+Anima ~Animalia-verse~ is set in a world where it's possible for people to gain the ability to manifest specific animal features as a defense mechanism following an inciting traumatic event! Animalia are discriminated against to varying degrees across different regions and many Animalia choose to conceal their abilities. Aster is a bear Animalia who ran into some trouble at home, went on the run, ended up in Court, went home and got into MORE trouble, and is now ~here~
Character Details
Age
20
Hair/Eyes
black / brown
Height/Weight
5'10'' / lean
Notable Traits
Huge "tattoo" stretching over his right arm, but generally with only MAYBE the tippy-tips of the claws peeking out from under his shirtsleeve; wears long sleeves at all times. SEE "SENSING" RE: OTHER TATTOO STUFF. Also his clothes are oversized and like, "poor laborer in the mid-1800s-ish but with a fantasy twist."
15 Second Summary
Internally awkward, insecure and very earnest, but tries to keep a cool/detached demeanor to avoid making a scene of himself or making attachments since he's used to having to pack up and skip town every time he's discovered as an Animalia! He got a whole lot warmer in Court, but his jaunt back to his actual world will have him falling back on old habits for a little bit in the transition to Sidereal. Has a lot of internalized I'M A MONSTERRRR feelings and desperately WANTS a place where he can lay down roots and live authentically, but has a lot to work through before reaching a point where he would actually feel comfortable trying. A CUTE BUT TROUBLED BEAR.
Abilities & Permissions
Abilities
When he activates his Animalia, his right arm can do this, and he also grows fangs and a ruff of fur around his neck. ...He also plays the fiddle!
Permissions
HMU IF WE'RE ABOUT TO HAVE TO LIKE, FIGHT. For other stuff, I'm fine with NSFW content with Aster so feel free to try to seduce a cute bear.
Sensing
If your character can sense spirits/souls/etc., there's a protective bear spirit attached to his human soul! (He does not know this.) His Animalia mark (described under "Notable Traits") could also be considered something like a channelling mark for this bear spirit-- it's how he draws on the spirit's power to protect himself!