Zherris
Zherris, sometimes using Shahana Zinvalur’s surname, is a wood elf thief, rebel, and all around mysterious criminal by night, florist by day. Few of words and quick to change the subject off of themselves, it can be hard for one to get a good read of Zherris. This, mixed with the level of ambiguity, secrecy, and performance of thriving among the thieves guilds make it incredibly difficult to know if one is getting the genuine them or not.
Their go to persona for performing is one of a dazed and confused surfer, or hippy dippy flower child. In private they are more unpredictable and serious, however very physically affectionate with Shahana and Minhani, their professional and romantic partners. They are one of Elaran’s three parents.
It has been revealed that they were redacted and spent some time in one of the Empire’s redaction camps, where they were brutally tortured, starved, and blinded in addition to having their memories of the entirety of their life before stolen by an Oblex. Two years before meeting Shahana, the trio’s mentor, Mysrielle “Big Mama”, found Zherris and took them in. Zherris claims to not remember much else yet.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Zherris is tall for an Wood Elf and rather slight with an athletic body. They are Blind, although the extent of which is unknown.
Body Features
Zherris has medium dark brown skin with the typical green and golden flecks upon it. Their hair is light brunette and wavy. It hangs long down their back- and it is often decorated with beads, jewelry, and flowers Shahana and Minhani weave in. They have floral inspired tattoos- some in progress, on their arms and the right side of their chest. They have many gnarled, deep scars on the right side of their face, arm, and body. Their eyes are bright green. They have been noted by several characters as being rather handsome.
Identifying Characteristics
- Deep scars that cover the right side of their body.
- Floral tattoos on both arms and right side of chest.
- An observant person may notice that Zherris’ eyes never quite focus on what they’re looking at, despite their skill at hiding their blindness.
- A deep wound on their left leg from perhaps a projectile wound.
- A nautical compass pointing south on their pelvic bone, Shahana is quite proud of.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Nonbinary
Personality Characteristics
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Has a deep love and respect for nature, most especially flowers. Though something of a nomad of a person, they can usually by found at the florist shop they work at, or in an area of Kalom-Kalom or elsewhere that is more nature based. When they began living more often with Shahana, they filled their rooms with many plants and flowers (-from Kelly).
Shahana has noted that they are an extremely successful thief and rebel with a large network of criminal connections. Shahana does not, however, know the extent of their network or how they built it, other than stressing that they are great at what they do, and have been doing it for years longer than she has.
Zherris’ tendency to take attention off of themselves and not share their thoughts, feelings, or any anecdotes about themselves make it hard to connect with them genuinely when they are not putting on a more social persona. This has strained their relationship with Shahana to an extent.
Zherris overworks themselves, in part to provide for themselves, their partners, and Elaran, even if Shahana has stressed they don’t have to. Having lived their remembered life in survival mode, they still fall back on those habits and tendencies. When not either working their florist job or working on their criminal and rebel endeavors, they often can be found sleeping. Minhani mentioned that they do prioritize Elaran and that they will plan sleeping, even when depressed, around caring for him.
Zherris, used to being something a loner in their personal life and a survivor, will up and leave to go somewhere without letting people, even Minhani or Shahana where they are going. This is another strain on their relationship with Shahana.
Hygiene
Well cared for, clean. When Shahana is around especially she will do their hair up for them or makeup, Minhani potentially helps when Shahana is not around.
Social
Religious Views
They carry items associated with altars to Neriphine and appear devoted to her. When Shahana told them she was working with the gods Zherris inquired about if she was working with Angharradh. Noted to have faith to many of the elf specific gods, if not religiously, than at least culturally.
Hobbies & Pets
Speech
Quiet, calm, and with long pauses as they decide what they wish to say.
Current Location
Species
Age
Specifics unknown, ~28 years old
Children
Eyes
Bright Green
Hair
Light brunette
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Deeply tanned
Height
5' 11"
Weight
215 lbs.
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