Gender: Male
Age: 172
Species: Dryad
Appearance:
The young Dryad has a striking and youthful appearance. His sun-kissed complexion is a deep shade of caramel with warm golden undertones. Although, nowadays, it is more akin to dark olive color from the time spent climbing the high peaks of the trees in Eshal. Soren’s skin at times resembles the bark of the trees, making it easier for him to blend in and camouflage among the woodlands. The texture of his skin can be rough to the touch, but smooth to the eye. There also seems to be moss growing around his right ear, but it is only noticeable when he tucks his hair behind it.
Soren has long and silky hair, lush and velvety curls frame his face. His hair currently reaches just above the small of his back. His hair is always loose and untied, however, he does often have small braids somewhere between his locks. Soren’s natural hair color is an auburn shade, resembling a dimmed flame, it is a blend of umber brown and dark ginger. His hair is filled with a plethora of leaves of all colors and types and small branches, adding to his messy look. He does, however, have two brown branches growing on both sides of his head in a horned fashion, they have smaller twigs with little green leaves growing on them, and they spread out like deer horns.
A sharp jawline and high cheekbones give Soren a vigorous and regal appearance. You can often see the Dryad smiling a full and lively smile, his tawny lips spread from one ear to the other, and his teeth, although straight, have a somewhat yellow hue. His canines aren’t sharp at all, mostly because of his herbivorous diet. Soren has a slightly wide, hooked nose along with arched and thick dark brown eyebrows. His ears are sharp and pointed, although often only the points can be seen due to his hair covering the rest, they lay flat against his head, but protrude and curve slightly towards the end.
Soren’s doe-like eyes are big, attractive, and deep-set. They have the most brilliant green color, pools of emerald and jade, his eyes tell a story of their own. People often tell him that his eyes are like great forests contained within two irises. And likewise, his eyelashes are long and thick, complementing his eyes.
Standing at exactly six feet high and with still some growing left to do, Soren is quite tall. He has a slender but robust figure, with lean muscle spread equally throughout his body. His shoulders are broad and sloped downwards, while his arms are sinewy from climbing and physical work. He has multiple leaves growing around and beneath his elbows, usually green in color and small but plentiful. Soren has a balanced and dynamic posture with quick and flexible movements which betray his adolescence, despite his well-built physique.
He usually dresses light, practical and natural. He prefers wearing clothes in shades of brown, green, cream, and white. He has no problem wearing loose tunics and blouses, sometimes even wearing them sleeveless. He usually wears roomy breeches or trousers made from silk and velvet, he hates anything that is tight or that restricts his movement. Only very rarely does he wear cloaks when the weather is cold. Soren has never worn shoes in his entire life, as going barefoot allows him more stability and footing.
Personality:
Charming // Silver-tongued // Musically Inclined // Overdramatic // Confident // Loyal // Carefree // Idealistic // Compassionate // Stubborn // Playful // Resourceful // Reckless // Boastful // Sensitive // Traditionalist
Soren is a lively person, filled with zest and passion, you can always catch the Dryad in a merry mood within the woodlands. Singing, playing an instrument, helping do the heavy physical work, or supporting the community. He is an outgoing soul, rarely you will see him not engaging in some light-hearted conversation or flirting with the ladies with his alluring charm. Indeed, many people consider him to be charming, with his delightful demeanor and an active wish to please, how could they not? He is a sweet talker, spinning tales of grand adventures and magnificent achievements for people to look at him in awe. Soren does sometimes use his persuasive silver tongue to smooth talk his way out of certain situations, and it has saved him many times in the past without fail.
Soren was born for the stage, he is a natural performer. He spends his free time practicing and playing the harp and the mandolin. He has been learning to play since he was a child, so he is somewhat adept at both instruments. Music is definitely a creative outlet for Soren, it’s a way he uses to express himself without words. Listening to and creating new and fresh melodies has to be one of his favorite pastimes. The young male has a taste for drama, and he can be rather melodramatic at times. He is confident, sometimes a bit too much. Soren has a tendency to overexaggerate a lot, whether it is events or stories or himself even. He does it mostly in a joking manner, but that can be sometimes hard to discern because of how grandiose and over the top he can be. He is a very expressive person, and not very good at lying since his facial expressions always hint at his real feelings.
He is a very excitable person. Some would describe him as fervid and full of life, while others would say he is too emotional and sensitive. Nonetheless, Soren is always brimming with energy, he is fun-loving and always up for an adventure. Although that does sometimes end up in him taking dangerous risks or doing things on a whim, you never know with Soren. He is quite an impulsive person, he acts before he thinks, consequences be damned! Soren always tries his best to stay positive in any situation, no matter how hopeless it may seem or however much the odds are turned against his favor. He’d like to think of himself as an optimist, but who knows? He cannot handle confrontation or any tension and prefers to just run away and ignore his problems. He uses humor both as a way to lighten the mood and as a coping mechanism.
Growing up amidst the great woods of Eshal, it’s no doubt that Soren knows his way around by now. In fact, the forest has taught him many things, and Soren is quite a resourceful person. He is able to come up with wacky ideas on the spot and sometimes when he is in a difficult situation, he is even able to think outside the box. He is observant and always alert to his surroundings. If he was left alone, miles away from any sort of civilization, he would most likely be able to survive off of the land alone, if he doesn’t die from loneliness, that is. Soren is a social person, and he couldn’t go without interaction with another being for long. He has a set moral code and values and changing his mind would be impossible, as he can be stubborn as a mule.
Soren is an empathetic soul, he can easily relate to and sympathize with the struggles of others around him. Being raised in and living in Eshal all his life has made him a bit reluctant to give up his serene and carefree lifestyle, after all, he loves his city and the Eshal people, and for most of his life has agreed with their isolated way of life. There had been no need to climb down from the tall trees and explore any further when he already had all that he needed. However, Soren has always had a sense of restlessness plaguing him at the back of his mind, a kind of innate instinct and a longing to explore and go on grand adventures, but he has never fully acknowledged it. Soren is a loyal person, and he would never think of betraying anyone, including his nation.
Backstory:
Soren, up until now, has lived quite a lavish life. The great trees of Eshal are generous and plentiful, and Soren has never had to worry about his next meal or shelter ever. He has two kind parents, who, although were always present in his life and always cared dutifully for Soren, at times failed to provide him comfort and affection. His parents held and still hold high-ranking positions within Eshal, and very often their work would consume and tire them too much. Being an only child, Soren was left to entertain himself in whatever way he could when he was young. At first, learning an instrument was forced onto him by his mother and father, but soon he started enjoying it, enough to learn a second instrument as well.
As a child, Soren had quite a large group of friends, he had no problem making new friends and companions, but few did he consider close friends, as all his connections were quite shallow and simply lacking. He definitely did have a leadership role in all his friend groups, as most would cling to everything he said, follow his example and take his word to heart. Like that one time when he told the other children that he had actually climbed down and went onto the ground. His friends were fascinated and believed him wholeheartedly, leading to someone telling on him, and getting him in a lot of trouble with the elders. In the end, he convinced them that it was just a fabricated story he made to impress the other children. The doubt still remains.
In the tree city, Soren was quite well-known. From his helpful nature and pleasant demeanor to his musical talents and storytelling skills, most people took a liking to him, and many would gather when he would play the harp. The small children especially liked hearing his stories of high stakes and perilous journeys. Soren had quite a good reputation in Eshal, and most people had heard of him as the carefree bard with a charming personality. So, it was no surprise, when many people were sad to see him go, but Soren assured them that he would return with magnificent stories of his daring escapades.
Location of Scale Patch:
On the left side of his torso, beneath his chest.
Summer 
Day Weather: 
