Post by Mei Tan on Jan 11, 2009 10:13:38 GMT -6
Name: Mei Tan
Age: 26
Nation of Origin: Earth Kingdom
Gender: Female
Bender: Earthbender
Group: None
Appearance:
Mei is a beautiful woman to say the least. She has flawless, pale skin, and long black hair that goes down to the middle of her back, she usually keeps tied up in a bun. The colors of her eyes are light brown, and they seem to shine when just in the right light. They always have a seemingly kind look to them, but that can quickly change when she wants something or someone has angered her, giving her an almost malicious glare.
Her clothing is a very high end green Earth Kingdom robe that looks very similar to a kimono. The entire garb is decorated with golden embroidery that has no particular design, with the only function being gaudy. It has long, wide sleeves so that she can conceal her delicate hands in them. Under her robe she has a very curvaceous body, though she tries to conceal it when possible so she won’t be gawked at by men. Within her right sleeve is an Earth Kingdom fan that she uses much of the time to fan herself, or to cover her face when she laughs. She stands at 5’8.
She is a light woman, but is not frail due to her training. When fighting, she opens the lower half of her robe, allowing her to run, and move around more freely. When Earthbending she hits the boulders and earth with an open palm, not wanting to hurt her hands too badly that they would look unsightly. She doesn’t try any extreme bending moves, as she fears damaging herself in the process.
Personality:
Mei’s personality has been influenced greatly by her love of wealth and luxurious effects. Growing up as the daughter of a bureaucrat has made her snobbish, and haughty. She feels that she is superior to everyone, and will point it out as she speaks. She can be blunt, and truthful, but deceitful when she needs to be. Through her years of making deals, and breaking deals she has learned how to finesse people, often using her beauty to help her. She also employs the use of her melodic voice that just seems to be the right pitch to seduce, and entrap her weaker minded prey. She has an extreme love for cute and delicate things. Those that know her call it her weakness. She only uses her bending when she feels that it is a last resort, relying more on her mind than brute strength.
Her view towards men is “No! No! No!” Losing her only male friend made her very wary of making another, in fear of losing that one as well. Her teachers were all male, and didn’t hide the fact that they were interested in her while they taught her, making her have a even more hateful outlook on the male species. Her father, an oafish, blundering man made her feel that all men were schemers, and only wanted what was best for themselves. So when she realized that she preferred the company of women over men she wasn’t very surprised. Women didn’t stare at her as if she was a prize, making her feel more comfortable around them. She doesn’t hesitate to flaunt herself in front of a woman that she thinks is attractive, though she has no interest in a long time relationship. Having most people in her life either leave, or disappear by another instance has made her very weary of forming a connection with anyone.
History:
Mei Tan was born in Ba Sing Se to a wealthy bureaucratic family. Her father, Sun Tan, was a wealthy bureaucrat that was involved deeply in the affairs of their neighbors, and long time friends Jun, and Lin Ning. Sun Tan was a man who placed merchants he backed onto the streets of Ba Sing Se, making it impossible for merchants not backed by him to make any money. He would then have the merchants not with him pay him percentages to be able to sell their goods. He made a fortune this way, allowing him to become very influential in the bureaucracy. Mei’s mother, Da-Ark Tan, left home by herself, leaving her in the sole care of her distant father. Mei never knew much about her mother, only what her father told her of her, and from what he said she was a very harsh and cold woman and an excellent Earthbender.
Mei’s life consisted of the finer things; extravagant parties, top tutors in all subjects, and a comfortable life style. Her real joy came from playing with a younger boy, her neighbor, Kun Ning. Though she was fifteen and he was nine the two had many fun hours wandering the streets of Ba Sing Se together. Mei, though friends with the boy, was a bit of a snob, and arrogant, so most of their conversations consisted of her making fun of the younger boy. The two always played together, since both of their families were involved with politics and they both were left alone much of the time. Mei truly thought that she was happy with her life, until the unfortunate day her friend Kun was kidnapped. It was that day when Mei’s world would become focused solely on herself.
After he friends capture Mei demanded from her father that he do something to find her only missing friend. When he refused and told her it was out of her hands she demanded that she then be given a top Earthbending instructor so that she could learn and go rescue her friend herself. Her father gave in, and allowed her the best tutors there were. And after two years of training Mei had only become a moderate bender. Frustrated with how long it had taken her and how weak she truly was, Mei reluctantly stopped her training and gave into the belief that her friend was most likely dead.
Mei continued her life as best she could, though with her arrogant attitude no one would be her friend, or converse with her. She studied politics, and observed the fluctuation of the marketplace, becoming much more competent in bureaucracy and financials than her father. It wasn’t before long that Mei began to bring in more revenue from her business dealings in the market than her crooked father was. After seven years Mei was well known for being much more lucrative than her father when it came to business, and for being a shrew of a woman. No man in Ba Sing Se would have anything to do with her, because though she was beautiful, she had a sharp tongue, and short temper. Not to mention the fact that she would have nothing to do with any man, making it extremely obvious she was much more interested in the opposite gender. Mei’s lifestyle of decadence, and strange relationships caused her father no shortage of shame, and grief.
One day while Mei was traversing the streets of Ba Sing Se she came across a man that looked homeless. Usually she would have just passed by him and went about her business, but something grabbed her attention. The man was mumbling to himself, talking to a Mr. Nin. It was at that moment that Mei realized who he ragged man was, Kun Ning, her childhood friend. She remembered that Kun would carry a small rag doll around that he called, Mr. Nin, she was positive it was him. She quickly approached him in the hopes that he would remember her, but to her hopes were dashed as she introduced herself; he stared at her with a confused expression. Heartbroken for the first time in her life Mei silently took Kun back to his residence next to her own. She hoped that her old friend next door would allow them to rekindle their old friendship, but she would be given a painful surprise once again. On a dark night screams could be heard coming from the Ning’s home. Mei would have checked out the commotion, but her father demanded she stay inside their home. When morning finally came she, along with many others that had heard the commotion during the night went to investigate the home of the Ning’s. Mei found that the inside of the home was a mess and the Ning’s were missing, including Kun. Mei became even more reclusive and hostile after this incident.
Mei began to focus solely on her work, now starting to get involved with her father’s merchants, concocting a plan to pull all his dealings out from under him and taking them all for herself. Mei’s father knew of this plan, and devised a plan of his own to get rid of his daughter without killing her, or causing any harm. Sun Tan simply asked a very old, rich friend that lived outside of Ba Sing Se if he would like young bride. The deal would be sealed with a dowry, an extreme sum of money given to his friend, but it was more of a gift for taking Sun’s shrew of a daughter. Mei had no choice in the matter, as she was the daughter of Sun, though she did have much to say in the matter. A few months went by and the time came for Sun to deliver the dowry to his friend. He left Mei in Ba Sing Se, while he and a group of his own guards went off to deliver the dowry. Mei was surprised to hear that her father, and his guards had been murdered on the road leading away from Ba Sing Se. Mei simply thought it was good fortune on her part. Now she was able to take all her father’s wealth, and increase her own.
Most of Ba Sing Se’s merchants and other establishments soon came under the tight grip of Mei’s wealthy influence, and many were forced to either pay her a fee to keep their businesses open, or sell so that she could replace them. Many couldn’t pay her fees or sell their businesses and were caught in debt to the shrewd woman. The streets soon became littered with homeless people that the guards of Ba Sing Se began casting them outside the walls. Ba Sing Se may have had a King, but Mei Tan was most likely the queen. She controlled much of Ba Sing Se behind the scenes, and was slowly bleeding the people of their money. Her immense wealth is hidden in her estate, in a place only she knows of.
Mei’s lifestyle now revolved around wealth, and that’s how she wanted it. Occasionally she ventures around the Earth Kingdom, causing conflict, making money through deals, or the occasional fling with young women. She feels no remorse for what she has, and is doing to Ba Sing Se, and its people.
RP Sample:
“I thought I told you to have the money for me today…” a woman dressed in a green robe sat a table across from a couple, “I can’t be held responsible for what will happen to your home if you can’t get the money to me by the end of the day.” The woman stared at the two, crossing her sleeved arms while sitting back in her chair. Her black hair seemed to shine while the sunlight to the home shined in through a nearby window. Her light brown eyes stared with little emotion at the couple. “I’ve given you every chance to pay me, and now I’ve lost my patience. How do you plan to fix this problem?”
The man stared at the woman with confusion before he finally got up the nerve to speak, “Lady Tan, we’ve tried to gather the money, but we can’t find any work due to your people forcing us to pay to work. It’s impossible.” The man’s voice faded as he saw the expression on Mei Tan’s face turn to a scowl.
The wife, seeing the expression on Tan’s face quickly interjected, “He meant no disrespect, Lady Tan! My husband is just tired from the manual labor he is forced to do for you while not being able to pay your fees to sell goods.” The wife quickly silenced herself and watched as the scowling woman was now glaring at her. “Lady Tan, please have mercy, just this last time.”
Mei Tan stood from her chair, “You’ve had too many chances. I could be renting this home to someone who could actually pay for it, and work for me, making me a profit. You people…are disgusting.” She slowly reached her left hand into her right sleeve and pulled out a fan and began to fan herself, “Maybe when you’re out on the streets you’ll find work licking up the ground. That’s all you seem to be good for.” She watched the faces of the couple fill with despair as she spoke; she couldn’t help but smile, and quickly covered it with her fan. “Be out in an hour, or I’ll earthbend this place into rubble.” She slowly exited the home, laughing arrogantly the entire way out.
Special Abilities: None
Age: 26
Nation of Origin: Earth Kingdom
Gender: Female
Bender: Earthbender
Group: None
Appearance:
Mei is a beautiful woman to say the least. She has flawless, pale skin, and long black hair that goes down to the middle of her back, she usually keeps tied up in a bun. The colors of her eyes are light brown, and they seem to shine when just in the right light. They always have a seemingly kind look to them, but that can quickly change when she wants something or someone has angered her, giving her an almost malicious glare.
Her clothing is a very high end green Earth Kingdom robe that looks very similar to a kimono. The entire garb is decorated with golden embroidery that has no particular design, with the only function being gaudy. It has long, wide sleeves so that she can conceal her delicate hands in them. Under her robe she has a very curvaceous body, though she tries to conceal it when possible so she won’t be gawked at by men. Within her right sleeve is an Earth Kingdom fan that she uses much of the time to fan herself, or to cover her face when she laughs. She stands at 5’8.
She is a light woman, but is not frail due to her training. When fighting, she opens the lower half of her robe, allowing her to run, and move around more freely. When Earthbending she hits the boulders and earth with an open palm, not wanting to hurt her hands too badly that they would look unsightly. She doesn’t try any extreme bending moves, as she fears damaging herself in the process.
Personality:
Mei’s personality has been influenced greatly by her love of wealth and luxurious effects. Growing up as the daughter of a bureaucrat has made her snobbish, and haughty. She feels that she is superior to everyone, and will point it out as she speaks. She can be blunt, and truthful, but deceitful when she needs to be. Through her years of making deals, and breaking deals she has learned how to finesse people, often using her beauty to help her. She also employs the use of her melodic voice that just seems to be the right pitch to seduce, and entrap her weaker minded prey. She has an extreme love for cute and delicate things. Those that know her call it her weakness. She only uses her bending when she feels that it is a last resort, relying more on her mind than brute strength.
Her view towards men is “No! No! No!” Losing her only male friend made her very wary of making another, in fear of losing that one as well. Her teachers were all male, and didn’t hide the fact that they were interested in her while they taught her, making her have a even more hateful outlook on the male species. Her father, an oafish, blundering man made her feel that all men were schemers, and only wanted what was best for themselves. So when she realized that she preferred the company of women over men she wasn’t very surprised. Women didn’t stare at her as if she was a prize, making her feel more comfortable around them. She doesn’t hesitate to flaunt herself in front of a woman that she thinks is attractive, though she has no interest in a long time relationship. Having most people in her life either leave, or disappear by another instance has made her very weary of forming a connection with anyone.
History:
Mei Tan was born in Ba Sing Se to a wealthy bureaucratic family. Her father, Sun Tan, was a wealthy bureaucrat that was involved deeply in the affairs of their neighbors, and long time friends Jun, and Lin Ning. Sun Tan was a man who placed merchants he backed onto the streets of Ba Sing Se, making it impossible for merchants not backed by him to make any money. He would then have the merchants not with him pay him percentages to be able to sell their goods. He made a fortune this way, allowing him to become very influential in the bureaucracy. Mei’s mother, Da-Ark Tan, left home by herself, leaving her in the sole care of her distant father. Mei never knew much about her mother, only what her father told her of her, and from what he said she was a very harsh and cold woman and an excellent Earthbender.
Mei’s life consisted of the finer things; extravagant parties, top tutors in all subjects, and a comfortable life style. Her real joy came from playing with a younger boy, her neighbor, Kun Ning. Though she was fifteen and he was nine the two had many fun hours wandering the streets of Ba Sing Se together. Mei, though friends with the boy, was a bit of a snob, and arrogant, so most of their conversations consisted of her making fun of the younger boy. The two always played together, since both of their families were involved with politics and they both were left alone much of the time. Mei truly thought that she was happy with her life, until the unfortunate day her friend Kun was kidnapped. It was that day when Mei’s world would become focused solely on herself.
After he friends capture Mei demanded from her father that he do something to find her only missing friend. When he refused and told her it was out of her hands she demanded that she then be given a top Earthbending instructor so that she could learn and go rescue her friend herself. Her father gave in, and allowed her the best tutors there were. And after two years of training Mei had only become a moderate bender. Frustrated with how long it had taken her and how weak she truly was, Mei reluctantly stopped her training and gave into the belief that her friend was most likely dead.
Mei continued her life as best she could, though with her arrogant attitude no one would be her friend, or converse with her. She studied politics, and observed the fluctuation of the marketplace, becoming much more competent in bureaucracy and financials than her father. It wasn’t before long that Mei began to bring in more revenue from her business dealings in the market than her crooked father was. After seven years Mei was well known for being much more lucrative than her father when it came to business, and for being a shrew of a woman. No man in Ba Sing Se would have anything to do with her, because though she was beautiful, she had a sharp tongue, and short temper. Not to mention the fact that she would have nothing to do with any man, making it extremely obvious she was much more interested in the opposite gender. Mei’s lifestyle of decadence, and strange relationships caused her father no shortage of shame, and grief.
One day while Mei was traversing the streets of Ba Sing Se she came across a man that looked homeless. Usually she would have just passed by him and went about her business, but something grabbed her attention. The man was mumbling to himself, talking to a Mr. Nin. It was at that moment that Mei realized who he ragged man was, Kun Ning, her childhood friend. She remembered that Kun would carry a small rag doll around that he called, Mr. Nin, she was positive it was him. She quickly approached him in the hopes that he would remember her, but to her hopes were dashed as she introduced herself; he stared at her with a confused expression. Heartbroken for the first time in her life Mei silently took Kun back to his residence next to her own. She hoped that her old friend next door would allow them to rekindle their old friendship, but she would be given a painful surprise once again. On a dark night screams could be heard coming from the Ning’s home. Mei would have checked out the commotion, but her father demanded she stay inside their home. When morning finally came she, along with many others that had heard the commotion during the night went to investigate the home of the Ning’s. Mei found that the inside of the home was a mess and the Ning’s were missing, including Kun. Mei became even more reclusive and hostile after this incident.
Mei began to focus solely on her work, now starting to get involved with her father’s merchants, concocting a plan to pull all his dealings out from under him and taking them all for herself. Mei’s father knew of this plan, and devised a plan of his own to get rid of his daughter without killing her, or causing any harm. Sun Tan simply asked a very old, rich friend that lived outside of Ba Sing Se if he would like young bride. The deal would be sealed with a dowry, an extreme sum of money given to his friend, but it was more of a gift for taking Sun’s shrew of a daughter. Mei had no choice in the matter, as she was the daughter of Sun, though she did have much to say in the matter. A few months went by and the time came for Sun to deliver the dowry to his friend. He left Mei in Ba Sing Se, while he and a group of his own guards went off to deliver the dowry. Mei was surprised to hear that her father, and his guards had been murdered on the road leading away from Ba Sing Se. Mei simply thought it was good fortune on her part. Now she was able to take all her father’s wealth, and increase her own.
Most of Ba Sing Se’s merchants and other establishments soon came under the tight grip of Mei’s wealthy influence, and many were forced to either pay her a fee to keep their businesses open, or sell so that she could replace them. Many couldn’t pay her fees or sell their businesses and were caught in debt to the shrewd woman. The streets soon became littered with homeless people that the guards of Ba Sing Se began casting them outside the walls. Ba Sing Se may have had a King, but Mei Tan was most likely the queen. She controlled much of Ba Sing Se behind the scenes, and was slowly bleeding the people of their money. Her immense wealth is hidden in her estate, in a place only she knows of.
Mei’s lifestyle now revolved around wealth, and that’s how she wanted it. Occasionally she ventures around the Earth Kingdom, causing conflict, making money through deals, or the occasional fling with young women. She feels no remorse for what she has, and is doing to Ba Sing Se, and its people.
RP Sample:
“I thought I told you to have the money for me today…” a woman dressed in a green robe sat a table across from a couple, “I can’t be held responsible for what will happen to your home if you can’t get the money to me by the end of the day.” The woman stared at the two, crossing her sleeved arms while sitting back in her chair. Her black hair seemed to shine while the sunlight to the home shined in through a nearby window. Her light brown eyes stared with little emotion at the couple. “I’ve given you every chance to pay me, and now I’ve lost my patience. How do you plan to fix this problem?”
The man stared at the woman with confusion before he finally got up the nerve to speak, “Lady Tan, we’ve tried to gather the money, but we can’t find any work due to your people forcing us to pay to work. It’s impossible.” The man’s voice faded as he saw the expression on Mei Tan’s face turn to a scowl.
The wife, seeing the expression on Tan’s face quickly interjected, “He meant no disrespect, Lady Tan! My husband is just tired from the manual labor he is forced to do for you while not being able to pay your fees to sell goods.” The wife quickly silenced herself and watched as the scowling woman was now glaring at her. “Lady Tan, please have mercy, just this last time.”
Mei Tan stood from her chair, “You’ve had too many chances. I could be renting this home to someone who could actually pay for it, and work for me, making me a profit. You people…are disgusting.” She slowly reached her left hand into her right sleeve and pulled out a fan and began to fan herself, “Maybe when you’re out on the streets you’ll find work licking up the ground. That’s all you seem to be good for.” She watched the faces of the couple fill with despair as she spoke; she couldn’t help but smile, and quickly covered it with her fan. “Be out in an hour, or I’ll earthbend this place into rubble.” She slowly exited the home, laughing arrogantly the entire way out.
Special Abilities: None
