Characteristics
Physical features
A tall, striking woman with a smirking grin and long, ash blonde hair tucked under a large brimmed hat, which sits at a rakish angle, exposing an elven ear. Her leather armor is dyed in various places with accents of blue, red and yellow which offer aesthetic, if not strategic value to her ensemble.
For the martially-trained. While Cyndil handles herself with fey grace and extreme confidence, she occasionally makes rookie mistakes in jer mechanics while handling a bow.
Possessions
16cp, 11sp, 1gp; a fine elven long bow with matching quiver; a score of arrows she crafted herself; a tine case containing wrapping papers, ground up Heroes' Wort and three already rolled cigarettes.
History
Everyone talks about the glory of elven race, their skill with a bow or blade the foundation of legend, their expertise in the arcane arts unsurpassed by any race. Few speak of the unremarkable elves, the ones who work the field or tend the shop or just sort of lounge around trancing their way through life. Through shje loves her parents (June and Duncan Trueshot), they are this second sort of elf: resigned to a simple life, disinterested in adventure or derring do. Cyndil longs to be different, to be lauded as a hero like the elves she's long admired, especially her ggreat great uncle Bartledby Trueshot, "The Bow weaver," an archer so legendary it was said he could fire an arrow and strike a target that wouldn't arrive in view for an afternoon. She knows all there is to know about the heroes of her heritage, and when she's not reading about their exploits she's trying her best to live up to the Trueshot name in a way her parents clearly feel isn't necessary. She's gathered a small band of loyal and like-minded adventurers ("The low Elves", as they jokingly call themselves), and they know they'll soon have a glowing reputation as protectors of the realm. Like her Great-great Uncle Trueshot, Cyndil's plan is to pick her target and strike, even if she can't see where her shot will land. she'd much rather take aim than do nothing.
Wants & Needs. Cyndil wants to restore the Trueshot name, inspire others through her actions and live her life like the legendary elves of yore. She also wants to ensure her fledgling adventuring group. The low elves, earns a stellar reputation, something she knows can only be done through hard work and acts of bravery. Too bad there's not a shortcut, she wants people to love her and the Low Elves now, not in 500 years.
Secret or Obstacle. To Cyndil's extreme frustration, she is not particularly spectacular with a bow. She isn't poor or unproficient, but with a name like Trueshot, expectations tend to be high. She'd do just about anything to gain an edge and live up to her full potential.
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