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Looks: dasha is about 5'8", with the strong build of someone who spends her time climbing, running, and shooting a bow. she has a classic hourglass shape and is extra well endowed on top (stare as much as you like, but be respectful about it!). her skin is a warm tan color, from her love of the sun and practically living outside when she can. her hair is inky black, and almost always worn in a bun— if she were to wear it down, it would have only the slightest of wave to it, and would reach just past her shoulders. her eyes are probably her most striking feature, as big and blue as the ocean, and very expressive. dasha often wears her heart on her sleeve.

she has quite a few tattoos, the most prominent being a kraken dragging down a ship that takes up most of one of her thighs. other important tattoos are the compass rose on her arm, and a snapped/broken rope around her neck (her first tattoo, and very meaningful to her). she has a small smattering of scars that would be expected from the adventuring and treasure hunting lifestyle that she leads. the only scars that are truly distinct is the small one on her neck, under the rope tattoo.

in general, dasha can be found wearing her very striking set of Lords armor, gleaming in gold and silver, gems glittering under the hot rivaini sun. when not in armor, she values comfort above all. linen and cotton are her fabrics of choice, and the more sheer and gauzy, the better!

General Likes: dasha will tell you she's a simple girl. all she needs is sunshine, the ocean breeze, and something cold to drink. she does genuinely love the ocean and the beach. sunbathing, hunting for shells, exploring tide pools— all of it is endlessly fascinating to her, and she will absolutely go swimming and play mermaids with you.

dasha also truly enjoys her work. sailing, exploring, disarming traps, pawing through ancient treasure and stolen artifacts, what's not to love?

she also loves to laugh, and share stories and sing songs, whether around a campfire or at the Hilt.

General Dislikes: the big no-no is slavery, or anything even close to it. the wounds of her past have mostly healed, but she is still sensitive about it. she also hates anything that makes her feel trapped or stuck, like a clingy ex-lover or bad weather that goes beyond a cozy night or two indoors. her greatest insecurity is around her inability (or rather, difficulty learning) to read. it's the one thing that can make her feel less than, and she's very aware of that shortcoming when she is around learned and scholarly types.

Combat Skills: dasha is an archer first and foremost. she's handy with blades and knives, but a good overview of the battlefield and a quiver of arrows is her preferred method of fighting. she's also quite adept at alchemical mixtures— poisoned arrows, explosive arrows, smoke bombs. the tinkering and the mixing of components is something she takes a lot of joy in. most of her formulas are in her head, but she swears she'll dictate them to someone… someday.

Other Skills: dasha is also very good at disarming traps and figuring out puzzles that guard treasure and ruins. she's got a keen eye and a quick mind, and can often spot clues and mechanisms that others miss. she's also very good at lock picking, and will often fidget with practice locks and picks when she has down time.

Languages: trade, tevene, a decent amount of rivaini. she can curse quite eloquently in antivan and orlesian, as well!

Behavior

General Behavior: dasha is very outgoing and friendly, and genuinely so. she will introduce herself to anyone she thinks might be interesting to know, and many of her close friends are the shy, quiet types that help her stay grounded and thoughtful while she acts as a shield for them in social situations. she is always down for an adventure, whether it's just a trip to the market for daily essentials or setting sail off to some distant island with a rumor of buried treasure.

you will find her smiling and laughing more often than not, and she has a protective, caretaker instinct for those around her. not quite a mother hen, more like a very cool older sister who will beat down your bullies for you, and then teach you how to throw punches to defend yourself next time.

if someone manages to earn her ire, dasha becomes ice cold. she will always leave the door open for forgiveness and redemption— she's seen first-hand how kindness can transform someone— but that doesn't keep her from indulging in a bit of pettiness every now and then. if someone is truly her enemy, or the enemy of someone in her inner circle, then she will take care of business however it needs to be done.

Flirting: she is a consummate flirt! (upon meeting teia for the first time, dasha asked her if she was the actual cantori diamond. the girl knows no bounds and is rarely intimidated) and it comes to her as easy as breathing. she will, of course, hold back if someone needs pressed discomfort. but otherwise, expect a lot of hand holding, hair petting, and lap sitting. casual touch and affection is really important to her, even from people who are friends and not serious love interests.

casual sex is something she enjoys and seeks out, and she is always mindful that both she and her partner(s) have fun and have a mutual understanding of what the expectations are when it comes to feelings and anything more serious. dasha is a born lover girl, and learned early on that she needed to watch herself if she was going to indulge in letting others into her bed.

With Established Romantic Partner: extremely affectionate and thoughtful. gifts (not just gold and jewelry, but things tailored to her partner's interests. fancy stationary, fresh flowers, well-made gloves or boots) are plentiful with her, and she only expects affection and gratitude in return. she isn't a very anxious person by nature, but she does want and need her partners to verbally express their feelings for her, and to let her know what she can do to make them feel valued.

that caretaker streak of hers means that she wants to do what's best for you, what makes you feel good (in bed and out), and what makes you feel secure in her feelings for you.

dasha is open to relationships of all shapes and sizes, though it is very important to her that any committed partner(s) have a true emotional connection with her, and enjoy spending time with her outside of sex.

With Friends: honestly, not all that different from her love interests! very open, warm, and affectionate. she is always sensitive to what everyone needs— if someone doesn't like touch, she holds back. if another doesn't enjoy the flirting and witty barbs, she softens her language. her time in tevinter left her with a very well-developed ability to read people, and for those that she counts as friends and family, she is more than willing to adapt her mannerisms to their comforts. she has a very strong sense of self, and knows where the line is between adapting and completely changing.

In Combat: dasha is fast and unrelenting. a barrage of arrows, a broken flask of acid or bottled lightning, and a sudden choking smoke screen, all before the enemy has time to react. as in almost everything she does, she is joyful in the fight. testing her limits, flexing her muscles, the thrill of being alive and strong is almost addictive.

Voice: her voice is low and deep, and usually with a hint of sultry playfulness to it. she isn't particularly loud or quiet— though she can get loud, if needed.

Humor: dasha is, above all else, silly. little puns and plays on words, small and harmless pranks, a good roast of a friend every now and then (and of course, she is more than willing to take what she dishes out). she loves to laugh and have a good time, and her sense of humor reflects that.

With Friends: free and easy, often says what's on her mind even if it's ridiculous or makes her look like a bit of an airhead. she loves to joke around, share stories, and just generally is very good at getting a conversation going. she has to work at it, but she can also be good for just sitting in silence with, if one of her people needs a break.

With Romantic Interests: constantly using pet names, and always trying to anticipate and cater to their needs. i wouldn't say she's overbearing, but she definitely gets close to the line of crossing over. will happily hum a tune or recite a story while combing and sytling their partner's hair.

Anger: when dasah is angry, you'll know it. all that fun, easy confidence hardens into ice cold hostility. her voice gets very low and even, and it's obvious that she is trying to keep herself composed and only resorting to harsh words.

Cursing: like a sailor, of course! she knows all the good words and phrases in multiple languages, and uses it more to spice up a conversation rather than to convey anger or annoyance.