Name

Ayla Makaria Dyson

Species/Role

Vampire

Age

~100 years old; physically 18

Gender

Female - she/her

Sexuality

Bisexual

Appearance

Appearance-wise, Ayla is a relatively unintimidating figure - small and slight, she only stands at about 5'2. She uses her unassuming looks to her advantage, however; despite what her size suggests, Ayla's body is made up almost entirely by lean muscle. She's more than able to hold her own in combat.

Ayla's facial features are rather plain. She's not ugly, but she doesn't possess an exceptional beauty either. Her skin is deeply tanned and weathered from years spent in the sun. Her face is round, but her cheekbones and jaw are quite prominent in relation to her face shape. Her nose is small and straight, ending in a slight slope, and her lips are curved and dusky-colored. Her eyes are quite round and large; deep hazel in color, they are framed by dark lashes and thick, ungroomed brows. She has a smattering of brown freckles across her entire face and partially down her neck.

A life spent on the run from the law requires Ayla to constantly alter her hair, but it's currently just past her shoulders. She usually ties it back in a ponytail to keep the strands out of her eyes, as it's very wavy and thick. In the past, she's rubbed clay and dirt into it to give it a more auburn appearance, but now it's her natural dark brown.

Ayla tends to gravitate towards mens' clothing in terms of attire; it's just more practical for her lifestyle. She can often be seen wearing oversized button-downs and baggy jeans or heavy-duty work pants; during the colder months, she adds an ancient navy coat that she wears religiously during the winter. For footwear, she wears an old pair of hand-me-down boots, gifted to her by someone in the gang, that are a touch too big for her. She never goes anywhere without her hat to shield her from the sun; it's old, dusty, and a deep maroon color, though it's so faded that it looks mostly brown at this point.

Ayla has a long, puckered scar running vertically down her left forearm.

Personality

Ayla is a relatively quiet person. She doesn't speak unless she has something to say; when it comes to her lifestyle, she's learned that it's better to be silent sometimes. She is very straightforward and blunt with strangers, and can often come off as rude or inconsiderate. Being polite is usually the last thing on her mind, in all honesty. She's very unwilling to give up any details about herself to those she doesn't know well.

Ayla is also extremely resilient and dedicated. A life spent in a gang, especially one comprised of vampires, can be difficult. She's adaptable and prepared to follow the other members of the nest wherever they go. To be honest, she doesn't feel much affection or loyalty towards them; it's simply safest for her to live among other members of her kind.

Ayla was turned at such a young age that it's hard for her to remember what it was like to be mortal. However, she misses the sense of normalcy that came with it. She doesn't hate her life now, but sometimes she wishes she could do things like walk in the sun or make trips into town without concealing her identity.

Strengths

+Physical strength

+Intelligence

+Some medical knowledge

+Survival skills

+Cunning

Weaknesses

-Small stature

-Short temper

-Cannot withstand direct sunlight

-Experiences bloodlust if she has gone without feeding for a long period

Likes

-Being alone in nature

-Mountains

-Nighttime

-Snow

Dislikes

-The sun

-Strangers (especially those who go poking around in her business)

-Horses

-Animal blood

Affiliations

The Red Moth gang

Other

Ayla rides a dappled gray gelding named Dragon. She isn't the most comfortable around horses and would prefer to walk, but some of the nest's journeys require travel on horseback. They make a good pair, but are still a bit cautious around one another.