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Name: Jessan

Age: 20 turns

Sex: male

Craft: Herder

Rank: Apprentice

Physical Description: Jessan comes in at 5'11" and 170ish lbs. He has a very well built upper body, especially arms and torso due to his line of work. His skin is a dark ivory beige that tends to go golden under the summer heat of Ista. His hair is black and very curly. He tries to keep it cut close to his head otherwise it is like one big bramble. Large. almost drooping eyes that are clear blue when he is in a good mood or almost gray when he is not. He has knicks and scars from random falls, fights and the ilk. Jessan has a strong chin and high cheekbones with definitely cause the girls to sigh over him.

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Personality: Laugh and the world laughs with you. That is Jessan's outlook on life. His parents always said he came into the world of Pern with a smile on his face and laughter in his eyes. Not much phases the teenager, unless it is animal abuse or the abuse of someone younger than him. He feels very strongly about how creatures of all shapes and sizes should be handled. He can not tolerate bullies and will always defend the one who is being hurt. His height has been a big advantage in his confrontations and he is happy to avoid violence. As a member of a herding family, Jessan can either give out orders or follow them. He will go against an order if he thinks it will endanger the animals or other people around him. He will never go against an order just because... Other than that, Jessan is slow to anger and would prefer to talk things out than hold grudges. He has no particular fears or worries but he does get a little squeamish around blood or major injuries.

In his time at Ista, Jessan grew very comfortable with who he was and how he acted. Now he is having to resettle back in and close off portions of himself that do not seem to be acceptable. More withdrawn than before, he does not want to do anything to ruin his chances at Impression.

History: Jessan was born to herder parents while they were at their wintering place. His family has been handling and herding sheep since...well...since...even longer than he can go back in his family history. As soon as he was old enough to walk, he helped his family on the trail with whatever needed to be done. Be it birthing, cleaning, feeding. As such, Jessan grew up with a healthy work ethic and a respect for Pern along with its protectors, the dragon riders. Both of his parents, Hussanal and Jemmina are still alive as are his grandparents, several aunts and uncles. On his way with his family to deliver their tithe to Ista Weyr, Jessan was down at one of the many watering holes when he was Searched. Proud at having their very first family member Searched, everyone encouraged him to accept the honor and with that, Jessan was packed up and shipped off to Ista to stand at the Hatching.

After spending almost two turns at Ista and having quite the many adventure, Jessan found himself going discontent and uneasy with his place in life. When the chance to move to Igen arose, he was one of the first to sign up to head over. Now that he is on the mainland, he finds himself homesick but eager to move on.

SO far, he has not endured himself to any of the factions and waits, observing the careful coordinated dance that is Igen's structure. He finds himself leaning towards the Flying wherries but has yet to really venture and accept their offer.

Pets: Only the family canines and flits... None of his own

Other/Talents: Jessan is very good with small animals and children. He has an abundance of patient and wit so not much gets to him. And, he happens to make a mean stew. Nothing fills the belly like a good stew.

Will this character be a candidate? Yes, has moved to Igen

Picture: (If applicable)

updated to reflect personality/history changes and moved to Igen