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[u][b]Name[/b][/u]: Valmyra Audron

[u][b]Age[/b][/u]: 23

[u][b]Gender[/b][/u]: Female

[u][b]Race[/b][/u]: Lamia

[u][b]Appearance[/b][/u]: [hider=My Hider][img]https://i.imgur.com/k1dbO83.jpg[/img][/hider]
[color=crimson]"I would much appreciate it if you were to stop staring at me..."[/color]

[u][b]Personality[/b][/u]: Valmyra is a cautious and taciturn individual. Some may even call her opportunistic, a sentiment while not completely incorrect still fosters feelings of resentment toward her peers. While lamias living within the borders of Velt aren't too uncommon of a sight, she and her kin would still be the target of at least a bit of xenophobia. The civil unrest caused by tensions with their neighboring nation didn't help things either. It is perhaps due to this that the young serpent isn't quick to take to others and would rather be a quiet observer to those around her. However, those that manage to get close to her are able to see her better aspects: loyal, kind, and always willing to lend an ear. Some may even regard her as being a bit clingy, although she is usually conscientious enough to respect boundaries. 

[u][b]Brief Backstory[/b][/u]: [color=crimson]"Why...Why couldn't I protect them..."[/color]

Valmyra was born and raised in the forests that lie across Velt's eastern borders. She and her family lived alongside other lamia clans in a small secluded community. Born as the oldest into a family of several siblings, she quickly found herself being thrust into a protective caretaker role to safeguard her kin. While times were often hectic for the serpent, they were also filled with peace and tenderness. While her family mainly kept to the forested area, they often ventured into human villages and towns, whether it'd be for business or leisure. In addition, while not traveling north often due to the colder climate, the often traded goods with the dwarves as well. 

While times were simple at first, eventually the skirmishes that sparked between Velt and Ithillin spilled into their village. Members of the lamia community in the area got caught in the crossfire between the oppoaing patrols, and during the exchange her father was killed while defending his family. Valmyra's mother was also gravely injured in the attack, and was since then left bedridden. This traumatic experience left Valmyra as the head of the family, and had to scrape whatever she could in order to take care of her household. She decided to take up spearmanship and join the Velt patrol corps, aiding to prevent such a event from tearing apart her family and community ever again. 

Eventually, the Steel Princess Lady Velvetica caught wind of the lamia's efforts, and offered her a spot in her private military unit. The rest is history. 

[u][b]Equipment[/b][/u]: Valmyra's main weapon of offense is a impressive spear named Asclepius, forged by the master dwarf craftsmen to the north. In addition to having an incredibly sharp edge, is lightweight and easy to carry - making its swings all the swifter. Of course, Valmyra has her fangs and powerful tail to rely on in battle as well, by virtue as a member of her race.
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/JNOeMQu.jpg[/img]
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[color=crimson]"Just you watch, this lance will skewer through any threat!"[/color]

[u][b]Skills[/b][/u]: Living in a forested area for most of her life, Valmyra is well versed in tasks such as hunting and herb gathering. As she has been tasked with taking care of her siblings and being the head of the household, she is also decent at tasks such as cooking and cleaning. Her snake biology also grants her a keen sense of smell, in addition to being an excellent climber

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