Name: Itarah
Title: "The lesser - Different from someone else, other than the demigods"
Breed: Indian Temple Cat
Form(s): Saleeda Balakrishna
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Status: Servant of Durga, Bound to H'jad
Affiliation: The Mother Goddess, Durga
Occupation: Devadasi, Dancer, and Mother
Weaponary: --
Origin: India (Possibly in the area of Madhya Pradesh or Maharashtra)

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Hair: A rich, dark brown crest of fur starting from the forehead and ending at the mid-back. There are braids on each side of the neck along with loose sections of the mane, three braids are on the left and two on the right, each one is held by a three ring gold clasp.
Eyes: Slate blue (Note: The eyes are similar to the stone Tiger's Eye and highly reflective. Examples: The eye on the left demonstrates the appearance in bright light, while the eye on the right demonstrates the eye in normal/low light.)
Complexion: Golden Tabby coat with variated spots and stripes. (Note: Spotting and stripes slightly darker than usual Golden Tabby coloration.)
Height: Head - 4'0", Withers - 3'0"
Weight: 520.3 lbs.
Physique: Muscular
Distinguishing Marks: She has a marking on her forehead similar to a bindi. It is an ovular dark brown mark with a white center and to the left and right at its peak are single white accent marks. Beneath each eye starting at the outer corner is a dark brown dot followed by a line that extends near the inner tear duct. Just below the eye on the cheek are tear marks. The eyes are highly reflective and strongly resemble the stone Tiger's Eye. In low light they appear to be stale blue, while in intense light they are silver blue or nearly white. The pupil remains unseen at all times, giving the appearance that there is not one. The eyes are surrounded by bold dark brown markings that extend onto the muzzle, these are joined by more stripes on her cheeks. Beginning about an inch and a half in front of her ears is a crest of fur that extends into a long mane. There are braids on each side of the neck, three on the left and two on the right, each one is held by a three ring gold clasp. Her front legs have small spots and stripes around the wrist joint only that extend into fetlocks. These fetlocks are also on the elbow joint. On the front legs the dew claw can be found. It does not retract and is a warm gray color. From head to tail she is covered in a combination of both spots and stripes, something unique to her lineage. On the two hind legs and the tail tip are crescent markings with a small dot above, the one on the tail is preceded by three small stripes.
Piercings: Ear - Crescent moon chain earring in right ear
Jewelry: A sterling silver guardian pendant (resembles Griever from FFVIII), gold crescent moon chain earring, and a bronze snake necklace with Tiger's Eye (necklace from Brooke Stone Jewelry - http://www.brookestonejewelry.com/store/photos/83/index.htm )

PERSONALITY
Likes: The desert, bodies of water, cool night, flowers, incense, temple statuaries, peace, The Divine Seven, her brothers, sun, candles, bright colors
Dislikes: Ill intentioned individuals, dysfunction, corruption of nature, destruction caused by man

BRIEF HISTORY
Full history can be read here - http://soulspoison.deviantart.com/art/Itarah-reference-sheet-93638408

Born of a forbidden union between a wed woman and a tiger god, Itarah was branded from the beginning as something of a problem. However, the hand of Fate intervened in this and she took into the service of the goddess, Durga. Faithfully she resided in the temple carrying out duties in both of her forms with her brothers, Kenja and Zaala. Due to unfortunate circumstances both she and her brothers perished at the hand of humans, only to be reborn into the present day as her human form, Saleeda. It is unknown where her brothers are at this time.