble before it was even considered. He liked hot dogs, small birds, and lime soda. He also liked to be scratched under his chin, and his most ticklish spot right near the tip of his tail. |
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