[center][i][h3]Jaina el Kelbi[/h3] 30 ~ Breton ~ Fighter[/i] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/493428353643053067/658853458681659406/Jaina.jpg[/img][/center] [b] Sum your life so far into a single paragraph: [/b]There isn't much I recall about my early childhood save that my mother was Breton and my father was a Redguard, though both lived not in their respective lands of birth, rather in Skyrim. I grew up near Whiterun… under the shadow of Dragonhold one could say, in the care of bandits. This didn't last too long- my parents and the others were found and killed, their bodies looted. How I remained alive, it's hard to say. Perhaps I was too small and unnoticeable while hiding, or perhaps the guards who found the camp decided it wasn't worth killing a small girl. From there on however, I was picked up after what felt like days by a kind farmer, Erald, who raised me as his own until I was old enough to take care of myself. I remained with him even afterwards; I daresay he was more if a father than my own would have been. Unfortunately his farm was cruelly attacked by bandits quite like those I used to live with. Needless to say, that was the push that drove me out into the rest of Skyrim to seek out those who would teach me to protect those who cannot protect themselves. [b]What was the most difficult decision you've ever had to make?:[/b] It's hard to pick just one when there are so many that wander my mind, but there is one that is painful to think of even now. I had met a huntress by the name of Seraya, and I became rather infatuated by her, not realizing that she wasn't all she showed to be. I had thought she was the most lovely and brave woman I had ever met, but it was naivety, and I learned this the hard way when I realized she was in fact a Thalmor agent actively contributing information that would hurt Skyrim. I could have reported her… I should have, but I took matters into my own hands and took her life. It was rash, emotional, and even now I don't know if what I did was right or wrong, just that it causes a pain in my heart that refuses to leave. [b]Tell me how other people would describe you?:[/b] I would say others describe me as a quiet, serious sort of person, and they wouldn't be completely wrong. If there is work to be done, I will keep my focus on what needs to be done, and that is the side most people see of me. The few people I have spent time with outside of hunting marks would describe me as earnest and loyal, and perhaps a little overprotective. Then again, perhaps that is simply wishful thinking on my part- who really knows what is wandering in the minds of others? [b]What are your outside interests?:[/b] I have to say, I really enjoy reading. It was something I struggled with when I was a youngster, but the man who raised me, despite being a farmer, was perhaps a man of knowledge in his earlier years. He had more than a couple of bookcases with all sorts of different books he had scavenged or bought from merchants in his youth, and even while I was living with him. He was happy to teach me how to read when we would finish with the day's chores, and I was happy to learn. I find books are a wonderful way to experience the world, to learn more about others, and to broaden one's mind and thoughts. Besides that, if there's anything else I can say I enjoy, it must be cooking. I learned at a young age how to make edible foods in order to stay satiated, but once I lived with Erald, I found many different ingredients to experiment with. Needless to say, I don't think anyone will be complaining about any food I make. [b]What are your greatest strengths:[/b] That is a bit of a hard question to answer if I’m being honest. We’re our worst critics after all, and I know there’s so much I can be better at. However, I can understand that humility and humbleness isn’t what’s needed- I am digressing. I have spent my whole life among an assortment of people, from rich to poor, nobles to bandit, observing and attending. I don’t panic easily and keep a cool head, resorting to words first though I can easily use my sword to solve dangerous situations. When I do need to resort to a physical solution, I will say I am quite apt at it. I have learned and observed quite a few talented folks in Skyrim and have tried to emulate their prowess with the sword. I am loyal to a fault, this is one thing I can openly admit to. If you give me reason to follow you, I will do so and won’t be swayed. [b]What are your weaknesses?:[/b] Is it a weakness to be trusting of others? Many would deem it so, especially in the sort of world we live in, which is why I’m writing it here. I mentioned I had trusted Seraya, and I paid for it. I will admit I had lost my faith in people for a fraction of time, but it did not remain that way… I don’t wish to be the sort of person who looks at everything with narrowed eyes. [b]What are your aspirations for the future?:[/b] I don't believe my aspirations for the future are any different than they used to be since I left Erald's farm. I wish to keep Tamriel safe for those who lack the strength and ability to do it themselves, to the best of my ability. [b]Why do you want to join this guild?:[/b] I'm no stranger to walking through life by myself, moving from one place to another, meeting people and then never seeing them again, or expecting to. However, that sort of life is fine to a degree. I may be a quiet type of person, but that hardly means I dislike company. I wish to meet people and spend time with those of the same interests, those who I can trust, those who will not just disappear at the end of a mission. [b]What are your expectations of the guild?:[/b] I suppose I expect to find others with similar views as mine, or at least find those, whatever their intentions may be, to aid me in my endeavour and aspirations. That probably sounds selfish, but is it wrong to be selfish when your wish is for others to live their lives in peace and safety? I'll leave that to more learned people to judge. [table=bordered] [row][cell]Skill Level[/cell][cell][b]Skill[/b][/cell][/row] [row][cell]Highly Proficient[/cell][cell]One Hand Blade[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Moderately Proficient[/cell][cell]Provisioning, Stealth, Athletics[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Somewhat Proficient[/cell][cell] Speech, Acrobatics[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Novice[/cell][cell]Archery[/cell][/row] [/table] [table=bordered] [row][cell]Equipment Type[/cell][cell][b]Item[/b][/cell][/row] [row][cell]Weapon[/cell][cell]Steel longsword[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Armour[/cell][cell]Leather Armour for dexterity, but with a few metal plates added for extra protection[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Food/Provisions[/cell][cell]A satchel with small pouches of spices nuts and dried fruits jerky and dried fish A waterskin a small wineskin[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Alchemical Ingredients[/cell][cell]None[/cell][/row] [row][cell]Miscellaneous[/cell][cell]A rucksack within which are: 5 carefully wrapped vials of health potions An extra pair of clothes A thin blanket Two books A roll of paper A quill and stoppered pot of ink[/cell][/row] [/table]