Character: Hayden Douglas Species: Kelpie Age: 172 Gender: Genderfluid Pronouns: They/them Occupation: Online Fashion Designer/Tailor By: Ash
Biography
Hayden has always wanted to belong to something more than just a lake. The life of a shape-shifting water horse got boring after a while and curiosity of humans began to take over. Clothing had always been a fascination with the kelpie. To Hayden, clothes were just another part of their form. But to humans, it was a way to stay warm, express themselves, and or show their wealth. It didn't take long for Hayden's curiosity to become an obsession. The kelpie took under the wing of an elderly seamstress who needed a hand around her shop. Once Hayden mastered their craft, they set off to learn more. Hayden traveled the world with what they earned, making sure the towns or cities they lived in was near some source of water.
After a couple of decades, Hayden found traveling rather lonesome. The human company was difficult to keep due to their nightly need to return to the water in their true form. But eventually, Hayden found a friend just as otherworldly as themself. Dianthus was a fae with an affinity for flowers, books, and travel. The kelpie and the Fae shared a love of learning about human culture and knowledge. They traveled together for a while before parting ways. The two did their best to keep in touch, sometimes bumping into each other and playing catch up. With the turn of the 21st century, Hayden found the invention of the email godsend. Hayden found themself living in new york for a time, they could relate to the everchanging fashion. Hayden went through fashion programs to get official proof of their almost 2 centuries of fashion knowledge and culture. The kelpie is currently working on starting up their own all-inclusive fashion line. Inspired in part by Hayden's shapeshifting form but also the LGBTQ+ Community where the kelpie quickly felt at home.
Hayden had heard of Henrietta through their fae friend Dianthus. Apparently it was a place where many magical creatures called home. Needing a change of pace to work on their line, Hayden decided to pay their friend a visit.
Personality
Curious and daring. They are quite spontaneous and enjoys a little chaos now and then.
