Name: Saiyuu Rivers
Nickname: Saiccubus
Age: 227
Race: Tanar'ri - Succubus
Class: Favored Soul / Gatecrasher
Homeland: Abyss - Shendilavri
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Occupation: Priestess of Dionysus
Appearance:
Due to her nature as a Succubus, Saiyuu is considered to be outstandingly attractive at times. A combination of natural pheromones as well as a passive blessing of sorts, those looking at Saiyuu often tend to find themselves growing increasingly distracted, though the results can drastically vary. Strong-minded people can spend very long periods of time around her without feeling a thing, while less cautious ones might find themselves almost immediately caught by the visual aspects. The way her attractiveness is perceived can often vary, but regularly comes in the form of any part of her that is stared at for too long looking oddly enticing. Even focusing on looking at just her hair can lead one to notice how silky and pleasant-looking it seems to be, and that kind of quality seems to extend to much of her figure. Saiyuu has the ability to hide her Succubus traits, by hiding her horns, wings and tail, and by doing that she can pass for a Human woman, even if still a very lovely one. One noticeable thing about her is that her build is a bit different from that of the traditional Succubi. Where most might be athletic, slender, or of average build, she seems to have a curvy build that seems to come closer to certain Olympian artistic perceptions of beauty, to the point that one could accuse her of edging dangerously close from being chubby. Such a thing was often a target of mockery among her fellow Succubi, though after finding her new ways and faith, she embraced it as a mark of pride.
Saiyuu has emerald green eyes, bright red and wavy short hair. Her height is considered to be shorter than average even for Human standards, standing at 5'5'' when it comes to height (not counting her horns). She’s curvy and seems to be on the limit of her weight, if she gained a few more pounds she’d be considered a chubby woman. Her chest is quite large, as for her waist, she has a regular waist and wide hips and thighs. She carries a pair of long, curved horns, bat-like wings, and a long, highly flexible tail. The color of such parts is predominantly black, with the exception being the inner membrane of her wings, which are wine-colored. Her eyes also gain a slight verdant glow, more easily seen in less illuminated areas, due to her low-light vision becoming active. Generally, thanks to both her personal hygiene and pheromones, she smells fairly pleasant, and typically makes people feel comfortable or attracted to her through that. Much like her looks however, those with strong minds may just perceive it as a generally pleasant smell and prove otherwise immune to any potential effects. More often than not, she can be spotted around wearing her usual enchanted garments. She doesn't seem to mind wearing it in public despite its revealing nature, and finds herself quite comfortable in it. The same garments are used for combat, due to the many enchantments carried upon them. In combat, she also carries a small, round white shield, bearing an ornate drawing of the symbol of Dionysus. She also uses a red-colored, very long whip, mostly utilizing it to distract and tie up foes.
Personality:
Saiyuu has a soft spot for the oppressed. That comes in the form of the bullied, the unattractive and undesired, and those who are often perceived as lessers by their peers. In her own way, she can't help but find in her an interest in seeing what kind of people they might shape to become, with the right encouragement. This largely comes from her own painful past, where she was the one being oppressed under similar circumstances, and seeing this happen to others reminds her of how much she hated it. A creature born of evil, but nurtured into pain, Saiyuu eventually found her own version of a salvation through the kindness of one mortal soul, and then the discovery of her faith. While she may not often display it openly, she is a deeply faithful woman, and owes much of her new life to Dionysus and his followers, who took and cared for her when nobody else did, and when she needed it the most. Not unexpectedly, Saiyuu carries a dislike towards her former peers, especially Succubi and Incubi, due to her experiences back in her homeland. One aspect that remained unchanged is that she still holds a great dislike or distrust of Devils, and only ends up being accepting of them in more individual cases.
She holds a rather friendly personality. While she can be reserved at times, among strangers, she can prove to be far more outgoing and playful when among people she's befriending, sometimes even drawing a joke or ten out of her. Saiyuu does however have a rather nastier side that comes out when she's feeling nervous, angered, humiliated or provoked. This side comes in the form of an extremely witty-sarcastic big-mouthed person. When the sarcasm-machine is cranked, there is no stopping it, one can only fall silent and hope for its burst to go away as quickly as it came. Another part of her personality comes in the form of being rather open and sometimes unknowingly flirtatious with people she feels comfortable with, and also very curious and adventurous to a degree. Recent times have seen her gaining a certain growth in both maturity and self-confidence. Due to her nature as a Succubus, she's very comfortable with her sexuality, although she reserves it a little more than most Succubi might out of respect for others. The chaotic aspect of her personality comes to her devotion to her faith, and how willing she is to deliver herself to what it entails. Like other followers of Dionysus, no party is too wild, no feast is too great, and if someone gets hurt in the process, at least they were aware of the risk.
She is not beyond using her womanly charms to get an advantage in a situation, though she does refrain from doing so in ways that would be outright regarded as evil. Where many Succubi may rely on magical charms and suggestions, Saiyuu relies on simply being a charismatic woman, trying to have her way into a conversation by slowly drawing one into her infectious, merry mentality. She's known to get many discounts from the city-side vendors in Sigil and other places through this tactic. A talented charmer, she also utilizes such aspects in negotiations and in squirming her way out of difficult moments, having escaped a dangerous battle a few times by simply managing to work some diplomatic solution out of it. Despite being a woman of faith, she's deeply knowledgeable on many subjects of Arcane, Planar and otherwise different nature. Her hobbies include using her forging and enchanting skills to make things that are useful for things outside of combat, such as wands with spells that might help one fall asleep more peacefully, or a journal that can write things on its own.
Abilities:
Somewhat ironically, Saiyuu isn't a particularly dangerous Fiend. While she does have a small number of means to protect herself from harm, those are more of an alternative to buy her time so that she can either find a solution around a problem or make her escape. On the other hand, she's an outstandingly talented healer, and has access to a number of support blessings that are used to empower and motivate her allies. As such, the place where she shines the most is in a position in a party where she can keep others alive and empowered, rather than being in the frontline herself. Despite having left Abyss, she is still a Succubus, and carries a number of their abilities. In battle, she can use suggestion spells or charming kisses to try and temporarily turn a foe into an ally, although she typically doesn't let it last more than a few minutes. Beyond that, she is a talented craftswoman, and dabbles in things such as forging, enchanting and wand-making, usually doing so as a means to produce her own equipment or little pieces of necessity, or to sell it to others. She has an uncanny eye for jewels and precious metals, and is extremely talented at negotiating prices with regular vendors, be it when buying or selling things.
Another ability of hers comes from being a Gatecrasher. Not only she has a very easy time locating and sensing portals, she can open them without needing their specific key, and can even create a portal of her own leading towards the Infinite Staircase. Once there, she knows her way to a few other locations, and typically uses that to travel quickly around places, something that is often very helpful with her Priestly duties as it allows her to travel from temple to temple without having to lose entire days or weeks travelling by foot.