Merida Dunbroch

Merida grew up the oldest and only girl of four children. The pressure on her to become the next queen of Dunbroch was always lain upon her by her mother and Merida buckled under the pressure. She wanted more from her life, being a free spirit she rejected this fate and instead decided that she would take her own path. The Will-o-whisps lead her down this path, and Merida does not know if it is because the world expects

## Physical description

### Eye color

Hazel

more of her or if she has a reason for placing herself in the middle of a possible Revolution. The wild child hopes that her true calling will be found here in this strange and foreign land. Something about the land she has traveled to has changed her hair, perhaps it is the lighting or other forces unknown but the once vibrant red headed princess has turned into a softer creature. Do not let that fool you, her spirit is still just as fierce!

## Personality

Merida is a very brave, bold, daring, courageous, stubborn, rebellious and headstrong girl who does not fit the stereotypical princess role. Rather than being a damsel in distress who is subservient to the customs, traditions, and social restrictions her society places on her and expects her to follow, Merida openly rebels and defies her heritage as a princess and would like for nothing more than to be a normal girl. She is very athletic and enjoys nothing more than riding her horse Angus and practicing her archery, of which she is the best in the kingdom. She also seems to be skilled in sword fighting. She tends to be ungraceful and has bad manners, and is extremely tomboyish.

In terms of personality, she greatly parallels and resembles her father, as the two both tend to be unruly, impulsive and loud. However, she also does resemble her mother in terms of stubbornness and inability to listen to others. She is also shown to be very adventurous and brave, as she enjoys wandering around the forests that surround her families kingdom. Unfortunately, Merida is very short tempered and impulsive, causing her to do things without considering the consequences her actions can lead to. Merida can also be slightly selfish.

## History

Merida grew up with a loving family: a mother, father and triplet brothers. It was never enough for the little princes. Her wild and adventurous spirit made her rebellious and caused strain on her relationship with her mother. Always expected to become the Crown Princess that was expected of her, Merida decided to fight this fate and make her own path.

A small trick against her mother caused their relationship to be strained, and Merida decided that it was time for her to go out into the world and do her own thing. Packing her bags the young woman took on the appearance of a traveler and pushed aside her royal blood in search of adventure. Of course her argument with her mother is ever on her mind but most times she does her best to forget it and discover the world around her. Merida has come to this strange and foreign land unaware that trouble is brewing in the rather close horizon.

Something interesting to note is that since she has started traveling the air has done something extremely strange with her hair. It has caused it to go darker and her once unruly curls to be come elegant waves. Merida is constantly playing with her hair because it is troubling to her that a change in climate can do that to your hair!

## Equipment

Merida has come to the realms of the quarreling kings with very little but what she can carry with her on her horse, Angus.

### Weapons

Fragarach - A sword given to her by her father, it is passed down to the eldest heir of the royal lines of Dunbroch. Fragarach is known as 'The Answerer' or the 'Retaliator'. It is said that no one could tell a lie or move, with Fragarach at his or her throat, thus the name 'Answerer'. It is also said to place the wind at the user's command and could cut through any shield or wall, and had a piercing wound from which no man could recover.

Merida has just recieved Fragarach and has yet to use it in battle or pull the blade from its sheath.

Bow and Arrows - Made from strong Maple from Dunbroch, her bow is her prized weapon. She is more deadly with this weapon in both long and short ranges than she is with any other weapon on her person.

Daggers - When her bow fails, and for close range attacks and skirmishes, Merida will resort to her daggers. She is lithe, well trained with the weapon and athletic.

### Inventory

A small Stone from the Will-o-wisp : "A small
 stone murmurs to her as a bright blue light slowly fades into it’s
shape. The will-o’-the-wisp offer blessings of luck from home. Stone may
 be used for guidance.
"