Age: ??? Bosmers apparently live approx. 200-300 yrs. I’d say Virva is probably somewhere between her 50s to 70s maybe (~or anyway somewhere around her twenties were she human)
Description: Fairly tall for a Bosmer. Red dreadlocks down to her shoulders/upper back. Curved antlers. Through her left cheek down to her lips runs an old, long scar which most likely doesn’t have a dramatic story behind it. Prefers lightweight looking outfits and armor: especially shoes that don’t cover toes and heels, as well as sleeveless tops that show her tattooed arms.
General description: Virva’s laid-back and she just wants everyone to have a good time. Energetic and curious, she’s always willing to make new acquaintances, and she goes out her way to make people feel welcome. Enjoys paying attention to the other crew members’ undertakings and supporting them. Makes sure to appear just irresponsible enough not to get caught being a mom friend, though. Also an adrenaline junkie; likes to live on the edge. Outgoing as she is, she can be a bit mysterious. Values her privacy and independence. You probably feel like you know her a bit better than actually you do.
Intro-/extro-/ambiversion: Extrovert
Interests: Having new experiences
Likes: Playing the lute, dancing, watching drunk friends doing stupid shit
Dislikes: Taking things too seriously (unless they’re really serious)
Strengths: She’s focused and confident
Weaknesses: Other people’s unguarded secret diaries
Dreams: If you’d ask her, she’d say she’s living her dream now with the Butcherbirds.
Fears: Becoming too tied to one physical place, becoming stagnant. Being left alone.
Mannerisms: Bursts into dancing whenever and wherever. Laughs a lot.
Optimism/pessimism/etc.: Something of a carefree optimist
Religion(s)/philosophy: Acknowledges and respects a multitude of deities but doesn’t spare them much thought beyond that. Just says she’s keener on the immediate, mortal plane and its events (even though the deities like to participate in it).
Morality: Doesn’t have a problem breaking into people’s houses or kicking ass and taking names in general. (Doesn’t want to bother innocent people, though, but you probably have to be sick, poor, or a proven Cool Person to count as innocent.) Virva grew up with fairly traditional Bosmers somewhere in Grahtwood, learning that great thieving skills are to be proud of. The more infamous the Butcherbirds become, the better.
Motto(s): ”Take it easy, dude... BUT TAKE IT”
Place of residence, if any: The Northern Shrike + The crew’s main hideout: Butcherbirds Nest in Bangkorai (Twin Arches) + A place of quiet and rest for any crew members who’d like to take a break from their hurries and worries: Butcherbirds Retreat in Stormhaven (Hammerdeath Bungalow) (which she’s v proud of, having furnished it herself).
Notable relationships: Closest friends Skippy and Hilja + considers the whole crew her family + HER exquisite companion friend pet jerboa called Fine Boy Poppy (Poppy’s a very valid lad who always leaps into the air joyfully cheering for Virva and her friends, whether it be in the middle of an epic boss fight or just sitting ‘round a table and eating sweetrolls. Unless he’s napping. Being a cheerleader consumes lots of energy, and he’s an especially tiny lad.)
Occupation(s): Full-time pirate
Abilities / proficiencies
Preferred theft / specializes in: Break-ins + looting safeboxes
Weapon(s) of choice: Two-handed sword and an inferno destruction staff
Favored magic / spells / etc.: Defensive armor magic and Earthen Heart abilities
Crafts and hobbies: Likes to make drinks, and as said, enjoys providing music and dancing
Other skills: Spending her seemingly endless savings on furnishings to make sure the crew’s hideouts look nice and cozy even when there’s no more space and she should help saving for a new house instead
Place of birth: Somewhere in Grahtwood (probably not Elden Root, but some smaller community)
Backstory: So far, Virva’s spent most of her life in Valenwood, practicing thieving and trying not to set everything on fire. She always thought she’s a bit odd for a Bosmer due to her affinity to fire, but not really in a grieving way—more like she just found it amusing (as long as she didn’t accidentally set things on fire). She enjoyed traveling around Valenwood, but the more she roamed, the greater the urge to see more of the world became. She met Skippy around ten years ago in Reaper’s March. They enjoyed each other’s company and later decided they totally could and should travel anywhere together. They eventually ended up in Stros M’Kai, where they also met Hilja and did some jobs for the pirates of the Spearhead with her. Having practiced piracy for a while, the three of them were so enchanted by its prospects that they decided to start a crew of their own, and so the Butcherbirds were born.
