Headwoman Second
Sayna
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Common Knowledge:
Sayna is 21, weyrborn, and
the assistant headwoman. She is weyrman S’tar’s older sister, headwoman
Cookie’s daughter, and head cook Rosinda’s granddaughter. She delights in
efficiency, wanting a place for everything and everything in its place,
but is more approachable than Cookie. Those who are unwilling to brave the
headwoman herself will often come to her assistant – where they will get
the same answer, but more gently.
Character Name:
Sayna
Birthdate (age):
3312 (21 turns)
Gender:
Female
Birthplace:
Southern Weyr
Current Location:
Last Hope Weyr
Family:
Mother – Cookie, headwoman, Last Hope Weyr
Grandmother - Rosinda,
head cook, Last Hope Weyr
Brother – S’tar of green
Truth, weyrman, Last Hope Weyr
Physical Description:
Sayna is tall and trim, much like her brother, but her shape is more
mature and graceful. She has slender hands with long fingers, suitable for
delicate work. She is in good shape from the walking, lifting and hauling
involved in her work, but does not appear overly muscular. Her hair and
eyes are dark brown, and she wears her hair either wrapped up in a bun or
in a braid down her back, where it is out of her way. For formal
occasions, she may choose to wear it down or style it more elaborately.
Her clothes are practical – either long skirts that allow for movement or
loose, comfortable trousers with lightweight tunics. She prefers wintery
hues, which best complement her coloring.
Personality:
Sayna has a “type A” personality. She believes in lists, schedules and
agendas: a time and a place for everything. She is rarely seen without a
notepad and pen in her hand. She loves working in the lower caverns, being
one of the hidden powers behind everything that happens in the weyr. Off
the top of her head, she probably knows the menu for the next week, the
contents of the last tithe caravan from the hold, and which drudges have
been assigned to which tasks for the day. She delights in finding more
efficient ways to do and organize things. She gets along well with Cookie
because they operate on the same wavelength, having worked under her for
most of her life.
Where she differs from her mother
is in personal skills. While not overly inclined to be sociable, Sayna is
much less confrontational than Cookie. She doesn’t tolerate nonsense, but
will listen more readily to a reasonable request or complaint. Normally
she might be considered a bit stand-offish and abrupt, but compared to
Cookie she seems quite friendly and approachable. She has a few friends,
but even with these she is relatively understated, preferring to listen
and observe, and her social life comes after her work.
History:
Sayna was born in Southern Weyr to Last Hope’s headwoman, Cookie. She was
raised in the crèche with the other weyrbrats, but as soon as she was old
enough to be useful on small errands she began to work in the lower
caverns under her mother’s supervision. As she grew older and proved
herself reliable, she was trusted with more and more responsibility. When
she was 11, Southern Weyr collapsed in the earthshakes and Last Hope Weyr
was founded. Needing all the help she could get, Cookie pulled Sayna out
of the crèche to assist her mother full time.
Sayna never had any interest in
impressing; she found her own work much more interesting than riding a
dragon. Still, when her younger brother S’tar impressed green Truth, Sayna
was pleased for him. She isn’t one for weyr politics as long as no one
interferes with her, but she will stand behind her brother’s leadership.
The same year S’tar impressed, when Sayna was 18, she was made the
official assistant headwoman.