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YVRAINE
| Age | 61 |
| Species | Sephi |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 2.05 m (6'9") |
| Weight | 74 Kg (163 lbs) |
| Force Sensitive | Yes (untrained) |
| Affiliation | Antarian Ranger |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Tall, willowy, and slender to the point of being unnerving, Yvraine would seem clearly alien, even absent her dramatically pointed ears. Long and slim limbs give her body an elegant, almost Kaminoan-esque appearance. With body fat hardly measurable, the Sephi is fine and corded like a harp string, and carries herself like some lithe, supernatural predator, wasting not a single movement.
The angular, pointed features of her face include high cheekbones, and a narrow jaw ending in a stiletto of a chin. What little skin she leaves exposed is pale, like a porcelain doll, and her expression is distant and calculating. Distressingly large, almond-shaped eyes carve an oblique slant, their piercing stare flicking about frequently, hyper-aware of her surroundings.
Vivid cardinal hair that is thick, straight, long, and bound tight in a high-crested ponytail, sweeps backward from her head, making Yvraine seem even taller than her already considerable stature.
The typical layered outfit Yvraine wears when operating includes a long cloak with subtle camouflage to break her silhouette and a sleek, form-fitting concealment suit armour, lightweight enough to allow full mobility.
When Yvraine walks, her footfalls are all but silent, her motion smooth and unnaturally precise. Her head tilts like a cat's when she peers at objects and persons of interest, as finely-tuned senses hone in. The oversized globes of her eyes stare unsettlingly at people without blinking, and the few facial expressions she lets slip usually convey a not-so-subtle judgment. When she chooses to speak, her voice is typically kept calm, calculated like her motions, and often with a hint (or more) of faint detachment or condescension.
INVENTORY
- Armourweave camouflage all-temperature cloak
- Mk IX Personal Mimetic Concealment Suit
- Modified DLT-19x targeting blaster
- Q2 hold-out blaster
- Talon vibrodagger
- Macrobinoculars
- Field survival kit (small water recycler, MREs, and basic first aid supplies)
- Ascension gun
- Shokk, a young Uvak
SHIP
WIP
PERSONALITY AND BELIEFS
In social settings, Yvraine is loathe to initiate a conversation, preferring to watch and assess from afar. The way she holds eyes contact makes others discomforted, and this fact is not lost on her. Her words can seem short and clipped even when she is pleased, as she is not one to waste time or movement, and when irritated, her barbs often call attention to the short lifespans of most other species (as well as their comparative clumsiness).
When conflict arises, Yvraine moves with a disquieting extraterrestrial grace rather than the erratic frenzy of even well-trained soldiers. With a strong preference for ambush, distance, and situational control over brute force, she avoids unnecessary risks, keeping herself and her rifle as far from direct confrontation as possible, shots precise, measured, and deadly accurate.
Seeing the galaxy through a lens of a life that count span many centuries, Yvraine prefers long-term solutions over immediate ones; a cold logic that is not always appreciated by those who call her an ally or friend, whose descendants would be the only ones to benefit from many of her suggestions. But with time ultimately on her side, she does prefer to observe, process, and evaluate thoroughly, sometimes far too thoroughly for her companions, before she commits fully to a course.
While she experiences a deep range of emotions, Yvraine considers their expression is a vulnerability, and any vulnerability is a weakness an enemy can exploit. As a result, she keeps her reactions in check, her feelings contained and only rarely expressed (beyond the odd verbal jab). Being exposed emotionally is in fact among her deepest fears, tied closely to her anxiety toward becoming dependent on others, and the worry she will again fail someone she chose to protect.
STRENGTHS
- Sniper - a highly talented shot, deadly accurate at range
- Stealth/Infiltration - able to move silently and unseen
- Alien agility - eerily graceful, fast, and difficult to pin down
- Emotional control - will not panic or act without thinking
- Intimidating presence - her height, and her mannerisms, make for an unsettling combination
- Uvak - while not yet large enough to bear her as a mount, Shokk is highly useful for reconnaissance and hunting.
- Pheromones - Sephi can emit pheromones that render other being unconscious
WEAKNESSES
- Claustrophobia - a deep-seated fear of confinement that makes many environments difficult to endure
- Addict - Yvraine uses sleeping drops to cope with her claustrophobia, and has become dependent on them
- Low stamina - will rapidly tire in a protracted direct engagement
- Enervated - if a confrontation comes down to who is stronger, Yvraine is likely to lose
- Overly precise - may hesitate, abandoning a good shot while waiting for the perfect one
- Suppressed emotions - these can surface at the worst times
- Tech reliance - her advantages drop significantly if absent her rifle and gear
HISTORY
In a Sephi colony of the Outer Rim, Yvraine was raised among her people to appreciate patience, and the responsibilities that come with knowing decisions may impact many lifetimes of the other races. With a natural aptitude for observation and backwoods survival, along with a strong preference for the peacefulness of the wilds over metropolis, she learned how to hunt and stalk; skills she honed and that caught the attention of Antarian Rangers. Their belief in strength existing for protection, not dominance, spoke to Yvraine.
Early in her training, a rescue operation gone awry resulted in her capture and confinement alongside the civilian she'd been meant to protect. While she eventually escaped, her ward was not so lucky. The isolation, helplessness, and captivity left a lasting scar.
In the years following, Yvraine made certain to train herself to spot threats before they arrived, and put an end to conflicts long before they could reach anyone unable to defend themselves. Specializing as a scout and sniper came naturally, her effectiveness heightened by her proficiency at remaining unheard and unseen.
A most unlikely companion came in the form of a young Uvak she found while surveying the wilderness of a remote world. Separated from its flock, injured, and starving, the creature was aggressive and frightened. Ever patient, Yvraine remained nearby, offering food and her presence until the animal chose on its own to either flee, or trust her. It picked the latter.
Still serving the High republic as a freshly-minted Antarian Ranger, Yvraine seeks to guard those who cannot guard themselves, but carries with her the quiet fear that despite all her skills, she will fail as she did an initiate, and someone else counting on her will pay the ultimate price.