PAST

She came from a pretty poor family, even though they didn’t have much and surviving was hard at times. They made it through those hard times. But not completely unscathed  

When she was of age her parents told Gamila that her birth mother was the goddess Hathor. She didn’t really believe them until she started showing signs of having powers (like superhuman abilities) Gamila wasn’t sure how she felt about being a daughter of Hathor, it was... confusing.

Gamila didn’t have an arranged marriage until late in life (look her parents wanted to make sure she got the best, and it might have been part of the deal they made with Hathor)

During the sangeet (a pre-party where both families come together) an evil creature attacked. Killing everyone there.

Gamila found out a little too late, that it was a vampire. That is when she found out she was turned into a vampire too. Gamila was pissed at the one that took everything for her. As a part of her wanted to get revenge.

Like most, she had a hard time dealing with her vampire side. The bloodlust was overwhelming sometimes. Yet she felt that must be a reason she was turned.

She decided to spend most of her time in the shadows watching the world pass her by.

She only drank blood when she truly needed it and only from willing participants

Dancing and music were one of the few ways she earned money. Other times she’d use her abilities so convince others to let her stay the night.

Gamila never had any children of her own.

PRESENT

She travels the world learning and teaching different types of dance. Most of the dances she knows and loves to perform are sattriya, belly dances, tango, samba, ballet, rumba, paso doble, and bollywood (basically all the dances I wish I could do)  

Enjoys watching anything on dancing (like dancing with the stars, so you think you can dance)

She has been thinking about teaching a children’s dance class, yet she isn’t sure she is ready for modern-day parents. Or maybe teach classes at the local college.

Isn’t looking to cause any trouble, though if trouble finds her she’ll protect herself (just let her dance and teach, okay)

As a dance instructor, she makes sure those that take any of her classes stay hydrated and aren’t dealing with any type of eating disorder (she doesn’t want anyone to get hurt in her classes). She is willing to help anyone the suffers from body image issues. (the world has become a shitty place). Also, she doesn’t tolerate goofing off in her classes (some dances involve lifting your partner, and one small mistake can cost someone their dance career.)  

FACTS

She likes her food super spicy (like the kind that makes you sweat)

Is funny and carefree only if you stick around for her walls to come down

has a dark side, thanks to her vampire side.

enjoys some of the abilities her powers have given her 

is a very stern person and can hurtful without meaning to be 

doesn’t get attached easily, she enjoys her quiet time

hasn’t let herself fall in love