aras
full name ; aras [ his mother gave him no surname ]
age ; 27 [ ? ]
sexual orientation ; pansexual
gender & pronouns ; cismale | he/him
spoken languages ; pnateesh, isari, and english
religion ; though his people starkly believe in the Old Gods, aras has no proof that they exist and thus, does not believe the same as his tribe-mates.
species ; though, he should be part dark elf from his mother's heritage, aras possesses none of the trademark features [ pointed ears, grey-toned skin, etc. ] though, he does possess heightened senses that beat out any pure-blood elf.
height ; 6'3"
weight ; 240 lbs
hair color ; aras' hair is predominantly black, with a white streak through the center, that shows even when he has facial hair. it is assumed to be a birth mark by his mother.
hair type ; aras' hair is straight as a board and he keeps it as styled as he possibly can, as he cares far too much about what others think.
eye color ; aras' eyes are considered to be his most striking feature, the bright golden hue startling others often due to his seemingly human state, despite other species possessing similar eye colors. they almost appear to glow at times.
body type ; mesomorph
unique features ; aras' eyes and hair are unique features worth mentioning, though his body is riddled with others. he has what appear to be vitiligo patches covering most of his body, though he has a sense that that's not what they are at all. they seem to shift across his skin if he pays attention long enough and he swears they will, at times, morph into runes that belonged to the Old Gods. aside from that, his skin is remarkably smooth and without scars, due to his mother's protective nature growing up.
medical conditions ; aras has blacked out frequently since he was a child, often at the most inopportune times. no healer has ever been able to tell him the cause, and it is simply something he manages. as an adult the fainting has diminished slightly, though it still happens too often for his liking.
personality traits ; [ 1 ] dependable ─ aras was raised in a group setting of elves and despite his odd appearance, every member of the group helped to raise him as if he were their own. he was taught from an early age to keep his promises and that his word was the most important thing if he wanted to establish himself as a good person in the world. and thus, aras is always there if he says he will be and will accomplish any task set forth by others.
[ 2 ] childish ─ aras has gone through minimal struggles in his life and due to his lack of setting forth on his own still possesses a child-like whimsy that strangers can often times find intolerable. he sees the good in everything and everyone and often makes jokes at inappropriate times.
[ 3 ] cautious ─ despite his child-like behavior, aras was taught from a young age that he shouldn't trust anyone, his mother repeating those phrases over and over to him time and time again. he doesn't particularly understand her fear of the world, but he follows his mother's wise words regardless. though he may see the good in everything, he would never allow someone to put him in an unsafe position. [ until now smh ]
[ 4 ] skillful ─ though not the most talented brawler, aras makes up for it with his knowledge of healing, weapon-crafting, and his quick-thinking mind which helps him assess threats before he must face them. he is incredibly knowledgeable about the creatures within the world and can point out distinct behaviors that often-times lead to an exact behavior that he has predicted.
history ; Aras's mother was a well-respected woman amidst the elven community within the city of Nyl Edhil. When she fell pregnant it was a shock to most that knew her, as they had never seen her with a man who she seemed to fancy, despite the many that had tried to take her hand over the years. When questioned, she would deny the existence of such a man, stating that the Old Gods must have blessed her through their own means. Though many regarded her as crazy for such a claim, it was nearer to the truth than they thought. Despite the mysterious circumstances surrounding his conception, Aras was accepted and doted on by others of their tribe and he grew up in a place that made him feel warm and loved.
He spent his childhood gardening with his mother and was never out of her sight for even a moment, something that became irritating for Aras as a teenager who wanted to explore the world without his palm in his mother's. Aras had tried for ages to convince her he could handle the knowledge of his father, but when she denied him time and time again, he attempted to take matters into his own hands. In the end he failed and received a good scolding from his mother, who once again forbid him from ever seeking out the truth of the past.
as he aged, he became more and more interested in the studies of all the races, as well as spending a good chunk of his time working with the local blacksmith, who was a master at shaping elven tools. he was training as an apprentice when his mother suddenly vanished, seeming to have dropped off the face of the world. she left him a note with a simple 'i'm sorry. do not search for me. i love you' transcribed inside the folded piece of paper. despite her message, aras has been on the hunt for the woman for nearly two years, which is how he ended up in his current situation.
headcanons[ 1 ] sweets ─ as a child within an elven community, aras only ate the healthiest bounty that nature had to offer. after exploring a nearby city for the first time, he was introduced to sweets that he hadn't even known existed. now, he's a force to be reckoned with when dessert delights are set before him.
[ 2 ] warm ─ aras' body is constantly sitting at a higher temperature than others, which aids him when the snowy season has come around. he was often the one children sought out back at home when their hands would freeze in their makeshift gloves.
[ 2 ] slight of hand ─ though honest and trustworthy in most catagories, aras learned early on that he could play nearly anybody for a fool due to his heightened sense, reaction time, and his distinct knowledge of those around him. as a teenager he could often times be found in the market, showing others how easily he could steal from them if he wanted to, though he never took anything home that he had stolen. he is also excellent at card games.
