Achates Thuranni
Achates is a shy young half-elf woman who grew up with a mysterious father and an even more mysterious beginning. She works for a shadow element of the Monster Slayers Academy. Her father pulled and orchestrated her every move until he suddenly disappeared leaving her to fend for herself. With a heavy background in martial arts & survival, the young woman remained alive and eventually took her place in the small enclave of the Monster Slayers her Father controlled.
Appearance
Compared to most elves, Achates is slightly shorter, along with shorter ears which are still pointed into the fine tip common with elves, her frame lithe but she’s obviously part human. Bright red eyes contrast with her dark long hair. She wears an ornate earring around the tip of her right ear. On her shoulder, there was a faint scar of what looks like a large canine bite mark.
Skills and Abilities
Magic: Magic abilities ran in her mother's family, Achates wasn't much to mess with magic, but she knows if she probably put some effort into it she could learn something. It didn't interest her much, but she learned about what magic was and what it could do. It was for her safety.
Survival: Achates grew up with her father who was a monster hunter and a ranger. He taught his daughter how to track animals & other humanoids. He taught her all the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness and any extreme environment. Her training made her sharp and sensitive to the slightest changes in her environment.
Lycanthropy: From a young age, Achates couldn't remember a time when she didn't have a difficult transformation. A night she would have brief images flash in her mind about the night when her father and his friends, help awaken what she truly was. Because she's had it for most of her life, she learned to control it the best she could. The unusual strain of Lycanthropy she inherited from her father's bloodline is unable to be passed along through bites, saliva, and other body fluids. It can only be passed on through genetics; for example, her offspring.
Weapons & Martial Arts: Her weapon choices are usually short swords, daggers, and rapiers. She's extremely dangerous in melee. She was also trained in range weaponry, preferring the hand crossbow above all. The woman is quick to draw and fire when necessary.
Survival: Achates grew up with her father who was a monster hunter and a ranger. He taught his daughter how to track animals & other humanoids. He taught her all the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness and any extreme environment. Her training made her sharp and sensitive to the slightest changes in her environment.
Lycanthropy: From a young age, Achates couldn't remember a time when she didn't have a difficult transformation. A night she would have brief images flash in her mind about the night when her father and his friends, help awaken what she truly was. Because she's had it for most of her life, she learned to control it the best she could. The unusual strain of Lycanthropy she inherited from her father's bloodline is unable to be passed along through bites, saliva, and other body fluids. It can only be passed on through genetics; for example, her offspring.
Weapons & Martial Arts: Her weapon choices are usually short swords, daggers, and rapiers. She's extremely dangerous in melee. She was also trained in range weaponry, preferring the hand crossbow above all. The woman is quick to draw and fire when necessary.
Personality
The young half-elf lives up to her race's charismatic reputation. She is easy to get along with and enjoys light conversations. Despite her friendliness, it is apparent the woman is hiding a dark secret. She curiously wants to get to know her companions, but rarely reveals any truths about her. Keeping in good nature, she tends to avoid any conversation that pokes at 'getting to know her better.'
In combat she's loyal to those that can watch her back, her trust despite this loyalty is hard to find. As long as her companions prove to be able to carry their weight, Achates trusts enough. Typically preferring to be alone, she does have the desire to be around people. Something holds her back from fully flourishing socially, but there is an odd understanding of her role in this world.
Also, she really dislikes cilantro, tastes like soap.