about hershi

Name : Hershel (Hershi) - When it came to designing a character for a Chocolate Aisha, I knew I wanted a name that matched. I was offered the name Hershi, and I loved it enough to take it. Hershi was named after his grandfather, who was also a Chocolate Aisha. He is well liked in the family for his resemblance, as his grandfather had done many a great thing in his lifetime. People tend to prefer to call him Hershi rather than Hershel, and he likes it better that way.

Gender / Age : Male / 20 - I chose Hershi's age based on my own. So when I first had him, he was 17 like me. He's growing up with me until I can decide a suitable age for him. He is the youngest child and only son between his parents, raised lovingly alongside his sister, Pluuma. He grew up well-tempered, although considerably lean, as Aishas usually go. In his lineage, a son is born every other generation, so it wasn't too much a surprise in the family when he was born after his sister.

Color / Species : Chocolate / Aisha - Hershi was born Chocolate due to his grandfather's genes. Hershel has all the traits a Chocolate Aisha should have- brown fur, cream markings, a cream-tipped tail with complimentary cherry-like growth, and tall, red licorice antennae with cream oozing from the ears on top. He's never tried the cream from either his tail or his ears, so it's best left that you don't ask or wonder about that. The cherry-like growth on his tail can detach and re-attach to the cream it usually sits upon, and although it tends to frequently be flicked about, has never been lost. Concerning his species, as far as he knows, there are only Aisha in his family- there doesn't seem to be anything else but Aisha. Unlike his kin, however, his eyes are always open wide. Since his family are the few Aisha left between Frostis and Wintris, he isn't bothered by this difference as his own grandfather shared this same trait.

Appearance (Extra) : From his head grows platinum blonde hair, which he usually pats down or combs out. When he's stressed or in a depressed state, his hair tends to appear shaggy and messy. It grows very slowly, so he only needs to snip it every once in a while. An interesting marking to take note of is the pad on each of his hands. Shaped like hearts, they are one of his lineage's defining traits. Besides that, he has a pad on each finger (except his thumbs) and a large oval pad on the soles of his feet.

Birthdate : 8th March (Pisces) - I decided to keep his on-site age canon, because otherwise would make it confusing, especially to those who looked at him on-site. Using information from typical astrology, I applied these qualities to him to help reinforce his personality. A natural born daydreamer and constant thinker, most are amused by the peculiar little ideas and thoughts he shares. Being favored as much as he is, they're not often looked down upon.

Occupation : Vagabond Hiker - His cousin's character is a stubborn, hard-working type. So I decided it would be best if Hershi was his opposite- an easygoing drifter. Since he isn't tied down by any responsibilities, Hershi takes long treks through the mountains from his hometown of Frostis to his other half of the family, Wintris. A bit of a mooch since he tends to take every opportunity for a free meal, and doesn't leave a crumb behind.

Petpet : Cocoa the Gingerbread Dandan - I'm pretty sure Cocoa was already with Hershi when I recieved him. I kept him since he matched very well with the sweets theme! Cocoa is a bit of a major character when it comes to Hershi, because I seldom saw Neopets whose characters showcased their Petpets alongside them.The grandchild of Grandpa Hershel's pet Dandan, he took to a teenage Hershel quite well as a kit. Cocoa hops into his backpack when Hershel is about to go on the move, and curls up by him when he goes to sleep.

preferences - likes

hiking - As his grandfather did, Hershi too enjoys trekking throughout the wilderness. There is something of nature that calms and straightens out the senses, and Hershi especially likes that feeling. He tends to get lost, yes, and he does stray far, far away from the path, yes, and he does forget what he's doing... but he always ends up back on track to his destination. Could a guardian angel be watching over him? Could some strange man of the mountain be taking pity upon this air-headed fool? Perhaps, but Hershi doesn't think much of it. If only his trusty companion Cocoa could say a word or two...

making new friends - Frostis and Wintris are small, isolated towns divided by a mountain, and as an effect everybody in their respective homes know each other like close family. Hershi is excited whenever someone new comes to town, or if he meets someone during a hike. Who knows what kind of person they could be, what they know, and what could they teach him?

learning new things - Just as he loves meeting new people, he revels in learning new things. A crafty aisha, he works well with his hands and has tried all sorts of things, from woodwork to machinery to fishing to sewing. Hershi knows there's still so much to learn, and he wants to learn it all! Though he isn't so good when it comes to academics... travelling professors, forgive him for he's gotta go!

having fun - A philosophy he has kept since childhood, there is always a smile slapped across his face, beaming, crooked, or sleepily, there's no need for worry with him. Sure, he knows how to feel appropriately, but he wants to live each day like it's his last to the point of overcoming any troubles that come his way as quickly and efficiently as possible... not like he gets many problems, actually. Hershi's a bit too carefree to get stuck in sticky situations, but he can get trapped if his curiosity gets the best of him... here's to satisfaction!

preferences - dislikes

being confused - Simply for the fact that confusion makes his mind race as he attempts to make sense of whatever is confusing him, causing him to be dizzy and nauseous and yet, like the silly aisha he is he will keep at it until either someone explains, something else catches his interest, or he faints. It never really comes to that last one, but if it does his brain basically force quits itself and makes him take a nice, long nap... even if he's out in the middle of the wilderness off-course from the path. Quite a surprise to awaken to.

pineapples - He's allergic! Or so he says, just because he despises the acidic taste of pineapple. Hershi has a definite knack for knowing if something has pineapple in it, for his face will change in realization. If you see his face begin to wrinkle inwards the center, his eyes squinting yet puffy, and his mouth frothing, there was probably pineapple in whatever he's taken. Otherwise, he takes to it very well... emotionally.

skeiths - Here's a little something nobody knows about. Hershi is, without a doubt, blindingly terrified of skeiths. Strange indeed to have a phobia of another species, especially one who he'd never met nor meddled with, this aisha cannot stand the presence nor even the implication of a skeith being anywhere in the vicinity. Due to his nature of straying about, nobody ever notices the connection between his running away and skeiths. In fact, there are no known skeiths to live in either Frostis or Wintris, not even a one to have come through the mountains. The only answer lies within what his grandfather knows...

hobbies

hiking - As mentioned above, Hershi loves to explore nature. Thankfully, a large mountain range spreads between his hometown and Wintris, so whenever he happens to want to visit his other family, he can go straight through and do what he loves most- hiking! Never going through the same path, Hershi loves to climb trees, scale walls and run among the pines and rivers. Even as he's trekked through the place many, many times, he hasn't discovered the secrets this place holds...

learning odd jobs - Since neither Wintris nor Frostis have any education available farther than highschool (and there isn't any other town for miles for all they know) learnt trades is especially vital to the survival of both towns. Trades tend to be brought down with families, and since they are small towns, they have taught each other the works necessary for them to thrive. Some of these families are what you may call "dying breeds", those whose abilities are not needed and therefore rarely taught any longer. Hershi's own family is a part of this, hence why they don't have a particular talent for themselves. They are quick learners, however, and that's where Hershi comes in. Since he loves to learn, he's even got some of these "dying breed" jobs under his belt- totem pole-ing, shorthand, and blowing a war horn! (All absolutely unnecessary in today's Frostis and Wintris... unfortunately)

getting involved in strange situations - Despite his joyous and carefree spirit, an absolutely harmless being, fortune has a peculiar taste for leading him into abnormal affairs. These happenings only occur when he is hiking through the mountains, odd enough, and every time he is able to unstick himself from whatever melodrama he got stuck to, he finds himself where he once was again. Sometimes he wonders in the cold of night, where the moonlight circus is performing now, whether the concrete sidewalks on that sunny beachside strip are still warm, what the theater with the shining red curtains is playing this season (or is the comedy act still going?). If only he and his cousin, Jhuden, were closer friends, maybe he wouldn't be wondering today.