Elvira Arcade

Elvira Arcade wrote:

Name: Elvira Arcade
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Birthday: 06/26
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics: None

Personality:

Elvira is what some might call "eccentric". She represents a mix of natural talent combined with total apathy towards things which don't interest her. She excels in strategy, games and music; when moved, she will pour her heart and soul into composition. When not moved she can be found losing herself to alcohol, revelry, and cards. During quiet times she often daydreams, staring off into space with a gaze that belies a keen analytical mind carefully unraveling the world around her. Her normal personality, such as it is, tends to be flirty, mischievous, and somewhat haughty. Her highs also come with occasional lows in which she will become quite serious and withdrawn, especially when she feels threatened or slighted; the initial cause of these dark moods is often mysterious to everyone but her. Most days she seems to enjoy attention and uses her knowledge of fashion with her total lack of inhibition to dress in a very daring manner; frequently making extra money as a model. She is competitive, easily goaded into contests and rarely loses at games of skill. If she does lose, she often harbors resentment towards the one who bested her. She is quick, and adept at melee combat, but prefers to avoid it when possible due a relative lack of physical strength and a general attitude that such activities are beneath her. She is also a skilled fortune teller but, will frequently embellish or dramatize her readings to suit her own ends; this may be indicative of the struggle for meaning and control that seems to dictate many of her actions. On the surface Elvira can come off as selfish and abrasive, however, she has yet to allow any of the people she cares for come to harm when she was capable of preventing it.

When pressed into a fight Elvira will approach it much like she does the rest of her life: As either a competition, or a work of art depending on her mood. Her sharp intellect allows her to create and implement very strategic spur-of-the-moment attacks, preferring to win her battles quickly with little wasted effort. However, she will avoid direct magical or physical confrontation when possible, not out of fear, but more out of general disinterest. Surprisingly, she works well as part of a team, where she is more willing to cooperate with her peers. Her ability to take direction in combat seems to stem from a belief that having a greater number of people involved allows her to better survey her surroundings and finish fights quickly so she can get paid and return to her other pursuits. On the occasion that she is put in charge of other people she will adopt a more serious tone in an effort to prove she deserves to be in authority. Provided her subordinates follow her guidance she is usually able to complete engagements of appropriate skill level with little difficulty, but can become flustered and annoyed when he directions are not followed.

Likes:

• Music
  - Elvira has an incredible talent for music and often seems happiest when attempting to capture something's essence in a musical composition.
  
  
• Fortune Telling
  - She has a love of predicting the future; both to augment her own sense of self-control and to manipulate others.
  
  
• Flirting
  - Elvira has a well deserved reputation as a flirt, enjoying the attention her beauty brings her. Although pursuing an actual relationship with her tends to be somewhat difficult due to her volatile nature.
  
  
• Alcohol
  - She enjoys drinking...alot. If she can't be found anywhere else she is usually at the nearest tavern.
  
  
• Modeling
  - Elvira began modeling several years ago and has amassed a fairly extensive portfolio. She seems enjoys the money and fame that come along with the career choice. Unlike most jobs, which she considers a means to an end, she seems to genuinely enjoy her time in front of the camera.
  
  
• Cards
  - She enjoys playing a wide variety of card games and, due to her uncanny ability to count cards, can be an extremely difficult opponent.
  

Dislikes:

• Work
  - When she isn't interested, she really isn't interested. Although she will take almost any job that pays, she rarely has fun doing them.
  
  
• Combat
  - While she sees nothing inherently wrong with physically besting an opponent, she views the need to use force as a failing on her part to have found an easier way to get things done.
  
  
• Being Disturbed While Daydreaming
  - One of the rare exceptions to her distaste for violence; trying to get her attention while she is deep in thought has resulted in many face punches.
  
  
• Poor Taste
  - Although she isn't inherently opposed to the consumption or use of low quality items, she does have strong opinions on when and how they should be used. She won't hesitate to let people know when she disapproves of their choices.
  

Motivations:

• Music
  - Her most readily apparent motivation; her musical interest connects to her desire to discover meaning in the world. She often composes music which, for her, captures the essence of things she has experienced.
  
  
• Curiosity
  - Although she wouldn't usually admit it, she has a great interest in the way things work. Having new experiences and discovering new things is an important part of her life.
  
  
• Money
  - Money means self sufficiency and power. She has expensive tastes and usually opts for a path that will give her the most profit.
  
  
• Attention
  - Elvira goes out of her way to attract attention. If she sees an opportunity increase her own popularity she will go to great lengths to seize it.
  

Fears:

• Loss of Control
  - Her greatest fear seems to be losing control over her life. Although she hides it well, she frequently feels more like a bystander than an active participant in her own destiny. When something doesn't go correctly or a situation seems hopeless she can sometimes become unreliable.
  
  
• Being Reliant on Others
  - Although she seems fine getting assistance on jobs, having to rely on another person for things like food or shelter is frightening to her; she has a great deal of difficulty accepting this kind of aid.
  
  
• Mediocrity
  - She has a deeply rooted fear of failure combined with an inferiority complex; the idea that she may be incapable of creating something truly masterful is unbearable.
  

General Appearance


Height: 167 cm (5'4")
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Hair: Very Short Brown Hair
Eyes: Gold
Skin Tone: Light
Appearance:

Elvira is of average height with short, often messy, brown hair. She has golden eyes which seem seem to shift colors depending on the light. Of course most would consider her most striking feature to be her body; she has an extremely large bust and hips to match, endowing her with a very voluptuous silhouette.

She wears varying styles of jewelry including bracelets, necklaces and rings which change frequently. Her earrings remain consistent: She has three colored studs in each ear representing a six color rainbow. Her wardrobe is extensive, ranging from dresses to overalls depending on the occasion. However, all her clothes share common themes of being both stylish and revealing.

Guild/Council

Guild: Crystal Swan

Tattoo:

Elvira's guild mark is located on her right breast. Beginning with the swan's body and moving clockwise her mark is: Blue, emerald, turquoise, and purple.

Rank: D