Post by Leianna Murphy on Apr 20, 2010 16:02:22 GMT -5
Play-by: Kristen Herrera
Name: Leianna Delphine Murphy
Age: 15
Species: Demigod
Gender: Female
Child of: Apollo
NPCs: Vanessa Murphy (mom)
Appearance:
Her hair is very thick and layered nicely. It's delicate, though, and breaks easily, which is why stray pieces are seen floating outward as the rest of her hair curls toward the bottom. Nonetheless, it is beautiful with wispy highlights of light brown, to gold, and then to blonde as you move down in length. It reaches to her lower back as she rarely has it cut. Though, it's often styled. Her creative personality urges are to take on the most unbelievably outrages styles.
Her eyes are a sweet hue of liquid, chocolate brown. Framed nicely by long and thick, black lashes. They are a distinct, almond shape and are said to be the doors to her soul. Leianna shows a lot of emotion and expression in her face, more specifically her eyes. Her trimmed, thin eyebrows are set high, giving her eyes and face a very regal look. Very mesmerizing, indeed, and boys often get lost staring for they are quite a sight. Then again, they are oh so intimidating, so don't be so unfortunate as to get on her bad side.
Leianna has a nice slight build. She is thin and slender, but has the necessary muscle to kick someone's ass if she needs to. Leianna's tan skin offsets her brown eyes beautifully. Her skin is surprisingly smooth, though she has, on her arms, what I like to call "Crab Skin". They have flecks of darker shades and small, rough bumps. It's not like it's noticeable, unless you rub your hand over it. Leianna also has cellulite. She's certainly not fat, but it is there when she bunches up her skin.
Personality:
Leianna is an adventurous, free spirit, she really does what she wants, when she wants. Although she does have many boundaries for herself. She likes to have a fun time with her friends, but doesn't really get carried away with partying and drinking. Usually, if she and her friends are going out or something, she's usually the designated driver. Of course, she still has just as much fun and doesn't need to be totally wasted to have fun.
Leianna is very sympathetic, showing concern and generosity others in need of support, or a shoulder to cry on. She often brags about herself though. Sometimes, in a good way and sometimes not so good. She can be very sarcastic at times, especially when people are taking things too seriously. Lightening the mood has always been something she's good at considering she's got a great sense of humor and reality. She's loves to laugh, and finds those awkward silences people sometimes end up in very funny.
History:
Vanessa was working as an agent in a small real-estate office. She was introduced to one of her clients, a tall, handsome young man, around her age. It all started off as harmless flirting, and Vanessa never expecting things to go as far as they did. But he was a God, and we all know how that goes.
Before she knew it, she had a baby in her arms and no man at her side. She was only 25 at the time. He promised he would be back, but promises, promises were just meant to be broken. Vanessa knew it in her heart that he would come back for their daughter and she, so in the mean time, so that she would always remember, she named her daughter Leianna Delphine, in honor of the oracle at Delphi, Apollo's place of worship.
As Leianna grew older, she had a pretty average life in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her mother looked after her well enough that they weren't suffering in one of those dirty one-room apartments. She was never on the rich side, thus making her a very real person who wasn't into all of that materialistic crap. She grew up with lots friends, not that popular, preppy cheerleader type, though. I mean she was very down-to-earth and people liked that about her.
When she reached 7th grade at 12, Leianna noticed some strange things going on. People weren't always what they seemed, to put it lightly. One night, she encountered a hydra while alone at the beach. A tall, sandy-haired man appeared, and wiped out the beast. He said, "come, Leianna." She followed, hesitantly of course.
He told her who he was, Apollo, her father. She had no idea what was to become of her. Suddenly all the myths from her text books were real, and a golden lyre shone above her. She was claimed.
The Sun God told her about Camp Half-Blood, and warned her that she could only be completely safe in their care. Every summer then on, Leianna spent her days at camp half-blood. She learned to hone her skills and cope with her disabilities, which she sees now as advantages.
Codeword: Ambrosia