Ishaori Warden

= Physical Description = Ishaori stands slightly taller than the average Cassian woman, with a bulkier frame to match. While physically quite strong, this comes from years of physical labor, not refined exercise. Muscles are apparent, but lack the definition of an athlete. Her skin is rather coarse from a life of work and surprisingly pale, a trait passed down through her family for generations, and will burn in the sun quicker than most. Though she goes to great effort now to care for her hair, emulating the styles of the highborn, it lacks the sheen or softness that years of meticulous care would afford it. Despite her best efforts, strands of hair are often popping up from her attempts at a pristine mane. Youthful freckles still spot her face, which often sports a friendly smile.



= Personality = Like many lowborn, Ishaori has a friendly, cheerful demeanor. She's quick with a kind word, and quicker with a smile. She also fully aware of the expectations that society has of her, bowing to the needs of the highborn. While obedient, she can quickly become disappointed if an assigned task is too dull. Nexus is a proving ground to her, a way to rise above the daily toil and become a beacon of Cassian capabilities. It may just be a dream, but it pushes her onward, filling her with hope and determination even under the hardest times. And it can sometimes get the best of her as she often has more spirit than sense. But she means well and takes her duty very seriously. As the eldest child of her family, she is also fiercely protective. Threaten those in her care at your own peril.

Quirks
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 * Speaks with a strong lowborn accent
 * Sometimes tries to emulate the highborn accent and grammar in their presence
 * Likes drinking with Draken
 * Does not like Draken drinks

Dominion

 * Mechari - Afforded the same respect as Highborn Cassians. She finds them fascinating, but unsettling.
 * Draken - She did not expect to end up liking the Draken as much as she does. They know how to have a great time.  Does not want to be on a Draken's bad side.
 * Chua - They are interesting to observe...from a distance. Prefers to leave them to their own devices, but will not be rude to them should they interact with her.  So long as they behave.

Exiles
((TBD))

= Background =

History
Ishaori Warden was born in 1642 AE to a family of smiths on the planet Cassus. Compared to the other cities, hers was quite small, an almost completely lowborn community dedicated to creating resources for the Dominion military. In particular, her family was responsible for creating armor for Cassian soldiers, often custom works for highborn officers who valued practicality over fashion. Though she learned her family's craft, other dreams lingered in her mind.

Even as a young child, Ishaori was fascinated by the military. Endless columns of men and women moving and acting in clockwork precision, protecting the Dominion from outside threats. And then there were the heroes, soldiers who rose above the rest serving as shining examples of virtue and strength for everyone to follow. Inspired by their example, she picked up a sword for the first time at only five years old, and began to practice whenever she could find time. Though her parents did not approve, they also could not deny her conviction. And so they agreed to let her pursue her dream. To become a hero of the Dominion. With nobody to formally train her, she relied upon her physical labor to hone her body and recording of combat to hone her technique. She crafted her own armor, heavy layers of metal that would be too restrictive for normal combat, to build her endurance. When she happened upon a still functional training drone, she would train against it unarmored, to steel her body against painful blows. As she grew older and stronger, she would venture out and test her skills against whatever creatures she could. What she lacked in technique she made up for in heart.

With the discovery of Nexus, and word that the traitorous Exiles had settled on it, a wave of conscription rushed over the Dominion. With her age and physical capabilities, Ishaori was immediately drafted into service, one of the small percentage of people actually happy to be forced into military service. Her eagerness drew a lot of attention from the other cadets, causing the lowborn girl to be noticed by a group of young Draken who had also recently joined. Amused by the "little" Cassian girl, they would take turns challenging her to single combat to display their own prowess above hers. What they didn't expect was how hard it was to keep her down. Blow after blow would strike her body, and still she would return to her feet and continue the fight until she could move no more. Even they had to respect such spirit, and eventually came to accept her as a soldier. They celebrated together with a long night of drinking before their voyage to Nexus began. At least, it was a long night for them.

When she awoke from the night's celebration, with a painful hangover to match, she found herself assigned to duty in Deradune, with the Draken...

Relatives

 * Morris Warden - Father - A stern, but caring older man. He carries on the family's tradition of smithing, passed down for several generations.
 * Seyla Warden - Mother - Surprisingly proper for a lowborn, she instilled Ishaori with a sense of duty and an understanding of their standing in society.
 * Carius Warden - Oldest brother - Only one year in age behind Ishaori, and an accomplished smith. most likely to carry on the family business.
 * Joral Warden - Middle brother - Four years younger than Ishaori, he lacks the artistic eye for smithing. Has a fondness for things of the earth.
 * Ricard Warden - Youngest brother - Ten years younger than Ishaori, has not yet decided his path in life. Lacks the physical strength of the rest of his family, but has a keen artistic eye.  Has begun designing armor for his brothers.

Complications
Ishaori was named after a great ancestor, Shaori Warden, who was with the Dominion forces when Admiral Brightland defected and turned the Star of Dominus against his own kind. Shaori was killed in the battle, defending the Dominion to her last breath...or so it has been told for generations. Nobody in the family knows the truth. Shaori did not die in battle, she defected with the others and joined those who would become the Exiles. Her bloodline still persists to this day, and it is very likely that a descendant of hers lives on Nexus.

=Traits=

Strengths

 * Above average physical strength
 * High stamina
 * High Pain tolerance
 * Competent Sword fighter
 * Decent Armor smith

Weaknesses

 * Strictly adheres to social standings
 * Simple (Fairly easily manipulated)
 * Overeager
 * Too trusting
 * Lacking in agility
 * Strong alcohol