Beneath the Golden Moon

Mekednir Omali of Burume

Name and position

Omali of Burume ("Sarge"), Mekednir of the Skirmishers of the Unshakeable Ash

Physical description

Omali is tall (5'9") and very thin, with a wiry strength. Her dark face is usually smiling and when she's not training, she can be found whittling some piece or another. She keeps her black hair cropped short for comfort under a helmet and, when not in uniform, dresses strictly for comfort - though, in all her time at Menekod, she has never been known to fail an inspection. Omali has never been heard to swear, though she does sometimes mutter in some outlandish tongue.

Personal history

Omali, to the knowledge of most residents at Menekod, has been here forever. In some sense she is her Ûnir, having served in it for so long, both as Baseka of Bethaglion trio and later Mekednir.

Duties

Omali's duties are those of every other Mekednir - the leadership and training of her Ûnir. Also, due to her experience, she is often the source of advice for younger Baseka and Mekednir.

Friends and associates

Obviously Omali is close to those in her Ûnir (the Skirmishers of the Unshakeable Ash); she also associates with the other Mekednir, and other higher-ranked officers. She has the favour, and presumably the friendship, of Tirman Jayal Dir.

Personality

There are two sides to Omali. Normally she is light-hearted and cheerful, while maintaining her authority; in battle or other serious situations she loses her humour completely.

Recent history

Last year Omali was visited for a short time by her brother. He was overheard calling her "Kika", and the name was later used by Meken Havril Derneh in her presence. Omali took some umbrage at this, and rather wiped the floor with the young soldier.

Gossip

It is sometimes wondered just where Omali can go to from here; being a commoner makes advancement to a higher rank out of the question, and there is no higher position available, either at Menekod or elsewhere, than the one she currently occupies.