Post by cicada on Nov 24, 2023 22:29:34 GMT -5
Odette “Dante” Calder
female, district 4, almost 17
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dante,
everlasting
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Appearance:
Odette is a small and slight redhead, fair-skinned and freckled. Her
size makes her quick and agile, but physically on the weaker side. She moves
elegantly but, when she isn’t in motion, her body language can be read as
somewhat defensive and hostile.
Odette has full lips that tend towards a pout. Her eyes are hazel but appear
brown in most natural lighting. She boasts straight eyebrows and soft features;
despite her girlish beauty, she often has a sour look on her face. This, in
tandem with her body language, can make her look haughty and unapproachable
which may dissuade sponsors.
Odette’s hair is naturally red, ranging from a dark ginger to a fiery auburn
depending on the lighting and her exposure to the sun. It’s curly but often
limp enough to come across wavy. Being a redhead, she burns exceptionally easily
which would be an obstacle in hot and/ or tropical arenas. She stands 5”4,
weighing around 52kg. While she hails from a wealthier district, Odette is
usually in her older brothers’ hand-me-downs. She prefers the sensory sensation
of soft and well-worn clothing, but would jump at the chance to wear something glamorous
from the Capitol.
Personality:
From the outside, it may look like Odette is completely self-assured. She
is outspoken, opinionated, and even occasionally antagonistic. She is known to
use her quick wit in tandem with her sharp tongue to keep people at arm’s
length. Used to being underestimated, she presents herself like this entirely
on purpose. While not calculated, she’s certainly curated. If you want
banter, she’s your girl. If you want sincerity? You’d be damn lucky. Odette’s
wit and humour is divisive: some viewers may be charmed by her, others utterly
turned off by her difficult disposition.
However, underneath that tough exterior, Odette is an extremely emotional
person with much more capacity for love than she’d like to admit. Criticism is
taken entirely to heart, and often results in outbursts of anger (especially if
she feels you’ve made a valid point). She tends to have her guard up,
especially around new people. Having always been an outcast, that is where
she’s most comfortable: making smart remarks from the outskirts of things. As
such, she’s keenly observant – not just of environments, but of people. This is
a skill she has every intention of using to her advantage.
Having grown up with three older brothers, Odette learned to embrace
masculinity to command respect – one of the reasons she goes by Dante. Her more
masculine qualities also extend to an interest in combat. While she might not delight
in violence, she’s no pacifist. She looks demure, but she’s not the least
bit afraid to draw blood if the situation demands it. However, Odette isn’t
without mercy, and far prefers picking fights with people that actually deserve
it.
Odette proudly hails from District 4, growing up in a seaside cabin crusted and glistening
with salt. Being from a career district, she is accustomed to a certain degree
of financial comfort. While not loaded, her family was always well-off enough
for Odette and her three brothers to never go hungry. She was born on a dreary
September morning nearly 17 years ago, healthy but furious.
As a baby, she seldom cried but hardly ever smiled. Her chubby face stayed
stern and discerning, except for when her father was around. He adored her, and
she him. His stories never fell on deaf ears when she was around, and her strength
of character was never undermined as long as he had anything to say about it.
