Simghera Orileth

Background

Simghera Orileth, better known as Hera, is a half-elf bard.

Her mother and Elvish half heavily sympathized with humans* after being saved by one as a child. She was subsequently treated horribly by Elvish society, often being locked in her room and believed to have had an illness in order to sympathize with humans in the way she did. Eventually, she ran from Elvish society to a small village a few hundred miles away, dreaming of a different future, of revenge even, but doing nothing, knowing she was only one person—and a discredited one at that. Eventually she met Hera's father, her human half, a well-off merchant, and they fell in love and had their daughter. It wasn't long before someone snitched to the guards that they were together. They were murdered.

*It is unknown whether Hera's mother sympathized with races other than humans, but it is known that Hera does.

At the time of their death, Hera was out with her parents' close friend Qiseris, another half elf. When she discovered what happened, she took Hera as far from the town as she could, to a small area where many half elves resided. Upon meeting the other half elves, they were told of a magical caravan that took half elves around the world, living the lives of travelers. Qiseris promptly decided that it would be best for the two of them to join the caravan together, and raised Hera there, among the people of the caravan. She had a rich childhood, experiencing different cultures and ideals at a very young age, and having a level of freedom that many didn't.

When Hera grew older, Qiseris told her what happened to her parents. She took it extremely hard, naturally, and took solace from her pain in her music. It was through this that she first fully realized the cruelty of the world, and especially the caste system. She now understood the looks that people gave her and the cold glares she received in Elvish villages. She was not of their tribe. But neither was she a human.

Hera began wearing a cloak at all times to hide her Elvish ears. She built up a repertoire of green tattoos during her travels, which symbolized inner power and strength. She continued to travel and perform, but her ultimate wish was to live life without looking over her shoulder. The caravan in general seems to have been built on a culture of anti-emperor, anti-class system sentiment, and no doubt more than one person in the caravan has been wronged by them, so Hera especially wishes for him and the class system to be taken down.

Appearance

Hera stands at 5'8" and is toned, being that she's a performer and often a physical fighter (in terms of actions and temperament, not class). She has wavy platinum blonde hair and greenish yellow eyes. She possesses a strong jawline, typical half-elf features, and as stated, a set of green tattoos winding over her limbs, torso, and parts of her face. Presumably, she is somewhat tanned from her travels. She typically wears a cloak and leggings with tall buckled boots, along with a simple but sturdy shirt, which she crops.

Personality/Demeanor

Hera can seem cold at first but has a hidden bubbly and loving side and feels very friendly toward children and animals. She is moody and can become very protective over the people she cares for. She considers herself a realist, but tends to assume the worst in people. She isn't very trusting, nor is she good at controlling her emotions. She often worries about the safety of her loved ones and hates feeling useless to them. She retains some guilt for leaving the half elf caravan, despite doing so out of necessity. She is very impulsive and stubborn and cannot stay in one place for too long. She often wonders what her parents would think of her.

As a bard, she has a love for all of the arts and often has random bursts of inspiration for music and the like. She is loyal and will not fail to say what she thinks.

Relationships

Hera has a complex relationship to her parents, being that she had little time to know them. She remembers them fondly and sadly.

Qiseris Xyrona is Hera's surrogate mother-figure, who raised her from the time her parents died, and who has been a family friend to them for longer.

Hera was raised by and has grown up with the people of the caravan.

Khol was Hera's Gensai ex-boyfriend.

Updates Here:

— Hera encountered Quillan Dornwood at the Royal Guard camp in Sessions 2 and 3, and has since gotten into physical altercations with him and has a contentious relationship with him as of early May 2020

— Hera encountered Don Waywocket as a prisoner at the Royal Guard Camp and sang to her to comfort her. She offered to get her out, but Don declined. Hera knows Don has a child, but does not know their name.

— Hera shared a tent with Brian, the captain of the guard, and has acted flirtatiously toward him in Sessions 2 and 3. He was "charmed" by her and feels for her much the way one might feel towards a little sister.