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❂ Bound by shadow and storm, we endure. ❂
⤜ Fangs bared, hearts steady—our path is written in claw and flame. ⤛
Raya Quinn
Basics
Character Name: Raya Quinn
Nickname: None
Meaning of Name: “paradise” or “heaven.”
Reason for Nickname: None
Race: Human
Physical Appearance
Age: 18
How old does s/he appear: 18
Eye Color: Chesnut brown
Glasses or Contacts: None
Hair Color: Golden brunette
Style of Hair: Beach waved and naturally curly.
Clothing: Beachy teen clothes
Weight: 122
Height: 5’4”
Type of body/build: Petite and graceful, her figure is soft in all the right places—curves that hint at quiet confidence, drawing the eye to the gentle swell of her hips and the natural allure of her shape
Skin Tone: Beach tan
Shape of Face: Soft oval shape
Distinguishing Marks: (ex: moles, scars, freckles, etc) None
Predominant Feature: (think the first thing someone notices about the character) Her curly waves
Health issues: None
Favorites
Favorite Color: Garnet red
Least Favorite Color: Neon orange
Favorite Music: Pop music
Least Favorite Music: Opera
Food: She loves Cheese-itz
Literature: A good romance always gets her interested in reading.
Facial Expression: (the expression they make all the time without thinking): She always has a soft smirk on her face, like she's always happy.
Mode of Transportation: Car, preferably the red convertible she’s always wanted.
Daredevil or Cautious: Daredevil
Habits of Character: She’s never found a challenge she can’t face or a dare she won’t take.
Alcohol Drinks: Yes
Mostly What: She drinks anything at parties; she enjoys the slow effects of beer but isn't afraid of a few shots.
When and how much: Often on weekends and when she can since she’s underaged.
Drugs: Sometimes
Mostly What: She's smoked a joint or two when offered but never anything more seriously
When and how much: Not often or in any regular amount.
How does s/he spend a rainy day: Inside with a romance book, about the only time she willingly reads.
Family
Mother: Julia Quinn
Relationship with her: Complicated but loving. Raya admires her mom’s strength and independence but sometimes feels like she’s an afterthought to Julia’s nonstop schedule. They have sweet moments—late-night talks over tea, shared eye-rolls about her dad—but also a quiet distance that’s hard to bridge.
Father: Graham Quinn
Relationship with him: Cool and transactional. Raya respects him but doesn’t feel emotionally close. He shows his care through things—gifts, access, opportunities—but struggles to be present in any real way. She's learned to play along, but keeps him at arm’s length emotionally.
Siblings: None
Extended Family: None that she's close to. A few distant relatives on both sides, but no one she's formed real bonds with.
Relationship with them: Polite, detached. She sees some of them at obligatory holiday events or the occasional card in the mail, but Raya’s always felt like it was just her and her parents, fractured as they were.
Background
Hometown: Silverpine — a moderate-sized coastal town nestled along the shoreline, with cozy beachside neighborhoods and sleek modern developments inland. The scent of salt lingers in the air, and sunsets over the water are a daily ritual. There’s one main shopping plaza, a well-regarded school district, and a quiet rhythm to life—people tend to stay in their own lanes, but everyone shows up for the summer festivals and bonfire nights on the sand.
First Memory: Waking up early on Christmas morning, the scent of cinnamon rolls in the air, and her parents laughing together while wrapping last-minute gifts. For a moment, everything felt whole.
Most important childhood event that still affects her: Her parents' divorce. It reshaped her world—two homes, two sets of routines, and a growing awareness of what love looks like when it fades. It made her independent but also wary of emotional permanence.
Education: Public high school in Silverpine. (Can be a senior in HS or freshman in collage) She’s sharp, capable, and always had to juggle her own schedule between her parents’ homes.
Religion: Not deeply religious
Why? : Neither parent was particularly devout. Her mom sometimes lit a candle and muttered about guardian angels, while her dad leaned more toward logic and results. Raya developed her own quiet beliefs, rooted in a God that answers her prayers.
Finances: Comfortable, with contrast.
Her mom provides stability on a nurse’s paycheck—modest but warm.
Her dad’s wealth brings luxury and freedom, but also emotional distance. Raya has access to more than most, but not always the emotional security that’s supposed to come with it.
Herself
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Attitude
Most at ease when: Her worries and cares generally go away when not at home, with friends or at parties, sitting by the beach.
Ill at ease when: Her parents are together; they are so different and often argue nonstop.
Priorities: Stay out of her parent's fights, get a good boyfriend, and do decent in school.
Philosophy: Whatever, It's Fine
How s/he feels about self: Confident in her body and social skills, slightly emotionally drained from her parents.
If granted one wish what would it be: That her family could be whole once more or that they would disappear altogether.