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Real Name: Jessica Vincent
Y! Profile: desert_hunter_zaole
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Name: Zaole of the Wind Tribe
Age: 32
Birth Year: NRC 494
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Homeland: Storm and Fire Desert, Flaim
Physical Description: Zaole is tall, slender and hard-bodied, given her life in the desert. She has a handsome angular face, dark of skin and hair with yellowish-amber eyes that stand out starkly. Her long, straight black hair is kept pulled back in a high ponytail with grown-out bangs framing her face. In no way does she appear gentle, she has the look of a hardened warrior. On her left arm she has a tattoo of blue ink in the style of a tribal armband.
Clothing and Armor: Zaole wears a skimpy leather outfit. A short top that laces up the front and ties behind her neck and a knee-length skirt, split up each side and laceing a little ways along her hips. Her sandals' ties wrap up her calves to her knees. On her arms, she wears leather bracers. Over it all, she wears a pure white cloak with a hood, perfect for traveling in the desert.
Weapon: Zaole's three spears are about five feet long, two feet of that length are the double-sided blades. She carries three in case she were to lose one in battle or one would break. Her buckler is well-worn and made of goat hide with a plate from a giant scorpian. The horn bow is small and made of the horns of a bull, but packs a punch. Especially since her arrows have been dipped in the poison of a giant scorpian.
Height: 6'
Weight: 145lbs
Build: Slender, Toned
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Amber
Skin Tone: Dark bronze
Occupation/Class: Hunter, wanderer
Weapons: Three spears, small hide buckler, Horn bow
Armor: Giant scorpian plated bracers and buckler
Items: Giant scorpian venom for arrows, bow strings, small pack with water skins and food rations
Magic Items: None
Enchantments: None
Special Abilities: Desert survival, endurance, stealth
Notes on Abilities: Growing up in such a harsh environment, Zaole has proven to be suited perfectly to it. She can go with out water much longer than any "wet landers"; she can run for miles without breaking a sweat, she has even been known to out run horses in the desert. As a hunter, stealth is important. She knows how to walk without making a sound and lightly enough to hardly shift the sand. However, the wet lands may prove a greater challenge for her than she lets on. She is not at all aclimated to the cold and such large bodies of water that are present frighten her. The humidity may also cause her problems, the only heat she knows how to deal with is the dry heat of the desert.
History: Zaole was born deep in the Storm and Fire Desert into the Wind Tribe. Her clan is one of the deepest desert dwelling peoples of Lodoss, and they take pride in this. A strong people, they can withstand the most trying hardships. Life in the desert is harsh and demanding, those who are soft do not last long. The people of Zaole's clan are much more distanced from the other clans of the Wind Tribe and follow their ancient codes much more ridgidly. Water is sacred to them, spilling even a drop is a punishable crime. Children must grow up fast and by time they are 15, most have found their life's goal, either as a hunter, craftsman, or at the hearth.
Most girls in Zaole's tribe were content to marry young and start a family at the proper time, but Zaole was one of the few girls who preferred to take up the spear. Her family did not stand against her goal, but accepted it. On the battlefield, women who have it in them to be a true warrior are highly respected. Those who are too soft are weeded out before it's too late through rigerous training.
Zaole has spent most of her skills going on hunts for larger desert creatures, but when she was 18, she got her first taste of war. The Flame tribe came into possession of an efreeti and raged war against Flaim. Zaole and her fellow warriors went to battle and fought against the Flame warriors. Much to Zaole's chagrin, the greater portion of the battle was elsewhere. She and her comrades only fought the warriors of the Flame Tribe who were dispatched to put down the Wind clans. Zaole proved herself and protected her clan bravely.
Yet when the war was finished, Zaole found her life becoming increasingly dull. She went on hunts for huge, mysterious monsters in the desert, fought against young Flame warriors who, like her, ached for real battle. Finally, she has decided to leave her hold and travel Lodoss in search of greater challenges in this incredible time of the Chaos War.
Personality: Zaole seems outwardly cold, and is a proud individual with a deep-rooted code of honor. She has an odd sense of humor, and sometimes will shock her friends by suddenly breaking out into laughter at something they don't quite understand. Zaole takes pride in her abilities, such as the ability to keep pace with a horse, and her amazing endurance. She will not betray her friends and allies. Her purpose now is the search of challenges to better herself and prove herself to greater standards.
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Quotes: "I came out here looking for a challenge. So far, the only challenge I've encountered is the mud!"