Appearance
Being a Nara'Vue, Darra is currently masquerading as an
In'alan Elf- though something always feels slightly “off” about their Elven appearance to strangers (they can never quite put their finger on what, however). Their long pink, purple, and gold streaked hair (which they tend to keep braided and coiled about their head), and usual iridescent blue-green eye color, likely doesn't help anything; even for In'alan, these are slightly strange.
Clothing wise, they always dresses in layers so that it's hard to make out the true shape and height of their body at first glance. This is accented by tons of distinctive jewelry- such as numerous set of bracelets, and many pairs of earrings, plus gems stuck to their forehead and cheekbones as accents. They also has a set of animalic tattoos on its shoulders that sometimes seem to move on their own accord if you stare at them long enough; the tattoos are always present regardless of what form Darra takes.
Traits & Personality
Darra values fairness, generosity, dependability, and their own freedom above all else. They have an outgoing and friendly personality, with a bit of a cheeky streak- sometimes a bit far too much so, causing them enemies; on the other hand, they
also have a tendency to hold childish grudges, and have difficulty forgiving others for wrongs that are done to them (whether real or imagined).
They have a habit of using flowery or slightly poetic speech, but due to their lack of significant education frequently use the wrong words. And when scared, upset, or flustered they develop a stutter which betrays their more lower class upbringing. They can also be disturbingly quiet when not engaged with others, and often stares blankly off into the distance (or at walls) as if lost in their own thoughts or world. Where they truly shine, however, is during the rare opportunity they get to dance.
They're never quite satisfied with what they have, however, and are always searching for more in the world. And while they enjoy the sights, sounds, and adventures that civilization has to offer, they still find themself much happier outside of civilization, and very relieved once they're finally out again; they are filled with a constant sense of wanderlust that keeps them moving and unable to settle down in one place for too long.
Backstory
Darra has no actual idea how old they are, or where they were actually born. They only know that they were born in the back of a refugee caravan, Darra's mother Dafina died in childbirth with her. They were raised by their father Arganedes until they, too, died of
Wasting Sickness. And so Darra and their older Sister Aelara grew up together as orphans in the refugee camp, which eventually set its home in the Plains wilderness.
Growing up in the encampment was difficult for them. Hunger was their constant companion, and they often had sleep in the wild. Still, the two sisters remained very close during their youth together. But others around the encampment, however, saw them as being
too different or strange. They were bullied often as children, and so neither of them had many friends growing up. As a result, Darra in particular took an interest in the rolling plains surrounding them; they spent much of their youth exploring the vast reaches of the environment, and becoming familiar with its native flora and fauna- eventually also becoming adept at both gardening and herbcraft as a natural result.
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