Atlacoya is the fitting description of a warm-climate coyote: With willowy limbs, and a lithe body, she cuts an athletic figure in all forms, though her coat is somewhat wiry to the touch and relatively short, befitting of her origins. Her fur has a tendency to blow out sleek in summertime months after an ugly interim period of heavy, matt-like shedding. Her pelt is colored like pale sands and gold, with coal and alabaster markings offsetting her otherwise sunny patterning. While any and all indicators of her domestic genes have been seemingly bred out of her, a few indicators yet remain, like black mottling on her tongue, and her otherwise stark, black nails.

Coya’s expression is largely impassive, yet not unfriendly. Possessing a somewhat sly air about her, her fiery, almond-shaped eyes almost exacerbate her shrewd and sharp facial features.

Her humanization is relatively moderate - though not always what might be perceived as conventional or "modest". Coya regularly shifts between forms to whatever is best fitting for the task at hand, and seemingly has no preference for one over another. She makes use of earthy pigments for primitive body and face paint - most commonly in shades of rich red or black. Much of her accessories consist of large, round wooden beads, turquoise, jade, sea shells, and the discarded feathers of macaws from her birthplace.

Size

• Lupus: 20 lbs (9 kg) — 22 in (56 cm)
• Secui: 115 lbs (52 kg) — 37 in (94 cm)
• Optime: 135 lbs (61 kg) — 5 ft 4 in (162.5 cm)

Scars
Various small, yet inconsequential ones, nigh imperceptible unless by touch.

Other Identifiers

• Scent: Thyme, almond, pineapple sage, tule wood, rum, woodsmoke
• Body Language, Posture & Quirks: Reserved yet confident. Alert and present, perceptive - seemingly cautious.
• Speech: Spanish-speaking, and fluent in Common as a second language. Coercive yet honest and earnest. Coya does not mince words often, and prefers to be direct - though she gauges the appropriateness of a situation and adjusts herself and her conduct accordingly. Conscientious.

Summary: Proud, insightful, exacting, patient, self-assured

The product of displacement and a largely nomadic upbringing, Atlacoya has grown within conditions which demanded adaptability and resilience.

As such, she holds strong convictions, though she is not so rigid that she proves immobilized when confronted with the unfamiliar. It could be joked that she was born to make friends - or had otherwise picked up the guile of a tactician somewhere along the line; Coya's perceptive nature, innate curiosity, and predominantly charismatic disposition make her an easy conversationalist. While, at times, she can seem unsympathetic towards those she perceives as failing to pursue their full potential, she is not antipathetic to the changes in others and can prove unflappably patient despite the appearances of annoyance. For her, society demands improvement and betterment, yet balance; adopting a holistic approach, Atlacoya readily and quickly entrenches herself with local cultures and their customs, and is more than eager than to share the wealth of knowledge that the slivers of her own peoples had provided to her.

Whilst demanding, she is not without her compassion.

• Demeanor: Unapologetic and at times antagonistic, though not intentionally cruel. Even-tempered, if opinionated.
• Outlook: Pragmatic and cautiously optimistic. Hope is a deftly wielded and hard to learn skill.
• Alignment: True Neutral

• Motivations: Preservation of the self and her community. Acceptance amongst peers.
• Fears: Loneliness and isolation, or otherwise being cast out from a group.
• Likes: Storytelling, teaching, learning, hunting.
• Dislikes: Superficiality, being underestimated, uncertainty.

• Tradition: Possesses a strong belief in traditions, both new and old, and upholds them for their historical merit, as well as the bonds they forge, especially when fostering a sense of community. Tends to dislike those who appear flippant or disregard these practices.

• Sexuality: Attracted to masculine traits and acts of prowess. Impressed with strength and compassion.
• Gender: Does not hold strong attachments to expectations or presentations on gender.

• Spirituality: Heavily adjacent to Aztec and other Mesoamerican beliefs. Heavily superstitious. Believes in merits of ritual like animal sacrifice.
• Substances: Indulges in substances purely for spiritual or ritual purposes.