ATHENA
——Athena (also known as Pallas Athena)
Titles/Nicknames: The Strategist, The Grey-Eyed Goddess, Lady of Wisdom
Role: Goddess of Wisdom, Strategy, War (tactical not chaotic), Civilization, Crafts
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Appearance
• Hair: Dark ash brown or deep slate grey, often worn in a high braid or ponytail — sleek and purposeful, but elegant. May shimmer subtly with silver in certain lights.
• Eyes: Piercing grey (hence "grey-eyed Athena"), sharp and observant, like storm clouds before lightning. They always seem to be calculating — never idle.
• Height: 5'10" (178 cm) — tall, commanding presence with an athletic build, a body shaped by discipline, not vanity.
• Style: Prefers practical, timeless clothing. In modern settings, tailored suits or military-style chic. In mythic/fantasy settings, bronze armor with a flowing cloak, helm nearby. Rarely wears jewelry — if so, it's symbolic (like an owl pendant or sigil of the olive tree).
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Personality
• Core Traits: Intelligent, composed, fiercely logical. Strategic thinker who plays the long game.
• Temperament: Cool-headed and rarely emotional outwardly, but not cold — she feels deeply, she just governs those feelings with reason.
• Strengths: Rationality, decisiveness, honor, mentorship. She excels in leadership and diplomacy as much as war.
• Flaws: Can be overly proud, dismissive of emotion-led decisions, and sometimes slow to trust. Tends to view vulnerability as a tactical risk.
• Likes: Libraries, sparring matches, chess/strategy games, owls, olive groves, classical music or ambient instrumentals.
• Dislikes: Brashness, unpredictability, wastefulness, idle gossip, betrayal.