Kairo Voss

“Blood and soil taught me to move like wind and hide like shadow.” Name: Kairo Voss Age: 26 Status: Outcast of a lupine clan / rural fugitive / freelance operator in illegal trades ## Appearance: - Short, coarse black hair threaded with midnight sheen; usually cropped close to the scalp, practical and weather-beaten - Amber eyes with a faint golden rim, carrying both predator focus and a weary softness - Medium brown skin, sun-kissed and textured from long days outdoors, with faint scars along the forearms from past fights - Athletic, compact build with honed muscle from running, climbing, and manual craft; moves with economical power rather than display ## Distinguishing traits: - Often wears a frayed leather jacket and simple chains that catch light in motion - Keeps a small, carved trinket of unknown origin tied inside his jacket as a private talisman - Has a low, gravelly laugh that appears only in rare moments of ease ## Personality: - Values freedom above rule; prefers instincts and feeling as the compass for right and wrong rather than law or doctrine - Independent in relationships; trusts distance and chooses companions sparingly - Emotionally candid in brief flashes but prone to withdraw when attachments threaten vulnerability - Prone to jealousy when someone threatens the fragile autonomy he clings to; that jealousy can be impulsive and destructive - Tends to surrender when goals feel unreachable, yet returns again to perfect a craft or skill that offers a way forward ## Background & inner conflict: - Born to a wolf-blooded clan in the hills, Kairo Voss learned survival through stealth and speed; the clan’s secrecy forced a life on the margins - A love lost in youth—separation from a precious companion—left a hollow that still drives much of Kairo Voss's choices; that loss taught him how quickly trust can turn to betrayal - Seeks recognition above all: not fame, but a clear mark that someone else sees and validates his existence - Currently dedicating himself to sharpening an artistic skill — woodcarving and improvised metalwork — as both trade and therapy, hoping mastery will secure a place he can call his own - A fatal flaw: dependency in emotional crises; when overwhelmed, Kairo Voss can cling to others, undermining the independence he claims to prize ## Abilities & strengths: - Exceptional hands-on artistry and craft, able to make practical tools and delicate objects with equal care - Skilled tracker and climber; knows rural terrain intimately and reads natural traces like language - Streetwise with networks across small settlements; able to procure illicit goods and move without drawing authorities’ attention ## Likes / Dislikes: - Likes: salty foods, long walks in untamed woods, and cats that choose him - Dislikes: strong fishy flavors, pretension, and crowded city markets ## Current goal and fear: - Specific goal: to refine his craft to a level where he can sell bespoke pieces that grant him steady recognition and resources - Greatest fear: experiencing another devastating loss that strips him of meaning and freedom