Ilara Vangelis
Bad baby girl
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Ilara Vangelis
| Age Twenty-five |
| Gender Female |
| Origin Urdshawl |
| Occupation Dancer & Petty Criminal |
Work in progress.
Appearance
| Height 5'5" |
| Build Slim and willowy— lithe |
| Hair Platinum Blonde |
| Eyes Green |
By conventional human standards, Ilara possesses a striking, otherworldly sort of beauty with jewel-green eyes, high, arching cheekbones and features far sharper and more angular than would otherwise be considered commonplace. Her mouth is lush and full and sits perfectly aligned with a pert, upturned nose above the delicate point of a dimpled chin, and her long hair spills in starlit-silver to the small of her back. For the sake of practicality, she keeps it swept back away from her face in elaborate braids or fastened with jeweled accessories to avoid having it obscure her vision.
Growing up in the South has lent her a complexion of smooth, sunkissed gold and a smattering of dark freckles coaxed by the sun, which delicately paint the tops of her cheeks and the bridge of her nose. Upon first glance, she hardly exhibits any of the traits one might associate with a hardened criminal. In fact, someone of her stature seems better suited to tasks that require a certain daintiness, considering her willowy, lissome silhouette. Look close enough, however, and it's easy to spot the underlying ferocity and rage that makes her such a formidable adversary. She's a feral, ruthless thing driven by her own desperate need for survival— something instilled in her from a life spent enduring the harsh conditions of the poverty-stricken city slums. She has known very little outside of hardship. Between starvation, daily assaults and all the other horrors that come with the harsh conditions of an impoverished childhood, she has known some variation of cruelty, loss and fear from the time she was a girl, and it has shaped her into the merciless young woman she is today.
She has traditionally garbed herself in light, airy fabrics ideal for ease of movement or sinfully form-fitting dresses meant to entice, depending on the occasion and what she's trying to achieve. Both of her ears are pierced a number of times, which has left them especially hypersensitive to touch, and she proudly flaunts several elaborate tattoos in black ink that span the entirety of her back - from the nape of her neck to the base of her tailbone - as well as up both arms. Additionally, she bears a particularly deep and ugly scar along the underside of her left wrist, which she keeps carefully hidden beneath thick, silver bangles and cuffs.
Growing up in the South has lent her a complexion of smooth, sunkissed gold and a smattering of dark freckles coaxed by the sun, which delicately paint the tops of her cheeks and the bridge of her nose. Upon first glance, she hardly exhibits any of the traits one might associate with a hardened criminal. In fact, someone of her stature seems better suited to tasks that require a certain daintiness, considering her willowy, lissome silhouette. Look close enough, however, and it's easy to spot the underlying ferocity and rage that makes her such a formidable adversary. She's a feral, ruthless thing driven by her own desperate need for survival— something instilled in her from a life spent enduring the harsh conditions of the poverty-stricken city slums. She has known very little outside of hardship. Between starvation, daily assaults and all the other horrors that come with the harsh conditions of an impoverished childhood, she has known some variation of cruelty, loss and fear from the time she was a girl, and it has shaped her into the merciless young woman she is today.
She has traditionally garbed herself in light, airy fabrics ideal for ease of movement or sinfully form-fitting dresses meant to entice, depending on the occasion and what she's trying to achieve. Both of her ears are pierced a number of times, which has left them especially hypersensitive to touch, and she proudly flaunts several elaborate tattoos in black ink that span the entirety of her back - from the nape of her neck to the base of her tailbone - as well as up both arms. Additionally, she bears a particularly deep and ugly scar along the underside of her left wrist, which she keeps carefully hidden beneath thick, silver bangles and cuffs.
Personality
Ilara is a cynical, distrusting soul who has seen the worst in people. Needless to say, this has shaped the way she views others and interacts with the world around her. Her first instinct is to prioritize her own survival. Thus, her initial response upon meeting someone is to determine how severe a threat they pose to her well-being. She isn't the type to allow people time to prove their intentions, but rather, assumes that every person she meets has an ulterior motive. Unsurprisingly, she finds the act of building and nurturing friendships a near impossible task. In her mind, everyone is an enemy until they've provided sufficient evidence that they are not, in fact, intent on harming her. This outlook makes her naturally hostile and confrontational towards strangers, particularly during first meetings.
As time goes on however, and with enough patience, one could reasonably find a way to endear themselves to her. She isn't heartless after all. Simply the sad byproduct of the cruelty that comes with living in the deplorable conditions she had. At heart, she is steadfastly loyal, but only to those who have earned it. Though her misfit family of fellow orphans had been severe and brutal, they had held their own in high regard and placed quite a lot of value on their oaths and allegiance to one another. Considering that they did not extend their trust to outsiders often or easily, the few that they did knew that they had earned themselves a reliable and lifelong ally.
She is particularly vicious and distrusting of men, regardless of their race or allegiance, and will often treat them with contempt until they have proven they have some value or means of benefitting her. Though distasteful, she has lain with a great number of men that ultimately mistreated her because, to them, she was nothing more than an object with which to sate their desires. Ultimately it taught her that they are easily manipulated through sex and by challenging their ego. More than once she has relied on her beauty and abilities of seduction to get what she wants, but will typically kill or incapacitate her bedmate in the middle of the night to ensure they cannot track or follow her. This moreso applies to those who are overly hostile with her, but she has been known to be an extremely aggressive and controlling lover regardless of who she lays with. She doesn't see any shame in using her body to further her goals, as it never involves an emotional connection for her, but has deeply altered her perception of love, which is now a concept she is in firm denial of. This makes her cold, withdrawn and unaffectionate, and it would take a special individual to prove that not all men are made equally. Comparatively, she is far more trusting of and receptive to women.
As time goes on however, and with enough patience, one could reasonably find a way to endear themselves to her. She isn't heartless after all. Simply the sad byproduct of the cruelty that comes with living in the deplorable conditions she had. At heart, she is steadfastly loyal, but only to those who have earned it. Though her misfit family of fellow orphans had been severe and brutal, they had held their own in high regard and placed quite a lot of value on their oaths and allegiance to one another. Considering that they did not extend their trust to outsiders often or easily, the few that they did knew that they had earned themselves a reliable and lifelong ally.
She is particularly vicious and distrusting of men, regardless of their race or allegiance, and will often treat them with contempt until they have proven they have some value or means of benefitting her. Though distasteful, she has lain with a great number of men that ultimately mistreated her because, to them, she was nothing more than an object with which to sate their desires. Ultimately it taught her that they are easily manipulated through sex and by challenging their ego. More than once she has relied on her beauty and abilities of seduction to get what she wants, but will typically kill or incapacitate her bedmate in the middle of the night to ensure they cannot track or follow her. This moreso applies to those who are overly hostile with her, but she has been known to be an extremely aggressive and controlling lover regardless of who she lays with. She doesn't see any shame in using her body to further her goals, as it never involves an emotional connection for her, but has deeply altered her perception of love, which is now a concept she is in firm denial of. This makes her cold, withdrawn and unaffectionate, and it would take a special individual to prove that not all men are made equally. Comparatively, she is far more trusting of and receptive to women.
Skills
- DANCE & ENTERTAINING: With a natural talent for the performative arts and a flair for the dramatics, Ilara keeps herself in optimal physical shape and has spent years honing her craft. Nimble and flexible with sharp reflexes and feline-like grace, she moves with an unparalleled finesse that makes her dancing seem almost hypnotic in its fluidity. Couple that with an easy charisma and the ability to slip seamlessly into any role or persona the situation might warrant, she has proven to be both the life of the party, and a skilled deceiver.
- CLOSE COMBAT: Ilara is proficient with daggers and other small, bladed weaponry and excels in close combat. Additionally, her speed and dexterity help to make her almost impossible to catch or pin down. This is fortunate, considering she has next to no physical strength and is small and easily overpowered by larger foes.
- SKILLED LOVER: Let's not sugarcoat it. She knows how to please a great variety of men and isn't shy about fulfilling even their most depraved desires. She's learned how to exploit their weakness for the fairer sex (as well as their egos) and will use this to manipulate them without hesitation.
- STREET SMART: As a result of both her profession and the fact that she grew up in the slums of Urdshawl, Ilara has learned to keep her wits about her, and isn't daunted by the chaos or fast-paced nature of most cities. She has a heightened perception and awareness of other people which makes her more adept than most at predicting their motives and intentions. She's resourceful, independent and self-sufficient, and ultimately able to look after herself.
Art Credit: Credited to witchthewriter on Tumblr