(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6053/31146695.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/31146695.png/)<br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Basic Information:</span></strong></div><br/><strong>I am called:</strong>Naomi DeMonet<br/><strong>I am </strong>19 years old.<br/><strong>I would identify myself as:</strong>Human (for the most part)<br/><strong>I earn my keep as a:</strong>Fencing/Dueling Instructor<br/><strong>I am:</strong>Female<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Appearance:</span></strong></div><br/><strong>Others think I look </strong>17<br/><strong>My hair is:</strong>Blonde<br/><strong>My eyes are:</strong>Blue-green (almost turquoise)<br/><strong>I am:</strong>5`9” 135lbs<br/><strong>If I were describing myself in a story I would say :</strong>I have strong features and unusual eye color that harken back to the traits of the Elves of Eden.  Although I am human it has been rumored that there might be a slight trace of Elvin blood in my linage, but this had never been substantiated.  I am physically very well toned, not overly muscular, but solid.  I sport a small tattoo of a Fleur-de-les on the outside of my left ankle.  I generally wear light flexible leather armor when traveling, training or teaching otherwise I wear plain breeches with shirts or tunics.  I wear little jewelry save for a jeweled pendant that belonged to my mother and a leather cord with a glass vial attached around my neck.  My blonde hair is quite long and I wear it in tight braids when traveling or teaching.  Otherwise I wear it loose or held back with simple hair clasps.<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Personality:</span></strong></div><br/><strong>I am 19 years old but behave as if I were:</strong>Much older<br/><strong>My favorite things are:</strong>During my mandatory two-year service at one of the border garrisons in Yvan, I became addicted to an extremely potent drug known as “Pornicia”, street name; “The Dark Sleep”.  The drug is made from the leaves of an extremely rare plant found only in the high deserts of Mikhal.  Although the drug is difficult to obtain, I have no trouble getting it.  I am also fond of good food, strong drink, gambling, expertly designed weapons, well bred horses, strong men and handsome women.<br/><strong>Things I can’t stand are:</strong>Politics, politicians, braggarts, dim witted nobles, incompetent officers, disorganized individuals, milk and cooked vegetables<br/><strong>Nothing scares me like:</strong>heights.<br/><strong>When it comes to interacting with others:</strong>I am suspicious of strangers or newcomers and I constantly tests the loyalty of the few friends I do have.  I am normally quiet and soft spoken but at times I show a hair-trigger temper.  I am self-effacing and do not take complements well.<br/><strong>I believe that:</strong>It is the duty of all citizens to protect the nation of Yvan against the barbaric hordes.  It is everyone’s responsibility to train the next generation for that purpose and to guide them in the ways of loyalty and honor.<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment:</span></strong></div><br/><strong>Weapons and Armor:</strong>I carry a 12”, double edged dagger at all times.  It is usually attached at the hip on my ring-belt and sheathed in an intricately carved scabbard.  I wear leather armor and carry a 36” or 42” rapier of exquisite quality, balance and craftsmanship.<br/><strong>I never leave home without:</strong>My weapons, armor and a small leather pouch or purse in which I carry a small amount of gold, hair clips, several small glass vials and other sundry items.<br/><strong>When it comes to money I:</strong>live hand to mouth from the monies gained by teaching and the odd bodyguard job.<br/><br/><div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Other Important Stuff:</span></strong></div><br/><strong>When I'm scared I:</strong>Stand my ground.<br/><strong>The thing I want most but would never tell anyone about is:</strong>To rise to fame and glory and rule the largest and most wealthy city in all of Yvan.<br/><strong>I'm lonely when:</strong>I am always lonely<br/><strong>It hurts when:</strong>I think about my father's failure<br/><strong>The things you need to know about my past are:</strong>I am the only surviving member of a prominent family that challenged the rule of a City Lord.  Upon my father’s death and my mother’s suicide I was sent to serve at a distant garrison on the border with Navar.<br/>I was considered a prodigy in the art of fencing and dueling using the rapier and began my training at the age of four.  It is rumored that I have killed six opponents in separate unsanctioned duels, but that has never been confirmed.  I served well during my time at the garrison and took part in numerous raids against the barbarian hordes.  I train an average of four to six hours daily and am an instructor of the art.  Shortly after my arrival at the garrison, I became addicted to the drug known as “Pornicia”; street name “The Dark Sleep” *see medical notes attached*; so addictive is the drug that I will do anything or pay any price to secure it.  Preferring to keep to myself, I operate a small fencing school in a quiet, unassuming quarter of the city.<br/><br/><strong>I wish to go to the Shadow because:</strong>I am sick of my life and wish to rise to fame and fortune and rule over the richest city in Yvan.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Medical Note:</strong><br/><br/>Pornicia: The Dark Sleep:<br/><em>“Pornicia Exteramertis vertti”: as belonging to the family “Pornicia veracitus.”</em><br/><br/>A rare plant that thrives in arid desert areas above 6500 ft.  Known for its black flowers and blood-red variegated leaves this rare plant produces a thick black oil, which, when extracted by a skilled apothecary or mage can be distilled into a highly potent and extremely addictive drug known as “The Dark Sleep.”<br/><br/>In minute quantities the drug acts as a mild sedative to counteract highly agitated states.<br/><br/>In moderate quantities the drug grants the user enhanced tactile senses as well as enhanced reflexes, speed and strength.<br/><br/>Larger doses bring about a dream-like state known as “The Dark Sleep.”  This trance like state is reputed to cause the user to experience dark visions and hallucinations.  In extremely rare cases or in highly sensitive individuals the user may experience a type of foretelling as in the outcome of future events.  It should be noted, however, that this state has only been documented once in the past five hundred years and should not be assumed to be a normal side affect of such high doses.  It should also be noted that death is the usual outcome of using this drug in such quantities.<br/><br/>This highly dangerous and addictive drug should only be handled or prescribed by a trained and recognized medical practitioner.<br/>