[hider=Isander Ashford || Human || Servant]

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[COLOR=#227442][B]Name:[/B][/COLOR] Isander "Zan" Ashford ("eye-SAN-der")
[COLOR=#227442][B]Rank:[/B][/COLOR] Servant (Gardener aspiration)
[COLOR=#227442][B]Gender:[/B][/COLOR] Male
[COLOR=#227442][B]Age:[/B][/COLOR] 17
[COLOR=#227442][B]Appearance:[/B][/COLOR] Zan stands at a shorter height of 5'7" with a lean physique and light complexion tanned from working the fields. He has short, medium brown hair with messy curls, brown eyes that appear amber in the sunlight, and a light blanket of freckles adorning his cheeks and nose. He has a youthful voice that embodies warmth and occasionally stammers when he's nervous.

Prior to joining the Chosen ones, his attire was consistent with commoners - fabrics of linen and cotton, clothing made for practicality and durability rather than fashion. As a servant to the Gods, his uniforms conform with the others serving in similar roles.

[COLOR=#227442][B]Personality:[/B][/COLOR] Isander is inherently friendly and optimistic, smiling often and choosing to believe the best in people. Full of good intentions, he can be brave to a fault - his courage often manifesting in split-second decisions that reflect his impulsiveness to do right by others. He is guided by a set of principles that encourage protecting those who can't protect themselves and offering aid to those who need it, even if it risks putting himself in harm's way. His high energy mixed with his anxiety has periodically led to some unfortunate outcomes, which only reinforces his resolve to always try his hardest.

[COLOR=#227442][B]History:[/B][/COLOR] Isander grew up in a small, insignificant farming village off the coast. He was the second oldest out of four siblings;  however, when his oldest brother passed away a year ago pursuing the prestige of knighthood, Zan took on the role of the eldest surviving child. Losing his brother left a heavy burden on Zan, who was expected to somehow pick-up the mantle left behind. 

That was when his future became unclear - his driving purpose had always been to take over responsibility of their farm once his father was no longer capable but, struggling to make ends meet, their land was already at risk without another source of income. It was from this weight on his shoulders that led him to pursue the once-in-a-lifetime chance to serve the Gods. Unfortunately for Zan, it had been a desperate act of folly and with so many competing for the distinction, his name was never called. 

His determination led him to one last-ditch effort - he set off for the island on his own, following behind the carriages until he was able to blend in with those selected as they boarded the vessel to the Palace of the Gods. Whether through luck or divine intervention, Zan's presence wasn't questioned and his missing name off the manifest was assumed to be a simple clerical error.

[COLOR=#227442][B]Beliefs/Perceptions:[/B][/COLOR] Having lived his entire life in a community humbled by the Gods, Zan was raised at an early age to believe in their power and might. He was taught stories of their benevolence as well as the ones about their wrath. 

With his family's livelihood based around agriculture, the deity they primarily prayed to was [COLOR=#D1A054][b]Melion[/b][/COLOR], God of Bounty.

Despite being nearly an adult, he still carried around a childhood fear of [COLOR=#883d39][b]Getsuy[/b][/COLOR], the God of Death, who was often depicted as a devourer of flesh with a preference for the bones of children.

[COLOR=#227442][B]Relationships:[/B][/COLOR] N/A (open to adding)
[COLOR=#227442][B]Color:[/B][/COLOR] Cactus Green [#227442]
[COLOR=#227442][B]Other:[/B][/COLOR] N/A [/hider]