Cora and siblings

Skills

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  DISADVANTAGES WEAK - she doesn't have much physical strength. THICK FUR - suffers in the warm summer weather. YOUNG - somewhat innocent to just how harsh the world can really be. POOR - she has to work hard to just about get by.

  ADVANTAGES EDUCATED - she can read and write. SKILLED - currently apprenticed in candle making and creating dyes for various uses. THICK FUR - able to withstand cold weather better than most. LONG TAIL - typical of her species, it's flexible and aids with balance.
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  APPRENTICESHIPS
  
  CANDLEMAKER
  
  A Candlemaker was a specialist with many talents. Though making candles is a relatively easy project, the craftsman also needs to have a knowledge of the bees that provide him with the substance to complete his work.
  Once the wax is made, a wick constructed of cord or twine is soaked in an oil-based soltuion, inserted into the center of the wax mold and then the candle is either pressed or shaped by hand.
  Though specific skills are required, candlemaking is an easy craft and isn't known to provide more than a modest income.
  
  
  DYER
  
  Dyers use their skills to mix different components to form inks, dyes and colorful stains that can add tint and hue to clothing, furniture, fabrics, materials and artwork. Not only do they possess the ability to decorate fashionable wear but they also provide scribes and artists with the materials necessary for them to complete their work.
  The Dyer has a multi-faceted job. Not only is the making of the various dyes difficult and tedious work but often it is dangerous too. Different berries and plants used to create the pigments often contain a degree of poison that was lethal if handled, inhaled or accidentally ingested. Though the Dyer puts his or her life in jeopardy by working, the wages earned are quite meager and below average.
  Most women hold the positions of Dyers and though some are elevated to strictly work for the elite and nobility, most work in small towns and communities.
  
  
  (Information taken from here.)
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  LEARNT SKILLS
  

  • Reading and writing Kasurian - she struggles with more complicated words.
  • Forgery - as long as she's glanced a signature or document she is able to create a convincing copy.
  • Baking - her parents owned a bakery during her youth and she picked up some of the trade.
  • Dyer - learnt from her apprenticeship, she's specifically skilled in dyes for cloth and candles.
  • Chandler - her apprenticeship in making candles.