NAME: Shadowdark

RACE: elf

GENDER: male

PURE/ANIMAL BLOODED (IF ANIMAL, SPECIFY WHICH): pure blooded

SOUL NAME: Jorem

KNOWN BY: himself, Duel (brother), Darklight (son), Twilightweb (Recognized mate)

LIFE/LOVEMATE (SPECIFY WHICH): Willowherb (lovemate)

CUB(S): Darklight (son)

AGE: 55

HEIGHT: 4'9"

HAIR: raven black, mid back length, wavy, thick, glistening, worn in heavy coil when working

EYES: dark cold black, medium wide, slightly slanted, almond shaped

SKIN TONE: dark copper

BODY TYPE: whip-like lean, wiry muscles, strongly built with strong dancer's legs

MARKS/SCARS/OUTSTANDING FEATURES: high cheeks, strong jaw, thick arched eyebrows, tight lips, look of disapproval, handsome

CLOTHING: dark purple pants, gold vest, black waist scarf, knee high black boots (often goes barefoot)

SKILLS: hunting, tracking, herbal knowledge, knows poisons, survival skills, animal lore, good singing voice (but just try to get him to), dancing (but not until a turn or so after his son arrives), fletching, knapping, path finding (rarely gets lost), fighting armed and unarmed

FAMILY: Tenderleaf (mother, deceased), Wildmane (father, deceased), Darklight (son), Duel (older brother)

PERSONAL HISTORY AND INFORMATION: Can appear to be bitter, cruel, sarcastic, volatile, uncaring, and has a cold stone façade. Pretends not to care about himself or anyone else, has lost his sense of humor completely, as well as his love of art. Has dark moods where he does nothing but stare into space, not eating, drinking, or responding. Once his son arrives, he begins to change. His dark moods almost disappear. He gets back some of his humor and love of art. He begins dancing again. He becomes happier, more kindly, less aggressive, and nasty. His father died after falling from a cliff trying to collect a stray sheep. The sheep had been Shadowdark's responsibility, but it got away from him. The boy blamed himself for his father's death. His mother and he went hunting and tracked the wounded game into human territory. They were captured and tortured. Tenderleaf died in Shadowdark's arms. He blames himself for her death. His throat was cut and he willed himself to die, but he was saved. It took him a while to recover from the blow. Right after this, he met and fell in love with Twilightweb. He followed her on her trading route until she tired of him and crushed the spirit out of him when he wouldn't leave. Shadowdark came home completely changed. The lovely, cheery boy was replaced was replaced with the nasty tempered stone hearted man he grew into because of his heartbreak. Twilightweb returned turns later, and the two tormented each other, finally ending up in bed, still trying to hurt each other. They unfortunately Recognized and conceived a son. She told him she miscarried and disappeared. She lied, but Shadowdark didn't know it. She later brings their son to him and abandons the boy. Darklight and Shadowdark had trouble communicating, but Shadowdark loves his son. He just doesn't know how to reach him. He feels bad for Darklight because of his weaknesses, but tries not to show it because the boy feels bad enough as it is. Helps the boy as needed, but doesn't dote on him. As time goes by, he learns to communicate with his son much better as Shadowdark evolved back into the caring individual he once was. For the longest time, whenever he was shown love, Shadowdark would strike out cruelly at the person. He refused to laugh or cry if he could help it. He loves Duel, but treats him awfully for the most part. Ciaran tried to help Shadowdark and Shadowdark hated him for it. Slowly, over nearly twenty turns, he grew to respect and love Ciarin as a brother (won't come out and say it, though). Shadowdark for the longest time was cruel, confused, and very insecure. Kept everyone at arms length. Is very protective of Duel, Darklight, and Ciaran. He loves but abuses Duel, but no one else had better do that. Only he can call Duel a runt; anyone else who tries is in for it. Highly protective of children and loves them dearly. Calls Ciaran "Old Bird," originally as an insult, now as a term of endearment. Shadowdark feels even more inadequate because of his poor sending ability. Is ashamed that he doesn't have an ability; not so much anymore, but he still wants to send better. Has always been jealous and resentful of those that have abilities. This lessens as he matures and settles down. Shadowdark isn't very friendly to anyone. He normally maintains a brooding silence or snaps and growls a lot. Rarely goes into social events unless dragged by Duel or Darklight. After he loses some of his cruel edge, he becomes friendlier and much more social.

KNOWLEDGE/OPINION OF: HUMANS: absolutely hates them for what they did to him and his mother, but won't attack unless provoked

OTHER ELVES: wants to be open once again; appears cold to them and doesn't trust too many

ANIMAL FRIENDS/RIDES: friends, a series of domestic cats NAME: calls them all Furball (he's not too inventive with names) GENDER: either COLOR: black, devilish, troublesome with mischievous scavenging tendencies