x At her core, Rhea presents as a hedonistic, self-destructive creature who can become paradoxically self-sacrificing and considerate to those she loves. Most of her actions can be pinned to a desire to keep her inner circle safe, herself entertained, or her stomach full. Not one to keep to a strict moral code, she simply does what she deems necessary in the moment. In this way is quite impulsive, often acting before thinking a situation through. Very little is black and white to her, rather most things are seen in shades of grey. Choices weigh heavily on the circumstances and those involved.



x Even if it is sometimes shown in unconventional ways, she is driven by a desire to keep her those she loves safe and happy. Motivated in maintaining a certain 'peace' around her, if only for the sake of these close familiars. She is quick to throw herself between a close relation and any who seek to do them harm. Attentive and loving to those who earn her loyalty and largely unempathetic to those she feels no connection with. Is rarely purposefully antagonistic to those unknown, but may not always considered civil or friendly upon first impressions.



x Lives by a pack mentality and strives to surround herself with relationships wherever she goes. Good or bad. At her best working as part of a unit and keen on noticing the most subtle cues of others. Most often found in the presence of familiars or imposing herself on strangers. Not keen on ‘fitting in’ but will make subtle changes in mannerisms to mirror those around her. Can and has made it alone -and finds herself alone quite often- but would much rather have the numbers stacked in her favor.



x Rhea can be considerate, loving, and accommodating in situations involving close relations. Rougher emotions are more easily displayed, but she certainly has the capacity to express herself in a softer manner. Once loyalty is earned, she is such to a fault and vehemently opposed to turning her back on a loved one. Readily hands out compliments, kind words, and encouragements but has an acutely difficult time accepting these things in return. She never seems to know how to handle the kind words or gestures of others. It is much easier to rattle her with sweet talk than a string of curses.



x Despite there clearly being soft and kind sides to the female, a sharp tongue, quick wit, and heavy hand are more common means of expression. Agitation in the female may manifest itself in the form of aggression and those drawing out her irritation are often met with violence. Definitely not above being vindictive or savage, the hyena is certainly capable of cruel or heinous acts if she deems it necessary. Quick to fall back on this harsher side of herself. Often tries to find 'appropriate' or socially-acceptable outlets for her violent tendencies.



x All in all, she has a relatively low self-image. Understands herself to be brash, sharp, and hard to swallow in many cases and often discredits any kinder qualities she has. A rough exterior lends her to cover up most insecurities with ease. At the end of the day couldn't narrow herself down to being good or evil, kind or mean-spirited. While in fact others' views of herself may differ wildly, as she has the capacity to be any one of these things given different perspectives.



x As a rule, quite genuine with close relations and strangers alike. Not one to put up false fronts. While crafty and underhanded at times in her schemes, she has very straightforward aims. Incredibly expressive in her body language which further conveys a sense of honesty in her interactions. Unapologetically herself even if she's in the midst of spinning some elaborate lie. She seems to have a very good grasp on who she is; confident and self-assured for that reason.



x No one has ever been able to call the female 'shy' by any means. Many situations bring forth a general weariness but she is gregarious at her core. Loose with and easily swayed by certain personalities, words, or actions. Social as she is, the hyena remains cautious of intimacy with the most tender parts of her kept under lock and key. 'Gives' herself to others pretty readily in a physical sense but typically puts off an emotionally unavailable air.



x Not a maternal creature, but nurturing in her own way. Quietly protective over any perceived innocence in children or adults alike despite often remaining emotionally distant to such individuals. Terrified at the thought of bearing children or being solely responsible for one. Takes birth control religiously to combat this, even when the chance of pregnancy seems relatively low. Readily takes up the role of ‘fun aunt’ when given the chance, however.



x Typically, Rhea maintains a certain laissez-faire approach to life. More apt to let things go than hold on to vendettas or negative judgement. Chastisements from a friend are taken to heart but insults from a stranger usually roll off broad shoulders. When it comes to strangers, her good graces -not to be confused with trust- are easily won though can be swiftly lost when striking certain cords within the female. Quick to express her displeasure when her buttons are pushed.



x Over time, the Hyena has developed a mild persecution complex. Her paranoia can be hard to spot when she’s in her element. Easily comes off as self-assured -and is, in most cases- but around unfamiliar people, or in an unfamiliar place, that paranoia becomes more obvious. Her life up to this point has taught her not to trust too easily. People have taught her this as well.

x Biologically female and identifies as such. A few characteristics of the female seem distinctly masculine to some, though they are more the result of upbringing and dominate, matriarchal hyena influences. Still, not offended to come across as male in the slightest.

x Highly desensitized to violence and death. In fact, the prospect of it usually stirs up a twisted sort of excitement. This depends on the situation of course.

x Trickster and trouble-maker at heart with a childlike playfulness at times. Knows there's a time and a place and can sober up quickly.

x Unknowingly apt to spread herself thin. Distance and time aren't really equated on her end to her bond with another.

x Fluid morality. Has a moral code, but it's extremely loose and more like guidelines than actual rules to live by.

x Has a weird and complex social structure web in her mind. Lives by it. Ever expanding and evolving.

x Even when alone the hyena is always keenly aware of others' positions in relation to herself.

xPolite gestures go a long way in the hyena's eyes, although she herself is equally likely to adhere to social niceties as she is to rudely poke and prod.

x Non-addictive personality. Able to walk away from something just as easily as she picked it up.

x Affection is a fickle thing for her, both in the receiving and giving end. Likely to return affection or physical closeness if one offers it. Not adverse to getting up close and personal with a complete stranger. But it really just depends.

x Flirtatious and forward with certain personalities. Not the best sweet-talker, but plays that off best she can with confidence.

x Quite influenceable given certain circumstances, more so by closer relations.

x Rejects and questions many social norms while ritualistically following others.

x Presents as a strong example of Merton's Strain Theory.

x Ego before id. Superego is somewhat twisted and contorted.

x Speech pattern fluctuates greatly. Defaults to a lazy sort of drawl but can become very well spoken depending on the conversation at hand.

x Rudimentary understanding of two languages other than English.

x Talks quite a lot, but falls back on body language more easily than speech.

x Has a sense of humor that could be described as dark, dry, and occasionally lewd. Quick to quip, often speaking before thinking the implications of her words through.

x Fast-talker of a sort. Confident with her words and quite persuading when she wants to be.



Rhea has the sheer jaw strength of a large hyena, powerful enough to even splinter large thigh bones. The teeth residing in her muzzle are made for crushing and gripping opponents with a locked-jawed death grip. Easily detaches flesh, muscle, and bone when she gets a good hold.
Dirty mouth full of bacteria. Without proper wound care, infection is likely.

A common tactic for her is to ram her opponent using either the base of her spikes or her shoulder. She's a fan of throwing her weight around.

She isn't the quickest of creatures; can achieve decent speed, though can't keep it up for long. The hyena wants close combat where she can use her strength to her advantage. Plus is just much too lazy to run for very long.
Rhea lacks most defensive abilities and focuses on going for the offensive in every fight. So, because of his, she's likely to take a good amount of injuries. Hoping to at least dish out what she gets.
She does have decent sized bongo spikes but she doesn't really use them much; they are used more for just intimidation and the occasional itch she can't reach. Will more than likely use them only to whack rather than stab. Also, her hooves are sharp and also used for whacking and the occasional kick.



Has every ability to use a type of red magic closely related to voodoo. Was even offered to be taught the art once. Basically said, "no thanks, I'm good." Vehemently opposed to wielding any sort of magic herself for reasons rarely disclosed.
Despite being opposed to wielding magic, does use some forms of it in subtle ways. Relates these unusual talents to innate abilities but they are anything but. Was not born with these abilities but obtained them after heavy meddling by a voodoo worker when she was first transformed and sent into the endless forest.

Is able to 'mask' certain magical objects close to her. When in possession of cursed or blessed objects distorts the aura making them incredibly difficult to locate. Discovered the ability by accident, but has found it to be useful in carrying out certain jobs. Can also mask the magic or aura of a living being, but this requires some of her own blood to be placed on the being in question.
Because of this ability to mask, it's unlikely any other being would be able to sense any thread of magic within her.

In addition to this, the hyena has a sense of smell that is abnormally sharp. A photographic memory of sorts for scents.
Any other powers within her lay dormant, unlikely to ever be awoken.



Bones.
Rhea has collected a numerous amount of bones, some she's collected or eaten the meat off of, others that have been given to her. All are buried in different places, some that she's forgotten about entirely.. Some of the most valued include a femur bone given to her by Rajih and Lonno, a bongo skull she brought back from Africa upon coming home from there after running away, and the complete skeleton of the first rabbit she killed. Also a femur bone from the little lamb, Rama.

Flowers.
The hyena has a thing for flowers, surprisingly enough. She figured out some time ago that if she stowed flora up in the branches of a small tree standing directly in the constant sunlight that the flowers would dry and last.. She hoards flowers much like she hoards bones, and is often sticking more flowers into the little tree where she leaves them and visits occasionally.. She has preserved flowers from Nidhem, Raj, Lonno, Naoki, Walter, and a few from various flower-beds her group has made. Another important flower is the pink water lily Lonno acquired for her as part of a gift from Rajih and him.

Other.
• A Tiger's Eye stone and a shiny, black rock from Lonno. Kept on her chain.
• A piece of blood-splattered bark
• Some pieces of bark shaped to carry water
• A Ruby, kept on her chain.
• Four rabbit skins of black, brown, white, and spotted color given by Rossamund.
• A small assortment of knives
• A gift from Ichor. Kept on her chain.
• A gift from Liathe containing powerful 'spirits' from her homeland. Kept on her chain, refuses to drink.
• A gift from Keidasi.
• An animal pelt from Rhona.
• From Veton, A ring that acts as a portal to and from his mansion. Also a caduceus. Both kept on her chain.
• A gift from Xanos for Valentine's day one year. Keeps the charm of the necklace on her chain.

A older-era human world. Vast with different climates. Keeps near a river inlet in the Wilaya Territory where she operates in a gang when she happens to be in town. Lives in a small space above a gambling house/bar in this world.



A feral world less frequented. Connected in a way to Koninkryk; very easy to phase between the two places. An arid savanna with a wide array of creatures.



Nothing necessarily ties her to any of the previous worlds listed and what keeps her going back to each are simply the connections she's made in each place and also desire to escape temporarily from the stresses of the place she leaves behind.
These places are important to her and have shaped her in differing ways, but if you inquire the hyena of the place she would call home, her answer would be The Endless Forest. Sent into this world in the early weeks of her life, this place and those in it are largely responsible for the creature Rhea has become.



She is a restless wanderer and greatly fears a cage in the metaphorical sense. Rhea rarely talks about her travels, preferring to keep her wanderings a private matter.
The Hyena has spent time in several other worlds, including 'our' human world. This one, however, was found to be a little too constricting for her tastes.

x But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

x But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

x But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

x But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

x Human appearance here. But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

x But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.


But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.

Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure.

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?

But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?

Musings go here. But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.

Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure.

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?

But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?

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But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?

But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?