Full Name

Pavati Naiia Walcott

Nicknames

TBA

Name Pronunciation

Puh-vah-tee Nye-uh Wahl-cut

Name Meaning

Clear water, seafoam, cottage dweller

Gender

Female

Pronouns

She/her

Sexuality*

…Straight

Moral Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Personality

Pavati’s personality is as captivating and complex as her appearance, blending qualities that make her both alluring and terrifying. As a mermaid, her nature is fundamentally predatory, driven by instincts that humans find difficult to comprehend. Her allure lies in her ability to balance an almost seductive charm with an undercurrent of calculated cruelty. She is highly intelligent, perceptive, and aware of the effect her beauty has on others, often using it as a tool to manipulate and achieve her goals.

Pavati has an undeniable charisma that is darkly magnetic, drawing people in despite the danger she secretly represents. She exudes confidence and a sense of entitlement, qualities that come from both her otherworldly heritage and the satisfaction she feels in knowing that she is smarter, faster, and more beautiful. She sees humans as inferior, mere playthings or tools to be used and discarded, which allows her to act without remorse. Her sense of superiority is unshakable, making her at times disdainful and dismissive, particularly toward humans or even other merfolk she deems weak or foolish.

A defining trait of Pavati’s personality is her ruthlessness. She lacks empathy, viewing emotions like guilt, pity, and compassion as weaknesses, even though she understands how to feign them when necessary. Pavati sees emotional vulnerability as something to be exploited, and she’s highly skilled at doing so. She is calculating and unafraid to use manipulation, deceit, or even outright violence to achieve her aims. Loyalty, even to her family, is something she views as conditional, lasting only as long as it serves her own interests or benefits her in some way.

However, Pavati is not merely a heartless trickster; her cruelty is subtle and often sophisticated. She relishes psychological games, especially with those she intends to harm, enjoying the build-up of fear and helplessness. In this way, she is sadistic, finding pleasure not just in the act of harming others but in drawing it out, savoring the power and control she exerts over others. Her interactions are often laced with a dark humor or biting sarcasm, as if she’s constantly toying with people’s emotions just to see how they’ll respond.

Pavati is also deeply loyal to her family—though her loyalty is shaped by complex motives. Her devotion to them is partly due to the unity they share in their predatory nature, but also because they provide her with a sense of identity and purpose. She thrives on the possibility of a shared mission of revenge, finding satisfaction in pursuing collective goals, yet her loyalty can shift if it ever conflicts with her self-interest.

Despite her seemingly cold exterior, Pavati has an undeniable curiosity and hunger for new experiences, especially when it comes to understanding human behavior. She is fascinated by human emotions, desires, and flaws, viewing them with a mixture of disdain and intrigue.

Pavati is a complex blend of charm, cruelty, and intelligence. She is a skilled manipulator who finds pleasure in the psychological torment of others, using her allure as a means to and end. Her sense of superiority, sadistic tendencies, and loyalty to her family define her predatory nature, but her curiosity about humanity hints at a deeper layer—a distant, faintly tragic yearning for something she feels she can never fully experience or understand.

Temperament

Appearance

Pavati possesses a magnetic, unsettling beauty that immediately captures attention and evokes both fascination and unease. Her skin has an alabaster smoothness, almost luminescent, giving her an ethereal quality under the water. Unlike human skin, in her mermaid form her skin seems to shimmer with a faint, cool blue sheen in certain lights, as if she’s been carved from polished marble that’s come alive with a touch of color. This effect enhances her aquatic mystique and reminds others of her predatory nature.

Her hair is long, dark, and flows like inky water around her, cascading in loose waves that mirror the rippling sea when she moves. There’s a depth to it, with subtle hues of blue and green visible in the sunlight, adding a spectrum that complements her marine essence. When underwater, her hair floats around her like a living halo, a veil that both hides and accentuates her beauty, often concealing a glint of something sharp in her expression.

Her eyes are large and unnervingly piercing, an unusual shade that’s both inviting and haunting—lavender with hints of blue and green, much like the colors found in deep ocean waters. These eyes can appear emotionless, like glass, or come alive with an intense, predatory gleam, capable of captivating and trapping those who dare to meet her gaze. Her stare is known to be hypnotic, alluring but dangerous, as if she’s constantly appraising her next target.

Pavati’s facial features are sharp and defined, with high cheekbones and an angular jawline that lends her an aristocratic elegance, though there’s something cold and fierce beneath her beauty. Her lips are full but can form a cruel, mocking smile, particularly when she’s enjoying the fear or admiration of others. There’s an element of the uncanny in her expressions; she’s beautiful, but there’s always a sense of danger and mystery that hangs over her, a reminder of her true nature beneath the surface.

Her body is lithe, sleek, and muscular, honed for the water. She moves with a fluid grace, whether in human form or her true mermaid self, where her legs transform into a powerful, iridescent tail. Her tail is mesmerizing, a blend of silvery blue and dark greens, with scales that glint like polished gemstones in the light. Her movements are sinuous and predatory, exuding a natural confidence that emphasizes her prowess and power in the water.

When in human form, she normally opts for a very beachy style, showing off her long honey brown legs, and bare midriff. She loves crochet tops and usually pairs them with loose linen shorts or jean cut offs. Pavati wears a lot of jewelry, especially necklaces, and has three visible tattoos.

Voice & Accent

Pavati's voice is captivating, smooth and lilting, with an almost musical quality that pulls the listener in. Her tone is generally calm and measured, never hurried, however there's an underlying sharpness, an edge that hints at her disdain. Her accent has a slight, exotic inflection, one that’s hard to place geographically, but it's faint, and indistinct. There’s a touch of an old-world quality, making her sound cultured and refined. When she speaks, her words roll off her tongue with a certain fluidity, like waves lapping against the shore—beautiful, smooth, but with the potential to turn deadly in an instant.

Strengths

-Fiercely Loyal-

-Smart-

-Charismatic-

-Agile-

Weaknesses

-Emotional Detachment-

-Arrogant-

-Overly Curious-

-Reluctant Self-Awareness

Backstory*

TBA

(maybe)

Fears/Phobias

Death

Being Alone

Lack of Purpose

Loss of Control

Favourite Quote

“I drink to make other people more interesting.”

~Hemmingway

Theme Song(s)*

“The Sound of Silence”

“The Unquiet Grave”

“Hurt”

Affiliations

TBAAAAA

Other

She hates how kelp feels

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