Hollow
Holly Gaereth Lairien (a.k.a. Hollow)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Once a feared bounty hunter and mercenary in the Odari Region, Hollow made a name for themself with brutal efficiency and a remarkable mind for detail. For a time they were the most sought-after independent agent in the region, specializing in finding the most well-hidden fugitives. Then they were contracted to locate the prince of Reyennenora, a rakish type with gambling arrears across the region who was known for ducking both his protection detail and the debt collectors, not to mention the Pillarguard. Using their photographic memory, Hollow was able to track the prince down fairly easily. But then unexpectedly (for both of them), they found something in each other that calmed their personal storms. They spent a blissful few seasons in hiding trying to decide how to proceed.
Hollow knew they had to report back to the royal family about the prince. In the end they both decided their relationship was the most important thing. They took solemn vows to each other: the prince swore to stop gambling and Hollow promised to find a new line of work. Returning to the Reyennenoran court, the prince threw himself at his parents' feet and begged for mercy. The royal family was surprised but pleased to see the change in the heir, but their reunion was short-lived. They balked at the idea of the prince marrying a common kogo (and a masked one at that), but before the issue could be resolved, an assassin's blade ended the prince's life.
Distraught, Hollow tracked down the killer, half-expecting to find themself deep in a political plot. Instead they found a disgruntled gambler the prince had cheated out of their last few silver pieces. Terrified, the gambler indicated the game against the prince had occurred after he'd sworn to Hollow to stop gambling. Hollow was hurt and betrayed and vindictive against their lover's killer, so they slew the gambler and fled. In self-imposed exile, Hollow vowed to never draw their sword again and prepared to live out the rest of their life alone.
Cycles later, a mysterious benefactor tracked Hollow down deep in the Covenrose Wilds and convinced them to return to work. Hollow still rigidly adheres to their vow, never fully drawing their sword as an homage to their slain lover and a reminder to themself of the price of trust in others. Despite the self-imposed handicap, they have developed a fighting technique using the sheathed and partially-drawn sword, and they remain a feirce opponent in combat.
Gender Identity
Intersex
Sexuality
Pansexual
Intellectual Characteristics
Has a photographic memory. They use this ability to aid in their mercenary and investigation work.
Morality & Philosophy
Believes firmly in the sanctity of life, extending it to all humanoids. They are not specifically adherents of the Song, but their beliefs are highly compatible with those of the Tower Kingdom.
Social
Speech
Speaks in a low raspy voice with a slight slavic (oumgean) accent.
Current Location
Species
Year of Birth
2341 PP
52 Years old
Birthplace
Children
Pronouns
they/them
Sex
Female
Gender
Nonbinary
Presentation
Agender
Eyes
Yellow
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Greenish blue
Height
7' 10"
Weight
325 lbs.
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