Rioghain

Name
Rioghain Locke

Physical attributes
Pale skin, matte, tangled, coal-black hair that cascades past her shoulderblades. The occasional leaf or flower is stuck in the black strands, and butterflies and dragonflies appear especially attracted to it. Her large eyes are a pale yellow, caused by her feral nature.

Wears as little clothing as necessary, usually leather or fur. to make shapeshifting easier. She appears to like accessories, adorning her neck with mouse- and bird-skulls, rough bracelets wrapped around her wrists.

Personality
Having been brought up in an environment with strict rules and not many people to interact with, Rioghain grew up to be intelligent, yet selfish. She does not lack empathy, but her lack of social skills often causes her to come across rather callous. She views the world objectively, unbiased, and may sometimes voice opinions controversial to other peoples of Azeroth. She doesn't seem to care much for other humanoids, and clearly prefers the company of beasts.

She despises cities and avoids them at all costs, preferring the serene setting of forests and mountains. She spends much time in animal form, simply finding it easier to move about in the wilds as a cat or bird rather than a human.

Rioghain is afflicted by the Gilnean curse, but she views it as just another form.



Background
Rioghain was born in a tiny fishing village in the outskirts of Gilneas. She was taken from her parents by a Witch of the Wilds named Yarona as repayment for saving Rioghain's mother's life during childbirth. Rioghain never found out about her past and grew up in the isolation of the Blackwald, believing Yarona to be her real mother.

Rioghain never saw other people, apart from the occasional witch from her mother's coven. She was taught the ancient arts of dark magic and shapeshifting by Yarona. If lonely, Rioghain spoke to the trees and to the butterflies. As the Forsaken invaded, Rioghain and Yarona were forced to leave Gilneas, joining the ''Blackwald Caravan. ''

Rioghain found it difficult to adjust to this new life, having never imagined the world outside the wilds of Gilneas. She still prefers to stay hidden and interacts with non-witches only when she has to.

Family
Yarona - Adoptive mother.