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Appearance:

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[break]Known to many as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Oedir, appearances are the be all and end all to our little merman.
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Few will ever forget such a face. "Pretty" doesn't even begin to describe the half of it:
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His features are so fine and delicate that you worry you might break him if you held on too tightly. He stands neither tall nor muscular but his pale willowy figure exudes an elegance of its own. Silk-like hair as black as the moonless night cascades down to his waist when he leaves it loose, but tying it back into its usual bun brings his small, sculpted face to the forefront. He has plump pink lips that curly lazily into an innocent smile. If you were to look closely, you'd see that they don't quite reach his cold dark eyes hidden behind a mile of lashes. But it's an unimportant detail to most.
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If Jay has a physical flaw, it's not one you would notice until long after you first met the merman. And fortunately, there are none who fall into that category.
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Appearances have become such a huge part of Jay that he can hardly stand the sight of himself without his daily skin treatment and make-up. Just like any skill or talent that others can boast, it has taken years of care and dedication to look as good as he does now. And when asked how he thinks he looks, he has no shame in acknowledging his beauty; going as far as to claim that he has never met a woman as beautiful as he is. And that confidence in his appearance shows as he carries himself almost regally, chin held high with good postures and shoulders cast back.
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Personality:

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[break]No city will ever be big enough for Jay to escape rumours and gossip surrounding him. With such a widely recognised face, he makes no effort to hide it and as such has long given up on caring what others might think about him. He shows off his expensive gifts nonapologetically; bracelets made with silver and gold, great jewels, precious stones and beautiful garments. He wears them like armour, a reminder to all that he is still better off than they are no matter what they have to say about him. Forget the fragile facade that Jay puts up, he has skin made of steel and names cannot reach him.
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In this respect, Jay comes off as overwhelmingly self-assured to the point where most would comfortably use the term "arrogant prick" and "selfish jerk". The latter of which, Jay has never denied and almost embraces. He finds it to be common sense rather than a personality aspect that he would  (and should) never risk his position or his livelihood to help someone else. Jay sees it as a necessity, as self-preservation. And just as he goes about his days without helping others, he expects the same done unto himself. He is a very independent character and will accept help from nobody. He is very sure of his mind and will always make sure his terms are complied with. He has no fear arguing or fighting back when he disagrees with someone else.
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It would seem to be a surprise then, that someone would pay for Jay's company when he is disliked by so many. But when money is concerned, the cold walls melt into a pool of adoring affection and sweet innocence. He plays his part so well that he needn't think about slipping into the role anymore. Innocent, wide-eyed, delicate with a voice like honey and grace that can't compare. That is the type of company that people pay to show off at social gatherings and that is exactly what Jay delivers. Like a trained bird, he will sing and dance on command and will blush and refuse compliments after every performance. And even outside of work, Jay proves himself a social butterfly. He often frequents taverns and inns when he isn't at grander events and will make light conversation after several drinks. Most would rather enjoy his jokes than be the subject of them so he finds his table is never empty. As much as he hates the pretense and lies that comes with socialising, he hates solitude far more.
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Music is his main source of escape from reality. Aside from what he was taught as a child, he has continued to progress and learn on his own. He composes many of his own songs and is currently trying to better his lyric-writing. Other than music, he keeps himself busy with his daily routines which involve skincare, make-up, singing and dancing practice and he also takes care to set aside some time to do some learning. He doesn't have a particular focus of his studies but coming to terms with how physically weak he is, he tries to cover all of that up in social prowess and now in intellect as well. Although he has a long way to go, he now knows enough to be able to disguise and cover up his ignorance which is a skill he uses frequently at elite functions.
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History:

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Jiang Hai was born in a remote settlement of merfolk called Yushan in the eastern reaches of the Nihla ocean, far from the influences from the rest of the world. Populated by worn-out warriors of old, he was the only youthful face he can remember from his childhood. It was a quiet village where nothing out of the ordinary ever occurred and it never occurred to the people to ever go looking for something more from their lives. They had seen war, loved passionately, cried bitterly and bid their farewells and now was the time to enjoy peace.
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Jiang Hai was an equally ordinary child by any standards and, like any other child, he dreamt of a great destiny laid out before him. He pictured himself fighting pirates and invaders of the ocean, he designed his own coat of arms to prepare for his ascension through the ranks, he thought of the beautiful princes he would rescue, he went exploring the nearby reefs for hours on end and fought off hordes of imaginary beasts and demons. Safe in the knowledge that after a long day of hard work, he had the warmth of his home to return to.
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As the youngest member to be born into the village by a little over 50 years, he was not only pampered and cared for by his parents but by almost all the community. His childhood was filled with memories of learning to sing with the village elder, learning to dance with his neighbours, being told stories by the ex-warriors whilst he had hair braided for him. People would make for him and gift him with some of their most precious clothes and accessories, each and everyone of which Jiang Hai cherished and wore as a symbol of his ever-growing pride. He grew up as a precious child, honest and passionate, but had almost everything done for him.
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The day came a few weeks after his nineteenth birthday when Jiang Hai had decided he was destined for more than what his home could offer him. He told his parents that he'd be leaving soon. Of course they would miss him but they always knew this day would come sooner or later. And so scraping together their savings and possessions, they managed to find enough to keep their son afloat for several months at least. And after saying his goodbyes, he set off on the next chapter of his life.
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Arriving at Cendra city, he found himself a small but comfortable room in a local inn that he rented out. He deemed himself in need of rest before trying to find himself a job. Although it seems a young merman as fragile as porcelain and who has never worked a day in his life, is not someone highly sought after in such a busy city. However, the situation didn't bother Jiang Hai at all, he had enough to get by and he was certain he'd find something sooner or later. He started performing at taverns and inns, although it wasn't paid, he assured himself with time he'd find himself an audience willing to pay. He wrote songs of the stories he'd been told, he played instruments and composed music, he danced and he acted- slowly enchanting people with his unique appearance and a voice like honey.  He was advertised as an exotic extraordinaire, the songbird of the sea; the little jay bird of Cendra. He adopted Jay as a name to call himself by, realising that his given name was a mouthful for many.
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He met with a retired bard, Remus, who offered to take Jay under his wing and give him guidance and showcase him to the world. With the promise of his own place, food and drink, and whole load of work he'd no longer have to manage alone in return for just a small portion of his profits, Jay accepted the offer without a second thought. He started performing for private functions and feasts alongside other well-known bards and singers. People paid a high price for his appearance under the Remus' recommendation. And it was when he started attracting this kind of attention that he was hired for his first private meeting. Something seemed off to Jay from the start, but he couldn't have guessed what was to follow that night. As things took a dark turn for the worst, Jay started to beg and plead to go back home. And though there was just a thin wall between Jay and his mentor, Remus turned deaf to all of Jay's cries and screams. When he was finished, Jay fled from the scene and never returned back to the house he had shared with the bard. He left all his belongings, now probably sold off for whatever gold Remus could make from them, and slept rough that night. He clung to the fading memories of the warmth of home to distract himself from the pain, both physical and emotional.
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He tried to make his way home but penniless and without friends, he realised how dire his situation had become. Hungry, unwanted and desperate; he crawled back to the bars and would wait until someone would buy him a drink. Man or woman, married or single, drunk or sober, he never refused their generosity so long as they paid him upfront for the company. He did whatever he was asked to do- he sang, danced, stood and looked pretty at feasts on his customer's arms and then he fulfilled any personal desires. And by the next morning he would be gone. Eventually he grew to become a reputable character in Cendra, the "sleeping beauty" of the city, Jay Bird. Nothing was left of Jiang Hai now and to this day nobody has called him by his real name.
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He raised his prices. People started travelling to see him. He began refusing those who damaged his reputation. He was invited to foreign lands and castles. He refused any requests for his company longer than one day and one night. And now, 10 years down the line and Jay is among the wealthiest members of society. If there is any social event worth going to,you can be assured that Jay will make an appearance as well. He is despised by many commoners as lazy, undeserving and spoilt by nobility just because he's pretty. He has been all but outcast from circles of songwriters and musicians due to vicious rumours and disapproval of Jay's main source of income. But the words and criticism can't reach him anymore, for they can hardly compare to what he thinks of himself.

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Miscellaneous:

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