Xandrea (Drea) Raylin

Xandrea (Drea) Raylin
Name: Xandrea (Drea) Raylin
Age: Joined at 20, now 27
Height: 5′6″
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair: Long Blackish Brown, slight wave to it.
Eyes: Brown
Weapons: Daggers and sword
Division: Scouts
Weapon Score: 20? 23? I don't know, it's high. Drea's
a Blades master, that's all I'm sure of.
Drea grew up in Fal Dara, youngest of three children
and only girl to a blacksmith and seamstress. Because
both her parents were busy with business, her two
older brothers, Kimal and Ethen, raised her. Being
older brothers, they mostly picked on their younger
sister, forcing her to learn how to fend for herself.
She developed stealth and basic swordsman ship while
playing hide and seek and war games.
On her 16th name-day, Kimal left to join the Sheinaran
army. Drea’s heart broke at the loss of a father
figure. Before he left, he gave her two daggers he
made himself and a wooden finch he carved, and told
her to learn to use the daggers wisely. Two years
later, Ethen left Fal Dara as well, leaving only a
note for Drea in her bedroom saying he loved her and
was sorry for leaving. There was no destination.
Being an only child at 18, Drea became very close to
her parents. She helped her father out at the forge as
well as learned to sew from her mother. There was one
busy day at the forge, helping her father make
specially ordered armor for a mysterious soldier when
a sharp knock rapped at the door. Without waiting for
an answer, it was opened and Drea and her father stood
in shock. Kimal walked in confidently with a smile
spreading across his face. The siblings stood looking
at each other wordlessly, and then she quickly ran to
embrace him.
“I wish I could do something with my life like you
have, Kimal.” Drea confessed later that night when
they were alone.
“You can. I’ve heard stories of a mercenary army
meeting south of Tar Valon. They call themselves The
Band of the Red Hand. There are great stories being
spread about them. Put your skills to work, Sister.
Start your own adventures…”
Adventures indeed. Drea joined the band as a scout.
The skills her brothers taught her came in handy and
she was quickly promoted. To her surprise, years later
Ethen and Kimal both joined the band, deciding
together to be with their sister. When she was a
Banner Captian, she met and fell in love with a man,
Jaem Caran, Captain General of the Cavalry. Soon after
meeting him, she found herself promoted to Captain
General as well as with child. Like all men in her
life, Jaem left Drea and went to train with the
Warders in Tar Valon. Five months into her pregnancy,
right after Jaem’s return to the band, Drea’s stress
levels rose -and Jaem's mysterious death- she gave
birth to a still born baby boy, Mateo. Drea sent
herself into a spiral of depression and loneliness of
losing her son and lover within hours. Ethen and Kimal
both went missing soon after.
After the battle with the Seanchan in Ebou Dar,
Ehlana, the Commander went missing. A search party was
sent, but a body was never found. Cabroci, Drea’s
commanding officer, was named Commander while she was
named Undercommander. Drea’s depression was fed by
Cabroci’s stubborn attitude and the fact that they had
never gotten along. Their relationship was described
best as Love Hate: She hated to love him, and he loved
to hate her. They shared one kiss, and like every
other man in her life, he was gone. Drea was promoted
to Commander and led the Band as a lonely, bitter
woman.
Despite having holes, Drea was beginning to feel at
home with the Band. She had friends and people who
cared about her-even if she didn’t see it all the
time. She was happy with most decisions she’s made in
her life and regrets practically nothing since
joining. One night, after receiving a massage and tea
by her assistant, Drea was drugged and kidnapped from
her own tent. Those who kidnapped her were disguised
as Banders, some had even been members since she first
joined. Drea never found out who these Banders were,
as they were killed as soon as Drea was awake. There
were two men constantly around her, and one every now
and then. The three of them tortured her, asking
detailed questions about the Band and its plans for
the future, but she kept her mouth shut. Foolishly,
one night Drea was left with only one of the men. She
struggled for strength, but fought her way to the
daggers her brother made for her, and killed the one
man she was left with. The other man never returned
before she fled.
Bruised, battered and weak, Drea searched for the band
by night and hid during the day, knowing that was when
the men would search for her. She found a faint trail
that looked like one an army their size would leave,
and tracked it. The only thing that kept her alive and
searching was the fact that she had just found a place
to call home. After a month, she knew she wasn’t far
behind, and was positive it was the Band’s trail.
Nearly a year after being kidnapped, Drea found
herself in the command tent with Mehrin, learning all
she had missed since her disappearance. She was
finally home.
Her time with the Band was quick, but like last time,
she was promoted quickly. Upon her return, she was
given the rank of Banner Captain, and within months
had been promoted to Captain General. This time, Drea
made a vow. She was given a second chance at life.
"New life, new Drea." She'd muttered to herself many
times. It worked. For the most part, Drea was a
friendlier, easier to get along with woman. The
soldiers underneath her were treated as friends
instead of maggots, well, most of them, and she gave
respect where it was due as well.
Over the months, she became an advisor to Mehrin, the
Commander, using her knowledge from the past to help
in his decision making. All their time spent together,
the two started falling in love. With the reputation
behind her, and the curse of every man disappearing,
Drea was hesitant. She wanted to make sure it wasn't
just a physical attraction, but real love.
In the midst of all this, Renalie, Mehrin's daughter
who stole away on a merchant caravan and showed up
unexpectedly to the Citadel, was kidnapped. Mehrin
asked Drea to accompany him on his journey across the
lands in search of the man who took his daughter. Both
Mehrin and Drea regrettably resigned from the Band of
the Red Hand and set on their way.
Quib/Mehrin said I should do this before we leave the
Band for sure. So here ya go! Thanks! Let me know if I
need to change anything. *shrugs* no biggy
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