Post by pierce on Sept 26, 2016 15:42:32 GMT
Perla Rochelle Mercer
Age and Birthday: 18 - Jan. 26, 1998
Birthchart
Grade: Freshman at Metric University
Major: Graphic Design
Orientation: Straight probably, but not interested in getting involved with anyone
Appearance:
At 5'6, Perla keeps a slightly above average weight for her height - her body considerably toned due to her very active lifestyle. Her bronze skin is sun-kissed and freckled along the bridge of her nose and shoulders. Perla has calm brown eyes, her incredibly wavy hair originally the same shade of brown though she has dyed it on numerous occasions. She doesn't dress particularly girly but she also isn't a stranger to showing some skin. It's much cooler to skate in shorts and light clothing than it is being fully covered!
Personality:
On the go practically 24/7, Perla doesn't often associate with any of her school mates. The girls seem too far off in another world, while the guys just chase the girls - not her cup of tea anyway. As long as she has either her surf or skateboard she's all good. It's like an extra appendage at this point! When she does meet someone interesting though, she isn't what you'd call shy. Often times she can come across as intimidating, which has her convinced to not really approach anyone lest she waste her time. She can be very loyal and trustworthy though she won't sugarcoat anything if the absolute truth is asked of her. Usually she's a friendly and silly person when getting to know her. She is almost always found in the skate park area of the local park or at her father's shop Surfin' Safari.
Likes:
- Landing sick tricks
- Being out at the skate park
- Pineapples
- Helping her Dad out at the shop
- Babysitting for people
- Catching the big waves
- Getting stoney baloney
Dislikes:
- Slamming it or Breaking a board
- Overhearing gossip / arguments
- Posers
- No Skate signs
- Being pressured, Deadlines
Backstory:
Born early in the year 1998, Perla wasn't a planned pregnancy. Her father and biological mother hadn't known each other but for a few hours before she was conceived. Her mother, being very staunch against abortion had her - but just as soon left her in her father's care. Arnie, who before all this was just a simple surf shop owner really had a hard time readjusting to the complete change that little Perla brought to his life. Thankfully, his mother Alba Mercer took over. She had always wanted a little girl. Though she was a great deal older, she did her best to keep track of her granddaughter up until she was 7. Perla and Arnie were out of state visiting one of Arnie's surf buddies across the country when they heard the news and came rushing back. By then it'd been too late to properly say goodbye. Alba had taken a very nasty fall, attempting to carry up some boxes by herself to her upstairs condo. The funeral was very somber. It wasn't her time to go, and if only they had been there to help her the accident wouldn't have taken place at all.
It took a few years to come to terms with the untimely death, but working the shop and hitting the beach really helped the saddening thoughts subside. Arnie taught his daughter how to help him as well as how to hang ten by the time she turned 10 and Perla took to it so quickly that Arnie wondered why he hadn't tried getting her on a board sooner! By 14, Perla learned to skate - inspired by older kids jumping curbs and whatnot. Arnie found her a board at a yard sale and Perla practiced constantly after that. Her Dad was supportive of the idea, though he didn't care for her coming home hurt he could tell how much she loved to skate. She would alternate, usually skating more in the cooler seasons and surfing during the spring and summer - and because of that surfing became less and less of a priority. Arnie was bummed at first, but he was glad that she found a passion of her own and wasn't strictly playing video games to pass the time.
When Perla turned 16, Arnie met Marta. Immediately Perla sensed that the woman wasn't dating her dad for the right reasons, or any sound reasons at all. It was almost a week in to their whirlwind romance that they began to bicker about the stupidest things. She really didn't understand why her dad put up with the woman's nonsense. Every time she came back to him, she left him in an even deeper melancholy. Just being around the two put Perla off to relationships. She'd never seen a good example of one, and she really has no incentive to find out for herself. The movies and TV shows make her prejudice against the idea even worse. So many of her fellow skaters have approached her, finding her to be too good to be true - to which she shoots them down, confirming that it is. Anyway, why spoil a good thing? She sees skating as a sort of job - something that with enough effort could really turn in to a lifelong career. So getting involved with coworkers? Not about to happen. She was drawn to pick up surfing again, getting more and more time on the waves as she moved on to graduate from SHS - choosing to try Metric for her drawing. She'd illustrated so many boards - why not try and make a living from it?
Although graphic design is fun and is a good thing to fall back on, it totally isn't Perla's passion. But hey, a degree in Design may be just what she needs to get Surfin' Safari officially on the map! She considers herself very lucky to have been accepted to Metric on the grounds of her illustrations and she's not about to slack off on her schoolwork... well not too much, at least. She takes only a few classes a semester so she can keep up with her outdoor activities.
Family members:
Arnold/Arnie Mercer (Dad)
Marta Cavazos (Dad's on/off Girlfriend)
Important relationships:
TBW
Playby:
Lizzie Armanto