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Birth Name: Xoraida Kalderash Blackwood
Pronounced: Zo-rai-duh
Nicknames: Xora, Mrs.Blackwood.
Date of birth: February 17th 1987
Zodiac/Sign: Aquarius / Rabbit
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Species: Aisha (Feline)
Occupation: Owner of a Potions & Tea/Spice Shop
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Nationality: Romanian
Significant Other: Tarient Blackwood [Husband].
Orientation: Straight
Height: 6"0"
Physical Description: Short black pixie cut; giving her a tomboyihs outlook; although she has thin, and feminine body type. Small hips; over all she's quite petite.
One of her most noticeable trademarks are her light purple eyes.
Tattoos/Birthmark/Etc: Two small bat tattoos under her belly button.

Personality:
Xora has always been very independent. Always looking out for her family. Often moving from city too city as a child; she became quite street smart. And clever at conning people out of money. After she left that part of her life behind; and abandoning her family. She became withdrawn and distant. Finally choosing to settle down and open a shop. Too the few that had known her found her quite mysterious and quick witted. It wasn't until she befriended Tarient that her true colors started to surface. Dry and sarcastic sense of humor. It's always hard too tell when she's cracking a joke or if she's serious.
Despite her 'edgy' personality. She's quite protective and motherly around children. After practically raising the children in her family. She's always felt at ease and happy taking care of kids. With her own daughter she struggles to juggle how to 'raise' her unsure of how to raise a child normally.

Back-Story:

Xora family were Romanian people (gypsies). Constantly on the move, moving from city to city across Europe. Xora was use to large crowds and constantly being surrounded by family.

The family continued to grow as they moved; since a young age Xora was taught how to survive on the streets. Often times herself and her sister Esmeralda were used to distract tourists and locals. While her parents would pick their pockets. She quickly learned how to become a 'shadow' stealing what they had too. Or selling small hand made necklaces and charms. Xora always had a knack for making little objects & potions. Her family members often said she was 'blessed' with the deep knowledge of magic.

In her eyes this life was normal until; Xora was ten when her youngest brother Jude was born. She was responsible for taking care of him. But five years passed; and Jude had gotten sick. Unable to get the medicine he needed, the boy eventually died. Leaving a hole in Xora's heart; she felt like she had failed her family. Ever sense she'd never been quite the same.
Things seemed to lighten up a bit when her sister was too be married to another families son. To connect the bonds. Her Sister seemed happy. Eventually the two had a child.

When Xora turned Seventeen she found out she was betrothed just like the other woman in her family. But she longed for freedom. She'd grown tired of always running; while the guilt of losing her brother still weighed her down. She decided to abandon her family despite how much it went ageists everything she lived for. Moving as far away as possible. Xora lived on a street for a year; before she finally got enough money to open up a small shop.

Selling a few old books; and potions she made. The store eventually blossomed. And became far more possible. Using the back of the shop to make a small room; too sleep and eat. She never quite felt at home, but she was glad to finally be 'free'. She met a few nice people; but it never grew into any sort of friendship.

Until three years later; a strange customer stumbled into her shop. Instantly feeling a connection with the man. The man (Tarient) was quite curious and seemed to know a lot about magic & potions. She eventually figured out that Tarient was a witch. And eventually he took her under his wing to train her; learning a few simple spells. The moment they began training the connection between them grew stronger and stronger; and the void had finally been filled.

On Going Story:

Six months passed since she began her training. The two had many interesting stories when it came to spells; their feelings for each other only heighten. Tarient eventually asked her out on an official date. He was remarkable, he seemed to find the best in everything even the flaws she saw in herself.

She felt safe around him; happy to finally let the walls around her heart crumble allowing someone else to take care of her for a change. Instead of only relaying on herself. The two have been dating for two-years; before Xora found out she was pregnant. Devastated she tried her best to keep it a secret. But from the start; it was a struggle. Finally she confessed to him. Preparing herself for him to break things off; but he once again surprised her. And promise stay by her side.

Soon after she took all her belongings to move in with Tarient. Making it easier for him to take care of her in the up-coming months. Despite the emotionally draining pregnancy. There were a few tender moments. That made it all worth while.

After their Daughter Willow was born. The memories of her brother kicked in again. Afraid to raise her daughter; she didn't know the first thing about raising a kid normally. But as promised Tarient stayed and helped her. Nearly a year later the two finally decided to get married. Now Xora, Willow and Tarient live happily together.

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