Meridith Sheppard (Quincy)

by **Meridith** Sat May 23, 2020 12:48 pm

Name: Meridith Sheppard
Apparent Age: Late teens, early twenties
Actual Age: 19

Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 120lbs
Hair Color and Style: Bright Red, Medium Length
Clothing and Accessories: She does have a set of the standard quincy uniform packed away but is otherwise dressed in standard Japanese fashion during her day to day.
Generalized Appearance: Meridith is a short thin young woman standing only a bit over five feet almost waifish in appearance. Her pale complexion suggests she spends probably not enough time in the sun, and her thin build suggests very little of that remaining time is spent with any hardwork.

She looks far from unkempt or ill however. She has a well-styled medium length vibrant bright red hairstyle, layered delicately with trimmed brows. Everything about her overall look appears well kept, even lashes, well-trimmed manicured nails, outfit always proper and in order.

She often wears a bright smile and has an otherwise welcoming aura.
Pressure Analysis: Warm yet fierce, a flickering flame that sometimes flares wildly.

Overall Personality: Sunny and upbeat, Meridith is a cheery and friendly individual who meets strangers with a smile. While friendly she isn't an overwhelming or energetic person but more quiet than outgoing. Those who observe her might expect her to be cold and distant because she is slow to approach others but those who invite her presence will soon discover her true friendly nature.

She is also a kind spirit, those who express difficulty in front of her will soon find an ally. She is the kind of person to wait beside the bed of a sick individual to make sure they have everything they need. It is also through others that Meridith is her most bold and powerful. When she stands in the defence of others her quiet nature vanishes, and she becomes a force to reckon with.

She also has a rebellious streak, she likes defying expectations, and surprising people with her behaviour even if it falls out of sync with what she considers to be her true self.

Quirks: She speaks fluent near perfect Japanese in addition to her more refined Welsh accent when she speaks English.

Loyalties: To innocent and defense people, to anti-Hollow, and to her Family albeit not without question.

Goals: To get to see the world, to help people, to erradicate each and every Hollow.

Habits: She likes to paint her nails and fuss with hair and always keeps her outfit clean and proper. She is really fussy about appearance

B A C K G R O U N D

Snapshots
2001 - Born in Ynysmaerdy
2009 - Began training to become Quincy
2014 - Began hunting while at boarding school after an incident
2015 - Discovered hunting by family brought home
2020 - Snuck out of home to Japan to resume hunting

Overarching History
Meridith was born at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Ynysmaerdy in Wales. She was born to the Sheppard family a well-respected family in the village. Affluent and wealthy they were the patrons of the small town, and well-integrated into most of the life of the area. Despite living in a small remote place, they had a manor built from their family wealth and lineage that stretched back generations.

Meridith grew up in affluence and wealth, one of a half dozen siblings. She was raised outside of public school taught at home by a string of mentors across a series of subjects. She was given every advantage that the life of wealth and opportunity has to offer. She was well-loved, well cared for and had the heavy burden of her family placed upon her, alongside the rest of her siblings.

She led a typical life of wealth and extravagance. Except, of course, for the noble and secretive purpose of her family to destroy all Hollows, and eradicate the monstrous plague that hunts Humanity in the shadows. When Meridith learned of the reality of her family, she was enamoured. Of course, this was no surprise to her, she grew up in a household of spirituality, of siblings in the midst of their training. Not everyone in her family had the gift, but there was no sense of haves and have nots. Those without the gift pursued other specialties and supported the family in other ways.

Meridith however, was 'gifted'. From a young age, she was able to see and speak with spirits, while she was quite sheltered and rarely had a chance to exercise this gift it was apparent that she would become one of the Quincy.

But given the secretive and hunted nature of the Quincy she soon learned that their noble mission was not one they pursued. Her family trained, and waited, and hid for generations for seemingly some event that would never come. She was told that one day they would be able to return to their noble mission but that was far from good enough for the hopeful enamoured Meridith.

Throughout her upbringing she would spend seasons away from home with others in a boarding school. Separate of her family and their watchful gaze the rebellious streak in Meridith ignited. Once a creature settled on campus and she was forced to defend herself and her fellow students the path had become clear. She began to hunt the creatures in her off-hours, between classes, on weekends. She had little success but here and there were moments where she got to play hero, protect innocent people and spirits.

But while she might have been far from her family's watchful eyes her dropping grades were not. Her indiscretions were discovered and put an end to, firmly. She was brought home and kept there and by all accounts that marked the end of Meridith's rebelliousness.

At least on the surface. At the end of her schooling she was set to take a trip to France to begin her secondary education, and Meridith enacted her plan for freedom. A stealthily purchased ticket with money she saved up on her own over the years and a redirect to Japan.

She was determined to see the world outside of the control of her parents. Determined the user of her gifts and powers to help people who needed it. Determined to choose her own path in this world. A young Quincy alone in a foreign country in the epicentre of spiritual activity.

What could go wrong?

Q U I N C Y // B L O O D L I N E
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Reishi Cross: Meridith's Quincy cross rests on a chain worn around her neck. The cross itself is actually a hilt of a blade, the blade of which is broken an inch or so down but appears to be worn or by design. The cross was a gift from her father when she finally learned how to form a proper bow when she was fourteen years old.
Reishi Weapon: Meridith's bow is a standard vague bow shape, formin a built top and bottom not unlike that of a larger composite bow. It has a somewhat clear shape but appears somewhat wild and uncontrolled.
Bloodline Ability: ???

STATS
Reiatsu 108
Power 5
Spirit 50
Agility 43
Durability 10

SKILLS
Reishi Manipulation Beginner
Physical Combat Beginner
Archery Apprentice
Ginto Beginner
Hirenkyaku Basic
Medicine Beginner

by **Bill** Sat May 23, 2020 6:07 pm

Meridith Sheppard (Quincy)

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