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The Unavisi
Last Updated - June 1, 2008 - 12:51 PM

Please note that all characters and concepts are © Renée Atkinson unless otherwise noted.
Unauthorized use of them is strictly prohibited.

This is all Brianne's fault! ;) She concocted a fun and mystical race called the Unavisi and invited a group of friends to create characters for their society. The Unavisi are something of a mix between elves and unicorns -- they're a spiritual and magical people, very complex and interesting. All characters must be named after fruits/spices/herbs/plants/animals, and their appearance generally reflects the item of their namesake. Sounded like fun to me!

(NOTE: The Unavisi species/race and the details of their world were created by and are copyright © to Brianne Goetz. Currant, Melancia and Nana are © Renée Atkinson, created with Brianne's permission.
The Kekhari are © Christine Frost)


FULL NAME: Currant (pronounced just like "current").

FRUIT AFFILIATION: Also currant.

OCCUPATION: Bounty hunter.

AGE: 465 (mid-forties, in human ratio)

HEIGHT: 6'8"

BUILD: Tall, slim, muscular, toned.

SKIN: Warm brown.

HAIR: Currant has two distinct shades and textures to his hair. The sleek, smooth, thinner hair (eyebrows, goatee, all hair closest to the skull) is a dark, glossy, blackish-purple... except for the middle part of his scalp hair (behind his horn), which is a deep purplish-burgundy and gradually blends into his other dominant hair color -- bright red. His red hair (starting from the top middle of his skull, like a crest) is notably fluffier and fuller than his dark hair, cut in varying layers and perpetually tousled in all directions. He usually wears his hair tied back into a high ponytail of sorts, slicked back from his face. He grows semi-long sideburns, down to the lobes of his ears or thereabouts. His goatee is very long and kept clumped with a series of small beads, like a thin tail hanging from his chin. On either side of his mouth, he sports the same fluffy red hair as he does on his head, like a partial fu-manchu mustache of red bordering the dark goatee. Worth noting is his strange hairline, which recedes a few inches behind his horn, but still frames it on either side in dark "streaks".

EYES: Rich yellow.

HORN: Thick, approximately 11 inches long, curved slightly upwards, a pale/shiny lavender in color, almost resembling porcelain. It has a smooth underside and contour, but sports rough "saw teeth" all along the top. Some have speculated that Currant was born with a smooth horn and that the notches are actually self-inflicted marks of "victims" or "kills", like the notches on a gunslinger's belt -- though this has yet to be proven.

TAIL: Nearly identical to the hair on his head -- dark blackish-purple, smooth, and glossy at the base, held high, and fanning into fluffy red hair cut in varying layers. It reaches down to the back of his knees.

PIERCINGS: None.

MARKINGS: Red spotting, concentrated on the outer surface of his upper arms and thighs, his back (from neck to tail), and his jawline, with a few more precise spots along his forehead and under each eye.

STYLE: The Unavisi essentially dress according to their profession. Currant is a bounty hunter and is perhaps more toned-down than some in his method of dress. He wears dark colors, typically maroons, burgundys, blacks, browns, grays, reds, or purples. With the exception of his jewllery and a couple of accessories, most of his clothes are purely functional in regards to his occupation and the degree of mobility/comfort he requires. See his ref sheet for details.

WEAPONS: Blades, arrows, and spears of any kind. He also likes to work with traps.

PERSONALITY: Very quiet, solitary, and secretive -- a bit of a recluse, really. His skills render him a highly dangerous individual (at least physically -- his magical ability is sorely limited) and many tend to question his trustworthiness because of his rather antisocial nature. While he is indeed capable of disturbing acts in the course of his trade, he is actually quite kind, pleasant, and gentle when he is not "on the job".

HISTORY: Little is known about Currant's past. He no longer appears to have any living kin -- and, unfortunately, he does not speak. No one knows exactly when he stopped talking, but some would pinpoint it around the time his Life-Mate perished in a blaze that consumed their home, years ago. Some say the tragedy was so unexpected that he simply lost the ability to speak, or that he has voluntarily taken on a vow of silence as a form of penitence because he feels responsible for her death (in that he could not save her). Others suggest that he has trained himself to be mute in order to ensure that he never reveal any critical information to enemies, in the event that he be taken captive. Currant was not always a Bounty Hunter -- he only began training for the role after he lost his Life-Mate. Formerly he was a regular hunter (which perhaps explains the transition from the former trade to the latter) and still does a lot of hunting in his spare time. He is very calm, steady, observant, patient, and persistent by nature -- all the marks of a good tracker/hunter. He enjoys both jobs, serving his people, and the discipline of honing his skills. At present, Currant is content to live alone, remaining on an acquaintance level with many Unavisi but preferring to distance himself from close friendships. Sometimes, he feels the ache of loneliness and finds himself longing for the sort of connection he once had with his Life-Mate -- on more than one occasion, he has pondered enlisting the services of a Companion, or even becoming a Companion himself. Not to "replace" his Life-Mate, of course, as he knows his bond with her was unique and could never be reenacted... but to feel comfortable with someone again, and to feel, perhaps, needed. However, he has not gone forth with this venture as of yet -- possibly because he feels his silence would make him an unsuitable partner for anyone, possibly because he harbors an ingrained fear of losing another mate, or possibly because he's still in mourning and is simply not ready. He's certainly not saying. ;)

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FULL NAME: Melancia (Portugese for "watermelon").

FRUIT AFFILIATION: Watermelon.

OCCUPATION: Florist. She owns a small flower shop called "Petals" and hand-picks bouquets and floral arrangements for special occasions. There is a luscious garden in the back that she tends religiously. For more exotic specimens, she sometimes ventures out into the woods, or hires travellers to bring back seeds from distant lands.

AGE: 279 (mid-twenties, in human ratio)

HEIGHT: 5'6"

BUILD: Short, round, voluptuous, plump.

SKIN: Very pale limey-green, almost white, like the interior of a melon rind. It shimmers slightly in the light and sometimes looks "dappled". Her nose, cheeks, and ear tips tend to have a blushing-pink hue most of the time.

HAIR: Thick, straight, with short bangs at horn-level and longer ones framing her face, down to chin-level. The rest of her hair in the back reaches past her shoulders when let down, but is normally worn in a formal swirly updo with just the bangs hanging in front. She loves accessories and usually wears fancy jewelled barrettes and chopsticks too. Her hair is the color of watermelon skin -- rich green streaked with dark forest green, in evenly-spaced lines.

EYES: Very vivid, bright reddish-pink.

HORN: Solid, dull black (like a watermelon seed), smooth, 6 inches long, curved slightly upwards.

TAIL: Streaked dark-and-light green just like her hair, thick and straight, held very high and tied at the base with a silky, flowing ribbon that matches her dress. The tail itself reaches to her calves, while the ribbon/veil hangs nearly to the ground and serves as a secondary skirt of sorts.

MARKINGS: Two bright watermelon-red streaks on each cheek (pointed, like a claw mark, as opposed to rectangular), ending with a dot at each extremity.

STYLE: Melancia is very girly and feminine and almost exclusively wears dresses and skirts. Her typical ensemble is a bright watermelon-red babydoll dress with an empire waist, tied just underneath her bosom with white laces and dangly jewellery. The top part of the dress is strapless and a pale, shimmery pink color. The dress itself is thin and satiny, slit high up both sides, slanting down to knee-length in the front and back. (Her tail veil provides secure coverage when bending over!) She wears little jewellery on her arms or around her neck, but likes dangly earrings and horn ornaments. Usually her feet are clad in thick-soled sandals of some sort, often with delicate straps lacing up along her calves. In colder weather, she'll heap on long duster-type sweaters or arm-warmers.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Lifemated to Dragon, bodyguard for Chieftess Elderberry. He is her knight in shining armor -- almost literally! She often worries about his safety on the job, and therefore never takes any moment for granted between them. She delights in any time spent with him and tends to feel his pain as if it were her own.

FAMILY: Her maternal grandmother (Nana) is still alive and resides just next door. They visit one another every day and Melancia takes diligent care of all her needs, from cooking to cleaning to groceries to conversation. They have a close, loving relationship. Nana is still very sharp and the two get along like mother-and-daughter, with Melancia often seeking her counsel. They can talk about anything.

PETS: In her own home, Melancia has two cats (one black, one gray, both female) named Cookie and Muffin. She also has a pet Kekhari (male) named Waffle, who follows her everywhere and whom she has trained to do tricks. He is turquoise with greenish-yellow eyes and mild white striping along his hindquarters and head. Melancia loves animals of all kinds and is a huge softie when it comes to strays. She adopts anything that comes scratching at the door. Often she takes walks through Haven just looking for birds, mice, and other critters to feed. She shares other pets with Nana -- a few birds, another cat, and several Kekhari that keep Nana company but that Waffle refuses to allow near his jealously-guarded owner.

PERSONALITY: Melancia is a bright, sunny, sweet-natured girl. Some might think her timid, as she is quiet and shy, but she's also extremely polite, engaging, and adorably kind to everyone she meets. Her nature is to be warm and friendly to one and all. She is trusting, caring, thoughtful, attentive, supportive, very patient, and pleasantly optimistic without being obnoxiously cheerful. Her feelings are easily hurt by people who are rude or abrasive, as she is sensitive and tends to take every little thing personally, but she quickly bounces back from most disappointments. She absolutely loves taking care of plants and animals (and other Unavisi as well -- guests in her home are always lavishly spoiled... as is her mate!) and feels happiest by making others happy.

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FULL NAME: Nana

FRUIT AFFILIATION: Banana

OCCUPATION: Professional flirt, dispenser of sassy grandmotherly advice.

AGE: None of yer business!

HEIGHT: 5'11"

BUILD: Wide midsection and hips, drooping bosom, but otherwise fairly tall and elegant.

SKIN: Pale white-yellow, like banana flesh. Her nose and cheeks are usually quite rosy.

HAIR & TAIL: Though her eyebrows are black, her hair is white, straight, thick, and very long (down to her bum). She keeps it swept back off her face in a side-part and ties it in a loose tail past her shoulders, where the gathered hair is then divided into multiple braids, then tied again towards the bottom. Her tail is kept in the same fashion, although the braids start directly at the base. Both her hair and her tail swish liberally from side-to-side when she walks.

EYES: Yellowish-green, like a banana before it's ripe.

MARKINGS: A round pattern around her horn that breaks up into speckled dots, which cover her temples as well. There are more of these speckles all over her shoulders. Each arm is decorated with five horizontal stripes that span from her biceps to her elbow (on the outer surface of the arm) and which gradually diminish in size from top to bottom. Similar stripes (though only four of them) can be found on each hand, going from her knuckles to her wrist (largest to smallest). Both ears are also coated and each spans into a single stripe along her cheekbone that can be likened to the shape of a man's sideburns. Her upper eyelids (from eye to brow) are marked as well. All markings are bright banana-yellow.

HORN: The same green as her eyes, smooth, approximately 5 inches long. It has a very subtle curve to it.

CLOTHES: Nana dresses almost exclusively in earthy tones like greens, browns, grays, etc. Her usual ensemble is a dark brown toga-like top, which drapes over one shoulder and circles around her neck like a scarf (the end of which is bright banana-yellow, blending into the brown in a gradient tone). This robe encircles her body in criss-cross folds and hangs loosely down to her feet in the back (with a hole for her tail), though it is "open" in front at about thigh-level, like an open coat. Underneath she wears loose, billowy dress-pants, made of the same material, but usually of a lighter color. She is typically clad in flat sandals, and wears a variety of jangly jewellery around her waist, along with a lot of rings and big, circular earrings.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Widowed, and an active flirt with no intentions of settling down anytime soon.

FAMILY: One granddaughter, Melancia, and by default Melancia's lifemate Dragon.

PERSONALITY: Nana is a saucy old lady who has seen a lot in her lifetime and has a tell-it-like-it-is attitude. She is cheerful and loves to laugh, with a sharp sense of humor and an affinity for one-liners and affectionate ribbing. She loves people, loves to socialize and visit and play hostess, loves to talk, and loves to flirt. Her lifemate passed away several decades ago and she knows she won't be able to have that soul-bond with anyone else, so she's decided to live it up and just have fun instead. She's sassy, but still a lady, and she will let you know if you're out of line! She is very close with her granddaughter (and neighbor), Melancia, whom she played a good part in raising, and enjoys teasing Dragon, who is more or less the straight man to her comedic efforts. She loves her family dearly and never goes a day without telling them so.

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