Full Name
Liani Reinders
Alias:
Her friends simply call her "Li" (pronounced Lee) while her clients know her by the pseudonym "Monster". Despite what many of them assume, this is not the English word they believe it to be but rather the Dutch word for "sample" which she chose for its amusing double meaning and its hint as to the nature of her business.
Personal Creed:
Die eerst komt, die eerst maalt
First come, first served.
~
Geen geld, geen Zwitsers
No money, no Swiss.
(Nothing for nothing)
~
Na regen komt zonnenschijn
After rain comes sunshine.
~
Wie dan leeft, wie dan zorgt
Who lives then, worries then.
(Don't cross your bridges until you reach them)
Gender:
Female
Age:
28
Orientation:
Heterosexual panromantic
Relationship Status:
Single
Family Status:
FATHER: Mikhail Roewe (51)
Residing and working in Rotterdam, Holland as a climbing instructor
MOTHER: Daani Reinders (47)
Residing and working in Eindhoven, Holland as the owner of her own communal space which features a bookstore and vegan cafe and operates as a space for creative types to meet together and socialise
Is the Character in a Gang/Law Enforcement Agency/ Citizen:
Gang
State your Industry and Occupation:
Liani is an artist who dabbles in creating music, conceptual art and Alternative fashion though this is something she does as her passion rather than because it pays well. Her main source of income comes from operating as one of the islands' many small-time pot dealers.
Personality:
Liani is ever the optimist, full of sweetness and sunshine. Although her main source of income is technically illegal now that she's left home, she has fairly good morals and rarely finds herself in any kind of trouble. She doesn't believe in lying, stealing or cheating and although she will engage in these acts if absolutely necessary as an act of self preservation they definitely leave a sour taste in her mouth. She engages in small acts of kindness towards friends and strangers alike as she believes in acquiring good Karma and she pays special attention to people's unique interests and quirks to get to know them better and curry their favour. She will often take younger adults and teens under her wing and watch out for them as she knows how tough the streets can be now that gangs roam wild.
Her sense of humour is unexpected and unusual but even if those around her don't find the same things amusing her infectious laugh often makes them chuckle nonetheless. She finds it hard to turn off so people have referred to her as "hyper" in the past and she has trouble sleeping, clocking only four or five hours a night on average no matter what she does. She is fairly promiscuous around attractive men but only bonds romantically after having known people as friends for a long time. When suffering one of her paranoid phases it is instantly noticeable as her demeanor is the complete opposite of her usual - she becomes withdrawn, twitchy and hyper-vigilant. She often treats these episodes with further drug use and alcohol which can lead to her acting erratically but rather than pose any danger to those around her she is more likely to do something like spend all her money on useless items or perform thrill-seeking activities which may occasionally endanger herself.
Character Image(s):
Liani Reinders
Alias:
Her friends simply call her "Li" (pronounced Lee) while her clients know her by the pseudonym "Monster". Despite what many of them assume, this is not the English word they believe it to be but rather the Dutch word for "sample" which she chose for its amusing double meaning and its hint as to the nature of her business.
Personal Creed:
Die eerst komt, die eerst maalt
First come, first served.
~
Geen geld, geen Zwitsers
No money, no Swiss.
(Nothing for nothing)
~
Na regen komt zonnenschijn
After rain comes sunshine.
~
Wie dan leeft, wie dan zorgt
Who lives then, worries then.
(Don't cross your bridges until you reach them)
Gender:
Female
Age:
28
Orientation:
Heterosexual panromantic
Relationship Status:
Single
Family Status:
FATHER: Mikhail Roewe (51)
Residing and working in Rotterdam, Holland as a climbing instructor
MOTHER: Daani Reinders (47)
Residing and working in Eindhoven, Holland as the owner of her own communal space which features a bookstore and vegan cafe and operates as a space for creative types to meet together and socialise
Is the Character in a Gang/Law Enforcement Agency/ Citizen:
Gang
State your Industry and Occupation:
Liani is an artist who dabbles in creating music, conceptual art and Alternative fashion though this is something she does as her passion rather than because it pays well. Her main source of income comes from operating as one of the islands' many small-time pot dealers.
Personality:
Liani is ever the optimist, full of sweetness and sunshine. Although her main source of income is technically illegal now that she's left home, she has fairly good morals and rarely finds herself in any kind of trouble. She doesn't believe in lying, stealing or cheating and although she will engage in these acts if absolutely necessary as an act of self preservation they definitely leave a sour taste in her mouth. She engages in small acts of kindness towards friends and strangers alike as she believes in acquiring good Karma and she pays special attention to people's unique interests and quirks to get to know them better and curry their favour. She will often take younger adults and teens under her wing and watch out for them as she knows how tough the streets can be now that gangs roam wild.
Her sense of humour is unexpected and unusual but even if those around her don't find the same things amusing her infectious laugh often makes them chuckle nonetheless. She finds it hard to turn off so people have referred to her as "hyper" in the past and she has trouble sleeping, clocking only four or five hours a night on average no matter what she does. She is fairly promiscuous around attractive men but only bonds romantically after having known people as friends for a long time. When suffering one of her paranoid phases it is instantly noticeable as her demeanor is the complete opposite of her usual - she becomes withdrawn, twitchy and hyper-vigilant. She often treats these episodes with further drug use and alcohol which can lead to her acting erratically but rather than pose any danger to those around her she is more likely to do something like spend all her money on useless items or perform thrill-seeking activities which may occasionally endanger herself.
Character Image(s):
Physical Description:
Liani still appears relatively youthful, despite being close to her thirties, though her unusual style can leave others stumped when trying to guess how old she actually is. Popular opinion as to whether she is attractive or not seems to be split down the middle but there's no denying her look is definitely unique. Her eyes are naturally dark brown but she often wears contact lenses of varying shades so their appearance changes from one day to the next. Her hair is naturally golden blonde but she keeps it bleached so that it is almost white, styled with a high straight fringe, shaved undercut and long trailing strands around the back.
Her skin is incredibly pale and remains so despite the Hawaiian sun due to her habit of applying copious amounts of sunscreen and pale foundation whenever she ventures outside. Were she to neglect the cream for even a day she would burn bright red and suffer for days as her skin is incredibly sensitive. She is very petite at 5ft and 52kgs and keeps herself well toned.
Her clothing style is best described as eclectic and often includes garish colours and designs, both store bought and of her own design. She tends to favour t-shirts, vests, crop tops, trousers and shorts but can be found sporting a nice dress on the odd occasion.
Unique Skills and Abilities:
Liani still appears relatively youthful, despite being close to her thirties, though her unusual style can leave others stumped when trying to guess how old she actually is. Popular opinion as to whether she is attractive or not seems to be split down the middle but there's no denying her look is definitely unique. Her eyes are naturally dark brown but she often wears contact lenses of varying shades so their appearance changes from one day to the next. Her hair is naturally golden blonde but she keeps it bleached so that it is almost white, styled with a high straight fringe, shaved undercut and long trailing strands around the back.
Her skin is incredibly pale and remains so despite the Hawaiian sun due to her habit of applying copious amounts of sunscreen and pale foundation whenever she ventures outside. Were she to neglect the cream for even a day she would burn bright red and suffer for days as her skin is incredibly sensitive. She is very petite at 5ft and 52kgs and keeps herself well toned.
Her clothing style is best described as eclectic and often includes garish colours and designs, both store bought and of her own design. She tends to favour t-shirts, vests, crop tops, trousers and shorts but can be found sporting a nice dress on the odd occasion.
Unique Skills and Abilities:
- She is an artistically talented individual, not a wannabe. She might not be famous for her crafts just yet but she's no slacking dropout. She is very good at what she does.
- She is fairly skilled in street dance, having taken classes from the age of eight and continuing well into adulthood.
- She is bilingual, being both fluent in Dutch and English.
- She often brags about her joint-rolling skills, being able to craft them perfectly in next to no time at all.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
+ Liani is very much a people person and knows how to keep even the most volatile folks sweet in her presence.
+ She has a talent for stashing drugs in the most unlikely places and is unlikely to ever be caught without the use of sniffer dogs.
+ It is incredibly difficult to dampen her spirits and as such she often perseveres where others would fail and flounder.
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- Although she has a lot of street smarts and creative talent she is less gifted academically and prone to saying things which make her appear simple or just plain stupid.
- Due to the amount of marijuana she has smoked and continues to smoke she suffers from bouts of paranoia and believes in several unlikely government conspiracies wholeheartedly.
- She doesn't always know when to keep her mouth shut which leads to her revealing secrets to people who really shouldn't know them.
Weapons:
Though not a particularly violent woman, Liani does keep a taser and switchblade upon her person at all times for self defense, mostly due to the nature of her business and the people it causes her to associate with.
Background History:
Liani was a child born out of a passionate relationship between two free-spirited friends, Mikhail and Daani. Both students at the same arts college in Amsterdam they decided to keep the baby and raise it together despite the fact neither of them were interested in a long-term monogamous relationship. Mikhail was less dedicated to his studies than Daani so when Liani was born the pair decided that he would be the one to stay home and raise their daughter while Daani completed her degree and worked part-time at an independent gallery. This arrangement suited them both well and Liana had a happy childhood, spending quality time with both parents and benefiting from a life full of creativity, life and laughter. She understood from a young age that her parents were simply platonic soulmates living in the same house and although her friends found this a little unusual she loved it and always understood the reason things were as they were.
Her parents encouraged her to pursue many different interests including what would become a lifelong interest in the creative arts, street dance and Alternative fashion. Once Liani graduated from school she attended the same arts college as her parents but found herself unable to commit to the structured lessons so she quit her degree, choosing instead to attend more free-flowing night classes at the local community centre and funding her lifestyle by working full-time in one of Amsterdam's many marijuana cafes. Over time her parents both moved away for prospective jobs and Liani rented her own apartment but they all stayed in close contact and travelled to see each other and spend time as a family on a regular basis.
When Liani was 24 she met and fell for a Hawaiian surfer boy who was coming to the end of a few months backpacking through Europe, celebrating his last week before returning home by spending a lot of time with his friends in the cafe where Liani worked. Both believing in love at first sight and spontaneity they decided to keep in touch and Liani began visiting him every few months while trying to find herself work in Hawaii so that she could begin the process to move over. Unfortunately the job market was not the best for a woman specialising in unconventional art with minor retail experience so they began to grow impatient and it was finally decided that Liani would simply arrive as a tourist once more and then skip out on her visa, neglecting to return home.
Due to their transient nature the couple managed to pull this off but this caused many problems for Liani as without proper documentation she was reliant on cash in hand work to survive. After exhausting all other alleys she finally realised that drug work would be the most steady source of employment for her and although she wasn't overly keen on associating herself with gangs in the area she knew that she had no other choice. The decision drove a wedge between the two lovebirds and after a few months of her new profession the two split for good. Liani thought about returning home but she had begun to enjoy life on the sunny islands and wanted to let this new adventure play itself out rather than turn tail and admit defeat. She has now been working as a pot dealer for the past two years and shows no signs of giving it up any time soon.