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[Basic Info]

Name: River Levi

Nickname(s): None widely used, but some passerby call her “Mazal Girl” because of her cat

Age: 23

Gender: Female

Orientation: Pansexual / Bisexual

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Height: 5’6”

Weight: 112 lbs

Looks:

River has long, deep black wavy hair, usually left loose with a simple headband to keep it from her face. Her skin is fair with a warm, sun-kissed undertone, dotted with faint freckles across her nose and cheeks. She has large, expressive brown eyes with thick lashes and a soft, gentle gaze. Her lips are full, usually slightly parted, and she often looks thoughtful or lost in dreams. She wears practical clothes scavenged from old wardrobes: a loose off-the-shoulder blouse, sturdy boots, and a patched coat for travel. Around her neck hangs a Star of David necklace, and she always carries Jewish memorabilia tucked in her coat: a piece of challah cloth, a mezuzah case, and a family photograph. She keeps a small, worn Qur’an on her at all times.

Personality:

Warm, friendly, and deeply compassionate, River has a calm but magnetic presence. She’s easy to talk to, eager to help others, and quick to show empathy, even in a world this broken. Her Jewish faith gives her daily purpose and keeps her hopeful. She offers prayers for the dead, helps strangers when she can, and still believes there’s goodness to be found.

Occupation:

• Current: Nomadic wanderer / spiritual survivor

• Former: Philosophy and comparative religion student

Values:

• Community, kindness, and tradition

• Preserving faith and family memories

• Honoring the dead

• Human connection and spiritual coexistence

Status: Alive

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[Relationships]

Family: All presumed deceased, but she keeps their memory close through stories and memorabilia.

Friend(s): Many temporary allies, but no permanent companions yet.

Pet(s): A one-eyed cat named Mazal who never leaves her side.

Enemy(ies): Groups or people who exploit religion for power or cruelty.

Affiliation(s): No long-term group; known among nomadic survivors and trade circles.

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[Abilities & Skills]

Physical:

• Agile and quick

• Endurance from constant travel

• Not powerful but very fast

Mental:

• Emotionally intelligent

• Good memory for stories and scripture

• Comforting presence for traumatized survivors

Specialties:

• Herbal remedies

• Knowledge of prayers and spiritual guidance

• Able to forage and identify safe plants

• Skilled in conflict resolution

Fighting Style:

• Avoids fighting where possible

• Will defend herself with a machete if forced

• Prefers running or hiding

Weapons:

• Machete

• .22 pistol with limited ammo

• Small slingshot for distractions or hunting

• Carries a sharpened screwdriver hidden in her boot

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[Survival Stats]

Combat: 2.5/5

Not aggressive, but can defend herself.

Strategy: 4/5

Plans her routes, careful with supplies, avoids unnecessary risks.

Mental State: 4/5

Deeply spiritual and hopeful, even through grief.

Resourcefulness: 5/5

Makes incredible use of scraps and what she can find.

Medical Knowledge: 3/5

Knows how to treat wounds with herbs and manage simple sicknesses.

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[History]

River was raised in a tight-knit Jewish family and studied comparative religion before the apocalypse. When the outbreak came, her family died early, leaving her alone with only what she could carry. Clinging to her faith, she made it through by helping people, spreading hope, and preserving traditions. After 14 months, she still believes kindness is more powerful than violence.

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[Trivia]

• Sings lullabies in Hebrew and Arabic

• Buries the dead with a prayer whenever possible

• Refuses to let go of her small Jewish heirlooms

• Keeps a hand-written prayer book hidden in her coat

• Mazal (the cat) is known to guard her while she sleeps