Syaoran Li [werecat]

They are quite real. During the Riders' years of glory, they were as renowned as the dragons. Kings and elves kept them as companions - yet the werecats were free to do whatever they chose.

Other names: n/a
Race: werecat
Side: neutral, sympathetic towards Varden
Magic User: no
Gender: male
Preferred Weapon(s): claws, dagger or sword depending on form
Powers: Shapeshift, command regular cats, command non-birds of prey, speak with birds

Birthplace: Surda
Age: 71
Birthday: April 4, 7930
Eyes: green
Hair: blonde (human form), white (cat form)
Weight: 129 (human form), 13 (cat form)
Height: 5” 7' (human form), 1" 5' (cat form)

Apperance
i've come too far. to see the end now.
even if my way is wrong. i keep pushing on and on and on and on.

No one sees me for who I really am, how could they? After all I'm a shapeshifter and I have no true form. I am whatever I want to appear to be.Though I often spend most of my days in my human form, as I find most humans are more comfortable not knowing my nature as a werecat.

My human form is simple enough. My hair is blonde and shaggy, yet not so much it looks like I just woke up. My outfit I often wear is a loose red jacket with golden trim and white tan pants. I know some may see this as rather formal or dressy but remember who I am, I'm a cat of course I want to look good.

Dangerous times are the main reason I carry my sword and dagger. They are simple but ancient weapons of no special make or ability, regardless of that they have served me well.

The one similarity between my forms is a single charm on a leather string that I wear on my neck. It is of simple design, an outline of a bird. It is nothing more than a keepsake my mother gave me long ago. I keep it close in memory of her.

In my feline form look of a domestic house cat, but I am much fiercer than a house cat. My long fur is pure white broken only by my green eyes that miss nothing that goes on around me.

Personality
i keep falling, I keep falling down... if you could only save me
i'm drowning in the waters of my soul.

Many have described me as a free spirit. I do what I want, go where I want and answer to no one. I've never been one content to stay in one place or take orders from anyone. I am one to be where important things are happening though, I like to be apart of it and know what is going on. Hence I usually show up where interesting things are happening. The one exception to this is the Empire, I rarely venture there, at least not any more.

I enjoy my freedoms and think very highly of myself. Some say I am selfish or egotistical but what is wrong with that? Isn't everyone selfish to some extent? Kings, rulers, generals, peasants will all ask you to do things that benefit them more than you. They are just as selfish as me. Besides if I don't look out for myself who will? Galbatorix made the mistake of thinking the Riders would look after him when his first dragon died, now look where that has got him!

I speak my own opinions freely, but keep my secrets to myself. I don't find a need to disclose all I know only what I think. Often this leads to misunderstandings between me and others. Ah one thing I nearly forgot to tell you, werecats have the ability to command regular cats, but for reasons unknown I can also command non-birds of prey and communicate with them. They don't often say anything interesting but they can be entertaining.

---Likes: fish, sunbathing, peace
---Dislikes: dogs, deep water, loud noises
---Strengths: sword skills, knowledge
---Weakness: cursed (shapeshift ability inhibited when his bird charm is not on him), fixation with bird charm necklace, selfish, soft hearted

Family:
Yelan -- mother (deceased)
Tomoad -- father (deceased)

History
who knows how long. i've been awake now?
the shadows on my wall don't sleep. they keep calling me.

My past is something I don't find a need to disclose to many, so I'll keep this brief. I was born and raised in Surda, which allowed me to remain free of the Empire's influence. My mother taught me to be independent and self-reliant at a young age. When my mother died I inherited a bird charm necklace that was hers.

I never knew my father so after my mothers death there was no reason to stay. I set off on my own and wandered into the Empire lands. One of my worst mistakes as I was apprehended by a shade working for Galbatorix. He cursed me with magic to stop me from being able to change form. I don't know what happened but the magic was only partially successful. I can freely change shape as long as I have my mother's bird charm necklace on me, if I do not have it I cannot change forms. Perhaps one day I can find someone strong enough to remove this curse from me.

Anyways, I did escape the Shade by using my limited shapeshifting. Soon after I was made aware of the Varden and sought to find them. They seemed like a place where important things might happen. I had a difficult time finding them until I ran onto Angela and Solumbum. Well Angela never knew I was there, I stayed out of sight, but Solumbum, my kin, knew I was there and didn't seem to mind me following them to the Varden.