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Name: Banashe
Age: 14 Turns
Gender: Female
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Craft/Rank: Fisher Apprentice- Oysters
History:
Banashe and her fraternal twin, Octavia, were born to their parents in the wherhold of Malvren. Their parents had left their homes to join Keller's cause, believing it to be more noble than it truly was. In their fourth Turn, their parents were killed in the wherwars. It was decided by their extended family in various other places, that the girls would go live with an uncle who was an oyster farmer in Eron Hold. With the move the pair thankfully avoided the worst of the wherwars and the bloodshed that came with them. Although initially difficult, Banashe settled down with her uncle. It wasn't until a handful of turns later that she could really understand that her parents were dead and not coming back.

As she grew, she developed a love of water and particularly the ocean. The young girl quickly got swimming lessons and how to be safe in the ocean. Banashe started to learn from her uncle all she could about the sea. When she was twelve she was apprenticed on his boat to another sailor. Banashe went through the different jobs on board the ship. She decided that she preferred being a diver for oysters. At one point she did consider becoming a dolphineer, but in the end chose not to pursue that line.

Description:
Banashe is still young and thin. She has just started to grow her curves; most of the time though they aren't visible under her clothes. The young teen prefers to wear a white billowy sailor shirt, or one with the sleeves cut off for coolness, and brown baggy pants. She goes barefoot most of the time. Her hair is a dark brown with streaks highlighted by the sun. It's shoulder blade length and curly; a headband pulls it back from her face and keeps it out of her eyes. She stands 4'9" currently, but will be 5'6" at maturity. Her skin is olive and tanned from many days on the ocean.

Personality:
Despite her youthful age, Banashe takes a farsighted view. She views things in their long term benefits. Every choice is weighed for it's pros and cons; her goal is to give the most advantageous advantage to herself and her twin. Her farsightedness is all due to furthering her power-hungry ways. Banashe wants as much power in her grasp as possible. She doesn't like to give up her power. When she joined her uncle's boat her goal was to become the captain of her own boat as soon as possible. Whatever her lofty goals she remains reserved. Banashe has a tendency toward emotional restraint. If her plans don't work, she'll back up, regroup, and try again with a different tactic. Her twin is her right hand woman. They both desire power, and it's much easier to obtain it with solid backing than having to constantly watch over your shoulder.

She, while seeking power, is still kind. Banashe will generously dole out praise where it has been truly earned. Although she wants power there are some lines that she won't cross to get there. Banashe won't try to remove anyone from a position of authority if they use it for the good of everyone. However, if power is abused then she will work to bring them down. Banashe can be well-meaning when she tries to tell someone they are unsuitable in a leadership position. She doesn't consider that perhaps they just need more experience to be a good leader.

Since she has moved to Eron Hold, Banashe has developed a strong connection with the sea. There is something mystical about the ocean, particularly at night, that she loves. The ocean will always be her home. She is quite good at judging people or political situations with intelligence, insight, and sound judgement. This is incredibly useful in her bids for power. Banashe uses this intuition to help judge how advantageous someone or a situation will be to her. One thing to note about her is that she remains very bland in political situations. She keeps her emotions well under a rug.

Other:
She and her twin will be searched IC
strong swimmer, loves swimming, enjoys swimming with shipfish(dolphins)
Twin with AstoriaFallen's Octavia

Whoops! Sorry about that. Edited in that she'll be searched IC