Elmira Val

[Elmira Val]

I'm rather nervous about this .___.'''

Age: 25 (approximate)

Species: Yuuzhan Vong

Height: 6 feet (approximate)

Affiliation: Warrior Caste

History: Perhaps a being of relatively unknown, disposable role,
Elmira would never have a statue of herself in any park, unless by the will of whatever unknown force shaped the universe, be it Yun'Yuzhaan or the plethora of other overseers
birthed into the great grand expanse of deep space. Elmira wasn't really the prime example of heroism, nor the profic honored ideal of bumbling incompetency.
One of the numerous children of a standard batch of warrior offspring, Elmira was the only child who lacked the name affixation "muf-", which all her crechemates shared (but were ashamed to have). By the age of 8 she was assigned to a multi-domain training division under an unorthodox creche mother, who was later apprehended on charges of heresy but dissappeared before trial. For this embarassing mishap, it become increasingly harder for her to gain notice from nervous authorities.

Elmira loved to collect the facial hair of alien creatures, for what better way to compensate for her own fallibility? She had an affixiation to shaggy haired beasts. The chance would come, years later in an unfamiliar galaxy, and Elmira was very impatient in coming of age.
A fanaticism typical to warriors settled over Elmira, but, alas she was assigned to the most remote posts, left anonymous in the bowels of history. This isolation tucked Elmira away from the glory of imminent death, and she continued the day by day on conquered worlds where most of the bloodlust had drained away.
Perhaps the abundance of native fauna kept Elmira at bay, a steady source of facial hair.
It was endurable.

Strengths: Elmira is physically stronger than a human, and, against all
odds, has a sizeable body count made up of individuals as unotable as
she. Elmira is a competent pilot, or incompetant. She has yet to make a pretty mess in the
vacuum of space consisting of shed entrails.

Weaknesses: Elmira has a materialistic streak, hoarding grisly
"souveneirs" from the native fauna. Elmira is deeply jealous of anyone with
hair on their heads, because she feels it would be a distinguishing trait.
Elmira posesses the arrogance quite commonly expected by the dis-unifying canon of the warrior caste, and has developed a habit of nail biting; her hands are marked by numerous scars where the skin has been peeled off. She has attempted to further engrave the fingers with geometric scarifications to hide this.

Sample post:
The staff coiled, like a scarf that aspiring to be as a seedling
turned-upside down groping towards sunlight. For a petty moment Elmira forgot
it was a great smothering dark in the cavernous forest. Notably, Elmira
knew a great deal more about who was who in the scouting group than was
to be revealed. In fact, Elmira probably knew the name of the planet,
and the reason she was sent here. But that information would remain hidden to onlookers, for she was rather occupied with a most interesting sight.
It was rather un-warriorlike, but Elmira remained an unseen spectator.

The village was tucked away into the surrounding clutter of the forest, and a singular creature could be seen walking the streets. Perhaps the warrior was in awe in that moment.

[Blue but beautiful]

Welcome as I said before, an interesting character, you already know my opinion, so feel free to post up when you like
Also, if there are any cannon characters not mentioned in the list you would like to apply for, please feel free to send me a PM.
One thing though, I thought it was fixation? I dunno, I haven't been to school for 8 years lol.

[Elmira Val]

I need to overhaul the profile. Eh, since I don't want to write over the first one.

Age: 26 (appoximately 31 standard years)

Species: Yuuzhan Vong

Height: 6 feet (approximate)

Eye Color: Chartereuse

Affiliation: Warrior Caste, Baanu Odana Consortium

History: Elmira was one of numerous children grown for the purposes of doman Val, on the worldship Baanu Odana. Domain Val was noted for exhibiting the common traits of the selectively-bred population of their consortium with domains Dal and Dresh, including a pubescent loss of scalp hair and an overall more delphinid and less humanoid appearance. This included the lack of fat deposits around the mammary glands, more pronounced webbing between fingers and toes, a noticeably elongated skull, and skin that easily scarred.

This initial group of warrior children was comprised of second-born and later; although domain Val was noted for producing less offspring and devoting somewhat more parental care, Elmira received little special treatment from the creche attendants, and even less from her biological mother. It is noted that the domain name was inherited from what in human terms would be considered her mother; this is not due to an established matrilineal line, but the practice of domain names being inherited from the higher ranking parent, or the one who commissions the creation of the offspring.
Although on occasion her genetic donors visited, Ufanwe Val ceased this excursions at a ritual recital where Elmira made an error and lost the competition to another. She has not seen Ufanwe in over twelve standard years.
The event was a blemish on Elmira's attempts at climbing the social ladder, as was the experience of being taught under a heretical creche nurse after graduating from the primary nursery at age four. Among her creche mates were Lus-Yanko, a sucessful warrior from a distant branch of Domain Lian; Hortaiss Lenuur, a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, and her creche-sister, Mufinlaf (one of the "undesirables" excluded from Domain Val's breeding stock due to her small size)
At age eight (approximately ten standard years), her instructor was replaced and the incident provoking the accusations of heresy covered up on Ufanwe's behest.

Elmira found favour with the priests of the Undying Flame, and picked up a certain degree of promiscuity.

Because of Domain Val's lack of recent prestige, and because she offended her "mother", Elmira was expected to remain as a creche instructor on Baanu Odana. At one point, Miraal Dresh, an old commander of an allied domain, arranged her into a long-term mating pair with a male she had selected for displaying the desired physical attributes. Miraal Dresh was known for teaching obedience, and expected the same of her distant relations. The offspring was meant to be produced naturally, without the use of a growing tank.

Initially, Elmira followed along with no objection and found a match in the mate Miraal Dresh selected. However, an opportunity to join a planetary scouting party soon arose, and Elmira broke off the relationship in a manner that placed the blame on her mate, favoring traveling offworld to staying with one so unenthusiastic about climbing the social ladder. (Although not suspected by the commander, the priests of the Undying Flame may have been involved in disposing of him.)

Elmira had long wished to visit a real planet with local fauna, and kept a discreet collection of animal hair. Her affixiation with hair is due to her lack of it; at her first escalation, Elmira had it permanently pulled out to make room for skull implants.

A nursery guard until then, Elmira advanced to the rank of planetary scout at the age of twenty (twenty-five standard years) after passing the initiation examinations. Among the warriors that had not yet traveled offworld were her numerous creche sisters. Elmira might have manipulated several of them into stepping down from their positions, but gained her position mostly due to her hand-to-hand abilities. She was eventually sent to a remote planetary post after becoming a scouting pilot.

(Elmira superficially resembles a male human, and would be considered physically unattractive by human and near-human races. She has grafted mieraquesque ears attached via neural interface. The ears are highly articulate, and enhance her hearing to a degree. )


Strengths: Elmira inherited the physical strength of the genetic donor who provided her name, Barismun Dresh. She was named for domain Dresh's totem animal, the mantis eating mieraque (a creature that resembled an anteater). She has the ability to manipulate her relations on Baanu Odana, something she used proficiently on Mufinlaf and A'sairi Val.
Her auditory implants, which resembled curled spider legs attached to her ears, allow her to eavesdrop on conversations and detect normally silent the approach of others.

Weaknesses: Elmira has alienated various members of her family in the past years; most importantly, she embarassed her "mother". She has lost contact with both genetic donors, but is still self-critical, and wishes to prove herself to them. She has misgivings about which domain name she inherited, as Miraal Dresh often criticized her for exhibiting undesirable traits from Domain Dresh.
Elmira is arrogant, and often reckless, as she is with relationships. Her last affair ended violently and made enemies among the scouting party from Baanu Odana. Her ability to manipulate members of her domain has often backlashed when used on certain warriors.
Elmira is a constant nail biter, and has severely scarred fingertips. This has further alienated her peers.
Although her auditory implants are an advantage in blackmailing her enemies, Elmira is more sensitive to loud noises and wears makeshift earplugs made of insulating material whenever possible.