Melfiars

'' This better be a joke. There is no way I can be this unlucky. Heh.. Heh.. Yeah, It's not about me.  It's the game. The game is broken. He-heh. '' 

Melfiars kept walking after dropping the already vanishing herb in the air. Even though she tried her best to remain calm, it was not possible in her case. Her soft, little steps got faster and harder. She was a walking death machine. In her mind, she could destroy anything that would come up in her way. Any obstacle. Failing three times in a row, losing to a plant was unacceptable. But in reality, what's bugging her was not the plants but still how unskilled she was in the game. If she was so bad at gathering loot, how would she do in a fight? The question kept repeating itself in her mind until there was an another herb in sight. Waiting for her to get looted, or destroyed. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. '' Alright, You got this one, It can't get away from you. You are certain. You are strong. Go get it. '' 

'' There it goes again, brilliant. '' 

Mel sat on the ground with anger. Failing so much and in a row made her impatient and sad. Pulling her knees to herself she mumbled some bad words and hid her head in her arms. This was what she would always do in a situation that angered her, she would take some time to rest her mind and focus. Swearing also helped her ease up. Melfiars wasn't great at losing or failing things, she hated wasting time, precious time. After sitting in the same position for a while, she decided it was once again time to move. '' Alright, relax. You can finish the quest anytime. It doesn't have to be today, take it easy. Breath. '' this was her way of dealing with tense situations.

After shaking the dust off of her clothes, she hopped and got up. The city was just a couple minutes away from her. 

With faster steps, Mel made her way back to the city before it was too late for a beginner to walk around. She didn't have any idea about the dangers of the game and for sure she was not gonna stay around to learn just yet. Her only concern was how long would it take gathering the last two herbs for the old man in town. She had to be careful if she wanted the quest be done quick. Luckily, she had memorised the way back and the places of the herbs she spotted before on the road.  '' There is one! That means I'm on the right track, there should be more around if i manage to fail. ''  so she thought while walking towards the closest herb to her.

She was hoping for a successful try but she was going to be disappointed. Once again, Mel had made a mistake while looting the herb and damaged in the meanwhile. In a second, the plant vanished in her hands to the sky.

'' Nice one Mel. Nice one. '' 

Melfiars was pleased to see the girl reply in such friendly manner. She couldn't imagine a cat-like lady doing the opposite. But then again Mel didn't want to talk about troubling subjects, not yet at least. Regardless of how tempting spending time with a new friend was, Melfiars had a self-given mission to complete. She didn't wanna waste too much of precious by time chatting. '' That is so nice of you to ask, but I really don't want to bother you or myself with such talk. '' she replied and moved forward with quick gentle steps. Just talking to someone made her feel relaxed and happy. It reminded Mel that not only bad things kept happening in the game. Overwhelmed by the feelings, Ashen-One once again turned towards her new friend with a bigger smile. '' I was just on my way to outside. For the first time actually... I know, it's embarrassing. '' she paused for a second. '' Uhm, maybe you could help me get through? I'm aware that it's selfish to ask but... I could really use some help. '' 

Mel had a bad reputation in her previous life among others. She wasn't much of a people's person. But in a matter of life and death, game of life and death in this situation, people ought to change to survive. She had to adapt. Melfiars was aware of this and she was already trying her best to change. What could possibly be better than having someone to help if needed with her first battle? Mel knew she at least had to try and ask. Regardless of her new friend's answer, she had to take on this challenge. She had to start from somewhere. 

@Vale

'' Only three left. '' 

Melfiars once again stood up to have a look around the field. It was starting to get late, as a newbie she didn't want to stay outside in the dark. She could go back the way she came and find the herbs needed on the path to home or she could search the area before leaving for one last herb. So Mel decided to stay a little while longer. Even though she wanted to get back in the city as quickly as she could, the girl couldn't help but think how much fun she used to have while walking in the gardens of the old orphanage when the sun was gone. She couldn't even remember how many times she had been punished for sneaking out in the night time. Just thinking about it made Melfiars smile and lighten up her mood. 

There it was, one last herb to collect before heading back. Just like she did the first time, Mel gently and carefully gathered the plant with no problems. Now it was just two to go.

Being lost in deep thoughts, Melfiars couldn't even notice the player approach to her until she talked. And because of it, Mel was startled even tough it was just a pretty cat lady. Her worried eyes slowly shut and just in a second, her facial expression changed and started smiling with a blush. She was kinda embarrassed by her reaction towards the player. Wrapping her arms around herself while checking the player out she chuckled  '' Apologies, I was in a whole different world... Oh and not at all, not currently at least. '' she replied while placing the drop of hair blocking her sight around her ear. She had seen many players like her before but never actually got to talk to one, it was an exciting experience for Mel. The dark tanned Neko was around Mel's height. But with her astonishing long purple hair, the cat lady managed to get Melfiar's attention and focus quickly. 

'' I was actually on my way out of the city, for the first time. I know it sounds weird but I was struggling with things. Anyways.. '' she added gently as she tried to keep the smile on her face. Melfiars let her arms depart and swing slowly as she walked towards the Neko '' I shouldn't be bugging you with my own problems, pardon me. My name is Melfiars, call me Mel, pleased to meet you. '' she was eager to meet this person so quickly because the lady was the only player that Mel got to talk  in a long time. And the player looked like she knew a thing or two about the game, it wouldn't hurt to get some tips. Mel leaned over the cat and reached her hand out towards her for a friendly handshake.

@Vale

While walking she noticed the sudden increase in the amount of players around the field. Most of them were obviously on a loot gathering quest just like Mel was, a few of them were exploring the field and only a couple tried to fight the boars and actually win. It was a good idea to be a part of a group, being alone sucked and it was dangerous. Even though Mel knew this, she couldn't help but be a lone wolf. While thinking deeply about the fight she just witnessed, she didn't notice that she had already passed the herbs she needed to collect. Luckily, there were some more just a few steps ahead of her. 

'' Nice. ''

Another successful loot for the Ashen One, she mumbled.

As she tried to stand up, her left foot got stuck between the two small rocks next to her feet causing her to fall down right next to the herb she was going for next. Barely missing the herb, she let out a big breath and rolled over to stand up. After cleaning the dust on her clothes she once again repeated the previous actions hoping to be successful again, but sadly she failed. The herb in her hands slowly fell apart and vanished in the chilling wind. One out of two, it wasn't that bad for a beginner. Melfiars was not going to let this small failure bug her through the quest. Quickly, she got up and started searching for a new target to loot. In an open field like she was in, it was really easy to locate the herbs she needed for the quest, they were different from the normal flowers and plants. Soon enough, she was on her way to her new target.

Melfiars jumped and slid down the hill carefully, she had located a good place to collect herbs beforehand. In her time in the orphanage, she used to read lots of books about professions. Herbs and collecting them was one of many books she enjoyed. the only problem was that she was in a game, not in real life. At least she had an idea about it, maybe it would work perfectly. '' Careful now...''  she mumbled crouching over the herb, she didn't want to ruin it from start by stepping on it. A clean cut from the lower part of the herb would do it fine. And so it did, the notification popped up and notified her about the successful loot she received.

'' Four to go. Let's keep this up.  '' 

Just a few steps ahead of her was located a second herb she could loot for the quest. She was having fun, but she also wanted to be done with it quickly so she could progress further. 
 

'' A looting quest, should be simple enough. '' 

She mumbled as she walked outside of the shop with quick hops and made her way towards the gates. It looked and felt like a great day for finally starting the beginner quests and gearing up. With a smile on her face, she placed the pouch she received from the NPC for gathering necessary herbs. '' Just gotta stay out of trouble. '' was the only thing going through her mind for a while. While tapping her feet on the ground for a few times, she caressed the holster of her weapon and locked her eyes on the field in front of her. After releasing the so long held breath, she started moving towards the field with quick but small steps. Suddenly, all she started to feel was excitement.

Her suspicious thoughts left their place for joy as she ran past a group of players. Her plan was to get on the nearest hill and have a look on the field, locate the herbs if she can and stay away from any kind of danger and she did so. Carefully she climbed on top of a small hill and placed her hand on her forehead to cover his eyes from the sun, and the other around her waist. The chilling wind touched her pale skin as she exhaled. It was a great place to live in peace, but just like everything else in the world, this place was not perfect.

Standing at the gates of the giant city behind her, Melfiars took a look around the field for a few seconds. It was her first time stepping out of the city and she was doing it alone as she imagined before. She didn't want to be a burden on people as she knew almost nothing about the game yet, but how could she do it alone if it could mean dying in the very beginning of the game and losing everything. Thinking about these bugged her mind a lot, normally she wouldn't hesitate if she had a thing in his mind. But actually dying was never in the odds of a game. After walking only half way through the bridge that led to the field, she stopped and crouched. Placing her arms on her knees, she tried to hide her head between the parts and mumbled. Even Melfiars herself couldn't understand what she had tried to say. Her ashen hair fell on top her arms to cover her emerald-green eyes. She set her gaze on the water in front of her through her hair and started to think of what might happen in a real battle against a wild animal. '' A level one monsters, a wild boar, I shouldn't waste this much time just on thinking about this. ''  she tried to assure herself like she did every time she tried to step out of the city. But once again she was reminded by the brutal visions of the previous players being killed by so-called easiest monsters to defeat in the game. She always has been honest to the people around her, now it was time to be honest for her own sake. She knew she wasn't strong, not yet. But she was not a coward. She hated the title.

'' You can do it. It shouldn't be that bad. Just be careful '' 

She mumbled and assured herself once again for the last time as she tried to stand up. 

@Vale

<   Ashen One  >

Melfiars

Lyandre Zireael

22

5'9''

Flaws

Bold – In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent. Abrupt, brazen, cheeky, brassy, audacious. Melfiars is too brave. '' You are going to get yourself killed '' kinda brave. She lacks common sense in challenging situations which often gets her in trouble. 

Hard – A person who is difficult to deal with, manage, control, overcome, or understand. Hard emotions, hard-hearted. Melfiars is a hard girl to deal with and understand. She doesn't enjoy being bossed around or being told. And she barely shows any emotions to people around her which makes her a complicated person to strangers.

Impatient – Unable to wait patiently or tolerate delay; restless. Unable to endure irritation or opposition; intolerant. This makes her a hard partner to deal with, she is too eager to get things done. As a person who can't even stand standing still for ten minutes, she can't have a proper ress without sleeping. 

Virtues

Caring –  Feeling or showing concern for other people. Kindness. Even though Melfiars is a hard-hearted girl, she can't reflect her thoughts to people so easily because she is too caring. She worries for people and does her best to help people in need.

Commitment – An agreement or pledge to do something. Melfiars is a loyal warrior, she is true to her words. This makes her a trustworthy ally. If she pledges do to something, you can always trust her to fulfill that mission/request.

Sincerity  –  The quality or state of being sincere, honest. Melfiars always means what she says, she is honest and sincere. For that, she is always a go to person to get honest opinions about whatever. You can trust her to be realistic and truthful.

Gear

One Handed Straight Sword

Starter cloth armour

Skills

One handed straight sword  - Rank 1 ( Novice )