Rider
Name: Di'no
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Gay
Rank: Wingrider
History:
Dianno grew up alongside his mother Tadia. He was born soon after she joined a Trader caravan after failing to Impress at Southern Weyr. He remembers his early turns as being happy, though he doesn't distinctly remember his father. He was just another friend of his mothers. When he was 6 he and his mother stayed at a crafthall for a couple turns. He didn't care for it (being only a small child in a suddenly restricted situation).

His favorite memories though have all come from their second caravan. There, he was initiated into the Traders life, taught to carry his own weight and allowed for the most part to run free and do as he wanted when he wasn't otherwise occupied. His mother is a fairly lenient and passive parent, doing what she could to prepare her son without trying to protect him from outside dangers. He was allowed to make his own decisions, his own mistakes, and to learn from them as he did so.

Dianno stayed with the traders when his mother got hurt. He was almost 13 at the time and one of the older men who Dianno looked up to offered to care for him until they returned for her. It was during this time that Dianno learned of the actual work of a Trader. Up until then he'd only ever paid attention to the parts that affected himself, the camping, the traveling, the occasional hawking of goods at gathers across Pern. His mentor taught him about credit, and the varying value of currency between Hold and Hall and Weyr. He saw first hand the serious negotiations that make up a Trader's livelyhood.

While it didn't strike him as a calling, he found it all very interesting and gave him a sense of being an 'adult'. It was just enough of a taste to make him bitter about his mother's return. Once again, he was a child regulated to the background. His freedom didn't taste as sweet and even worse, soon after Thread returned to Pern and his freedoms were restricted even further. Not just by his mother, but by everyone around him.

Dianno grew rebellious and angry at everything, lashing out by acting contrary and stubbornly refusing to do anything if he was told to by someone else. He stopped short of actually being removed from the caravan, but he became a problem. He's not happy with his mother's decision to have them settle down in Euclid, especially as he feels he wasn't consulted in this matter and is being dragged long with her whims like he was a child again.

Description:
Dianno looks very similar to his mother, only darker all around. His hair is black, and his eyes are only brown enough to not be. He's short for his age, only 5'4 at 16 turns, but is hopeful he'll continue to grow. As of now, his body is compact and fit from working with the traders, helping manage and care for the beasts, chop wood, move goods and other basic work around the camp.

Like his mother, he's got a healthy respect for personal grooming and keeps himself clean and his clothing in good repair. He's got a fish hook necklace that he wears all the time (because at one point someone told him it looked cool.) and his hair is done in a few cornrows on the right side of his head, and left to grow long over the rest.

Personality:

Self-reliant, persistant, serious
Guarded, Disresepectful, Selfish

Dianno is determined to live his life as he wants, not as anyone else dictates. The freedom a life as a trader offers is the best way he sees to achieve that. Things like Holds and Weyrs don't agree with him. If he had a say in the matter, he wouldn't even enter them on trader business. All of those walls and confinement make him uncomfortable. Even the close pressure of the hot jungle is preferable to man-made walls.

He has very little respect for authority, with only a few figures in his life having earned it in his opinion. His caravan master, and to a lesser extent his mother. Anyone else who claims to hold 'rank' over him is met with a snear and a cold shoulder. Respect is earned, not given because of a fancy knot. You can stick it where the sun don't shine for all he cares. You're just wasting your breath on him.

Dianno has will enough to match anyone, but where he won't let anyone tell him what to do, neither will he boss around others. He doesn't care what you do as long as you're not interfering with what he wants to do. He's not a physical fighter but Dianno is free with insults and passive agressive comments. When push comes to shove he'll defend himself with no restraint.

Dianno las learned his mother's reservations and mistrust when it comes to others and has picked up her habit of gathering more information than he gives.

Other:

Dragon
Name: Kusheth
Age: 6
Colour: Green
Description: Muscular & Very Large
Personality: Kusheth's calm for a green, exhibiting less of the flighty aspects greens can be known for. Instead she acts as a support and a driving force. A dragon to come to for guidance or encouragement. Kusheth knows when to let the winds blow as they will and when to reign them in. She's always willing to share her opinion if asked or act as mediator. She prefers to see harmony and cooperation among her clutchmates whom she often views as her responsibility. She's not afraid to lay a firm hand down if it's needed, no matter what color your hide.

Kusheth has no interest in being a leader herself, but would instead let whoever's in charge call the shots while she makes sure everyone's on task and working together. She takes her duties seriously and expects the same from others. Kusheth, when grown, will be happiest when drilling with her wing. The dragon equivalent of 'working up a sweat' leaves her feeling accomplished and satisfied with her day. Especially if there's no drama among her wingmates.

She's a vocal dragon, both mentally and audibly. Thrumms, croons and bugles are common place in Kusheth's weyr as the green gives Hers a running commentary on the goings on in the Weyr. She wouldn't call herself a gossip, though she is, but there's benefit in knowing who's been pegged for a promotion in the Wings (maybe not so much for who's sleeping out in the cold after a failed Flight, but Di'no will be informed of that as well). Kusheth on occasion may even speak to another human should she deem it necessary.

Patience has it's limits though. When all other methods have failed, Kusheth can snap and turn from helpful breeze to a howling gale. It doesn't matter who's pissed her off. In addition to 'speaking her mind' expect a cuff or smack with her tail at best, or a full on fight if further provoked.

All in all, she's not terrible to spend time with as long as you're not expecting someone to coddle you through your failures. Self-pity and low self-esteem annoy Kusheth. If you're in a bad spot you put yourself there and she's not about to be your enabler. She's more than willing to offer her aid so long as in the end, you're the one solving your problem.

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