Appearance

Physical Description

As a soldier and then fighter in the Arena, Desma keeps her body in perfect fighting condition. Being a Goliath, of course, helps with muscle mass.

Body Features

Scars, mostly.

Facial Features

A few scars as well as two tattoos. One triangle design on her cheek, the other a Giant tattoo of a prayer to Athena.

Identifying Characteristics

She big.

Apparel & Accessories

Atlantin fullplate, massive fur mantled cloak, a shield, a greatsword.

Mentality

Personal history

Given the natural sturdiness of the Goliath, Desma took to war like a bird might take to the sky. Naturally hardy, she was (and still is) known for being notoriously hard to hurt, let alone kill. She was separated from her clan at a young age and grew up in the town she eventually served in. Part of her time in service was seen as repayment of the debt of boarding the wayward child, but given her devotion to the art of elegant war and the lady of tactics, Athena, many saw it as a divine calling. She herself saw it that way as well.


While she was seen as a legend worthy commander and soldier, her people have a hard time taking orders from pompous, foolish leaders. Nepotism rears its ugly head, even in the military, and her commanding officer, before her dismissal, was a foolish young man with no head for tactics. He enjoyed throwing soldiers at problems until they were solved and, because Desma was in those ranks, it usually worked, though no thanks to him. Eventually, given the choice between following his orders and abandoning a town full of people to destruction and staying to fight, she chose as her Goddess would have her and fought. The town was saved, the soldiers were heroes, herself included, but their commander was furious. As the word spread up to high command, she was labeled insubordinate, stripped of her rank and sent to the pit for, what the family had hoped, would be a quick and honorable death.


 
Desma, however, did not die. It was not her desire to be a pit fighter rather than a proper soldier and tactician, but she was good at it. All too aware of the hope of those who wrongfully discharged her, she takes great pleasure in surviving each bout in the ring.

Education

Desma was trained initially as a frontline soldier and then, later, as a Captain of her own company of warriors. She has also received basic training as a blacksmith.

Employment

Formerly a Captain in the Akroan army, currently Goddess errand girl.

Mental Trauma

Lots.


 
But really, there is some trauma around the death of her herd, but most recently her company dying one by one has started to wear on her.

Intellectual Characteristics

War and that's it. She's an idiot at everything else.

Morality & Philosophy

Honor above all else. She swears all of Akros used to be the same, but has started to wonder how much of that was Akroan brainwashing.

person.sexuality

Men need not bark up this lesbian.

person.gender_identity

Identifies as female.

Known Languages

Common, Giant

Personality

Motivation

To fulfill her purpose to Athena, to save her company, to try to be more than what Akros made her be.

Social

Religious Views

An ardent follower of the Goddess Athena

Social Aptitude

Desma can be quite well spoken when it comes to her missions, however she's awkward when interacting with people outside of a military structure. Given her years away from even military persons, that awkwardness has even extended to speaking to women she finds appealing.


 
Hanging out with Chip and Lydia seems to be helping this matter.