Name:
Shiloh
Age:
16 Turns
Sex:
Female
Sexual Orientation:
Heterosexual
Craft:
Dolphincraft
Rank:
Apprentice
Location:
High Reaches Weyr
Physical Description:
Shilohi is a rather pretty young thing. Her hair is a deep blonde, with strokes of copper and platinum streaking it, giving it dimension as it falls about her shoulders. It brushes her mid-back at its lowest length, and curves up over her shoulders to meet on the outer ends at her shoulder blades. Her eyes are a deep green, flecked with touches of gold and copper as it rings her pupil, gently touched by long, dark lashes. The shape is very almond-like, and set deep. She always seems to have slight bags under her eyes though. Her skin is tanned from her like to be outside, and her old work with Dolphincraft, and slightly roughened, with a few scars here and there, the most noticeable a strike across her cheek that's marked from a small animal she took home to care for. Her hands are calloused, with long fingers. She stands at 5'9" tall, and is has a very proud bearing, with an even length between torso, legs, and arms, leaving her very lithe and well-toned.
Personality:
[+/-] I'll Always Find a Way || Resourceful
Cleverness lends its hand to this Dolphincraft apprentice who's been standing for a good three turns. Since her childhood, Shi's work with Dolphins and weather has taught her that stepping back and taking a distanced perspective on things, especially a problem or block in progress, is a good way to see solutions you'd have never seen otherwise. People and beasts alike never go in a straight line, and you have to be able to look at things as a whole in order to be able to create something new. In Shiloh's mind, this means being able to apply her own form of creativity to every aspect of her life. From candidate chores, to just cleaning up her space in the morning, she has developed particular ways of doing things stemming from solutions she's created from her experience.
Her resourcefulness, however, is both a blessing and a curse. Though it lends her a creative eye, and a rather quick wit, it can get her into trouble at times. Why? Because she'll use her resourcefulness to get around problems that she doesn't want to deal with. This lends to her being rather good with words, and though she doesn't lie often, if Shi feels truly backed into a corner, she might, in order to get out of the sticky place she's found herself in. She will do her best to find the small cracks and pull them together to her advantage, or offer something in turn for forgiveness....whatever seems the most logical.
[+/-] You Can Follow Me || Dynamic
Shi also learned something from the Dolphins themselves...How to be a natural born leader. Within her personality is this spark of dynamic warmth that comes from deep within. She's honestly kind-hearted once you get past her basic tendencies to overreact to certain situations. She's very much the sort to give you a pat on the back for a job well done, and a ready smile once you're in her good graces. Shi might be a very tentative person, and hard to get past when it comes to her defenses, but once you are, it's rather clear that she's the type to be able to hold your attention, and command a room with her voice alone. Not that she's perfect, or completely capable with this yet, oh god no. She still finds herself doubting her own talent every now and again, and this can draw her usually outgoing personality to a slight fault.
However, she seems to be the sort to be able to gather the respect and attention she wants for the most time, and can easily show her own qualities of leadership. No matter how much she tends to fumble over her intention, she still will continue to ensure that she does what's best for those who care for her, and thus, she cares for in turn.
[+] To the Ends of the Earth || Loyal
Yet another quality that stems from her childhood. When you work with animals that exist to work WITH you, you learn a thing or two about loyalty. Granted, her view might be slightly skewed, but nonetheless, she knows that she can't leave those for whom she cares behind. Despite her suspicions and other parts of her nature, she will stand by those she loves with a ferocity that will surprise most. Shiloh knows full well that you can't just let someone who relies on you down, and you need to be able to hold the trust of those who trust you. She's not truly able to turn her back on her friends, and will often be the first at their sides. There's only one other group she'll ever be truly loyal to...and that's her Wing, when she Impresses at least.
She knows for a fact that if you don't ensure that you do what you're required, as well as the things you're asked, for those who need you, you'll often end up with those who do naught but desert you. Loyalty is a standard she will hold to, once it's been earned, and she is one of the most steadfast friends you can ask for.
[+/-] What Is It... || Obsessive
A thing that can be quite a hindrance, however, is Shi's obsessive quality. Not only does she pour herself into any task with a drive that can be almost frightening, she will push at this until it is where she feels it's perfect. She focuses intently on the person, task, or item that she's become intrigued by, until she feels that it's either mastered or well known enough that she can back down for the time being. She's driven away potential love interests before due to her own rather inquisitive nature, and the fact that her questions can be prying and obtrusive in nature. She's often seen following those who've caught her interest as well, leading to a bit of a tentative nature around her, though this has become a bit more easy over the years.
However, there is an upside to her obsession. It leads to her being so devoted to her tasks that they end up done in completion. Be they her candidate tasks, or just something so small as delivering a message to someone in Monaco, Shiloh will always give it her all. All her heart goes into these things, and she's completely driven into it.
[-] Where Are You From? || Suspicious
There is one thing that is certain. Until Shiloh knows you...you're not likely to get much out of her. Intrinsically, this girl is very much against outsiders, both in her life, and in the Weyr. As such, she treats them in a slightly frosty, hostile manner. She can show a range of emotions towards people who she's not familiar with, ranging from hostile, to simply giving them the cold shoulder. Though she's wise enough not to mouth of to anyone above her, she's been known to treat other candidates like they were touched, often giving them the stink eye, and giving sharp, curt responses. It takes a driven person to get past her suspicions, and she's learned, over her time at the Weyr, that she needs to act nice, to know more. So there's the ones she sees as a plague, and those who...well, as they say, keep your friends close...and your enemies closer.
History:
Now, Shiloh wasn't born in the Weyr. She was born in Rubicon River Weyr, in Dolphincraft Hall. As such, since birth, the young girl was almost instantly used to animals being by her side. Seeing Dolphins all around, and learning about the sea and weather, Shi had more than enough time to learn interaction skill with other people, and form a tight family bond with both herself, and the dolphins that her mother and father worked with. An only child, she spent much time watching her Father and his partner, and her mother and hers, learning quickly the values of bonding, and of trust. She was taught from a very young age that most of your life revolves around trusting those you know...and giving people a chance to slip past your defenses.
She had only just begun her own training in Dolphincraft....when their crafthall hit misfortune when the Thread fell, and this was where her feelings towards others came into play. In the flurry of panic that came from the people, she saw things that honestly agitated her. People threw friends and family alike to the side, as they rushed for some kind of haven, people got hurt. People died. Clinging to her parents, she was ushered into a safe-hold, where they lasted out the entirety of the Fall. This incident left a rather nasty taste in Shiloh's mouth, and a rather distinct dislike for anyone she wasn't familiar with.
It was only shortly after Shi's 16 turn mark, as she helped with the aftermath as best she could, that she was Searched by a Bluerider. This was an odd moment for her and her family, as her intent was to continue her training, but her eagerness overcame her doubts. Something about her wanted to see what the skies might have in store. So within that moment, she took the Rider's hand and was brought to High Reaches to try to Impress her own Dragon, in becoming a Candidate. Shiloh has since stood for one Clutch in which she did not impress. The girl believes with all her heart that some day, she will find a partner with whom she can develop her own way amongst the Dragon Riders, and in the Skies.
Other:
Feel free to tell me if I need to fix. I'm trying to make transfers from Sands XD
Candidate Specific Questions
Do you want them to have an official Search RP? No
Do you understand they will age every passing year regardless if you're there to RP the or not? Yes
Do you want them to have a possible Stands Impression? Either or, though that could be interesting.
