Post by Kaia Moonsinger on Mar 30, 2016 19:59:24 GMT -8
KAIA MOONSINGER
"Never miss a chance to dance."
"Never miss a chance to dance."
The Basics
Full Name: Kaia Ma'ii Moonsinger
Nickname/Alias:
Species: Coyote (Plains)
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Occupation: Street performer/waitress
Appearance
Fur/Tail: Kaia's fur is a soft sandy sort of color, sprinkled with patches of an ashy grey. Cream frames her face and runs along her throat and down to her belly. Darker patches ring her eyes and color the tips of her ears and bushy tail, as well as her fingers and toes. Her coat, while silkier than the standard coyote, is fairly coarse and thick and tends to stick out at odd angles here and there, most notably on the top of her head.
Clothing: For the most part, Kaia prefers to dress herself in loose, flowy things that are easy to move around in. Of course, given how lanky she is, almost anything she wears tends to appear a little overlarge and, in the worst cases, baggy. Casually, her typical outfit is a long T-shirt and roomy shorts or a tunic style top and leggings, the latter being more prevalent when she intends to dance. In such circumstances, she'll also wear two pairs of silver hoops in her ears.
At her “real” job, Kaia is required to wear a starched white blouse and an acid green pencil skirt, both of which she absolutely abhors.
Overview: At 4'05”, Kaia is...tallish? She's not tiny, per se, but there are larger coyotes out there. Still, she looks smaller than she is, thanks in no small part to her thin, lanky build that at first glance looks dangerously close to being starved. Really, though, it's because she's still relatively young and is nearly incapable of sitting still. There's a good chance she'll fill out when she's older and...tamer is probably a good word.
When she is not being paid to behave like a civilized mammal, Kaia is in a state of constant motion, bouncing and bobbing wherever she goes. Because of this, it can be difficult to get a good look at her, but when you do, there are two features that stand out exceptionally. The first are her eyes, being a bright shade of aqua that is always lit by a friendly smile and upbeat personality. The second would be her ears which are significantly larger than most of her kin and tend to be a bit floppy when not actively communicating an intense emotion.
Personality
Personality Description: At nineteen, Kaia is a child who believes herself to be an adult and strives to present an air of independence and maturity. The fact remains, however, that she is still quite young and, despite her best efforts, comes up a little short, lacking the refinement that comes with more life experience. That's not to say she's incompetent, however, as she is perfectly capable of taking care of herself and getting by, but there's a...childlike flavor to the way she behaves and addresses problems.
In her heart, this coyote is a true dreamer. She has never been one to settle for the way things are and constantly tries to push limitations and expectations. It is not enough for someone to say what she can or cannot do and until she tries it herself, she doesn't believe in the concept of impossibility. She is impossible to keep down and genuinely tries not to let negativity get to her.
In order to maintain her upbeat attitude, however, Kaia has essentially put blinders on herself. Unless it is directed at her or those she cares about, she tends to ignore the darker aspects of society. Not consciously, of course; it's more a sort of naivety.
Strengths:
- Energetic
- Good-tempered
- Dreamer
- Independent
- Determined
Weaknesses
- Can be overzealous
- Irrational when her temper is pushed too far
- Naive
- Single-minded
- Doesn't handle disappointment well
Likes:
- Dancing & singing
- Spicy foods
- Lying in a sunny patch of soft grass
Dislikes/Fears:
- Stealing (but she'll do it if she has to)
- Abrasive noise (screeching, squealing sorts)
- Thunderstorms/Rain/Lightning
History
History: Kaia grew up in a small group of coyote families, traveling around the land. Her own family were musicians of a sort, small-time and folksy, but fairly talented nonetheless. And even as a child, Kaia had a gift all her own. Unfortunately, due to the stigma surrounding her species, and the fact that some of the individuals that accompanied them were shifty and unscrupulous, the Moonsinger family never stayed in any one place too long. They were good entertainment, but they made it a point to never overstay their welcome. As a child, though, Kaia was never really bothered by this constant roaming. It was adventurous and exciting, always bringing something new to see and experience.
Of course, all children have to grow up. As she moved into adolescence, Kaia's heart became restless, no longer content to move from place to place in her family's worn out Winnebengal, singing in the glow of firelight under starry skies. It was a good life...but it wasn't hers. No, the stars she wanted were in her eyes. When she was seventeen, Kaia snuck away while her family slept, putting miles between her and their dead-end circuit. Her sights were set much higher and she was going to make it big and leave her mark on the city where anyone could be anything.
Days of walking and less-than-successful hitchhiking finally brought her to Zootopia. It was rough at first, filled with days of fruitless job hunting and nights spent haunting microphones in clubs she had to sneak into or curled in tight spaces in abandoned buildings. Free time between was spent dancing on the streets to earn a spare bit of cash. The better part of a year was spent this way before her first big break came along. Not the sort she was hoping for, of course, but around that time she was given a job at a restaurant that solely employed 'discriminated' species. She has worked there ever since and has recently moved into a modest apartment, an improvement from the boarding house she moved into after being hired.
In the two years she's been in the city, her optimism and drive haven't faltered one bit and she still plans to rise as a star in entertainment. When she's not working, she's sniffing out ways to get her foot in the door. Or, alternatively, out performing for a little supplemental income.
And All The Rest
How You Found Us: Google
Alias: Asgard
Codewords: [CORRECT]
