Appearance

Physical Description

Sascha has the kind of build that make most friendly grandmothers want to feed him. He constantly hears that he "needs to put some meat on those bones" which, because so much of his life is spent at a desk or in the court room standing and sitting in turn, he doesn't see much need for, not that it would happen if he tried.

Body Features

Like most Kayals (Fetchlings), Sascha is all shades of gray. His hair is a bright white as he's never felt the need to dye black as some of his fellow countrymen do. The hair itself is shoulder length and wavy, giving it a cloud-like appearance. This, coupled with his washed, light skin and slender frame, makes him appear almost ghostly if he is not being animated and loud.

Facial Features

One of the most notable features of Sascha's face, besides his apparent youth (both a trick of the light and a product of his immaculate skincare routine), are his eyes. His eyes, like all Kayals, are reflective and lack pupils, making them appear as a single, glowing color. Sascha's eyes are a pale lavender in color, which can sometimes be confused for a shade of blue, much to his annoyance. The rest of his face, if one were to ask him, is quite mundane. He has all the basic features of any human right where one thinks they ought to be, thank you very much. But if one were to elaborate, he looks more delicate and feminine than your average human man. A contributing factor that Sascha will never willingly, soberly, or happily disclose to another is that one will never see him with facial hair. Because it, like the rest of his hair, is white. His one and only attempt at growing a beard resulted in what Sascha thought would have passed for tasteful fleshwarping on an older man wanting to relive his youth.

Identifying Characteristics

Sascha himself is unsure if there are any particularly distinguishing features about himself that can be taken away from the whole and be recognized as him. However, the combination of his shorter stature, grayscale complexion, and purple eyes creates a unique enough picture for others to identify him by. Especially when one has the chance to see him in person, there is no mistaking his bright and colorful wardrobe.

Physical quirks

As a Bright Fetchling, Sascha has a fondness for lights and an affinity for shadows. This often results in light emitting from his veins and illuminating the space around him when he is particularly agitated (whether because of anger, which is most often, or fear).

Apparel & Accessories

In order to compensate for his lack of natural color, Sascha tends to embody a fishing lure in that he wears bright colors and eye-catching patterns. He tries to keep up with the fashion trends, but his current paycheck doesn't allow for more ostentatious purchases. He is often forced to concede some of his more...radical aesthetic choices.

Special abilities

As Sascha is a Bright Fetchling, he has an affinity for making his veins and eyes glow or light up when he is agitated or wills it.

Mentality

Intellectual Characteristics

Sascha enjoys a good challenge, usually in the form of a debate or test of mental acuity. Despite being aware it might be a waste of his time, Sascha tends to "overthink" things by assuming everything has a deeper meaning, a greater "what if" to them, and seeks to discover it. The answer "that's it" is one of his most despised conclusions.

Morality & Philosophy

Overall, Sascha tries to be a good person, but he can't say he puts all that much effort into it. If anything, he wants to live a life that allows him to be mentally entertained, aesthetically satisfied, and financially secure. Luckily, those three things blend well enough into his current (possibly previous, but he's in denial about that) profession of being a barrister. Most of Sascha's activities are benign in nature and due to the nature of his job, he is aware of where the law resides and where he can slip through the cracks if needed. Mostly, this doesn't result in anything but harmless inquiry on his part, but he has been known to give legally dubious advice to a client or a down on their luck citizen with no proper council in an effort to help them.
 
Sascha has no great love for the Gods or those in power beyond what is required to live a relatively comfortable life. He doesn't think there is a "reason" for everything, or any kind of predetermined destiny for everyone (he might make an exception for the few directly chosen by the gods themselves) and that if you want something, you have to take it for yourself. Sascha doesn't care if those methods are perfectly legal or ethical, it's not what he would consider his problem until it becomes a legal issue handed to him by his firm or a client he takes on himself.

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Sascha is, much to his chagrin, a very stereotypical "twink" and tends to find himself eyeing up larger, burly people that look like they could break him in half. Gender, ancestry, and race are of no consequence in what he would consider his "muscle attraction." Unfortunately, his quick fuse and antisocial demeanor tend to put them off once they realize his appearance is not the best indicator of his personality.

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If "bird of paradise" was a functional gender category, then Sascha would consider it more accurate for himself. But, unless that changes, he settles for "nebulously male" with a strong preference for bright colors, patterns, and loud accessories.

Personality

Hygiene

"I believe in taking care of myself, and a balanced diet and a rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial masque which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion." – Sascha's internal monologue in the morning, probably.
 
He's also the type that would own a mini fridge just for keeping all of his face serums and skin care products in, but also the kind of person that would pass out with his makeup still on after going to a club.

Social

Birthplace

Beacon (Shadow Absalom)

Current Residence

Absalom, Eastgate