Kilara Whitemane

The Character Physically

1. What is the character's stature and build? Are they overweight or lean? What is their height and weight?
Kilara is 6’ tall and about 180 lbs. She has a large skeletal build like that of a male, but is neither skinny or overweight.

2. How old are they?
In human years, Kilara is 25.

3. Describe their posture; is it good? Do they carry themselves well? Are they crooked, straight, or handicapped?
Kilara carries herself well as someone with extreme confidence in themselves.

4. Are they in good shape or out of condition? Are they muscular, weak, or strong? Any special abilities or super powers?
Kilara is in decent shape, not good or bad. She is not muscular or weak (she relies more on her agility than strength). She has a special connection to the land and so she is able to discern whether someone is of this world or not by their smell alone. This ability is shared among her pride.

5. How is their health? Any illnesses or conditions?
Kilara is in good health.

6. Are they physically active or sedentary? A fast or slow mover?
Kilara is generally a slow mover and waits and watches. She is able to move very quickly should the need arise.

7. Are they clumsy, awkward, or graceful when they move, walk, or run?
Kilara is a graceful walker and runner. She had spent her entire childhood and the majority of her adult life running around the hills and forests that she considered home.

8. Would you describe the character as good looking, pretty, beautiful, average, plain, ugly, disfigured?
Kilara considers herself as nothing special. She looks like an average White Lion Kinto.

9. How does the character regard their physicality? Are they proud, ashamed?
Kilara is proud of who she is and how she looks, but does not make it a point in company of others.

10. Describe their complexion and skin. Dark, light, clear, marked, tattooed, branded?
Kilara’s skin is not visible; it is covered with pure white fur. She does, however, have two marks which others consider to be tribal tattoos of her pride (though no other warriors of her pride bear this mark). They are two light grey heart-shaped marks; one on her right eye and one on her right buttock.

11. Describe their hair, coloring, styling. Is great care taken in upkeep, or disregarded as a nuisance?
Kilara’s hair on her head is white, *very* short and well-kept for someone who travels the land as much as she does. The fur on the rest of her body is very well-kept as she dislikes any visible dirt on her because her fur is a bright white and shows dirt easily.

12. How is their dexterity? Do they have good hands? Can they manipulate and create or repair?
Kilara is very good and quick with her hands. Her primary profession before coming to Wildgard was Blackguard (Assassin guard of her pride) and hunter.

13. Are they physically tense or relaxed, nervous, controlled?
Kilara is very controlled and relaxed. She is confident in her abilities and so does not outwardly display any nervousness (although, that does not mean she does not become nervous; she just does not show it).

14. What part of their body would you notice first?
The first thing that would be noticeable of Kilara is her tail. A long white tail with a tuft of white fur on the end, either swaying from side to side (when not wearing her robe) or poking out from under her robe. The second would be her hands as she often keeps them at the ready. The third, after that, would be her head as it is always looking from side to side, as though she is looking for something or viewing others with a mild distrust.

15. How is their eyesight? Wear glasses, blind, going blind? Color?
Kilara has very good eyesight. As well she is able to see in the dark with some ease. Her eyes are an Icy Blue.

The Character's Garb

1. How much clothes does this character have?
Kilara has very few clothes, but they do what is needed.

2. What kinds of items are in their wardrobe?
Kilara has three articles of clothing: Two pieces of black cloth which seem hurriedly wrapped around her chest and waist, and a robe.

3. Do they have favourite articles of clothing?
She does not have any favourite articles of clothing.

4. What colors are their clothes, is there a wide range? Bright or dull? What are their favourite colors to wear?
Her clothes are all black. She does not have any favourite colors of clothing.

5. Are their clothes old or new?
The two articles of clothing wrapped around her seem a bit aged; however the robe and satchel seem new.

6. Were they bought or homemade, hand-me-downs, expensive tailored-made?
The two items of clothing wrapped around her were ‘obtained’ on her way west, as was the robe and matching satchel.

7. Is your character at home in their clothes or uncomfortable?
Kilara often shifts uncomfortably in her clothing. Her pride does not believe in them. They only use what is needed, and that usually means little more than a belt to hold their tools or weapons. They like to hide among the animals of the wilderness, not be discovered as Kintu by the first passer-by.

8. Does your character care for their clothes, kept up and neat, do they worry about how they look?
Kilara worries about her outward appearance. Although she does not care in the least for any type of clothing, she will ‘put on an act’ and keep them neat for company outside her pride so not to draw unwanted attention.

9. Does your character have to dress a certain way because of her job or position? Is it a uniform? If so, do the clothes fit their real, basic character, or are the clothes worn as a symbol or mask?
She wears a robe to cover her body and show her position as a Druid in company of others. She is not used to interacting with ‘outsiders’ on such an informal level. The clothing is worn more as a mask than anything.

10. Do they dress according to a self-image of themselves? Is this self-image conscious or unconscious? At what age was this self-image set, and what circumstances dictated the image?
She does not.

11. Discuss adornments, jewellery, or trophies that your character might wear. Are there tattoos, piercing, brandings, or ritualistic scarring, and what were the events, rituals, or circumstances that lead your character to having them.
Kilara would wear, primarily, a large necklace or several large necklaces adorned with feathers, gems or stones of varying colours that hang down over her chest.

12. What kind of underwear does your character wear?
Usually she discards all clothing and is offended by the idea of it, but if anything, she would wear a makeshift thong and loincloth (per the movie Avatar; same with the necklaces above).

The Character's Voice

1. Does your character speak in a high or low pitch?
Kilara speaks in a medium pitch; more or less androgynous.

2. Are they a loud or soft talker?
Kilara is a soft talker. She is not used to using her words, but more so using her blade to get a ‘point’ across.

3. Is there a wide range in the voice in volume, pitch, quality, or is the voice consistent and even?
Her voice is fairly consistent.

4. Is there good resonance to the voice? Is the voice throaty, chesty, heady, or nasal?
Kilara’s voice is “heady/throaty” and because of that gives a soft sound to her when she speaks.

5. Is there tension in the voice? Anxiety? Emotion?
She intentionally displays very little emotion with her voice, but she does display some for those who are good enough to detect it.

6. Is there an accent? Anything unusual in pronunciation? Emphasis? Phrasing?
Kilara has no audible accent.

7. Is it a trained voice or just natural? Does the character try to speak well or just however it comes out?
Kilara has no vocal training. She says what is on her mind and says it however she wants to.

8. Is the speech clear or muddy? Do they mumble? Are they distinct?
Kilara’s speech is quite clear.

9. Is the voice comforting or irritating? Reassuring or disturbing? Are they self-conscious when they speak to others? How large a group could they speak to before they become self-conscious?
Kilara’s voice is neither comforting nor irritating and neither reassuring or disturbing. She is used to only speaking to small groups. In groups of 3 or 4, her voice carries well. In groups larger than that, she does become self-conscious and will say very little.

10. What is the first thought one might have after hearing your character speak?
The first thought someone may have after hearing my character speak is that she is very direct and blunt. She does not hide her opinion and makes it known very quickly.

The Character's Mind

1. Would you describe the character as smart, dumb, or naive?
Kilara is neither smart nor dumb. She would describe herself as ‘average’.

2. Do they think quickly? Slowly? Are they quick-witted? Dull?
Kilara is usually very quick to think and act, making her one of the more reliable Blackguards of her pride.

3. What kind of education do they have?
Kilara has no formal education. She is a student and child of nature.

4. Does the character possess a knowledge or expertise in a particular field?
In regards to anything natural or that of nature itself, Kilara was always a fast learner and would pride herself on her knowledge.

5. Is the character impulsive or deliberate in reaching conclusions? Would you describe them as being logical, rational, or emotional?
In most situations, Kilara is a rational thinker, but in many she comes across as emotional. She is often impulsive when reaching conclusions. She trusts her instincts and little else.

6. Do they think things out before they speak or blurt out the first thought?
Kilara is usually very methodical in her thinking, but will often speak what is on her mind immediately without thought.

7. Do they have contemplative times? What occupies their mind when alone?
When alone, Kilara would often think of two things: home and her people. Other than that, she would think of nothing and simply meditate or stare into the distance, at a tree or watch an animal go about its business.

8. Would they be considered an idealist? A pragmatist? A dreamer? An idea person? An action person?
Kilara knows what has to be done. She would be described as an action person. She dislikes standing back and watching when things she cares about are at stake.

9. Are they motivated chiefly by abstract ideals or practical rewards?
Kilara is motivated mostly by her ideals and her instincts.

10. Can your character tell a joke?
Kilara is not used to the concept of jokes. She would never put herself out in the open by trying to amuse someone else.

The Character's Emotions and Personality

1. Is your character an introvert or an extrovert?
Kilara is an introvert.

2. Do they get along well with people? Do they have charm or charisma? Are people naturally attracted to them?
People are interested in her as she tends to keep her distance and shy away from most people. She does not get along well with most people. She is not a ‘people’ cat.

3. Do they have many friends? Any close friends?
She has few friends. Within Wildgard, though, she has none. Although, there are some she would consider being her friends in the future.

4. Would you describe your character as hot-blooded or cool headed?
Depends on the situation. From time to time, she could be either.

5. Do they have a narrow or wide range of emotions? Do they show, or are the emotions concealed? Why?
Kilara’s emotions are often concealed behind a mask of a smile or a look of seriousness. She believes that if her emotions are there for others to read, she would leave herself open to judgment or attack.

6. Do they indulge in emotional peaks, outbursts, or valleys? Often?
Kilara does not. She tries to keep her emotions in check and balanced.

7. Would you describe them as sensitive or callused?
Kilara is very sensitive, but hides that behind her blade.

8. Is your character suspicious, cautious, trusting, or oblivious about people or situations?
Kilara is *very* suspicious and cautious of people and situations. Her thinking is that she trusts no one. They must earn her trust. Because of that she will often either stay back and observe, or she will walk up close and eavesdrop on conversations.

9. Are they an aggressive or reactive person? Act or react?
She is both, but it is dependent on the situation.

10. Do they typically take positive or negative action?
Again, she will take one or the other. Her actions are driven by her instincts. So it depends on what she feels is right.

11. In a dangerous or emergency situation, would they go toward the situation or run away?
If it threatens herself, anyone she cares about or the land, she would move toward the situation. However, if it is something that is none of her concern, such as a building burning down or people she does not care about being threatened or killed, she will either stand back or move away from it.

12. Is the character basically nervous or calm?
Kilara is a very calm person to the point many would consider her ‘without emotion’.

13. Does the character have a sense of humor? Do they appreciate jokes? Can he see humor in any situation? Can they laugh at themselves?
Kilara has a good sense of humor and will laugh if the situation amuses her.

14. Do others find them amusing? Are they a practical joker? What do they think about tricks or jokes played on other people?
Kilara considers tricks or jokes at the expense of others to be a complete waste of time. If anyone were to try and play a trick or joke on her, they would quickly find a blade at their throat.

15. Is their humor ever cruel?
Never.

16. Are there any conditions that would cause them to be harmful, mean, or cruel to another person?
No. Kilara only acts in defense.

17. Are they a loving person? Are they capable of relating to one specific person in a romantic way?
Absolutely. She is a very loving person and capable of romance.

18. Is the character loved by any other person, in what way?
Yes, but she would rarely speak of that person to anyone. She believes it is of nobody’s business but hers.

19. Is the character romantically in love now? With whom? Is this a happy, rewarding or frustrating situation for them?
Yes, she is. She will not announce the person. It is both a happy and frustrating situation at the same time.

The Character's Wealth, Power, and Influence.

1. Does this person have much money? Does it provide position or respect from others for her?
Kilara carries no coin.

2. Is your character generous or selfish with their money and possessions?
Kilara carries few possessions other than her clothing. She has nothing to share.

3. Is the character socially prominent? Are they prominent from wealth, position, office, family history, ability or accomplishment?
Kilara holds no prominence over anyone else.

4. Does the character rate high in the "pecking order" within their own household? Town? Area? Nation? World?
The only thing that matters to her is her home. In her pride, everyone is treated the same. Nobody has any power over others.

5. Does this person wield much clout? Over whom and by what means?
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6. Can they command others to do their bidding, by word or manipulation?
Kilara can only make suggestions. She would never command others to do anything on her behalf. She likes to do things herself.

7. How do they get their desires?
Kilara has no worldly desires, be it power, money or possessions.

8. To whom are they subservient? Is this submission willing or unavoidable?
Kilara is subservient to no one.

The Character's Activities

1. How does the character spend their time?
Kilara often spends her time alone.

2. What does their daily routine consist of?
Kilara’s daily routine before coming to Wildgard (and even most days within this land) would be simply waking up, foraging for food and wandering through the woods, letting nature teach her. Most days she would simply enjoy the wilderness and the freedom that comes with being part of it.

3. What is their profession or work?
Before leaving her home, her profession was guard or arm of her pride. She was called a Blackguard. An Assassin that would silently take care of those that threatened the land or her people. Before she left, she was also inducted into the Druids of her people.

4. What things do they really like to do?
Most would view what she likes to do as nothing. To her, she views what she likes to do as simply sitting among nature and taking it all in.

5. What things do they hate to do?
Anything that involves conversing with others she does not view to be friends or her people.

6. What are their leisure time activities? Pastimes? Recreation?
Kilara loves to swim and play with the local wildlife.

7. Do they play games? What kind?
She does not partake in any games that have rules.

8. Do they like to eat or drink? Does this figure largely in their lives? How important is it?
Kilara eats and drinks simply as a requirement of life. It is not a celebratory event nor is she used to feasts. She takes only what she needs.

The Character's Favorite Things:

1. Colors?
She has no favourite colours, but prefers black when no choice is given.

2. Food?
She enjoys dried deer meat above all others.

3. Drinks?
Kilara does not partake in any drinks prepared by others. She prefers water from a stream.

4. Smells?
Kilara loves the smell of pine trees.

5. Time of day?
Her favourite time of day is midday. When the sun is high and warm.

6. Season of the year?
Her favourite season is the end of summer just when fall begins and the leaves start to change colour.

7. Books?
Kilara does not care for books.

8.Kinds of literature?
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9. Authors?
^^

10. Places to visit?
Kilara has a lake up north of her home that she enjoys visiting. She is still searching for a place of solitude in these new lands.

11. Kinds of music?
She enjoys the simple music of her pride. She misses it.

12. Musical instruments?
Flute, drum or voice. (Her pride’s choice in musical instruments)

13. Composers/Artists?
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14. Spells?
She does not believe in sorcery of any type. She simply talks to the land and trusts it will help her (entangle, healing... etc.)

15. Abilities?
She loves the ability to disappear from sight and reappear at her location and time of choosing. She is very stealthy.

16. Fabrics?
She does not have a favourite fabric.

17. Garb?
Kilara does not care for garb/clothing.

18. Plants?
Kilara has a love of all plants.

19. Flowers?
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20. Trees?
^^, but prefers pine trees and the like to all others.

21. Birds?
Kilara views all birds the same. She has no preference.

22. Animals/Kintu?
Kilara sees all animals as her brothers and sisters. Kintu, on the other paw, she views like any other two-legged: they must earn her trust.

23. Fairy-tale?
Kilara has never heard any fairy-tales and so has no favourite.

Character's Fears

1. What things frighten your character?
Unchecked fire in the woods. She would fear for her life and that of her brothers and sisters.

2. Are they motivated by fear?
To a degree, yes.

3. To what extent are they motivated by fear; never, occasionally, usually, constantly?
Occasionally.

4. What would this character think were the three most terrible things that could happen to them?
The three things Kilara fears most is being caged, being thrown into a societal setting like a kingdom or losing her pride or mate to anything.

5. What would they think were the three most wonderful things that could happen to them?
The three most wonderful things Kilara thinks could happen to her are no longer having to defend the wilderness and being free to live her own life, settling down with a mate, and the untouched wilderness remaining untouched by the hands of civilization.

6. What is the one thing that your character would never want anyone else to find about him or herself? What are they hiding?
That she is not who she appears to be. She hides behind more than one mask.

The Character's Religion

1. What are their specific religious beliefs? Do they belong to a specific sect or creed? Do they advocate that group's beliefs?
Kilara has no religious beliefs. Her beliefs are spiritual, but not that of organized religion.

2. How important is religion to your character?
Spirituality, in her case, is important to her as it drives who she is and has strong influence on her life.

3. Are they pious, devout?
Not at all. She keeps her beliefs to herself mostly.

4. In what religious activities or rituals do they engage? What percentage of their time is devoted to it?
Her entire life is devoted to her spirituality.

5. How does religion motivate their actions or affect them?
She lives every day by being led by her spirituality.