Naomi Kurogane - An NPC

"Geez! Stop treating me like I'm twelve!"

## History

Naomi has a rather colorful past, being one of a family of humans raided by the drow when she was very young. Anyone of apparent adulthood was slaughtered in the raid, and all the children were taken to the Underdark as slaves. Being a 'first generation' (being that she is not a descendant of captured humans) tormented human, her skin and hair lack the pale influences some of her 'race' share.

One day, a party of widely varied adventurers clad in over-glorious gear, each with their own clear distinct style and influence, managed to save the slaves that were there, freeing Naomi and her brother Ikki. Soon after they were taken to Gratt, and raised in the slums. Her older brother took to mercenary work around the age of 17 to supply them both with necessities, while she was tasked with stealing food and making sure they had a place to sleep. After a few years, they managed to make enough to get an actual place to themselves and managed to keep themselves afloat.

Eventually, Ikki took to more adventurer style jobs to get a higher income, and accidentally made the hit list of a rather pompous minor baron, and it forced Ikki to send his only family (and only emotional leverage) somewhere safe. They had heard rumors of a place called "The Eternal Blockade" that was sanctioned by the houses and held nothing but promise, and as such, she rode to the continent from the small island and started working as any other NPC.

She currently works as a gardener at the Pax Ominous Compound.

## Appearance

When Naomi is off the clock, her clothing consists of wraps, simple trousers, and all-around lower class apparel. She carries a shortsword on her hip and a dagger wrapped on her leg for defense, and always has a calm expression on her face. With short (and awkwardly cut) black hair and tanned skin, she would be considered rather attractive if she took the time to present herself in such a fashion (which is very unlikely to happen). Her face appears just on the verge of a woman in her mid-20s, and her general frame is thin and lean, but not overly so. She has a bit of curve to her body, but her baggy clothes obscure such a fact from the casual glance.

When ON the clock, she wears an overcoat and simple apron and mud-covered gloves. Usually, her hair is in a messy bun or put up in such a way as to not be a nuisance. She also wears rubber boots and an employee uniform.

## Personality

Most of the people Naomi works with don't know much about her personal life, but they DO know her work ethic. She is very task-oriented and has no aversion to rough or difficult jobs that may arise. She is much more likely to stack a bunch of sturdy objects on top of each other to reach a high object then ask someone for help. Naomi isn't opposed to people helping her, she is just unlikely to ask for it.

When she is in the bar however, her real personality shows its colors. She is rather rambunctious and open, even taking to suddenly tackling or elbowing unsuspecting patrons. She isn't cruel, however, and it's all done in a joking and joyful way. She never backs down when challenged, and will always look someone in the eye when she speaks with them. Some other bar regulars will speak highly of her, while others say she is too outgoing and bothers them.

She seems to quite enjoy picking on those who get easily flustered but is always quick to protect anyone she sees in danger. She is fast to jump over and involve herself in something that isn't her business, but she is never overly prudish. She quite enjoys playful banter, and if a worthy opponent shows themselves, she could go all night.

## Social Life

Naomi has little in the way of a family or a love life. The only person she would (begrudgingly) admit to caring about would be her brother.

She quite enjoys drinking and physical activities. Whenever someone is needed for a supply run or grunt work, she is the first to offer, and if she isn't at the bar or at work, she is usually either working out or sleeping. She also loves her job as a gardener, and quite enjoys laying under the sun surrounded by nature. She regularly goes on walks outside the blockade, though never is gone for more than an hour or two.

## Fears

Naomi, just like her brother, has a large fear of abandonment. After watching her family being enslaved or killed, and braving the scum of society to get a decent life, she keeps those at a distance so they can't hurt her in the long run. While this doesn't stop her from making relationships, it makes them less deep and more easily forsaken by either side.

On a less personal level, she has a large fear of things with abnormal appendages, such as antenna, slug bodies, or anything significantly monstrous. Some may not be fearful and just finding them disgusting, while others she wouldn't go near for any amount of gold. The general rule of thumb is she will either immediately kill (or try to), run away from, or stay far away from anything meeting this description. Usually, the more insectoid, the more likely she will dislike it.

## Aspirations

Naomi isn't one to think too far into the future. Perhaps a remnant of her fickle past or just how she wishes to be. As such, she doesn't have some grand plan for her life like some others, but that doesn't mean she holds no dreams.

She hopes to one day open up a small greenhouse and bar, with its own homegrown teas. She does want to find someone to fall in love with, but her guarded heart makes it rather hard to settle for someone who isn't exactly what she wants. She wants to settle down and live a modest life, with her past behind her and to relax for the rest of the time she lives on the mortal realm, and pass peacefully in her sleep.