Aurora De Belalcázar

Daughter to a succesful patriarch and a distant mother, Aurora never settled for the life of luxury her parents offered her. The formality, mundanity of it all! It became unbearable for a now adolescent seeker rejecting heritage and comfort alike! Her curious mind prefered intellectual challenges, such as the anatomy atlas she'd stolen from her father's dusty bookcase. She quickly became enthralled by the intricacies of the human condition, which she swore to understand one day. And so she would, despite her family's incessant discouragement.

Stars in her eyes and blood on her latex gloves, this aspiring miracle worker comes from far to accomplish her dream of shedding light on the human body’s mysteries. Her brilliance is only matched by her social ineptitude, product of years of voluntary isolation and a devout compromise with her academic responsibilities. Her skittish behavior, strange mannerisms and morbid humor render the inexperienced doctor crippled socially, a result that she seems strangely comfortable with. Science must take priority over worthless distractions, especially when she's so close to a breakthrough.

It wasn't long before Aurora's passion turned to obsession. By her fourth semester she had gained infamy amongst her peers for her vehement pursuits of knowledge, unusual inquiries and unethical suggestions. Topics of microbiology, genetics and transhumanism fascinated her inexperienced mind, steering her away from the university's conventional curriculum. Instead, she focused her attention on the bizarre and taboo; such behavior would soon be noticed by students and mentors alike, cementing her status as an outcast and bringing her under heavy scrutiny. Regardless of her reputation, her results spoke for themselves: Aurora's unhealthy lifestyle and fixations never had an impact on her academic performance, making her situation difficult to handle. This was her only leverage to dodge expulsion, given the many times she'd been spotted sneaking into laboratories after hours.

None of it mattered. Once she made her breakthrough, all those lousy doctors would understand her reasons. And she would be respected, once and for all.

Aurora can function as an unlikely ally, friend or companion. She may also swerve into the dark side, exploring heavier themes and a descent into madness. She's also an incredibly frail character, making her a prime candidate to be protected or mentored. Her character and backstory is flexible in terms of genre, and can pivot between realism and fantasy if needed. Feel free to ask questions or DM!