Post by Jasiem on Jan 9, 2016 21:52:49 GMT
JASIEM
"Jaz"
"I get lost a lot. I'm gettin' real good at it."
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| Picture done by my friend Koof |
Species: Barbary Lion
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Description
As shown in his picture, Jaz is a fan of adornments. His "piercings" are actually bleached bone fragments, while the feathers were nicked from his surly hornbill companion, Thistle, also shown here. His braid was tied by a primate acquaintance he met during his travels. Note: Ignore the cuff, it was ill conceived on my end in the character design stage.
Personality
A stern advocate of independence and unrestrained freedom, "Jaz" believes in answering to no one but yourself. The life of a rogue is one fraught with uncertainty, but he accepts this with an ambitious and optimistic spirit. Jaz is eager to prove himself as a self-sufficient vagabond in order to defy the mundane demands and responsibilities of Pride life that made him miserable in his youth.
Despite his positive disposition, Jaz has a tendency to cynically judge others that don't agree with his mindset. Adhering to preinclined destinies is foolish in his eyes, thus he holds little respect for royal bloodlines and servants devoted to said nobility. Whether this is youthful impetuousness or an attitude bred by his loathing of being cloistered in his Pride remains to be seen.
At his core however, Jaz desperately seeks acknowledgement of his lifestyle as "acceptable" and even commendable, keen on finding others who share his mentality. He's currently failed to realize that this gathering of like-minded individuals(a Pride)defies the very aspect of being a rogue in the first place.
A less significant note: he despises having his real name used and will swiftly correct anybody who chooses to say it.
History
When asked about his background, Jaz goes uncomfortably silent before waving off the question. If probed enough however, he reluctantly spills some facts.
Originally, he hails from an obscure location in South Africa where Prides are almost unheard of...save the one he belonged to. The Msomi Pride are an extensive group of lorekeepers who archive major events and tales throughout the continent, whilst also dealing in more shadowy aspects on the sly. Several hushed rumors have implied that the Pride harbors assassins and enforcers that--in order to keep the annals of history interesting and their vast pool of stories full--seek bloodthirsty and covert means to upset the status quo of nearby territories, inciting drama and political intrigue. The truth of these whispers is consistently left up for debate, as the Pride has never directly commented on the accusations, or been directly linked to any aforementioned events.
Regardless of his Pride's background, Jasiem explains that an overbearing mother and her plans for his future were what inevitably motivated him to seek his own path. Any further attempts to glean information past this point are met with a sarcastic quip and a hasty exit on Jaz's part.
Family
Mauti - Jasiem's mother and chief adviser to the anonymous leaders of The Msomi Pride. Cold and unforgiving, she is a shrewd taskmaster that intends to make the most out of her position and those beneath her command. Despite her icy demeanor she has a fondness for learning and teaching, though she tends to go about the latter a bit too harshly.
Adimu- ( Link to Picture ) Jasiem's older and incredibly overbearing sister. Adimu is loud, brash, and often used to getting her way. She makes it a point to harass her younger brother(when she can find him) endlessly, more out of sibling rivalry than any true malice. Adimu is under her mother's strict command to bring Jaz home by any means necessary.
Isoba - Jasiem's father. Little to no information available yet.
Thistle- ( Pictured above ) Though not related by blood, this snarly little hornbill is considered family whether he likes it or not. Thistle has a lofty opinion of himself and a low opinion regarding most everyone, and is prone to complaining about absolutely everything if the mood suits him. Originally a delegate for Jaz's mother Mauti, the lion was somehow able to peel the bird away from his duties to join him on his half-baked quest. Thistle regrets this choice every day, but stays out of some begrudging sense of duty to "protect" the newly christened rogue.
Misc. family members still being created.
"Jaz"
"I get lost a lot. I'm gettin' real good at it."
| Picture done by my friend Koof |
Species: Barbary Lion
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Description
As shown in his picture, Jaz is a fan of adornments. His "piercings" are actually bleached bone fragments, while the feathers were nicked from his surly hornbill companion, Thistle, also shown here. His braid was tied by a primate acquaintance he met during his travels. Note: Ignore the cuff, it was ill conceived on my end in the character design stage.
Personality
A stern advocate of independence and unrestrained freedom, "Jaz" believes in answering to no one but yourself. The life of a rogue is one fraught with uncertainty, but he accepts this with an ambitious and optimistic spirit. Jaz is eager to prove himself as a self-sufficient vagabond in order to defy the mundane demands and responsibilities of Pride life that made him miserable in his youth.
Despite his positive disposition, Jaz has a tendency to cynically judge others that don't agree with his mindset. Adhering to preinclined destinies is foolish in his eyes, thus he holds little respect for royal bloodlines and servants devoted to said nobility. Whether this is youthful impetuousness or an attitude bred by his loathing of being cloistered in his Pride remains to be seen.
At his core however, Jaz desperately seeks acknowledgement of his lifestyle as "acceptable" and even commendable, keen on finding others who share his mentality. He's currently failed to realize that this gathering of like-minded individuals(a Pride)defies the very aspect of being a rogue in the first place.
A less significant note: he despises having his real name used and will swiftly correct anybody who chooses to say it.
History
When asked about his background, Jaz goes uncomfortably silent before waving off the question. If probed enough however, he reluctantly spills some facts.
Originally, he hails from an obscure location in South Africa where Prides are almost unheard of...save the one he belonged to. The Msomi Pride are an extensive group of lorekeepers who archive major events and tales throughout the continent, whilst also dealing in more shadowy aspects on the sly. Several hushed rumors have implied that the Pride harbors assassins and enforcers that--in order to keep the annals of history interesting and their vast pool of stories full--seek bloodthirsty and covert means to upset the status quo of nearby territories, inciting drama and political intrigue. The truth of these whispers is consistently left up for debate, as the Pride has never directly commented on the accusations, or been directly linked to any aforementioned events.
Regardless of his Pride's background, Jasiem explains that an overbearing mother and her plans for his future were what inevitably motivated him to seek his own path. Any further attempts to glean information past this point are met with a sarcastic quip and a hasty exit on Jaz's part.
Family
Mauti - Jasiem's mother and chief adviser to the anonymous leaders of The Msomi Pride. Cold and unforgiving, she is a shrewd taskmaster that intends to make the most out of her position and those beneath her command. Despite her icy demeanor she has a fondness for learning and teaching, though she tends to go about the latter a bit too harshly.
Adimu- ( Link to Picture ) Jasiem's older and incredibly overbearing sister. Adimu is loud, brash, and often used to getting her way. She makes it a point to harass her younger brother(when she can find him) endlessly, more out of sibling rivalry than any true malice. Adimu is under her mother's strict command to bring Jaz home by any means necessary.
Isoba - Jasiem's father. Little to no information available yet.
Thistle- ( Pictured above ) Though not related by blood, this snarly little hornbill is considered family whether he likes it or not. Thistle has a lofty opinion of himself and a low opinion regarding most everyone, and is prone to complaining about absolutely everything if the mood suits him. Originally a delegate for Jaz's mother Mauti, the lion was somehow able to peel the bird away from his duties to join him on his half-baked quest. Thistle regrets this choice every day, but stays out of some begrudging sense of duty to "protect" the newly christened rogue.
Misc. family members still being created.
And likewise! 
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