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Basic Information
- Name: Lioren Varkalir
- Species: Cia’an
- Age: 17
- Occupation: Currently Unemployed (exploring her “options”)
- Affiliation: Skugga Pack
- Home Region: Sabhaile Forest
Physical Description
- Appearance: Lioren shares the family’s trademark black fur and large build, but unlike her battle-hardened siblings, she carries herself with a laid-back, almost leisurely grace. Her frame is bulky, more soft than sculpted, though she often refers to this as simply being “fluffy.” Her clothes tend to be looser and more decorative than practical, often adorned with handmade trinkets or splashy fabrics she finds charming. A persistent glint of amusement rests in her amber eyes, as if always in on a joke no one else has quite figured out.
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 78 kg
- Distinguishing Features: A self-stitched sash covered in embroidery she never finished
Personality
- Traits: Lioren is clever, opinionated, and effortlessly charming when she wants to be. She leans into the image of a dreamer, someone drawn to “culture” and “meaningful pursuits,” but more often than not, this is a mask for her avoidance of effort.
- Strengths: She’s surprisingly quick-witted and socially adept, capable of talking her way out of most situations. Her creativity is genuine, and she has a keen eye for aesthetics and detail when she chooses to apply herself.
- Weaknesses: Lioren’s aversion to hard work and constant pursuit of ease often limits her potential. Her laziness frustrates those who expect more of her, particularly her mother, and she’s prone to procrastination even in things she claims to enjoy.
Background
Earlylife: Born into a family of hunters and warriors, Lioren quickly became the outlier. Though she inherited the family’s stature and striking black fur, she lacked any real interest in training, combat, or patrol. Her mother, Selvara, pushed hard to instill a sense of discipline and purpose—but the more Lioren was pressured, the more she withdrew, masking her lack of motivation under claims of “higher pursuits.”
Key Events:
- Training Clashes: Repeated friction with Selvara marked her early years. Lioren frequently skipped drills or turned them into performances, much to her mother’s irritation.
- Bond with Vaerun Varkalir: Unlike her strained relationship with Selvara, Lioren shares a close and affectionate bond with her father, who never presses her to be anything but herself. He dotes on her, and she in turn lavishes him with appreciation and affection.
- The Farewells: Lioren was particularly affected by her eldest sister’s departure. Veyna, who always shielded her from the worst of Selvara’s expectations, was one of the few she truly admired. Guess seeing Rhaegar leave was also kinda sad.
Goals and Motivations
- Primary Goal: To find a “perfectly suited” job that aligns with her “unique and specialized talents”—ideally one that involves minimal effort, maximum praise, and long naps.
- Secondary Goal: Who needs a second goal, isn’t one enough!?
- Motivation: Lioren’s actions are driven by a quiet desire to be loved without having to change, and to carve out a place for herself on her own terms, preferably one that involves as little sweating as possible.
Quotes
”Just because I’m not running through the woods with a spear doesn’t mean I’m not contributing. I’m just… contributing in spirit.”