Physical Description...

Pilirani is a naturally proud, noble jader, full of energy and spirit. He is a feral, both in heart and in coat; never content to sit around and be pet and pampered for very long. Pilirani is rarely, if ever not on the move, and only pauses when his attention is held by something interesting. Usually that something is shiny, or speedy, or intellectually intriguing.

Pili is a very tall, lithe jader, built more like a dhol'kai than his dire wolf ancestors; running sings in his blood. His handsome hide is covered in rich red blotches earned from Penumbra's family, speckled with fallow spots from Willow's heritage. He holds himself tall, and his gait is light and airy. He can carry on at a steady lope for many hours. His eyes are bright blue and clear enough to see through simple deceptions. Perhaps the few drops of Imperial blood in his veins allows such clarity.

Around his neck Pilirani wears a blue collar with bells attached, that jingle sweetly wherever he trods, alerting his prescence to all around him. Should one lose sight of Pili in the long grass, or over the horizon questing a jackalope, one need merely follow the sound of the bells. On more than one occasion, he has helped to lead a person out of harm's way, by the sound of his bells. Pilirani wears his collar as a mark of pride, that he may never fear to make his prescene known to any person or creature in Eldemore.

While may look strong, and soild as a rock, deep down Pillirani is extremely squishable. Like does this puppoe even have bones? When you pick him up he just goes all floppy and boneless, and if you sit on him he makes soft adorable squeaky noises. Willow first discovered this when Pili was a pup, and it's a trait that seems to have survived until adulthood. All tall and noble and proud, until you sit on him, and he becomes a squeaky bean bag chair.

Personality...

Pilirani is a great explorer, collector, and diplomat. He's never more at home than when he is at work, scouting for surveying expeditions, driving off ligers and ursas, collecting obscure bits of knowledge, and navigating the cultures and traditions of new and exciting places. At heart he's a poet, and prone to get carried away by his thoughts. His mother Riddle is to blame for this trait, though she doesn't know it. Pili was always striving to understand her cryptic mannerisms, and began seeking out patterns in everything around him. He doesn't always see things the way others see them at first glance, and when he does, he finds new ways of challenging his own interpretations.

Pilirani is an outdoors-dog. He can't stand being cooped up inside cities, preferring the open deserts and airy tents and pavilions of the wolfkin clans, or the spacious grasslands where he can see for miles. There's noting so wonderful as being able to see the open wilderness stretching to the horizon, and knowing you can flat out run over the edge of it. Pilirani's a runner, and nearly anything will set him off sprinting – a jackalope in the distance, a herd of elkrin, even just the feel of a warm breeze through his fur will send him off. His heart is never so happy as when he's running; if only his body didn't need sleep he's probably keep running forever. His mothers, especially Willow instilled in him a sense of boldness – there is nary a challenge or obstacle he's not ready and willing to meet. So long as you believe it, there is nothing you can't accomplish. When Pili sets his mind to something he goes in with his whole heart, and though he might fail, again and again, he holds fast to his integrity and sets out with a new plan and a new dose of determination.

This Oriental Jader is also very proud of who his is; both his heritage and his self. He holds himself to a very high standard, which he sometimes struggles to maintain. It's clear to most who meet him however, that Pili is very much in command of himself, though this mastery came at a price. He is a thoughtful jader, an invert who enjoys his self-reflection time. He is extremely polite and courteous to those he meets, and even among his friends and family retains a rigidity that some see as aloof, but which Pili sees as merely respectful. He is not a boisterous jader, but while it may take him a while to conclude them, he's not afraid to make his opinions known, especially with his close friends. He loves a good game or a joke as much as the next jader; in fact he's well known for running a gag a little too far. Like the whole Willow using him as a pillow thing – he still gets a kick out of it whenever it's brought up.

Some might call Pili a hoarder, but he prefers to be called a 'collector'. He loves to collect all sorts of things, both tangible and abstract. Butterflies, knick-knacks, colorful stones and shed antlers being among his favorite tangible collection interests. Not being one to settle down though, Pili's collections tend to get lost. Whenever possible he tries to foist his prized possessions on his siblings, either as gifts or leaving them in their houses and forgetting to tell them. He once left a cursed liger statuette in Riddle's house which resulted in a hilarious string of events, which Pili is not at liberty to divulge. The real treasure for Pilirani though, lies in the other things he collects – knowledge, folk stories, riddles, poetry, people and places. He loves to share these things with others, and often recounts the stories and songs he's learned. These things all contribute to the ever elusive Truth of things, and fuel Pili's own muse for his poems. He loves to learn about other jaders and their humans' stories, and has a deep fascination for other cultures.

Pili is a very dedicated jader, and when something gets in his head, he can't shake it. If there's a quest to be done, or a friend in need, or a truth unknown it eats away at him like a pack of hungry fleas, and he needs to scratch it. He becomes easily obsessed, especially while on an expedition. If he's not making progress in his latest obsession he will egg on his companions with unflagging excitement, bubbling and bouncing like a year-old pup. He can often lose track of the bigger picture, pressing on despite being unprepared. Often he relies on his companions to jolt him back to reality when necessary, and encouraging him to pursue his dreams but to pursue them the right way. In this, his family is most helpful. Willow always encourages him to plow ahead, Riddle advises he slow up and keep his head, and Penny reminds him to always consider those around him.

Pilirani lives by his own code of honor, and he holds himself very highly to it. He is always respectful, hospitable, polite and helpful. He treats his enemies as well as he treats his friends, and argues with reason when passions grow hot. Pilirani is a gentleman's jader; never does he step ahead, nor run behind, but he walks beside, whether it be into certain danger or new adventure. He is a stubborn pacifist and will never raise a paw except to defend those weaker than himself. His cool head in the midst of conflict, and ability to keep an open mind and heart make him a natural mediator. Whereever he goes, the jingle of bells signals that he has nothing to hide, least of all himself. He walks openly and proudly; where other predators and unfriendly forces hide thier passage, he takes the field with tail awag. He knows that violence is inevitable in a world that survives on violence, but he does all he can to find peaceful solutions, and will always take the route that leads to the least amount of suffering. That said, Pili has no qualms with jaders or other creatures who do fight and kill, and in fact often participates in hunts. He is a runner though, and only knows to chase and hold prey, not to bite or kill it. He tries to treat all others, even prey with a sense of dignity, even the very silly or annoying ones. He strives above all else, to remain 'in the middle of the river' between two sides. It's not the most comfortable postion, but it does afford the clearest view. Even when Pili does take sides, he only does so when he has gathered all the knowledge he can, and feels confident that his choice is right. There is no rushing him on this aspect. He might be seen as having a 'holier than thou' attitude, but Pili is always reevaluating his own morals. He sometimes doesn't understand that being honorable doesn't always mean being good – it certainly doesn't always make one right, and to be good sometimes one must challenge one's own beliefs.