BOOK: desperado, din djarin

THE SMUGGLER/THE OUTLAW/THE PHOENIX

Full name: Dahlia Arden
Alias: Diana Arwen
Nickname(s): Dahl
D.O.B: 25BBY (before the battle of Yavin)
Planet of origin: Onderon
Height: 5'5"
Sexuality: Pansexual
Gender: Female
Pronouns: She/Her
Face claim: Lindsey Morgan

Family:
Maia Arden (mother), Jeb Arden (father), Nas Arden (brother), Rein Artemina (adopted daughter)
Associates:
Carasynthia Dune, Iris June, Peli Moto, Leonidas Roman
Love interest(s):
Din Djarin

Origin of name: Maia thought the name was strong and evoked hope — something that was dire during the times that Dahlia grew up in. To her, it was a name fit for someone who was destined to make change. The name Dahlia is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Dahl's flower."

Weapon(s) of choice:
DL-44 Heavy Pistol & Stun Batons

Current occupation(s):
Desperado/on the run from the Bounty Hunter's Guild

Prior occupation(s):
A member of Saw Gerrera's rebel cell the Partisans.
Smuggler for the prestige Prim family Gang.

Dahlia's mood board:

Nas: Our legacy lives on in you, avenge us.

Myers Briggs personality type:
ENTJ—The Commander

"Commanders are natural-born leaders. People with this personality type embody the gifts of charisma and confidence, and project authority in a way that draws crowds together behind a common goal. However, Commanders are also characterized by an often ruthless level of rationality, using their drive, determination and sharp minds to achieve whatever end they've set for themselves."

Characteristics:
Dahlia is very analytical, however she is far too demanding of herself. Especially with the entire situation regarding Rein, she never takes a break to acknowledge her feelings.

She is a knee-bobber for sure who is always thinking and conspiring her next ten steps, very strategic, even though it can be very draining for her. Her mind is beautiful but she puts far too much strain on it.

She's hardworking and determined. When it comes to getting a job done, Dahlia is the one to call. She'll never let you down and is always willing to go the extra mile in order to provide for the people in her circle, which is very small.

She is extremely witty and loves to poke fun at Din; she gets a kick out of getting under his skin.

Loyalty means everything to Dahlia . Although, she's loyal to only her family, "friends," and close business partner's (but after the situation with the Prim Gang, not so much). She cares deeply for the ones she loves and will put her life on the line for them. And she expects them to do the same for her.

Quirks/Flaws:

• Snorts when she laughs (Din has secretly grown to love it).

• *Overprotective-chaotic-cool mom energy*

• Tells the BEST stories.

• Hates opening up to people, especially because she's been taught to think everyone is going to betray her.

• Such warm hugs!

• Stubborn and hot headed, she gets herself into a lot of arguments because of this.

• Very sarcastic.

• Even though she comes off as a very blunt and cold-hearted person, she will foster just about anyone who needs a home because she knows what it likes not to have a stable place/people to call yours. Deep down Dahlia is the BIGGEST softie and we all love her for it.

Likes:
Icy/green planets, meiloorun fruit, bargains, braids, escape plans, stargazing, seeing her kids happy and at peace, chaos, strategy, arm wrestling, pissing people off, flying in the VCX, bar fights, and the sunset.

Dislikes:
Running away, having her hair in her face, The Empire, dishonesty, know-it-alls, bounty hunter's, appearing weak, sandy/hot planets, the element of surprise, and betrayal.

Quotes:
"Ha. Ha. Very funny, laser brain."

"There's guys like you parading all over Mos Eisley; big mouths and big egos. However I think you're in luck..."

"Just admit that you like hanging out with me."

"I think that we sentient beings are much like dying stars, you know? We have the tendency to be catastrophic, but much of our destruction can be turned into something that is quite beautiful. The calamity becomes a foundation for creation. Even if it's not destruction I think we all leave something behind for the next."

"Look, all I'm trying to say is that you're my family now. And I'm not going to let you run towards danger by yourself when you don't have to; not when you have me—not when we have each other."

"Ah, so you do have a heart. I was beginning to think you were a droid in disguise."

3 songs that encapsulate Dahlia:
• Feeling Good by Nina Simone
"Stars when you shine / You know how I feel / Scent of the pine / You know how I feel / Oh, freedom is mine/ And I know how I feel"

• Paradise by Coldplay
"When she was just a girl she expected the world /But it flew away from her reach / And the bullets catch in her teeth / Life goes on, it gets so heavy / The wheel breaks the butterfly"

• Neptune by Sleeping At Last
"Stitch by stitch, I tear apart / If brokenness is a form of art / I must be a poster child prodigy / Thread by thread, I come apart / If brokenness is a work of art / Surely this must be my masterpiece"

NOTES!
Oh, how I absolutely adore miss Dahlia Arden with every fiber of my being. She, I felt, was one of my first fully fleshed out characters (at the time because she still had a lot of holes that needed to be patched) and I was so immensely proud of what she came to be. She is a character full of passion and strength but so much anger and resentment toward herself! Her story is one of tragedy and heartbreak and getting trampled on time and time again, but also hope and rising from the ashes — becoming a supernova. I have tinkered a lot with her as a character and I'm honestly not upset with anything I've changed/added.

I love her, I truly do. Hopefully, we will see Desperado back up in the near future because I miss my chaotic duo Din and Dahl 🥺