Appearance

Physical Description

Buff babe.

Body Features

Broad shoulders, tight & thick hammies, guns for days.

Facial Features

Stoic and generally cold faced.

Identifying Characteristics

Even for elvish ears, theirs are quite long.

Apparel & Accessories

Make it glam. Loves to wear a shining set of armor. Hair up, makeup done, jewels on.

Specialized Equipment

Double-bladed Scimitar.

Special abilities

Shadow-magic and Paladin's Watcher Oath.

Mentality

Personal history

Displaced by the Shadow Schism, they found home within the ring of fighting pits and gladiator stadiums across Faerun. Hopes that their glory may one day lead them back to House Phiarlan, knowing though they may never be asked to return. They fought tooth and nail to prevent the house from splitting. Having failed they removed themselves from the Demesnes in shame. On their own volition of all circumstances, only now years later do they regret abandoning a place they called home for so long. Will they find their way home head held high or instead with their tail between their legs? Can they reunite the houses? Who will they find in these lands to help rally their cause?
 
She spent several years making a name in the gladiator stadiums in Baldur’s Gate. They made a moderate wage to stay within the city for about a dozen years, until they were defeated by an outsider. This outsider’s eyes reflected iridescent pain and rage, in the deepest sapphire blue. Natalie. Towering Goliath in worn leathers and scars head to toe. Natalie’s hair was shaved on the sides, and her thick hair was french-braided to her waist. Their limbs seemed to move as if they had eyes of their own. Fighting Natalie in the colosseum was the most thrilling experience. So, fulfilling, challenging, even passionate. Qiphyra would not take no for an answer, Natalie needed to be theirs.
 
They built a strong relationship, both in business and at home. This continued for 6 years, until Qiphyra found Natalie with another person. Tangled together like a mess of yarn, tossed into an alleyway to rot, as they swapped spit. Qiphyra had no thoughts beyond, they must die. And so, they did.
 
Naturally, Natalie tried to leave. Qiphyra could not have that. “I have nothing without you. I can’t go back to Shadowfell. I’m nothing,” Qi said quietly, nearly a mumble and completely out of character.
 
Natalie said no words as they packed their items and began for the front exit to their small apartment. Before she could grab the handle to the door she turned to Qi. A small smile frosted in pain, “The world is a big place, my Aries. But it doesn’t revolve around you.”
 
Qiphyra blinked, and their double-bladed scimitar was in Natalie’s middle, jammed deep into the door in front of her.

Education

Boarding school brat.

Employment

Gladiator/Performer/Muscle

Accomplishments & Achievements

18 years gladiator performer in Baldur's Gate

Failures & Embarrassments

Feeling of not belonging when they in fact do belong to an established household in the Shadowfell, House Phiarlan.



They're embarassed by the politics surrounding the conflict within their household which led to the formation of House Thuranni. Lord Elar Thuranni d'Phiarlan was discovered to have plotted the murder of the heads of the Five Nations within Shadowfell. Lord Elar was banished and he formed his own house, House Thuranni. Qiphyra feels unreasonably responsible for the betrayal and let's the feeling weight their personality down.

Mental Trauma

Familial betrayal was a big theme in the house. Secrets and distrust. Unreasonably high expectations and standards. Emotional neglect and abuse. Physical abuse. Violence in the household. Personally murdered another person.

Intellectual Characteristics

Qiphyra puts on a thick mask to hide their insecurities. Fake it until you make it, right? Hard and sharp exterior, but every day they walk beneath a storm cloud. Performance and fighting help her feel alive and gives them reason to stay grounded. Speaks when needed and only shares what's relevant, but prefers to keep their personal history private. Known to switch their mood quickly, like the way you might change a song. Also, quick to anger and prone to tantrums. Alcohol can be dangerous for Qiphyra.

Morality & Philosophy

Sucker for a pretty face.



Believes the world is in need of more action, more boldness, more beauty.



Is not afraid to take the first step or the last bite.



Betrayal and revenge are valid.

person.sexuality

Pansexual; are you hot?

person.gender_identity

She/They; feminine presenting but doesn't care what anyone else thinks.

Known Languages

Common, Elvish

Personality

Motivation

Protect Laylee and see her to the end of their quest.

Virtues & Personality perks

They idolize fabled heroes and champions.

Vices & Personality flaws

Bad habit of one-night stands.

Personality Quirks

Hot temper. Does not like to be the butt of a joke, ever.

Hygiene

Very tidy and organized. Carries a lot of pride in their personal health. From their diet, physique, and general appearance. They find it important to look put together.

Social

Birthplace

Shadowfell

Family Ties

House Phiarlan and House Thuranni.

Religious Views

Shadowfae pantheon and the Raven Queen.

Social Aptitude

Confident in public situations. Can be quite direct and harsh.