Tarantasia

Tassie is a human-dragon crossbreed, and an acolyte of the Temple of Fists and Fire. Her full name is Tarantasia, and she is called so by her elders, should she misbehave.

Background: She is nearly 160 years old, but appears 16 both in look and mentality. Born on a secluded island, Tassie had been trained from childhood to grow into a warrior-monk. Rules bar her from venturing beyond the Temple: she had visited the neighboring lands only a handful of times, but those excursions were brief, and strictly overseen.

A seaport settlement adjoins the Temple: there reside common folk, who live by trade with the outside world, and supply the Temple with provisions. They are wary of those marked by draconic heritage, and believe them to be cursed.

When Tassie was 70, her parents embarked on a diplomatic voyage, and never returned; many speculate on their whereabouts, but most consider them dead. She dismisses those grave rumors, and hopes to one day reunite with her missing kin. Tassie was left in the care of her grandfather, the current Grand Master of the Temple – a scholar of great influence, and terribly stern demeanor. The two have a rather complicated relationship: Tassie despises his rigid way of thinking, and they engage in heated arguments quite often; despite their differences, she still loves him deeply, as her remaining family. Once of age, she is expected to become his successor.

Appearance: Tassie is of short stature, her lean physique sculpted through rigorous exercise. Reptilian scales coat her shoulders. Her hair is dirty blonde, long and messy. Ragged horns coil from her temples. Blue eyes. Underdeveloped wings sprout from her lower back, a lively little pair that reflects her mood through movement.

Her garments are those typical to her tribe. Simple and practical. Tight-fitting trousers fashioned of tanned hide, a fur top, and sandals. Tassie wears no makeup, though secretly wishes to try; she dreams of being pampered like a foreign princess, dressed in lavish gowns and fragile shoes.

Character traits: Her kind possesses extraordinary abilities, such as fire breathing, or even shape-shifting; Tassie is proficient in none, and has a lackadaisical attitude towards practice. Deep inside, she feels insecure about her inadequacy in fighting.

Tassie has a rebellious spirit, and longs for adventure; she tends to act tough, but in moments of fear, her bravado shrinks all too quickly.