Name: S'aen (Saenshu)
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual
Craft/Hall/Rank: Senior apprentice fisherman
Personality:
Saenshu is a stern individual. He prefers solitary activities, especially fishing -- he just loves the sound of the waves lulling him into a warm sense of relaxation. "They are steady and rhythmic, predictable .. yet can turn into an explosive storm of rage." Ever since he heard this description of the sea, he always yearned to be just like it. A calm, predictable presence that could soothe those around him; yet something strong enough that if set off could pour down on his enemies and practically wash them away. It was a grand thought, but he yearned to be a strong person and to him nothing was more powerful and wild than the sea.
This young man believes in reliability and being responsible. He is the eldest of five, and after his mother passed giving birth to the last two (twins), he took on a parental role for the rest of them. His father is also a fisherman, thus it made sense for him to follow in his footsteps in order to earn keep for the rest of his family as soon as possible. He doesn't like people who make promises they don't keep, and he
definitely doesn't like slackers or those who cannot be serious at appropriate times. There's nothing against joking or lightheartedness -- but it has its time and place.
If there's anything that's immediately noticeable about Saenshu after speaking with him, it's his stubbornness. He is very steadfast in his beliefs and it is quite hard to make him see otherwise. His sense of right and wrong is what guides him -- and there is not much that can outdo that
gut feeling. Even if a sensible young man, someone could spout the most irrefutable logic; but if his gut tells him differently, he won't care. Trusting this inner sense of justice has worked for him so far, thus there was no reason to doubt it now. Of course this appears reckless to others and often downright stupid, requiring him to explain his thoughts; which doesn't usually end well. It's not the same as being
him, inside his own mind. How could they understand?
Anger. It's not to say he is generally an angry person, but more so that when he
does get angry, it's an intense torrent of rage. For him to reach that state in the first place would take quite a good amount of effort, something truly upsetting. If it gets to that point, he "loses it" and finds it hard to rein in his emotions. This typically happens when his sense of right and wrong is crossed in such a way he cannot fathom. Especially if his own morals have been tread upon.
Saenshu is a caring individual. Not the gushy type, but his presence has the ability to make someone feel cared for. He does not waste time on things he doesn't care about, so for him to extend the time and energy towards someone else is significant enough. You could describe him as a wall; a sturdy support for those weaker than him, never faltering in his devotion. His morals include the treatment of others, and it can be expected of him to always display a just point of view towards those around him.
Unfortunately, he is also quite unforgiving. As powerfully as he will defend someone, he will as equally disown them for crossing the line. He sees no need for keeping those who do wrong nearby, and feels little about taking them out of his life. The wound of being hurt by someone he once trusted would linger, but it would not deter him away from following what he feels is right.
Physical Description:
Tall, reaching close to 6 feet. His body is toned and tan, but not overly so. He's lean from labor on the job. His hair is black and feathery, falling lightly over his forehead but barely over his ears. He often wears hats to cover his scalp during the day and to keep it out of his face, far favoring practicality over appearance. This would be obvious by the dirt smudged on his face, or the tattered hems on his pants. Little care to him, though, as long as the job gets done!
He has icy blue eyes, a gift from his deceased mother. He has always been glad to share a trait of hers, it helped him feel as if she still lived on somehow, through him.
History:
Saenshu was born and raised in Ista Hold. The island was a perfect place for his father's profession, and the Hold was cozy enough for his mother's taste. Even with so many children they managed, the fishing trade being quite prosperous due to location. He lived a decent childhood, and was never without; the biggest struggle for him was caring about any sort of schooling over joining his father in fishing. Of course the passing of his mother, too, was difficult. It was sudden considering her previous pregnancies had gone well, but the twins had proven too much for her body, and it gave out.
Ever since that day he has taught himself to be more responsible, and became even more focused in his craft. Because of this, it came as a shock when he was searched and asked to come to Ista Weyr. He had never once thought about doing anything else with his life ... this was just how it was always going to be. However his father encouraged him, despite his son's age, believing it would be ill-advised to pass up on any opportunity for his son to experience life outside of what he currently knows. Saenshu wasn't keen on the idea of leaving his father's side, but he also respected his father's wishes enough to at least show up for the first hatching.
Talents:
- Fishing!
- Can tie a mean knot.
- Cooking fish.
- Good with children.
Notes:
- He's not a social butterfly but he's not shy, either.
- He has an unspoken fondness for animals.
Songs:
Bryan Adams - You can't take meBryan Adams - Get off my back
Reply
