<span class="bbc_u">Act I. The Profile</span><br/><strong>Birth Name</strong>: Rajiv ro Ordran<br/><strong>Name</strong>: Rajiv the Wanderer<br/><strong>Alias</strong>: Rajiv<br/><strong>Age</strong>: mid-30s apparent, 100 some actual<br/><strong>Sex</strong>: male<br/><strong>Species</strong>: Rakshasa<br/><strong>Orientation</strong>: Heterosexual<br/><strong>Other Form</strong>: Yes--primarily human or nearly human forms, but also natural and monstrous forms<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Act II. The Diagnostics</span><br/><strong>Height</strong>: 6'6"<br/><strong>Weight</strong>: 250 lbs<br/><strong>Hair</strong>: red, medium length<br/><strong>Eyes</strong>: green<br/><strong>Skin</strong>: medium caucasian<br/><strong>Fur Color</strong>: tiger pattern, orange white, and black<br/><strong>Birth Mark</strong>: none<br/><strong>Tattoos</strong>: none<br/><strong>Distinguishable Mark/Scar</strong>: nothing unusual.  small scars over lower arms, as if from combat with sword wielding opponents<br/><strong>Appearance</strong>: tall human or rakshasa.  in human form, red-haired<br/><br/>(http://cdn.obsidianportal.com/images/169781/rakshasa.jpg)<br/><br/><strong>Other Appearance</strong>: large black panther is a favored animal form<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Act III. The Dossier</span><br/><strong>Likes</strong>: Most any heterosexual act, less any bathroom functions or excessive blood, favors domination or equality with his partner<br/><strong>Dislikes</strong>: homosexuality, bisexuality, submission<br/><strong>Attitude</strong>: gentlemanly, and polite, except when intentionally offended<br/><strong>Habit/Twitch</strong>: enjoys puns and sarcasm, and humorous situations<br/><strong>Quote</strong>: "I beg your pardon?"<br/><strong>Weapons</strong>: in Rak form, teeth, in both forms, very strong, using hand to hand combat<br/><strong>History</strong>: Rajiv was conceived as the son of a Rakshasa Raj, a prince of his kind, and the Raj's chief wife.  His youth, like that of many Raks, was spent with his mother, away from his father.  He learned the skills a Rak needs to survive, both in the world, and in Rakshasa society, such as it is:  shifting form, casting magic, learning to dominate lesser beings.  However, he also picked up an interest that most of his kind did not have--an interest in nature and the natural world.  It softened his opinion of how to interact with others, though, he still saw himself as a superior being.  When his mother presented him to his father, once Rajiv turned fifteen, his father realized that his son was not the normal, cunning, bloodthirsty Rak--he was different, more contemplative and considerate.<br/><br/>His father relegated him to menial tasks, hoping Rajiv would grow sullen and angry--a normal Rakshasa state.  But, instead, Rajiv found one of the serving staff, and began a relationship with her.  It wasn't love, but it was something awfully close to it, especially for a Rak.<br/><br/>One of his brothers discovered the situation, and decided that Rajiv was unworthy of existance--a weakling.  His attempt to kill Rajiv failed, though the situation between Rajiv and the serving woman was revealed to Rajiv's father.<br/><br/>Rajiv was exiled, but before he was sent away, he watched as his father disemboweled the serving girl, which earned his father Rajiv's eternal hatred.  His brothers then beat him, but eventually his father called them off, allowing him to escape, barely alive.  He fled, traveling the world, developing his magical capabilities, and his shifting capabilities.  He mostly stayed in human form, to fit in with society, though he often would encounter and kill agents of his brothers (who sought to have him killed, with their father's tacit approval).  Encounters with other supernatural beings sometimes were peaceful, and sometimes were hostile, furthering Rajiv's development as a warrior and mage.<br/><br/>Still, his experiences have not modified his basic belief that he should at least treat others with respect.  Even though he's actually better than them.  And, along the way, he's made some friends, and some enemies (other than his brothers).  He's generally cautious, and careful, but willing to try new experiences, and meet new people.