Ivy

Ivy Ann Ardent

An object of obsession to the fae and curiosity to anyone that studies her. Ivy was meant to be the living host for a long dead fae witch and now the Autumn King hunts her as well. She hounded by enemies that seek to exploit her heritage for their own gain. Only the heroes that rescued her and took her in have been been able to prevent that grim fate. And each time it has cost them dearly.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Always healthy without any signs of illness or wounds. Hair is generally messy and rarely stays combed for long. Smiles often.

Body Features

While appearing generally healthy and beautiful human woman a close inspection by a medical profession will reveal certain quirks such as: durable subcutaneous scale-like protection, hair strands that sometimes move on their own, the occasional use of a nictitating membrane and other serpentine features.

Physical quirks

Right handed

Special abilities

Petrifying Gaze, high constitution, difficult to injure

Apparel & Accessories

Takes great pleasure in wearing clothing of considerable quality. New flashy or of high fashion but always well made. Prefers dark blues.

Specialized Equipment

Seamstress kit

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Found by her mother as an abandoned babe in the woods near Beldon. Ivy was raised in the Ghal Peloran township and taught to be an excellent seamstress by her family.
Ivy's adopted mother perished from illness over a decade ago and the family tailoring business was passed on to her.
A few months ago Ivy began exhibiting strange abilities that the townsfolk of Beldon quickly noticed. Most notably her uncontrolled ability to petrifying living things. She was taken captive by the townsfolk and meant as a gift to the hag coven in the woods but before that could happen she was rescued by a group of heroes passing through the area.
During the rescue the heroes discovered that Ivy has many traits in common with a fae creature known as a Medusa.
She was taken in by those heroes after they freed her and she now lives with them at the Seward Estate just outside Ghal Pelor.
Ivy has been the target of usurper to the Autumn Crown, the so called Pumpkin King.

Sexuality

Straight female

Education

Trade education in textiles and tailoring

Accomplishments & Achievements

Having one of her dress designs chosen by daughter of Beldon's mayor for her wedding day.

Failures & Embarrassments

Her stone gaze cannot be controlled and she is deeply troubled by that.

Mental Trauma

Loss of her mother. Fear of transforming into a Medusa.

Intellectual Characteristics

Generally happy, trusting and cooperative. Thrives as part of a team. Dislikes being a decision maker.

Morality & Philosophy

Acceptance, forgiveness, redemption and teamwork are important to her. She assumes people have the best of intentions unless she learns otherwise and that people are generally good.

Taboos

Giving up on anyone, hurting anyone for personal gain and using her stone gaze.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Hope to reopen her mother's business in Ghal Pelor

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Excellent at sewing. Very good listener. Terrible at any kind of cooking.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes- The color blue, leafy vegetables, conversations
Dislikes- Lying, spicy food, cold weather

Vices & Personality flaws

Often lethargic and irritable when hungry

Personality Quirks

Tends to avoid eye contact out of fear of her stone gaze

Hygiene

Hair always seems to be a bit messy due to its ability to move about on its own.

Social

Religious Views

No strong religious beliefs

Social Aptitude

Prefers to listen. Dislikes taking charge or making decisions. Generally introverted.

Gender

Female

Eyes

Green (blinding white when stony gaze is active

Hair

Shoulder length, flaxen blond

Height

5'5

Weight

117lbs

Known Languages

The Common Tongue

" How can my life be worth so much death and suffering ? Just let them have me and you'll be better off for it"