Deus Ex Machina: The Xenogears Tale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PERSONA SHEET ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Player Information ------------------ Name or Alias: Amber Michelle Age (optional): 18 Sex: female E-mail address: amberylm@hotmail.com, rydia7@gte.net (personal only) ICQ/AIM/Yahoo! Pager/etc. (if applicable): 16749151 Character Information --------------------- -Name: Shaina Kyouri -Age: 19 -Sex: female -Occupation(s): Element (Water) -Substitutes which Xenogears Character? (if applicable): Kelvina -Birthdate: October 1 -Height: 5'6" -Weight: 120 lbs. -Eyes (colour and shape): Dark blue, slanted -Build: slight -Complexion: pale -Facial Features: Her face is generally oval, and her nose is curved and somewhat flat. Her eyes are fringed by extremely thick, dark lashes, making them appear bigger than they are, almost childlike. -Identifying Marks: none -Hair (colour and style): Dark brown, almost black. She wears it loose down her back, sometimes held back in a half-ponytail, or at the sides of her head with plain black barettes. -Voice: quiet and unassuming -Dress/Attire: She always appears in her uniform -- form fitting and black over her torso, blue around the waist, and a short, white pleated skirt that reaches mid-thigh. Long blue gloved cover her hands and most of her arms, and matching boots reach her knees. While at home, she might wear normal street clothing (jeans, shirts, etc) but she usually won't leave the house out of uniform. -Jewelry (if any): barettes (sometimes) -Weapons/Tools (if any): none -Armour (if any): none -Personality: Shaina is a very quiet, studious individual. She is proud to be an Element, and a Solarian, but she rarely expresses any of those feelings, or others, except, perhaps, by her actions in the line of duty. Her mind is always full of questions -- she's inquisitive almost to the point of annoyance, and never takes anything at face value. Above all, knowledge is most important to her. She rarely takes sides in conflicts, and hates fighting. -Background and History: Shaina was born to a well-off middle class Solarian family. She endured no significant hardships as a child other than the normal torment administered by the Gazel children enrolled in her school, and in fact gained their respect quite early when she saved one of their lives. Her ether talent manifested itself early, and as a result of that rescue, she was immediately taken from her home and placed in a special education facility at Mordon's request. There she was taught all the common prejudices Solaris is known for. She has no sympathy for the Lambs. Her interest in them is purely academic, and although she has recently began to break through the brainwashing, she still exibits standard Solarian opinions and ideals. Once she turned sixteen she was enrolled in Jugend. Two years later she graduated -- in Victoria's class, no less -- and gained the title 'Element' for her hard work. At Jugend Shaina and Victoria became rather close friends -- or as the two could get with their separate agendas. She was ecstatic to learn that she and Victoria were in the same division, and since then has decided to stick with Victoria no matter what. -Birthplace: Solaris, 2nd class level -Mother: Emara Kyouri -Father: Zen Kyouri -Siblings: none -Mate: none -Children: none -Other relations: none (unless you count Victoria - the two can be almost fanatical about their friendship at times, although Victoria rarely shows it anywhere but with Shaina.) -Secondary Skills: research -- this is probably Shaina's greatest skill in terms of support. Given enough time, she can hack thorugh any password, or find the most remote bit of information on the planet. Before she graduated from Jugend, she managed to break into Mordon's computer banks and copy several reports for her research project. Instead of displaying anger, Mordon personally congratulated her on her success, and has since asked her to take care of several jobs for his project. -Abilities/Disabilities: Ether support -- "Starry Night" ("Nikaichi")-- harnesses the power of the elemental plane of Water, and utilizes her own spiritual energy to restore herself, or others to health. The spell can also be reversed, to attack any enemy with streams of ice that resemble shooting stars and a black fog blind their vision, hence the name. "Iora Kori" -- (pure defense) Creates a thick wall of ice effective in blocking most projectile and melee weapons. On foot, it cannot deflect gear artillery or attacks. Its opposite spell, Iora Takibi, will neutralize it immediately. Lasts for approximately five to six hits before it needs to be regenerated. -Hobbies: Again, research. She enjoys cultural and theologocal studies. SHe has also dabbled in musical composition, but nothing of her work has been seen thus far. -Current residence: Solaris -Current Life Conflicts: none -Other notes: Shaina tried to be logical about everything. She will consider every idea sent her way if it is presented in a reasonable manner. She believes strongly in knowing both sides of an argument. -Gear name: Crescent -Gear description: The gear is slate blue. No visible embellishments adorn its surface. Its limbs are long and rather fin-like, making the gear resemble a mermaid or other sea creature. When awake, its crescent-shaped "eyes" glow like the moon. -Class: Light attack, Ether attack -Primary function: Battle support and Ether support/defense. -Weapon(s): none -Abilities/Disabilities: "Whirlpool" -- similar to Starry night, but this spell cannot be converted into an attack. It is capable of healing only one gear at a time, though it is not restricted to Shaina only. "Crystal Tears" -- identical to the reversed version of Starry Night. -How your character acquired the gear: Crescent was designed for her when she was promoted to the Element class.