*Note: This character info-graphic includes a lot of information from Envoy. Some of these things change in Rivened. ;)
Basic Information
Name: Raviar Veritas
Nickname: Rav
Name Significance: Raviar "Determined Seeker" Veritas "Truth"
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Location: Varies between Summit and Demesne depending on what the Variance needs
Birthplace: Unknown
Ethnicity: Dweller
Nationality: Citizen of Demesne
Physical Appearance
Skin Tone: Medium-grey color
Complexion: Clear skin
Eye Color: Silver eyes
Hair Color and Texture: Black, wavy, and a bit coarse.
Height: 5'11"
Body Type: Lean and muscular with broad shoulders, tapered waist, and an inverted triangle shape.
Birthmarks: None
Scars: Scar on his right shoulder blade and a few small scars on his hands, arms, and legs from being a pup.
Left-handed/Right-handed/Ambidextrous: Ambidextrous
Age Character Appears to Others: Appears as an Elysian in his second decade while under the shade of his stall, and as a Dweller just past his second decade (20) otherwise.
Dyed Hair Color: None
Usual Hairstyle: Short hair that hangs around his face and neck or that is tied at the nape of his neck by a leather piece.
Tattoos: None
Piercings: None
Makeup Style: None.
Clothing Style: Simple and efficient. Wears a combination of linen and leather with buckles and straps for various weapons or tools he needs.
Clothing Size: Large but long in the legs.
Shoe Style: Sturdy calf-length boots.
Features: Hooded eyes, thick eyebrows with high arch, long nose, high cheekbones, full lips, strong jawline
Face Shape: Oval
Distinguishing Feature: One full-length black wing
Physical Strengths: Dextrous fingers, slight of hand, and fighting with mallets or hand-to-hand
Physical Weakness: Flying
Personality Traits
Extrovert or Introvert: Extroverted
Meyers-Brigg Personality: ENFJ
Optimist or Pessimist: Optimist
Temperament: Easy-going and quick-witted, goal-oriented, sometimes cocky, and prone to mischief. Protective of, and loyal to, loved ones.
Mood: Intense
Attitude: Fun-loving and approachable
Strengths: Reliable and determined to be of service to a worthy cause
Flaws: Unrealistically tries to right every wrong - and tells bad jokes
Mannerisms: If a gadget is not available to work on while thinking he leans against a wall or table
Habits: Gives awful names to objects he crafts, always prepared for a mission, leaves Syke with someone he trusts
Morning Person or Night Owl: Both depending on what he has to do that day.
Pet Peeves: Being lied to, and anyone insulting Syke.
Weaknesses: Can come across as patronizing and is overly empathetic
Strength: Inspires and listens to others
Expressiveness: Authentic and open about who he is and what he believes with everyone.
Ruled by Heart or Mind: Both.
Mindset: Determined to follow the True One and bring truth and justice to the world.
Philosophy: No matter what is going on it is exactly as it should be.
Motivated by: His goals to help the Variance, and his belief that the world can change for the better.
Everyday Speech: Common Tongue with Dwellen dialect accent
Life Motto: Never give up
Energy Level: High. Even when fatigued he can push through with more energy than most.
Memory Level: High. Especially in auditory situations
Disabilities: Cannot fly with only one wing.
Phobias: Bees
Addictions: Puzzles and sweets
Allergies: None known
Daily Occupation
Occupational Goal: To be a valuable member of the Variance
Position in Society: Small business owner of a trinket shop that sells unique odds and ends
Works for: The Rhan, the Variance, and himself
Education: Taught a high-level of education by High Priestess Farouche
Work Ethic: Diligent, efficient, and a risk-taker
Income: A few pelf per month, dependent on the few customers he receives in his shop
Citizen Class: Merchant. Adopted son of the High Priestess.
Volunteer Work: done for the Variance
Dream Occupation: To be an inventor for the Palisade
Job he would do poorly at: Being a Healer
Career Satisfaction: Being able to support himself doing what he loves and is passionate about
Food Preferences
Diet: Eats a lot of seeded loafs, a few scavenged fruits and vegetables, and whatever game he can find on the mountainside. Loves sweets.
Favorite Foods: Herb cheese, potato cakes, marinated meat, and sweet buns.
Favorite Drinks: Pekeo and fermented spuds
Favorite Things, Hobbies, and Interests
Favorite Book: None
Favorite Place: Anywhere among friends
Favorite Activities: Building gadgets and Joking
Favorite time of day: Morning
Favorite Animal: Rabats
Favorite Hobbies: Testing out his latest inventions, "flying" with Syke, sparring with the Farouche siblings and solving riddles and puzzles.
Interests: His family, Ari, and helping people
Happiest when: He can bring a smile to someone else's face.
Saddest when: The people he cares about are hurting in some way.
Loves to: Play pranks as much as possible
Hates to: Do things that he considers a waste of time
Inspired by: High Priestess Farouche's devotion to Aeonian and her kindness toward others
Family and Relationships
Raised by: High Priestess Farouche
Parent Status: Adopted mother and unknown biological parents
Father's Name: Unknown. Adoptive father is deceased
Mother's Name: Unknown. Adopted mother: Elisheba Farouche
Relationship with Father: None
Relationship with Mother: None. Adopted mother: Full of honesty and affection
Parenting Type: Elisheba Farouche considers Raviar the same as any of her biological pups and provided for, taught, and guided him just the same.
Only Child: Unknown biologically, but no in adopted family
Eldest Child, Middle Child, or Youngest Child: Middle child.
Number of Siblings: Three adopted siblings
Relationship with Siblings: Playful, easy-going, affectionate, and honest
Extended Family: None known.
Family Relations: Generally happy
How has family shaped the character: Helped shape a solid sense of self with keen intellect and compassionate heart despite the unknown past of his youth.
Most liked about family: Their ability to support each other during harsh times
Most disliked about his family: The struggle Elisheba has as a single mother.
Children: None
Pets: Rabat (Syke)
Best Friend(s): Drakon Farouche
Worst Enemy(ies): Chief Attendant Bakas and High Lord Talon
Many acquaintances or few close friends: Both
Relationship Status: Single. Not Mate-Bonded.
Marital Status: Not Life-Bonded
First Love: Ari
Current Love or Aspiring Love: Ari
Notable Ex-Lovers: None
Top 3 Loved Ones: Would never rank his loved ones that way
Top 3 Disliked Ones: His enemies
Knows the character best: Elisheba Farouche
Childhood/Adolescence: Doesn't remember anything before he was taken into the Farouche family. With them, he grew up happy and healthy with typical foibles of a pup.
Religious Beliefs
Upbringing: Conservative values entrenched in the Old Ways
Core Values: Believing in the Aeonian and her Old Ways
Morals: Based on following the Old Ways; no other gods before the True One, follow the True One and her Old Ways, modest apparel, no sexual relations before Life-Bonding and no adultery, no lying, no committing murder, no stealing, no coveting, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
What does he believe is evil: The Usurper and his followers
What does he believe is good: Aeonian, the Old Ways, and fellow believers
Risks Worth Taking: being a spy for the Variance and helping Ari
Goals and Daily Living
Culture: Winged, horned, hooved, and tailed beings with some focused on social class who thrive on extravagance, indulgence, power, and greed. The majority follow Aeonian and her Old Ways. Precious metals and gemstones are used as mere decorations while importance is placed more on food and other materials.
Achievements: opening his own shop and being a successful spy for the Variance
Main Goal: to help the Variance bring about political and social change in Demesne and Summit
Minor Goal: to create unique objects that can help people
Failures: None, but business is doing poorly due to current economic status of Demesne and extended absences for the Variance
Desire: To live a happy life with his loved ones
Biggest Mistakes: Trusting Kara
Current Obstacles: Hiding his missing wing when he's in Summit
Any secrets: Being a Dweller in Summit
Worldview: The Usurper causes corruption and chaos in Summit and it's crept into Demesne
Personal Hero: Elisheba Farouche
Internal Conflict: Not being able to act on his feelings for Ari like he wants to
External Conflict: Keeping himself disguised while he's in Summit
What others generally think of him: That he's an affable person who can be relied upon to help others
What he generally thinks of himself: That he's doing the best that he can and he will never give up on his goals
What he wishes he could change: The losses that his loved ones have suffered.
What he wishes he could have: A pair of full wings and a family of his own one day.
What gets him fired up: Someone lying to him and then acting like nothing happened.
How will the character change? No spoilers. ;)
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