Structure and purpose was always crucial in the Northern Water tribe and, akin to a game of Pai Sho, every individual was assigned a role to play. The daughter of the Song clan was no different and hailing from generations of servants had predetermined her purpose in life.
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"You were born to serve."
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"I understand."
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A mundane childhood she lived, most of which was spent trailing behind the shoddy robes of her father and learning the way of her livelihood. To see one's father bow and be berated before the men of wealth and class taught the girl her place in life. It was in a sense, a sort of bubble she lived in called the lower-class. With that understanding, the girl would soon learn various aspects of her duty, such as to never interact with the children of the upper-class, to never make eye-contact with those who held authority over them and that punishment was simply another aspect of this life.
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Thus while the Song girl was never miserable nor oppressed, she grew with no hopes, no dreams and no ambition. At least, not until she was one of the few youth selected to learn combat in a world that yearned to off their superiors. Learning to make water dance caused intrigue to spark in those otherwise lifeless eyes. Drawing steel caused adrenaline to rush and lit her features with a grin she never before wore. That was when she truly began living and strove to be more than what her father was, even if that 'more' was a measly bit.
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And eventually, it paid off.
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At the age of twenty, Lin-Fa was chosen to be one of the few that served at the chieftain's estate. Her duties remained miscellaneous and menial -- from bodyguard to simply performing errands. But the insignificant woman never ceased to dream wishfully, some of those dreams edging towards being able to break through the bubble she lived in and travel to Republic City.
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But until then, the daughter of the Song family continues to play her part and be that piece her superiors want, be it for decades if needed.
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Calm, stoic and loyal -- Lin Fa's demeanor reflects her upbringing to quite an extent. But through that stoic, pragmatic mannerism shines some identity. Over the years, the young Lin Fa has developed a sharp-tongue and cynicism, weapons she considers essential in protecting her masters.

[break][break] A sense of responsibility has even caused her to develop a somewhat motherly nature, often finding herself worrying of her comrades and those she cherishes. This sense of duty has also caused her to recklessly push herself to the forefront of battles, earning her many unbecoming scars on her petite frame and beneath her otherwise pristine attire.
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But Lin-Fa is not without flaws and most definitely is not the model of good character. With cynicism comes the habit of being judgmental and biased, often stereotyping individuals based on first impressions alone. This alongside her paranoia causes her to be a slightly insensitive, if not unpredictable individual at times.

+water bending - novice[break]
+swordsmanship - novice[break]

-dual tantos[break]