An artificial offshoot of humanity created thousands of years ago for a war long since ended, Maidenhands are hardier and stronger than the average human or their contemporary peers, and seek to use their natural talents to further humanity and their peers.
For a more in-depth guide to Maidenhands, consult the culture page.
OOCly, Maidenhand names are a mix of Netherlands and Asian names, including Japanese, Swedish, Chinese, Finnish, and Korean. Germanic names also pop up infrequently. Frequently, Maidenhand names are short and sharp - consisting of one to three syllables. When describing a Maidenhand's full name, it starts with their first name, surname, and the name of their Posse if they have one.
Posse names generally take cues from the immediate geographical location the Posse is located in, and a favoured animal by the Posse.
| Men's Names |
|---|
| Aaron, Balli, Chen, Fan, Grom, Heng, Iseul, Jin, Ken, Liu, Shin, Vitcent, Wagyu |
| Women's Names |
| Ana, Brunhilda, Fina, Lei, Irja, Ilsa, Kirsi, Marja, Rose, Suyin, Song, Veera, Yanyu |
| Common Surnames |
| Annion, Arashi, Chis, Dray, Frankom, Liu, Min, Nitto, Sarn, Turvassa |
| Sample Posse Names |
| The Great Warbirds, Three Lions, The Rabbit Tribe, The Western Rovers, 3rd Street Wildcats, Lake Dogs |
Like humans, Maidenhands appear very similar. Skin colours can range pale white to dark chocolate, with many Maidenhands sporting a pale or oriental colouration. Hair colours can also range from white blonde, to brunette, to black, and redhead. Maidenhands who roll with an animal-oriented posse may add some of the animal's features to themselves, such as ears, skin patterns, eyes, or other aspects.
Older Maidenhands prefer drab colours, camouflages, and wearing uniforms. Practicality is key over looks or style for the elderly Maidenhand. Contemporary Maidenhand posses buck the trend, incorporating animal motifs into their clothing and uniforms. The chosen animal is dictated by their posse's tastes, making minor cosmetic changes to their ears and eyes to imitate the posse's mascot animal, within reason.
To this end, they are fond of animal skins or animal skin prints, leathers, feathers, and beads. Piercings and small amounts of face paint are also common. Popular animal motifs for posses include Dogs, Cats, Wolves, Big Cats, Lizards, Snakes, Fish, Birds, and more. They generally keep their hair shaved down, short, braided, or tied back to allow them to wear helmets and combat masks comfortably. Facial hair is also kept short to prevent interference with combat gear too.
Maidenhand fingers and pariah dress however they please, usually blending in with whoever's around.
The following sets of skills and occupations are synonymous with Maidenhand men and women across the galaxy. For more detail on each skill, consult the Skills Guide.
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