Maelynn Kaene

A quiet hunter who becomes talkative with her friends.

Maelynn Kaene, a 21-year-old human woman standing approximately 170 centimeters (5'7") tall. She possesses a lean, athletic build developed through years of travelling forests, hills and riverbanks. Her black hair is usually tied back in a practical braid and her blue eyes are sharp and observant, constantly scanning her surroundings. Her skin is weathered from long hours spent outdoors and bears numerous small scars from thorn bushes, animal traps and hunting accidents. Though not particularly intimidating at first glance, there is a quiet confidence to the way she carries herself. She speaks little around strangers but becomes considerably more talkative among those she trusts. Maelynn is the daughter of one of the village's hunters. Unlike many children who spent their youth playing in fields or helping around their homes, much of Maelynn's childhood was spent following her father through forests and wetlands. She learned early how to identify animal tracks, distinguish edible plants from poisonous ones and move quietly through undergrowth without disturbing wildlife. By the age of twelve she was already assisting with setting traps, preparing hides and helping transport game back to the village. Because hunters were expected to provide food for others, mistakes carried consequences. A failed hunt could mean hungry families during winter. As a result, Maelynn developed a practical and cautious mindset. She learned to think ahead, conserve supplies and avoid unnecessary risks. While others her age occasionally dreamed of adventure, she spent her time learning which streams remained unfrozen during winter and which plants could be gathered after poor harvests. Like most villagers, Maelynn never learned to read or write. Her education came from observation, repetition and experience. She can identify dozens of plants, animals and natural hazards but struggles with even simple written instructions. She rarely views this as a weakness. In her mind, surviving a winter storm is considerably more useful than reading a book. Maelynn grew up alongside Mirelle, Alejandro, Bram and Rowan and often found herself joining Alejandro and Bram during their childhood games. She developed a competitive streak from trying to keep pace with boys older, larger and stronger than herself. Maelynn bonded most with Mirelle and often dragged her to play games outside. Though she generally prefers avoiding conflict when possible, she is capable of remarkable determination when protecting those she cares about. Unlike Alejandro's confidence, Rowan's responsibility or Bram's straightforward honesty, Maelynn tends to keep her thoughts to herself. She often notices problems long before mentioning them and has a habit of quietly preparing for situations others have not yet considered. This can make her seem distant or secretive to those who do not know her well. Those who do know her understand that she is usually the first person thinking about where the next meal will come from or where the safest route lies. Equipment: leather armor over cloth, longbow, hunting knife. Proficiencies: can use longbows and shortbows while on ground, can wear light armor. Skills: athletic, hunting, stealth, tracking, foraging, trapping, illiterate. Max Hp: 5 Max Stress: 6 Armor: 1 Damage: 2 (ranged)

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