Parsina

Illustrated by Averie

This is a player character, played by Shaun.

 Overview

Parsina is not only a general savant, but enigmatic grasp of many languages and a deep desire to study societies and cultures and their development. It's nearly an obsession, stemming from a cause never disclosed nor discussed in true detail. Driven by his want to examine a vast variety of cultures and societies, Parsina often finds himself traveling far and wide. Parsina not only loves to learn by doing and exploration, but through inquiry and communication. This has led him to a study of wizardry and magic, purely to enhance his ability to learn hands-on, or so he claims.

Although Parsina could very well be the textbook definition of 'smart,' he is not, by any means a show-off or someone to brag

## Personality

Parsina, though considerably introverted, carries respect and general admiration for nearly all and any. Often his nose is in one of his many, many books, or his hands working fiercely to compose research. Some may find his need to constantly read and write his findings down annoying and a hinderance. More so, some may find his inquires about their own cultures and societies intrusive and 'out-of-line.' These are never done in a sly, mysterious manner, hut truly to learn. This does not, however, excuse the intrusiveness of the inquiry itself.

Parsina can be described as calm, dependable, and overall friendly. Although he is more reserved and quiet, a true friend will be given nothing but deep respect and loyalty. Though more likely to keep to himself than not, a conversation about history, philosophy, society, or language will keep him talking for hours. He is always willing to be a listening ear about anything, willing to be a learning sponge.

Rumor has it that over his many years of adventure, Parsina has not only amassed a rock collection, but that he passes out golden stars for jobs well done and jobs attempted with good effort.

## Physical Description

Parsina can be physically described as a being partially composed of sand. At first glance, he may appear to be an elf or even a half-elf. Though, further inspection reveals something else. Tanned skin dotted with flecks of sand particles dusted by sunlight cover Parsina. Accompanying these speckles of sand are shards of glass. Parsina does not employ these shards as weapons, one for he does not want to and secondly they are too small. See through pieces of glass protrude most noticeably from the top of his forehead, where his hairline begins, and from his elbows. Parsina is very aware of them and scantily causes injury. The glass is indeed, has grown from his forehead much like horns do.

Parsina has a strong jawline and angled, yet rounded nose that pairs well with his almond shaped eyes. Parsina should not be described as plain, nor as breathtakingly handsome. Past average, but not at the top of the appearance scale. His jawline and nose allow him to be easily plucked from any crowd.

The rest of Parsina's features continue to give way to that same desert connotation. Bright blonde hair, kept long and smooth is often smoothed back and tied in a black ribbon. His eyes remain the largest mystery about him -- If you ignore the glass shooting from his forehead -- they are brown, with flecks of sand dancing around in them nearly like an hourglass. Parsina's crowning glory is the 'halo' of sand that floats behind his head every waking moment.