TEMPEST WIND-RIDER
AerielsAerial Acrobat and Performer
"I can dance on the wind itself, but I can't seem to find solid ground anywhere in my life.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Cloud-Theater District, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Lithe and athletic with feathers of brilliant sky-blue that she dyes with intricate patterns for performances. Her wings are perfectly proportioned for agility rather than speed or endurance. She moves with the unconscious grace of someone who has trained their body since childhood. • Clothing: Performance costumes of cloud-silk that flow and shimmer as she flies, designed to catch light and create illusions in the air. Off-duty, she wears simple, practical clothes that contrast sharply with her stage persona. • Distinguishing Marks: A small star-shaped scar on her shoulder from a training accident. Her wing feathers are permanently dyed with silver tips from a performance mishap.
Relationships
- Allies - Her trainer, who genuinely cares for her. A few fellow performers who share her dreams of something more.
- Rivals - Other acrobats competing for the best performance slots. Her troupe's owner, who sees her as property.
Personality
- Traits: Fearless in the air, insecure on the ground, desperately seeking approval, surprisingly intelligent beneath the flighty exterior
- Mannerisms: Paces constantly when not flying, preens obsessively before performances, speaks in theatrical cadences even in private
- Voice: Light and musical, trained to carry across great distances. She can project or whisper with equal skill.
Backstory
Tempest was born to poor cloud-farmers who sold her to a performance troupe when she was five, unable to feed another child. She's spent her entire life training to be an aerial acrobat, and she's very good at it - one of the best in Caelum. But she dreams of something more meaningful than entertaining the wealthy, something she can't quite define.
Story Hooks
- 1 Tempest needs help escaping her troupe and starting a new life, possibly on the ground.
- 2 She's witnessed something during a performance for important guests and needs protection from those who want to silence her.
Narrative Value
Tempest provides access to Caelum's entertainment world and wealthy patrons. Her desire for escape can drive personal storylines. Her knowledge of her owner's crimes could be politically valuable. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════