Preach
05-25-2014, 04:37 AM
Yep... I was losing track of the ones I'd made and wanted one consolidated place where I could shove all my CSs
Also please no one post this is just for my own records :3c
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Name: Tarquin St. George, Esq.
Gender: M
Age: 26
Appearance:
http://i.imgur.com/4TMWNTy.jpg?1Typically he wears gold-thread brocaded silk waistcoats and fine wool overcoats, with the finest silk stockings and cravats, and soft shoes. He loves silk, and colors. He loves showing off his wealth. His white wigs are always well kept and finely powdered. In terms of physical features, he's of a good height, somewhere around 5"11, and full-cheeked. His eyes are a hazelish sort of green and rather sharp and slightly far apart, and he has a small mouth and straight nose. He's clean-shaven and his eyebrows slope like brushstrokes; light brown, unless he darkens them. He had an allergic reaction to make-up powders and can't wear them, but he can still use rouge and other such things, like pigments (which he does). Physically, not fat, but definitely unfit, though facially he's a handsome man (which he knows). Nonetheless, when it comes down to his personality...
History: Born in the lap of luxury in London, second son of a Lord and business magnate with sprawling holdings in the colonies and high political connections. In regards to silver spoons, he was born with one in his mouth and five in each hand. He's a socialite and always invited to the most lavish events in the city, even though he's only moderately liked. Emotional, a gossip and a fop, and he thinks very highly of himself. Very fashionable. His intense face powder allergy is a source of immense distress. His older brother Dominic is Gay's father. He also has three sisters: Beatrice, Charlotte, and Sophia, who married well and are well-known in London high society.
Opinions on the Raven King: Wasn't that centuries ago? And in the North? Who cares! When's tea?
Dream/Goal: A rich, comfortable, uncommitted, rich, wealthy, privileged life, with two homes in the city and five in the country.
Attributes:
Strength: 1
Intelligence: 4
Willpower: 2
Luck: 5
Name: Katsuhiro Honda (or, in the Japanese style: Honda Katsuhiro)
Age: 21
Appearance: Tall, but not extraordinarily so, he tends to seem taller than he actually is because of the way he carries himself - he's got what some people might call "presence." To his extreme annoyance, he's unable to keep a beard and mustache at bay, meaning he looks scruffier -and older- than he would ideally like to. Strong, he is built more for strength and endurance rather than for agility. His hair is past neck-length when loose, but is usually contained in a tight ponytail that always manages to be messy despite Katsuhiro's best efforts. Handsome, but in a weird way; his eyes are too small for him to be conventionally handsome, but he's got a killer nose and jawline.
Equipment: Outwardly visible are a Katana-type sword made of wood (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokken), a wakizashi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi), a small axe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ono_%28weapon%29), and a tessen war fan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_fan). Concealed are two Tanto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tant%C5%8D), Shuriken (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuriken), armoured bracers, a grappling hook, a hidden wrist-mounted pistol [within the bracer], and a bag (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate-bukuro). Typically always wears light armour of the traditional Japanese scaled style. His clothing is also of the typical Japanese style of a man of moderately high standing, unless there's some sort of covert mission going on.
Skills: Excellent close-range fighter, his specialties are disarming and incapacitating opponents, and beheadings. He's been in training from an extremely young age, meaning he's a conditioned fighter. Good instincts and reflexes, and a pretty careful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable dude overall who considers lots of alternatives before taking action. He prefers to avoid conflict if it's a realistic option.
Weaknesses: He's not really good at fighting from far-distance, and his long-distance aim is quite shoddy. Overthinks, and stresses on being proper (having proper technique, behaving properly, and so on - that being said, 'everything is permitted,' as the saying goes.) Katsuhiro is also affected by extremely high family expectations and simultaneously feels like he doesn't belong. His avoidance of conflict has delayed and worsened the inevitable in the past. He tends to be overly permissive and sympathetic.
History & Personality: His family are retainers to the Matsudaira clan, meaning his family has always had some association with a prominent Japanese Assassin clan. However, not all Hondas are recruited. Katsuhiro's father died when the boy was quite young, meaning he was practically raised as a surrogate son by his uncle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Tadakatsu). From a young age, Katsuhiro showed great potential, hence his extensive (covert) training and induction into the Assassin clan. Frankly put, he was raised as a nobleman and a killer, and that's the only life he knows. His commitment to the his Clan and cause has made him a stand-out member of the Assassins, despite his young age, since he's racked up an exceptionally high amount of Assassinations since his induction. Due to his sparkling record, he's been tasked with meeting and greeting the Chinese Assassin - good first impressions and all that.
Other: Doesn't carry a proper metal Katana since he hasn't earned it yet, or, at least, he doesn't feel that he's earned it yet.
Name: Adrian Bogomolov
Age: 27
Appearance: Tall, but not extraordinarily so, though he carries himself well, if a bit intimidatingly - he's fit, but rather stocky. His hair is straight and brown and always messy, and he's unable to keep his face unshaven for more than 24 hours - it just grows back so quickly... Light olive skin tone, hazel eyes, button nose, and a killer jawline.
Equipment: ???
Skills: Patience, raw strength, determination, quick learner.
Weaknesses: Can't aim for shit, a bit lost in the world since Adrian feels like he's purposeless, monolingual, overly paranoid.
History & Personality: Raised on one of those off-grid Assassin compounds, he's got an Assassin's lineage on both sides of his family. Has two siblings, as well as one identical twin.
Other: ???
Name: Aderyn Cadogan
Age/Year: 17; Year 7
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: 5”7’, slender, and lightly toned from sports and generally being active, but not anywhere near being buff. She has a very expressive face, typically with a cheeky grin plastered on it, though her intensity is off-putting to some. It's a rare day when she ever dresses up.
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Personality:Well-known in her house as a semi-permanent boisterous and sassy fixture in the Common Room, she seems to always be trying to make sure that everyone is having a good time together. While this sociable facet of her personality is predominant, she lashes out and becomes aggressive when something goes against her worldview - specifically, against the moral code she lives by. This aggressive streak continues when protecting others or standing up for those she cares about - she's basically incapable of solving an altercation without arguing. Additionally, when someone has 'wronged her,' she will often seethe for a while before acting as if nothing happened, though she will mentally hold a grudge against the person until they make right by her somehow. Her focus tends to fall on details rather than the overall picture, and is completely consumed by a task once she chooses to do it. Basing most of her decisions on instincts, she also tends to take risks for a better payoff.
Though sociable, Aderyn is very naive. She expects the best in people, and is unfailingly insulted whenever they prove her otherwise. She also believes that everyone has the same moral code as her, which contributes to her feelings of anger whenever people act against it. In short, she has a very narrow worldview.
History: The product of a wizard dad and a muggle mom, she was born and raised in London with brief stints in the country to visit her paternal family in Wales. She has two older brothers (Llewellyn, 5 years older, and Rhys, 3 years older). She had the fortune to be born into a supportive family. Her surname used to be rather influential in the wizarding world, though it is now typically scowled at by the more blood-conscious wizards due to the Cadogan’s historical disregard for blood purity. She's 95% sure she's related to the Sir Cadogan who's depicted on the portrait on the seventh floor of the castle, and she brings this up all the time. Regardless, the painted knight and Aderyn get along famously.
Her father (also Llewellyn) is a Magizoologist who focuses on the “urban fauna of London,” and her mother (Sophie) is a muggle doctor. By the time she came along, her parents were already well-experienced in raising magical children in a muggle environment, so they chose to home-school her to avoid any accidents that would doubtlessly occur when and if any magical powers manifested. Naturally, once they manifested, there were plenty of accidents. Her parents were glad they had occurred within the privacy of their own home. She picked up her first real broomstick at the age of 9 and flew atrociously, but, since then, she’s been obsessed with flying and broomsticks and Quidditch. Her favourite team has always been the Caerphilly Catapults.
In London, magic must be used extremely discreetly, if at all. Particularly when one's mother must entertain her muggle colleagues often. Thing is, Aderyn loves magic. As such, loves Hogwarts, since she can use magic all the time with no need for discretion. The wand she was matched with as a first-year was aspen wood with a phoenix feather core, 13 1/4 inches, and rather rigid. Aderyn was thrilled, because it was longer than her brothers’ wands, and she could tease them for it. She also got a barn owl, named Susy, because it was "well spooky looking."The Sorting Hat placed her in Gryffindor rather quickly, but no one was surprised – the Cadogans had been in Gryffindor for generations. She tried out for Quidditch every year until she was finally let in in third year, as a Seeker – her quick reflexes and absolute tunnel vision when it came to getting the Snitch made her perfect for the spot, and Aderyn loved it since she could be the center of attention while still supporting her team. Later on, she never took or tried to take an apparition test, she preferred to focus her time on becoming an animagus (with McGonagall's help). She's succeeded, but hasn't told anyone what it is, and she hasn't let anyone see her do it.
As far as academics go, she's done well, her strategy consists of slacking off during the semester, then studying non-stop for the exams, sometimes managing to pull a few great grades out of her ass. The only exceptions to this rule are the subjects she is truly interested in, where she actually makes a constant effort to excel. She hasn't really seen much of the world or met a very wide variety of people, staying cocooned in her family.
NEWT classes: Transfiguration, Charms, DADA, CoMC, HoM.
Magical abilities: Dueling , Flying, Transfiguration, Caring for Magical Creatures. Not unskilled at regular Charms and DADA. Really bad at Herbology and mythically bad at Potions (she studied literally non-stop for her OWL to shove her grade in Snape's face and managed to get an O - no one knows how she achieved it, but no one was as surprised by this grade as Aderyn herself.)
[B]Strengths: Strong willed, meticulous, compassionate.
Weaknesses: Self-righteous, short sighted, naive, foolhardy.
Name: Geoffrey Ramsey
Age/Year: 17/ 7th Year
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: 5"9, he moves with purpose, always giving the impression that he's busy doing something, even though he's not. Though he smiles without reserve, his resting gaze is always slightly judgmental. Doesn't really have a Scottish accent, though it does slip out sometimes when he's particularly passionate or annoyed.
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Personality: If you asked "what is a typical Gryffindor like" you would most definitely be pointed in Geoffrey's general direction. He's unfailingly chivalrous and brave, never taking disrespect from anyone but almost always managing to settle his disputes amicably and with all parties feeling pleased. Everything he says is always thought through precisely, as such, he's quite good at getting what he wants. He's charming and intelligent - if you knew him only superficially, you might think he was perfect. A side of his personality that he doesn't often reveal is quite nasty and judgmental. He is intrinsically competitive and will stop at nothing to be the best in whatever field he's applied himself to, either personal or for the greater good, and once he wants something, he makes sure to get it. While he treats everyone equally, he will not consider anyone truly equal until they have proven themselves to be so. However, once someone does gain it, Geoffrey will do basically anything for them.
History: His family is Scottish, and meticulously pure-blooded. They guard their ancestral history carefully, leading skeptics to believe that, somewhere down the line someone had kids with a muggle, or produced a squib or two. The other pervading personal trait of the family is the double-standard with which they treat muggleborns or half-bloods: it's perfectly alright to mingle with them, still fine but less so to be friends with them, but it will be an awkward, awkward, dark day when a Ramsey seriously involves themselves romantically with one or brings one home. They have behaved this way for centuries, and Geoffrey falls in line with the pattern. The Ramseys have been Gryffindors for generations - the Gryffindor lion is even on a corner of their family crest, and the Ramseys are quick to supply the information that Godric Gryffindor was a close friend of their forefathers and so on and so on, none of it has been substantiated, but the crest is usually accepted as evidence.
He has a younger sister, Elissa, now in third year, but the familial pressure to succeed was always placed on Geoffrey's shoulders as his father is the current family patriarch. Geoffrey never had a flair or liking for the academic, being drawn much more strongly to sports - he became Gryffindor Quidditch captain in 5th year, and some say he's the best Beater that Gryffindor has ever had - "as if he's one with the bludgers," people whisper. As long as he remains the best, his father will be placated. And due to Geoffrey's incessant pursuit of perfection, he will be placated as well.
His attraction to herbology was an initial surprise to him, but he finds the purposeful way one must deal with the plants "soothing."
NEWT Subjects: Herbology, Charms, DADA, Divination
Magical abilities: Flying, Herbology. Laughably bad at Transfiguration.
Strengths: Physically strong, intelligent, charming, loyal.
Weaknesses: Judgmental, stubborn, mentally weak.
Name: Alexander Stone
Age/Year: 18/ 7th
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: He has an earenestly honest air about him which tends to be either endearing or off-putting to those who notice him. Roughly 5"10.
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Personality: He's quiet, usually blending into the background. Quite witty, but in an understated way - it's easy to miss his humour unless one is paying close attention. He doesn't often reveal what he's feeling, and his poker face is legendary. Will do anything for the people he cares about. While he's not particularly opinionated, he definitely believe that actions speak bounds, and while he avoids conflict as much as he can, he only avoids it because he doesn't want to waste his time, not necessarily fear or laziness. Unfailingly polite, and very driven. He was often alone as a child and a habit persists from those days - he takes refuge in books.
History: Thoroughly a Londoner, Alexander is an only child. Though a half-blood (the magic is on his mothers side), he lived a thoroughly unmagical life up until arriving at Hogwarts. His father didn't even know about his wife's powers until Alex, at the age of 10, levitated the furniture in his bedroom while his father watched - Alex was merely looking for something he'd misplaced. That marks the only time Mr. Edgar Stone has ever fainted. One awkward explanation later, and Mr Stone finally knew what was up with his wife and son. By all accounts he took it admirably, adjusting to this revelation as if nothing had happened. Alex was not perturbed - he'd been doing little magical things like this in the past, it was just that no one noticed. He had been in a muggle school up until an letter-bearing owl flew into their breakfast table, which marks the only time Mr. Stone has shrieked in such a piercingly high-pitched voice.
Alexander's passion for learning has always been present. He was in the handful of first years who had bothered to read "Hogwarts: A History." He was placed in Gryffindor and settled in quite well, though some were curious as to why he hadn't been placed in Ravenclaw, where he would have surely excelled - Alexander just shrugged, and smiled.
Alexander is often a teacher's favourite, as he is always prepared for lessons and never fails to get top marks. His parents often send him embarrassing care packages as congratulations. When he was named Gryffindor prefect in 5th year, the care package from his folks was so embarrassingly, adorably sentimental that it has since become a bit of a Gryffindor legend. The care package he received for being given the title of Head Boy will likely go down in Hogwarts history as one of the most adorably sentimental public care packages ever. Alexander never learnt to open mail in private, he never acknowledged the risk of there being a howler or three in there. He also has a siamese cat, called Sasha, but she tends to do what she wants most of the
NEWT Subjects: History of Magic, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Potions, Transfiguration, Charms, DADA, Astronomy.
Magical Abilities: Outstanding at Ancient Runes, Charms, Astronomy, History of Magic. Adept at everything else.
Strengths: Intelligence, self-knowledge, calmness, dedication.
Weaknesses: Lonely, antisocial, physically weak.
Name: Natalie Livingstone
Age/Year: 17/ Year 7
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: She puts effort and care into her looks every morning. Very observant, her eyes are like a hawks'.
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Personality: Very chatty, and very much a busybody, Natalie delights in gathering information about what's going on at school and who's going on at school, if you know what I mean. She's very difficult to offend, mostly because she takes the offense in her stride and punts them right back at the offender. Natalie prides herself on her blinding honesty, and refuses to sugarcoat anything, ever. She has a great sense of humour, though it is often used as a shield to prevent people from asking personal questions about her own life. But it typically works, and she's quite good at deflecting questions back at the questioner. Though she's self-confident, she doesn't like revealing too much of herself to people, hence her developed ability of deflecting questions.
History: Her family moved around a lot when she was younger, so Natalie and her two sisters had to adjust to quickly making and losing friends. Their mother is a curse-breaker for the Gringotts, meaning that the Livingstones were forced to travel around as Gringotts demanded. As such, Natalie never really had a permanent home, and came to treasure her family and the few friends that she stayed in contact with. Very close to her heart are house elves, as the same pair came with the Livingstone family as they moved around the world. This constant moving around is what cultivated her social skills, as it essentially forced her to forgo any sort of social anxiety. Curiosity came as a natural consequence to her travels, she wanted to learn about every new culture she found herself in - and this curiosity branched itself into curiosity about people's lives. "It's all Anthropological!" according to Natalie.
Her natural flair for gathering information about people was combined flawlessly with her natural flair for expressive writing, and from her third year on she sporadically publishes a "Gryffindor Gazette" whenever she deems any information is notable enough to get published. A few times, this has evolved into a "Hogwarts Herald," when the news has been notable enough. Though everyone knows Natalie is the supplier and writer of these, no one has ever been able to actually pin her down and find hard evidence that she published or wrote them, which has allowed her to escape serious detentions multiple times.
Currently, the Livingstone family is settled in France and are scheduled to remain there for six years, so Natalie's younger sister attends Beauxbatons, while her older sister graduated from Hogwarts a few years ago. She's a half-blood, but her life has been so magical she's never felt like much of a muggle.
NEWT Subjects: Divination, Charms, Ancient Runes, DADA, Muggle Studies.
Magical abilities: Supposedly clairvoyant [no one is sure if she's actually a prophet or if her encyclopedic knowledge of what everyone is doing is what leads her to make very educated guesses about what's going to happen], somehow achieved near-native fluency at Ancient Runes, Charms.
Strengths: Honest, friendly, empathic.
Weaknesses: Academically lazy, gossipy, personally closed-off from others.
[CENTER]The Gryffindor Team
Chasers
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Akash Pawar
"The Interceptor" is his nickname. He will fight for the ball. Abnormally large for a 17-year old, he's a force to be reckoned with on the field. Very determined and head-strong, but he prefers being told what to do rather than thinking for himself. Has a temper.
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Ian Kim
Ian's chaser position raised a few eyebrows-- he's rather small and underwhelming, but what he lacks in size he makes up in speed and evasion. He does not like the spotlight and prefers to pass the quaffle to his more competitive team-mates, but his passes are often key parts of successful plays. He's good at keeping his cool but not good at calming others down. His twin brother is in Hufflepuff meaning he's got a large and weird following among the people in that house.
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Laura Sheffield
The perfect balance between strength and skill, Laura is the final component of the well-planned Chaser team. They work well together. She's the one who often ends up actually shooting the ball, but she's not prideful-- as long as the ball goes into the hoop, she's happy. That being said, she is very competitive, and absolutely hates to lose.
Beaters
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Geoffrey Ramsey - Team Captain
Apart from a general run-down before and in half-time, Geoffrey prefers to let his team do what they do best: work as a unit. His intense pride and desire to show off and be the top-tier makes him strive to perfection... but he can get careless if things don't go his way. If Steven is speed, Geoffrey is strength. He can really swing a bat.
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Steven Bronson
Geoffrey's other half. Everyone knows that if Geoff wasn't captain, Steven would be. He's more speed than strength, launching bludgers bent on distracting and causing chaos more than causing physical harm. Easily underestimated, and can be overpowered... but hates to lose. Respects Geoffrey too much to go against him, but, if the tables turn and Gryffindor starts to lose, Steven will take the strategy into his own hands.
Keeper
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Raphael Uttley
Silent but deadly. Few people know him outside of the context of Quidditch. Raphael keeps to himself, and focuses entirely on pitch. He watches the ball very closely, but his focus on the quaffle and hoops can cause him to ignore other factors in the game. The calmest member of the entire team.
Seeker
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Aderyn Cadogan
The one, the only... how she would describe herself anyway. Her competitiveness comes out in full force during matches and she's given (and taken) a few concussions-- if she can't see the snitch, she shit-talks, and that can be distracting... but once she sees it... she's an unst
Name: Noemi Hart
Age: 20
Class: Cleric
Weapon: Staves, initially Heal.
Race: Human
Ability: N/A
Appearance: Noemi's hair is dark pink, thick, and wavy. Her eyes are pink, too, and her skin is light brown. She has a loud voice, and an expressive, but admittedly pretty face. She stands at roughly 5"5 and is well proportioned. She wears the white robes of a cleric: a simple long white dress; long-sleeved and high-collared, complete with a white hooded cloak. She's lined the inside of the cloak with pink, though, because she doesn't think the gods find bright, happy colors offensive. She keeps the hood down because she wears a plain silver circlet and, when the hood's up, no one can see it! Finally, her pink hair is left long and flowing. It's just above waist-length and it's Noemi's pride and joy. Her only accessory, other than the circlet, is a thin light pink sash knotted around her hips and pinned with a silver button.
Bio: Noemi was born in Grahm, at the tail-end of the war. Her family were heavily religious peasants; too poor and defenseless to risk to fleeing into neighboring countries. Thankfully for Noemi, Clerics, Priests, and other servants of the gods carried out missions into the war-ravaged zones of Grahm, and as a tiny baby she was considered an innocent and saved from the war before it fully arrived at her home village. The holy men and women, essentially, saved her. As such she was raised religiously and trained to be a cleric from a young age in a convent in Rellias. Her dramatics started at a young age, too. She got along well with the other children there, but not so much with the adults. Nonetheless, having nothing much else to do and fearing reprisal, Noemi dedicated herself to her cause... and found herself thinking that nothing else would ever be as important. Her rescue from Grahm instilled in her a sense that she had been 'chosen' to help others with her healing skills, but just helping others wouldn't do. She needed to be the best, the very best! And not only that, she found herself thinking that once her skills reached an high enough level of prowess she would need to carry her own mission to Grahm and help her homeland recover from the effects of the war.
Once she came of age, the convent in Rellias loosed Noemi on the world, like other clerics and priests. She was sent on a mission. She almost died once when she came too close to Grahm; attacked by bandits. That was a cautionary lesson for her as she learned she needed to get stronger. She crossed paths with Malthior's Band during her travels and the thought struck her like divine inspiration: she traveled, mercenaries traveled. Mercenaries helped people, normally, and she helped people, normally. Mercenaries had a whole bunch of armed people ready and willing to fight, and she... did not. Joining up was a natural progression for her. She hasn't looked back since.
Personality: [I] Dramatic, loud, extravagant, and excitable, and superficially seems rather selfish and conceited. Overestimates her abilities. She likes to put on a show and cheer others on. Very determined when it comes to personal endeavors.
Updated here to reflect IC events whenever I can remember to and mostly shared with EvelynWillows <3
Name: Florina Everton-Mircea (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/105/2/2/22f41d3e335144d2d7f3fd52d8fb2571-d3e2ql3.jpg), of house Everton-Mircea.
---------> Typically called "Florette" by people who have known her since childhood.
---------> Called "Flora" by Owen only
Image source [X (http://sarachmet.deviantart.com/art/Come-Heavy-Sleep-II-205040919)]
Age: 20 (just turned)
Gender: F
Rank: Princess, last-born only.
Appearance: Previously pretended to be severely ill for six years and managed to make people believe that she was on the cusp of death during.
She favours bright colors with accented, delicate details, and while she previously preferred to wear red, she's favoring blue more, now. Her hands are delicate and she is naturally quite slender, but no longer seems frail. Her posture is excellent. She is very fair, like porcelain, but no longer looks as unhealthily pale as she once did. She has inherited here heterochromia iridum - a trait from her fathers' side that afflicts mostly women and tends to skip generation.
Her left eye is a dark grey-blue while the right is a light brown and they are lively and always seem to be laughing at something. The difference in colour is very noticeable, as is the liveliness of the eyes themselves Her hair, dark auburn, is thick, past waist length and wavy and takes ages to brush, but she brushes it every day regardless. She always wears it down. She is of below-average height, around 5"4. As for her facial structure, her face is oval-shaped and feminine, her nose is straight and a just slightly upturned. She no longer looks like a fragile flower ready to be blown away at any moment, rather, a flower in full bloom.
Was formerly the Poppy Thief, for which she wore dark colours and a veil covered her face at all times.
Skills: Bravery, dexterity, cunning, herbalism, deceit.
Weaknesses: Physically weak, proud, selfish, lazy, emotional.
Personaliy & Bio: As the youngest child, she was both spoiled and ignored for the majority of her life. There is a 12 year age difference between herself and her oldest brother, Iliye. By that age, he was already on the road to becoming the next King, and most official, royal attention was focused on him. Her oldest sister, Erina, was a legendary beauty, and married quickly, leaving Everton to live with her husband - Florina was 14 at the time.
Florina had an adequate, royal, childhood, and was taught all the things a princess should know. She spent more time with the servants and staff than she did with other people of her birth-rank, and was particularly good friends with an old, old, servant, who tended the gardens - John Hughes- and he instilled in her a love and knowledge of plants. Even now, a section of the garden is reserved for her own use. Due to tradition, Florina could not be eligible for marriage until her oldest sibling had a child, or until she turned 20. Since the latter has not happened, the family had to wait for the latter, but that time is finally nigh.
And as for Florina - well, she has several, mostly self-inflicted, problems. She was never in line for the throne. She was not as beautiful as her oldest sister. She felt inadequate. However, Florina was cleverer than her siblings. She did not want to be forced into the situations that her sisters were obviously much better at handling, causing her to try escaping such official obligations. This did not go over well, and her mother vocally disapproved. Florina came to the realization that an easier solution would be to be too unwell to entertain. Once she was of marriageable age, she stepped this tactic up, using clever ointments and other tricks to make herself seem weak, and her techniques only improved over time. She wears modest clothing to prevent anyone from seeing the shape of her body, which is not as unhealthy as it should be if she was ill. She plays up illnesses, invents neuroses including those about needing time to be alone, and even poisons herself (only slightly!) to make it believable, to get people off her case and just let her be. The result has been good so far - no one has found her out. She half-believes that the royal physician suspects something, but he hasn't done anything about it yet. If her suspicion becomes too strong, she plans to do something about it, somehow.
And as for her alter-ego, well... that turn of events caught her off-guard, too. Her room, in one of the towers, contains a small secret passage which lead all the way out of the castle, down into some oppressive catacomb, which in turn led to the outskirts of Aisnia. The entrance opened up behind some stables through a small hole in the roots of a sturdy tree. She was afraid at first, but that quickly passed. She didn't stay outside for long, but it was enough to spark her interest in the world outside the castle. As for the thieving... it's another way for her to take control of her otherwise quite regimental life. The first step was illness, to make sure she could be free of obligations, and this next step meant she was actually powerful, she could actually do something for herself and break free of what was expected. But, for obvious reasons, she need for a disguise. She does not steal from the castle, usually targeting merchants or the crowds who frequent Woodcock Lodge, and she never ever steals from servants. Once she successfully steals something, she usually trades it for something else at the Snoring Sow, or hides it somewhere (usually in the woods) for later use or distribution. Her favourite way of covering for her theft is pawning off whatever she steals to whomever she finds, and then having them deliver goods or buy something to give to the poorer people in Aisnia - mysterious bundles of wood or grain finding their way onto doorsteps of people who would otherwise struggle to find or afford them. Her quick fingers make pickpocketing a breeze; presently, she's taking to leaving a red poppy flower -common things that grow in almost every field- to fill the space of the stolen item. She's been at the thievery thing for two years now and is yet to be discovered, though her activities have become quite a pain for the law enforcement of Aisnia...
On most days when she is wandering around the castle and "ill," she is either in the gardens tending to plants, or in sunny rooms, reading (about plants, mostly), looking melancholy and frail and ill, and alone, though a retainer or maid or nurse is never too far away. Her eccentricities have led her to develop quite a reputation among the castle's servants, and weird rumours have spring up about her through Aisnia. This behaviour her way of gaining some sort of autonomy in her otherwise very regimental life.
As of now she no longer acts ill due to the actions of Viscount Ramstell, and she is no longer the Poppy. She has become more involved in the Kingdom and has put her intelligence to good use rather than being selfish about it. She also now understands that her problems were self-inflicted and while her childhood could have been better she was making it worse by seeing it through a wholly negative lens and purposefully pushing people away.
Name: Iliye Everton-Mircea IV (http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/365/d/5/the_knight_by_ilsekiller-d5ptep1.jpg)
Age: 32
Gender: M
Rank: Prince, oldest child, heir apparent.
Appearance: Blondish hair though slightly balding, hazel green-brown eyes, and notably clean-shaven. He stands at about 5"10 and is quite broad. There's something quite intense about him. Often wears armour and does not like to go without weaponry. His clothing emphasizes his status and is brocaded richly, and he also wears jewelry often - nothing ornate or filigreed, simply made things that show off his wealth with huge gemstones.
Personality & Bio: Trained from youth to be King, he is serious yet charming, firm, and follows rules to the letter, does what is asked of him in terms of duties, but... Kind of lazy. Engages in debauchery. He is very conscious of class differences and acts accordingly - never rudely, but it's definitely notable. Hunts often and is very good at it, he also spends a lot of time outside the castle. When he is in the castle, he is rarely alone, often in the company of hunting companions or other friends, but also often sits in on his fathers' council meetings. He doesn't take his status as heir apparent very seriously, as in, he lets his father do whatever he likes and never stands against him. He's been married for 5 years and has not had any children yet. Takes no interest in the common people.
Almost killed by a poison arrow fired by a jealous knight. Has mellowed out a bit since then.
Name: Erina Helmhurst (http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/075/0/8/irene_by_zemotion-d3brbn7.jpg), neé Everton-Mircea.
Age: 26
Gender: F
Rank: Princess
Appearance: Gorgeous, regular features, bright blue eyes, curly bright red hair. Looks elegant, and her clothing emphasizes this.
Personality & Bio: Doted on for her beauty, Erina was always kind and gentle and took herself and her position very seriously. She doesn't live in the castle anymore, but her legacy lives on and many of the people who knew her when she lived there remember her fondly - she was the quintessential princess. Her home is far to the south on the coast (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Dubrovnik_wall.jpg).
She and her entire family were all killed in a horrible fire.
Other: Had a son (Nelson) and daughter (Catherine) by Nelson Helmhurst.
Name: Margaret Everton-Mircea (http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/184/9/2/92c3075632b3f0ad83cc954afac82203-d3kv9c5.jpg), neé Steward
Age: 30
Gender: F
Rank: Princess by marriage, wife of Iliye. Duchess by birth.
Appearance: 5"7 and willowy, she is always on the cutting edge of fashion, making her a bit of an icon among the other nobles. She's not that pretty, but has an air about her that make her quite attractive. Her eyes are a welcoming brown colour, and her hair is dark brown, sleek, and always styled. Her jewelery is also on the cutting edge of fashion and she spends a lot of money on her appearance.
Personality & Bio: Chosen as a match for Iliye for the amount of land her family owned, and their wealth and reputation. The wealth of the Stewards matched that of the royal family, but this marriage made such a comparison inefficient since the families are now technically joined. She spends her time mostly indoors with other women of her rank and age-group and tends to throw lavish events for no reason. She is simultaneously gossipy and chatty - the type that enjoys listening to other people's problems only to reveal those details to others later. She doesn't do it maliciously, it's simply the main way she keeps herself busy. Every so often, due to her wide-ranging knowledge of other people's business, she will give good intra-personal advice. Also, she is very, very observant. She has had no children yet, and it's a matter of great distress to her which she does not like to talk about.
Was poisoned and is now rendered barren.
Other: Dotes on a white cat with mismatched yellow and blue eyes named Timaeus. He finds his way into the most inconvenient places.
Name: King Charles Everton-Mircea VI (http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/052/1/4/The_King_by_kellebass.jpg)
Age: 61
Gender: M
Rank: King
Appearance: Bearded, and slightly rotund due to age and diet, he has a very commanding presence despite his slightly short stature (around 5"6). He has an extremely loud and booming voice, which some say is his way of making up for his height. He dresses richly, but discreetly - he does not favour opulent displays of wealth, but it would be very evident that his clothes are extremely expensive due to their exquisite make and fine details. Does not wear a crown unless there's an official matter he needs to attend to (but that is quite often). His hair, once a black tinged with copper, had whitened due to age, but he has a full head of hair, which he keeps cropped short. His eyes are a quick blue-green and he has a very intense gaze. Overall, he is a very intense sort of person, and as such, quite intimidating.
Personality & Bio: Born into the lap of luxury in Everton Castle, Charles took to diplomacy and learning about foreign cultures as much as he could. This interest in the other countries had made Aisnia flourish and has led the country to make several profitable trade connections with other countries. The oldest of 5 siblings, he married late after some scandalous stints with foreign women that may or may not have produced bastard offspring, no one is sure. He does not enjoy hunting or strenuous outdoor activity, but does enjoy eating well and travelling - being comfortable is very important to him. He prefers to stick to the old order of things rather than coming up with new strategies, and he is very passionate about what he does and it is difficult to disagree with him - he doesn't like to be disagreed with. Though he has a tendency to neglect local matters (leaving them to his knights or councilors) to pay attention to international issues, if he ever thinks something is threatening his wellbeing, the wellbeing of his family, or the wellbeing of his kingdom, he will spring into a whirlwind of action which is difficult to stop once it's began. He spends most of his time either in the banquet halls or in his own quarters tending to his councilors and to royal matters in general.
Had a heart attack and almost died after the theft of the Bloom of Life. Since then, following the tragedies that befell his family, he has begun to pay more attention to "small" matters (his family) and local affairs. He has also grown closer to his wife in recent years.
Name: Queen Iona Everton-Mircea (http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2011/083/6/8/68ef70aede9a3f2eeb97a35badabad0c-d1x93ci.jpg), neé Cabert
(like that image but obviously older; it's surprisingly difficult to find images of royal old ladies)
Age: 53
Gender: F
Rank: Queen
Appearance: A long, thin, straight-standing, and puckered looking woman, her clear blue eyes are extremely piercing and it is often difficult to meet her gaze because one often feels like they're being scrutinized intensely. She is taller than her husband, standing at 5"8. She dresses extremely traditionally, meaning she does not change with the tides of fashion, and she favours stark colours and heavy fabrics, usually unadorned with embroidery. Her hair is curly and honey blonde, and so far unmarked by any white. Her face is angular and quite beautiful, but it always looks like she's just heard something unpleasant or bitten into a lemon. The only jewelery she wears is a crown and heavy necklaces that show her rank and wealth.
Personaliy & Bio: From a Northern kingdom (http://www.hellomagazine.com/imagenes/travel/201101074735/tallinn/estonia/capital-of-cultur/0-15-163/a_ar10011025-a.jpg), she has maintained the icy temperaments of her homeland despite now living in the much milder Aisnia. Her kingdom is wealthy and prosperous, which is why she and Charles were matched. She rarely leaves the Kings' side as she often takes part in royal decisions, unless it is to make sure that things in the castle are functioning properly - a strange tradition retained from her homeland where royalty is much more involved in the activities of their staff. However, Iona usually only bothers to do this if she thinks something is not being done properly, making her quite a terror to the staff and servants. She cares a lot about appearances and is blunt, cold, and calculating, and few people ever see the desire for people's well-being that drives her actions (since she hides this desire behind several layers of judgmental behaviour and callousness), simply because that's how she was raised. She is always followed by a retinue of ladies-in-waiting.
Fell in love with Sir Burl and had a loving affair with him which ended tragically. Has made the best of things and let go of grudges and bitterness, she is trying to enjoy life for she has found that it is fleeting. Has grown closer to her husband.
Name: Melinda Greenbowen (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs36/i/2008/258/e/4/Medieval_portrait_by_WitchOfNature.jpg)
Age: 44
Gender: F
Rank: Maid/Nurse
Appearance: Rotund and smiling, she dresses simply, like a servant, but there is always a type of implicit authority in her movements and behaviour. She is short, only 5"3, but it's not the first thing people notice about her - her face is very expressive and emotive and it's usually what catches people's attention. Her hair, usually hidden, is dark brown and slightly wispy - she usually wears it in a bun behind her head- and her eyes are dark brown. Though pudgy, she is deceptively strong and fast, tempered by years of lifting heavy bundles and climbing countless numbers of stairs.
Personaliy & Bio: Born in the city of Aisnia, her mother also works in the service of the crown, down in the kitchens. Due to this connection, Melinda was granted a position as a nurse to the royal daughters. Though not of noble birth, her family name is quite respected in the city - they are known to be very hard workers, and very compassionate. Due to her ability to handle the children, she has remained in the service of the crown even though all the children are grown, and since Florina's bout of illnesses began, she usually stays at the Princess' side. Melinda is accommodating to other people's requests, and very understanding, but vocally does not tolerate people when they are beint hysterical or ridiculous - she is very grounded, in that sense. That being said, when dealing with other members of the royal family, she never oversteps her boundaries and is very professional. The other servants treat her with great respect because she's so intolerant of bullshit and very good at task delegation. Chatty, and light-heartedly gossips a fair deal when in casual environments.
Other: Her mother, Maria, works in the kitchens. Melinda is unmarried but she has had one child, Anselm, who works as a groundskeeper in the castle. She has figured out that Florina is causing herself to be ill, but hasn't told anyone, and doesn't try to stop her unless Florina tries to do something particularly stupid.
Has since left Florina's service to take care of her mother, who had a stroke. She is happy with her family and in constant contact with Florina, who she loves. Her son Anselm lost his hand when trying to emulate the Poppy Thief, and ran with a gang for a while. Recently he's staying at home and helping out more, which Melinda is very happy about.
Name: Peter Bell(?) (http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/050/4/e/thief_by_markusthebarbarian-d4pucb9.jpg)
-----------------> May be a fake name. He's known by other names, notably: Shady Pete, Getter, Magic Pete.
Age: 34(??)
Gender: M
Rank: Commoner/Sketchy dude/Procurer of goods/???
Appearance: His face is pockmarked from some sort of past disease, his hair is dark, straight, and somewhat greasy, and his beard is noticeably well-maintained. His eyes are a muddy green and sleepy looking, but shifty - it's clear that he doesn't miss much. He sits and stands hunched over, making him seem shorter than he actually is. At full height, he stands at 5"11, but due to his stance he looks like he's 5"8. He's well built, and wears dark, common clothes, but some aspects of his outfit (such as the fine leather) imply that he's wealthier than people think. Generally a very slimy man. His voice is deep and slightly raspy.
Personaliy & Bio: Born god knows where, he now resides in the city of Aisnia and has connections with every shady activity you could possibly imagine, but, as he is very clever, he is also very good at covering his tracks. He also speculated to have ties with several high-borns (meaning he has some friends in both low and high places) and has been seen going in and out of the merchants guild, but no one is sure why. Still, he spends most of his time in the Snoring Sow. He's very secretive about his past, his motives, and himself generally, but he gets things done efficiently and quickly. And despite everything pointing towards him being a sketchy fuck, he is very glib and charismatic, somehow being able to make other people trust him regardless of every other sign pointing to that being a poor choice. Ultimately, he's very self-interested, but sees the benefit of being on as many people's "good side" as possible.
Other: His loyalty is usually placed in the biggest coin purse available. He's Florina's main "contact" in Aisnia, and has been for a year now.
Name: Afzal Bin Samir Al-Adin
Age: 38
Gender: M
Rank: Foreign merchant
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m669od6uq21r8pxcho1_400.jpg
Around 5"9 and lean, his clothing is typically in the style of his homeland with odd little details here and there that display how far he's traveled and where he's been. Everything looks to be of very fine quality and is rather ostentatious. Looks younger than he actually is. Carries an odd curved sabre rather than a rapier or normal sword -the hilt is solid gold and there is a massive emerald set into its pommel.
Personaliy & Bio: Born in a far off land to a long line of successful merchants, Afzal, while not the head of the family, is in charge of promoting trade in other lands - this is how Afzal and Viscount Ramstell became acquainted. He is deceptively observant and disarmingly charming, and very curious, but he also has a massive ego.
Has since begun to reconsider his alliance with the Viscount.
Other:
Name: Johannes Berger
Age: 67
Gender: M
Rank: Physician
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/09/18/article-1057857-02ADAC3B00000578-592_468x481.jpg
Quite tall, often towering over everyone, and he has small hands. Dresses simply and cleanly but a necklace with a special pendant marks him as the royal doctor. Old.
Personaliy & Bio: Sharp, blunt, and highly intelligent, he is said to be able to cure every known physical ailment. He was born and raised in the Kingdom and the son of another doctor. Very, very dry sense of humour, and compassionate, though it is not evident from a first impression. Does not like wasting time, and he is often very busy. Married and has grandchildren. He's pretty old but no one knows when he'll retire since he's astoundingly fit and healthy.
Florina's secret-keeper and friend.
Other:
Possibly updated as I remember to do it and also primarily shared with EvelynWillows <3 <3
Name: Anne Blythe (http://i.imgur.com/2eKqvbK.png)
Age: 23
Gender: F
Rank: Scullery maid
Appearance: Lightly curling blonde hair and cloud-grey eyes, with fair, rosy skin and a smattering of freckles throughout. Her figure is disastrously feminine and markedly hourglass, but she's muscular. She's just under 5"7. She's quite strong and of a healthy weight. Her accent makes it very clear that she's from the north, and not particularly well-bred or educated. She tries to keep herself well-groomed but is of simple means and manners, and she tends to unconsciously diminish herself to avoid being noticed.
Personality: Organized and precise in her duties, she likes cleanliness and making sure things are tidy. Prone to flights of fancy and very impressionable. She's naturally timid, but can be coarse in the way someone raised in a squalid workhouse has to be, though she's far too aware of class divisions and propriety to show it at work. Relies on others quite a lot. Kind-hearted, friendly, and accommodating; and rather trusting. Very, very, very, very afraid of the supernatural. She tries her best to seem as normal and unassuming as possible.
History: Born into a large, dirt-poor farming family in the northern counties, she was orphaned when she was six because of a terrible fire. She was put in a workhouse in her home county and was extremely unhappy there. She and her best friend thought it would be a good idea to escape the workhouse and seek a better life, so they ran away. Anne was eleven. It was so stupid and they both would have both died if they hadn't been rescued by a pastor in a small village - he found them passed out by the side of the road. He and his wife looked after them for a few blissful weeks until they were well again and then they were taken to London, to another workhouse, where she was also extremely unhappy.
Anne was promptly kicked out from this workhouse at the age of sixteen. Thankfully her best friend, the one she'd run away with, was with her through that, too. They'd made enough friends to get Anne employed back up north with 'a friend of a friend,' who turned out to be an innkeeper, Doug Burnham. It was a simple desire for more money and to live more comfortably (and to get away from the smelly and fat and uncomfortably inappropriate Mr. Burnham) that led Anne to apply as a maid at a large country estate nearby- Dunbridge House. She worked her way up from scullery maid to a parlor maid - she was pretty enough for it since, supposedly, only the pretty ones got to work where they could be seen by the masters of the house. Anne was comfortable there for several years... until she lay with the oldest son of the estate, Robert Norrell. A charming and kind and loving sort of man. During one of those meetings, they had the misfortune of being discovered by the housekeeper.
Anne was well-liked by the housekeeper, meaning she was granted the grace of an adequate letter of recommendation and a hasty exit rather than the full condemnation such a transgression called for. Following a brief foray in London to sort herself out, where she came to the horrible and heart-breaking realization that Robert did not in fact love her and was not going to marry her, Anne traveled to the opposite end of the country where rumours couldn't find her so easily. She didn't have the luxury of being unemployed, and liked working where she could keep things tidy while also being surrounded by big, open fields. Anne sought employment as a maid again... and found it at Ingoldsby Manor as a scullery maid. They were in need of extra help due to the upcoming busy and social Christmas season. Her birthday is coming up, too, on New Year's Day.
Also, she has the ability of extra-sensory perception. It's been a problem for her for as long as she can remember. She's developed several strategies to deal with it. None are particularly effective. She sings pretty well but only knows hymns.
Name: Joanna Ferguson (http://imgur.com/vbjuuen)
Age: 47
Rank: Housekeeper. Handles all the maids. Addressed as "Mrs. Ferguson"
Personality: Motherly, demure and exacting. Has a heart of gold but doesn't show it, since that would undermine her authority. Manages the maids with an iron rod and handles most of the domestic affairs of the household for Mrs. Clariton.
History:
Name: Elizabeth Smith (http://imgur.com/1geTrxz)
Age: 28
Rank: Parlor Maid/Chamber Maid/ Lady's Maid (as required)
Personality: Likes order, particularly social order. Considers herself the 'real' housekeeper (as she actually does everything whereas the housekeeper merely oversees), very close to the women of the family, a bit of a gossip but would deny being a gossip (in the, "don't tell anyone I said this, but..." style)
History: Has been working at Ingoldsby for six years
Name: Adam Howe (http://imgur.com/7Bfs9f8)
Age: 29
Rank: First Footman. Second only to butler. Accompanies Mrs. Clariton on her excursions, serves meals, assists the butler. Close to the family.
Personality: Smarmy, social climber. Judgemental. Pleasant when he thinks it will benefit him. Not actually a bad guy just a bit full of himself.
History: Came to Ingoldsby seeking work, and his tall stature and jawline landed him in the position of first footman, which he's held for a few years. Is vying for the position of the butler.
Name: Rosa (Rosie) Townsend (http://imgur.com/wZ3Un8y)
Age: 54
Rank: Cook (below Butler and Housekeeper)
Personality: Loud and volatile but an EXCELLENT cook and rather funny and perceptive, likes to tease but can go too far. Very respectful to the nobles, obviously. Afraid of the housekeeper but challenges the butler.
History: Has been working at Ingoldsby for years and is one of the oldest people on staff and who has been on staff for ages.
These characters are literally years old and still active oh my god
Name: Mina
Age: 26
Pokemon
Charizard (♀)
Pupitar (♂)
Espeon (♂)
Hometown: Fuchsia City
Appearance:
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/043/1/c/1c01e32c1313cc7c975afa301d5c508d-d4ph7ar.jpg
(all credit for this image goes to tknk at Deviantart (http://tknk.deviantart.com/#/d4ph7ar))
This photo was taken a few months before The Change. Since then, her skin has become tanner, her hair longer, her clothes more ragged, and she has (obviously) aged. While 12 years older now, Mina still looks very much the same, albeit older and slightly more careworn. Mina typically wears a red, sun-bleached sleeveless dress with a black (also sun-bleached) leather jacket on top, with grey patches on the elbows. Her dark jeans have several rips and are quite faded, and are tucked into calf-high, scuffed black boots. She has a scruffy blue bandana tied around her neck which she sometimes uses as a facemask, scratched-up, black-framed goggles on her head, and on her hips is a sturdy belt where she keeps whatever she wants in immediate reach. She also has a medium-sized tan backpack, for larger items.
Bio/History: Mina recieved her first Pokemon at the age of 10, as was customary - a Charmander. Rather than taking on the League Challenge as many others did, Mina decided she would rather explore the region without worrying about battling, gaining badges, or catching as many Pokemon as possible. Instead she simply travelled, battling when she felt like it, and catching Pokemon when the mood struck her. Over the time before The Change, her Pokemon grew strong, and once she had travelled through Johto and Kanto for nearly four straight years she returned to Fuchsia City and retired to a normal life with her Pokemon companions.
However, once The Change occurred, her life took a different turn. The Safari Zone -where she had worked- closed down as the Pokemon went feral and attacked without warning, and after trying to protect people and failing, she fled the city taking whatever she could with her. One of her Pokemon, a Skarmory, suddenly attacked her and she had to kill him. Another, a Bellossom, sickened and died. The three Mina has left incredibly are dear to her -and she likes to think she is dear to them. Since travelling freely is out of the question, and money is still necessary, she has hired herself out as a freelance mercenary, using her Pokemon to defend people and settlements. Not being too demanding, Mina often accepts shelter and food as a valid form of payment. She is currently in the general vicinity of Route 1, travelling between the remnants of Pallet town and Viridian City.
Other Weapons: Machete (on her belt); dagger (in her boot); handgun (in a holster on her belt); taser (on her belt)
Name: Garrett
Age: 29
Pokemon:
Mismagius (♀)
Xatu (♂) (deceased)
Miltank (♀)
Meganium (♀)
Hometown: Ecruteak City
Appearance: (not exact, but like I said, a reference) http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab70/Xela1495/Gaia1.jpg
Garrett keeps his hair in a pony tail to keep it out of his eyes. He's typically somewhat unshaven, not really bothering to keep up his appearance. He wears sturdy dark brown hiking boots, faded and ripped straight-leg jeans which are cuffed at the ankle, and a dark green, long-sleeved shirt. He doesn’t have a bag or a pack as he rarely leaves the general area of the City. His only accessory is his sturdy and thick leather belt (nothing fancy either, but his Pokeballs kept hooked there) and a leather watch.
Bio/History: Not one for battling Pokemon, Garrett preferred keeping them for company rather than anything else. He never really explored, either, traveling as far as the Violet on one side, and Olivine on the other. He found all that he really wanted or needed at home. He found his first Pokemon, a Misdreavus, when he was quite young. He had been walking in the forest around Ecruteak, the sun had gone down faster than he had expected, and he had promptly gotten lost. The Pokemon –rather than frightening him, as was expected- showed him the way back home. Garrett was 7 at the time, but the Pokemon had now become his friend, and they continued this friendship until he acquired his first Pokeball at 10, when she was officially caught.
His Miltank followed – he acquired it by befriending the folks on MooMoo farm when he was about 12, who gave him the egg as a gift. His final Pokemon, a Xatu –originally a Natu- was the only one he actually worked to catch, out in the Ruins, when he was 13. After traveling to the Ruins, his interest in ancient history was solidified when he fell through the floor and found a secret room full of unintelligible carvings. Of course, he preferred to study the lore of his hometown rather than anywhere else.
This interest, as well as his general desire to be helpful, allowed him to have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in Ecruteak before the Change. He found himself rescuing people from the Burnt Tower whenever some unwitting person (typically a tourist) lost their way there. He struck up a friendship with the Kimono Girls, as they were, in a way, keepers of the lore of the area, so he would spend much of his time in their dance hall. He often runs errands for them, also. He also became good friends with the then-Gym Leader, Morty, as they both had similar interests in history and in Ghost types. In fact, it was through Morty's help that Misdreavus evolved into Mismagius. Trekking around the towers and doing errands gradually led to Garrett's high level of physical fitness - not to mention, he liked training (mostly by fervently imitating old Kung-Fu movies) in his spare time.
After the Change, while many died and more left, Garrett remained. He uses his Pokemon to generally help out what remains of the settlement. When there’s nothing to do in town, he hunts on the outskirts of town for any rogue Pokemon which could be used as food – particularly Stantlers, Tauroses or even Miltanks. He still explores the Towers, and keeps the Kimono Girls company.
Other Weapons: Hunting rifle on his back, several ammo packs on his belt, long knife (on belt), hand pistol (on belt).
Other: Mismagius is rarely in her Pokeball.
Also like eons old omg
Name: Raymond Eyres
Nickname: Ray (hates being called Raymond), Manny to those who are closest to him
Age: 25
Personality: Easy-going and always chilled out, regardless of how many responsibilities he may be juggling. Flirty and a ladies man through and through. Though he’s not particularly funny, he’s charming and affable. However, he does have a hidden competitive side -since he likes to think he’s the best at whatever he tries- and this can lead him showing a snarkier, aggressive demeanour.
Background: The only child of two high-powered East Coast investment bankers, it’s a wonder they even found the time to have a kid. Used to having the best, and to being the best. Though his parents give him money, Ray has enough of his own, earned through several summer jobs and internships, and other activities (see ‘Secret’). Very popular, and parties more than he really should. Drinks, and smokes both weed and tobacco, and partakes in recreational drugs of the hallucinogenic variety from time to time. Used to be on the varsity swim team but was kicked out in Sophomore year due to drug use, it was only due to his excellent grades that he didn’t get expelled outright. He’s not in any fraternities and lives off campus. Ray majors in Economics and minors in English, and is set to graduate with a Latin honours degree.
Appearance: 6”2, brown eyes, swimmers physique, no tats or piercings, spends an excessive amount of time grooming himself in the mornings.
Other: Though they’re friends, Raymond feels a slight rivalry towards Jason, and though generally friendly, he can sometimes be a douche when he feels particularly "threatened", though it's mostly just due to jealously. Has a major-league crush on Melanie and has for years, but is uncharacteristically nervous about how to deal with it, so he seems distant. Quite close to Cleo, they often take smoking breaks together.
Secret: His friends know he uses drugs, but what he’s kept secret is that he actually deals for the majority of Stanford. What they also don’t know is that he really wants to quit, but feels unable to say anything because he thinks it’s too late, that he can’t get out, and he thinks it’ll ruin the persona he’s built about himself. He wants to quit smoking and drinking, too. He’s banking on trying to drop this part of himself as soon as he graduates or leaves California, if he can. On a related note, he’s been trying to stop being so flirtatious and less of a ladies man in hopes that Melanie will like him back once he tries to approach her.
Also please no one post this is just for my own records :3c
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Name: Tarquin St. George, Esq.
Gender: M
Age: 26
Appearance:
http://i.imgur.com/4TMWNTy.jpg?1Typically he wears gold-thread brocaded silk waistcoats and fine wool overcoats, with the finest silk stockings and cravats, and soft shoes. He loves silk, and colors. He loves showing off his wealth. His white wigs are always well kept and finely powdered. In terms of physical features, he's of a good height, somewhere around 5"11, and full-cheeked. His eyes are a hazelish sort of green and rather sharp and slightly far apart, and he has a small mouth and straight nose. He's clean-shaven and his eyebrows slope like brushstrokes; light brown, unless he darkens them. He had an allergic reaction to make-up powders and can't wear them, but he can still use rouge and other such things, like pigments (which he does). Physically, not fat, but definitely unfit, though facially he's a handsome man (which he knows). Nonetheless, when it comes down to his personality...
History: Born in the lap of luxury in London, second son of a Lord and business magnate with sprawling holdings in the colonies and high political connections. In regards to silver spoons, he was born with one in his mouth and five in each hand. He's a socialite and always invited to the most lavish events in the city, even though he's only moderately liked. Emotional, a gossip and a fop, and he thinks very highly of himself. Very fashionable. His intense face powder allergy is a source of immense distress. His older brother Dominic is Gay's father. He also has three sisters: Beatrice, Charlotte, and Sophia, who married well and are well-known in London high society.
Opinions on the Raven King: Wasn't that centuries ago? And in the North? Who cares! When's tea?
Dream/Goal: A rich, comfortable, uncommitted, rich, wealthy, privileged life, with two homes in the city and five in the country.
Attributes:
Strength: 1
Intelligence: 4
Willpower: 2
Luck: 5
Name: Katsuhiro Honda (or, in the Japanese style: Honda Katsuhiro)
Age: 21
Appearance: Tall, but not extraordinarily so, he tends to seem taller than he actually is because of the way he carries himself - he's got what some people might call "presence." To his extreme annoyance, he's unable to keep a beard and mustache at bay, meaning he looks scruffier -and older- than he would ideally like to. Strong, he is built more for strength and endurance rather than for agility. His hair is past neck-length when loose, but is usually contained in a tight ponytail that always manages to be messy despite Katsuhiro's best efforts. Handsome, but in a weird way; his eyes are too small for him to be conventionally handsome, but he's got a killer nose and jawline.
Equipment: Outwardly visible are a Katana-type sword made of wood (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokken), a wakizashi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi), a small axe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ono_%28weapon%29), and a tessen war fan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_fan). Concealed are two Tanto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tant%C5%8D), Shuriken (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuriken), armoured bracers, a grappling hook, a hidden wrist-mounted pistol [within the bracer], and a bag (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate-bukuro). Typically always wears light armour of the traditional Japanese scaled style. His clothing is also of the typical Japanese style of a man of moderately high standing, unless there's some sort of covert mission going on.
Skills: Excellent close-range fighter, his specialties are disarming and incapacitating opponents, and beheadings. He's been in training from an extremely young age, meaning he's a conditioned fighter. Good instincts and reflexes, and a pretty careful, thoughtful, and knowledgeable dude overall who considers lots of alternatives before taking action. He prefers to avoid conflict if it's a realistic option.
Weaknesses: He's not really good at fighting from far-distance, and his long-distance aim is quite shoddy. Overthinks, and stresses on being proper (having proper technique, behaving properly, and so on - that being said, 'everything is permitted,' as the saying goes.) Katsuhiro is also affected by extremely high family expectations and simultaneously feels like he doesn't belong. His avoidance of conflict has delayed and worsened the inevitable in the past. He tends to be overly permissive and sympathetic.
History & Personality: His family are retainers to the Matsudaira clan, meaning his family has always had some association with a prominent Japanese Assassin clan. However, not all Hondas are recruited. Katsuhiro's father died when the boy was quite young, meaning he was practically raised as a surrogate son by his uncle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Tadakatsu). From a young age, Katsuhiro showed great potential, hence his extensive (covert) training and induction into the Assassin clan. Frankly put, he was raised as a nobleman and a killer, and that's the only life he knows. His commitment to the his Clan and cause has made him a stand-out member of the Assassins, despite his young age, since he's racked up an exceptionally high amount of Assassinations since his induction. Due to his sparkling record, he's been tasked with meeting and greeting the Chinese Assassin - good first impressions and all that.
Other: Doesn't carry a proper metal Katana since he hasn't earned it yet, or, at least, he doesn't feel that he's earned it yet.
Name: Adrian Bogomolov
Age: 27
Appearance: Tall, but not extraordinarily so, though he carries himself well, if a bit intimidatingly - he's fit, but rather stocky. His hair is straight and brown and always messy, and he's unable to keep his face unshaven for more than 24 hours - it just grows back so quickly... Light olive skin tone, hazel eyes, button nose, and a killer jawline.
Equipment: ???
Skills: Patience, raw strength, determination, quick learner.
Weaknesses: Can't aim for shit, a bit lost in the world since Adrian feels like he's purposeless, monolingual, overly paranoid.
History & Personality: Raised on one of those off-grid Assassin compounds, he's got an Assassin's lineage on both sides of his family. Has two siblings, as well as one identical twin.
Other: ???
Name: Aderyn Cadogan
Age/Year: 17; Year 7
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: 5”7’, slender, and lightly toned from sports and generally being active, but not anywhere near being buff. She has a very expressive face, typically with a cheeky grin plastered on it, though her intensity is off-putting to some. It's a rare day when she ever dresses up.
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Personality:Well-known in her house as a semi-permanent boisterous and sassy fixture in the Common Room, she seems to always be trying to make sure that everyone is having a good time together. While this sociable facet of her personality is predominant, she lashes out and becomes aggressive when something goes against her worldview - specifically, against the moral code she lives by. This aggressive streak continues when protecting others or standing up for those she cares about - she's basically incapable of solving an altercation without arguing. Additionally, when someone has 'wronged her,' she will often seethe for a while before acting as if nothing happened, though she will mentally hold a grudge against the person until they make right by her somehow. Her focus tends to fall on details rather than the overall picture, and is completely consumed by a task once she chooses to do it. Basing most of her decisions on instincts, she also tends to take risks for a better payoff.
Though sociable, Aderyn is very naive. She expects the best in people, and is unfailingly insulted whenever they prove her otherwise. She also believes that everyone has the same moral code as her, which contributes to her feelings of anger whenever people act against it. In short, she has a very narrow worldview.
History: The product of a wizard dad and a muggle mom, she was born and raised in London with brief stints in the country to visit her paternal family in Wales. She has two older brothers (Llewellyn, 5 years older, and Rhys, 3 years older). She had the fortune to be born into a supportive family. Her surname used to be rather influential in the wizarding world, though it is now typically scowled at by the more blood-conscious wizards due to the Cadogan’s historical disregard for blood purity. She's 95% sure she's related to the Sir Cadogan who's depicted on the portrait on the seventh floor of the castle, and she brings this up all the time. Regardless, the painted knight and Aderyn get along famously.
Her father (also Llewellyn) is a Magizoologist who focuses on the “urban fauna of London,” and her mother (Sophie) is a muggle doctor. By the time she came along, her parents were already well-experienced in raising magical children in a muggle environment, so they chose to home-school her to avoid any accidents that would doubtlessly occur when and if any magical powers manifested. Naturally, once they manifested, there were plenty of accidents. Her parents were glad they had occurred within the privacy of their own home. She picked up her first real broomstick at the age of 9 and flew atrociously, but, since then, she’s been obsessed with flying and broomsticks and Quidditch. Her favourite team has always been the Caerphilly Catapults.
In London, magic must be used extremely discreetly, if at all. Particularly when one's mother must entertain her muggle colleagues often. Thing is, Aderyn loves magic. As such, loves Hogwarts, since she can use magic all the time with no need for discretion. The wand she was matched with as a first-year was aspen wood with a phoenix feather core, 13 1/4 inches, and rather rigid. Aderyn was thrilled, because it was longer than her brothers’ wands, and she could tease them for it. She also got a barn owl, named Susy, because it was "well spooky looking."The Sorting Hat placed her in Gryffindor rather quickly, but no one was surprised – the Cadogans had been in Gryffindor for generations. She tried out for Quidditch every year until she was finally let in in third year, as a Seeker – her quick reflexes and absolute tunnel vision when it came to getting the Snitch made her perfect for the spot, and Aderyn loved it since she could be the center of attention while still supporting her team. Later on, she never took or tried to take an apparition test, she preferred to focus her time on becoming an animagus (with McGonagall's help). She's succeeded, but hasn't told anyone what it is, and she hasn't let anyone see her do it.
As far as academics go, she's done well, her strategy consists of slacking off during the semester, then studying non-stop for the exams, sometimes managing to pull a few great grades out of her ass. The only exceptions to this rule are the subjects she is truly interested in, where she actually makes a constant effort to excel. She hasn't really seen much of the world or met a very wide variety of people, staying cocooned in her family.
NEWT classes: Transfiguration, Charms, DADA, CoMC, HoM.
Magical abilities: Dueling , Flying, Transfiguration, Caring for Magical Creatures. Not unskilled at regular Charms and DADA. Really bad at Herbology and mythically bad at Potions (she studied literally non-stop for her OWL to shove her grade in Snape's face and managed to get an O - no one knows how she achieved it, but no one was as surprised by this grade as Aderyn herself.)
[B]Strengths: Strong willed, meticulous, compassionate.
Weaknesses: Self-righteous, short sighted, naive, foolhardy.
Name: Geoffrey Ramsey
Age/Year: 17/ 7th Year
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: 5"9, he moves with purpose, always giving the impression that he's busy doing something, even though he's not. Though he smiles without reserve, his resting gaze is always slightly judgmental. Doesn't really have a Scottish accent, though it does slip out sometimes when he's particularly passionate or annoyed.
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Personality: If you asked "what is a typical Gryffindor like" you would most definitely be pointed in Geoffrey's general direction. He's unfailingly chivalrous and brave, never taking disrespect from anyone but almost always managing to settle his disputes amicably and with all parties feeling pleased. Everything he says is always thought through precisely, as such, he's quite good at getting what he wants. He's charming and intelligent - if you knew him only superficially, you might think he was perfect. A side of his personality that he doesn't often reveal is quite nasty and judgmental. He is intrinsically competitive and will stop at nothing to be the best in whatever field he's applied himself to, either personal or for the greater good, and once he wants something, he makes sure to get it. While he treats everyone equally, he will not consider anyone truly equal until they have proven themselves to be so. However, once someone does gain it, Geoffrey will do basically anything for them.
History: His family is Scottish, and meticulously pure-blooded. They guard their ancestral history carefully, leading skeptics to believe that, somewhere down the line someone had kids with a muggle, or produced a squib or two. The other pervading personal trait of the family is the double-standard with which they treat muggleborns or half-bloods: it's perfectly alright to mingle with them, still fine but less so to be friends with them, but it will be an awkward, awkward, dark day when a Ramsey seriously involves themselves romantically with one or brings one home. They have behaved this way for centuries, and Geoffrey falls in line with the pattern. The Ramseys have been Gryffindors for generations - the Gryffindor lion is even on a corner of their family crest, and the Ramseys are quick to supply the information that Godric Gryffindor was a close friend of their forefathers and so on and so on, none of it has been substantiated, but the crest is usually accepted as evidence.
He has a younger sister, Elissa, now in third year, but the familial pressure to succeed was always placed on Geoffrey's shoulders as his father is the current family patriarch. Geoffrey never had a flair or liking for the academic, being drawn much more strongly to sports - he became Gryffindor Quidditch captain in 5th year, and some say he's the best Beater that Gryffindor has ever had - "as if he's one with the bludgers," people whisper. As long as he remains the best, his father will be placated. And due to Geoffrey's incessant pursuit of perfection, he will be placated as well.
His attraction to herbology was an initial surprise to him, but he finds the purposeful way one must deal with the plants "soothing."
NEWT Subjects: Herbology, Charms, DADA, Divination
Magical abilities: Flying, Herbology. Laughably bad at Transfiguration.
Strengths: Physically strong, intelligent, charming, loyal.
Weaknesses: Judgmental, stubborn, mentally weak.
Name: Alexander Stone
Age/Year: 18/ 7th
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: He has an earenestly honest air about him which tends to be either endearing or off-putting to those who notice him. Roughly 5"10.
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Personality: He's quiet, usually blending into the background. Quite witty, but in an understated way - it's easy to miss his humour unless one is paying close attention. He doesn't often reveal what he's feeling, and his poker face is legendary. Will do anything for the people he cares about. While he's not particularly opinionated, he definitely believe that actions speak bounds, and while he avoids conflict as much as he can, he only avoids it because he doesn't want to waste his time, not necessarily fear or laziness. Unfailingly polite, and very driven. He was often alone as a child and a habit persists from those days - he takes refuge in books.
History: Thoroughly a Londoner, Alexander is an only child. Though a half-blood (the magic is on his mothers side), he lived a thoroughly unmagical life up until arriving at Hogwarts. His father didn't even know about his wife's powers until Alex, at the age of 10, levitated the furniture in his bedroom while his father watched - Alex was merely looking for something he'd misplaced. That marks the only time Mr. Edgar Stone has ever fainted. One awkward explanation later, and Mr Stone finally knew what was up with his wife and son. By all accounts he took it admirably, adjusting to this revelation as if nothing had happened. Alex was not perturbed - he'd been doing little magical things like this in the past, it was just that no one noticed. He had been in a muggle school up until an letter-bearing owl flew into their breakfast table, which marks the only time Mr. Stone has shrieked in such a piercingly high-pitched voice.
Alexander's passion for learning has always been present. He was in the handful of first years who had bothered to read "Hogwarts: A History." He was placed in Gryffindor and settled in quite well, though some were curious as to why he hadn't been placed in Ravenclaw, where he would have surely excelled - Alexander just shrugged, and smiled.
Alexander is often a teacher's favourite, as he is always prepared for lessons and never fails to get top marks. His parents often send him embarrassing care packages as congratulations. When he was named Gryffindor prefect in 5th year, the care package from his folks was so embarrassingly, adorably sentimental that it has since become a bit of a Gryffindor legend. The care package he received for being given the title of Head Boy will likely go down in Hogwarts history as one of the most adorably sentimental public care packages ever. Alexander never learnt to open mail in private, he never acknowledged the risk of there being a howler or three in there. He also has a siamese cat, called Sasha, but she tends to do what she wants most of the
NEWT Subjects: History of Magic, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Potions, Transfiguration, Charms, DADA, Astronomy.
Magical Abilities: Outstanding at Ancient Runes, Charms, Astronomy, History of Magic. Adept at everything else.
Strengths: Intelligence, self-knowledge, calmness, dedication.
Weaknesses: Lonely, antisocial, physically weak.
Name: Natalie Livingstone
Age/Year: 17/ Year 7
House: Gryffindor
Appearance: She puts effort and care into her looks every morning. Very observant, her eyes are like a hawks'.
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Personality: Very chatty, and very much a busybody, Natalie delights in gathering information about what's going on at school and who's going on at school, if you know what I mean. She's very difficult to offend, mostly because she takes the offense in her stride and punts them right back at the offender. Natalie prides herself on her blinding honesty, and refuses to sugarcoat anything, ever. She has a great sense of humour, though it is often used as a shield to prevent people from asking personal questions about her own life. But it typically works, and she's quite good at deflecting questions back at the questioner. Though she's self-confident, she doesn't like revealing too much of herself to people, hence her developed ability of deflecting questions.
History: Her family moved around a lot when she was younger, so Natalie and her two sisters had to adjust to quickly making and losing friends. Their mother is a curse-breaker for the Gringotts, meaning that the Livingstones were forced to travel around as Gringotts demanded. As such, Natalie never really had a permanent home, and came to treasure her family and the few friends that she stayed in contact with. Very close to her heart are house elves, as the same pair came with the Livingstone family as they moved around the world. This constant moving around is what cultivated her social skills, as it essentially forced her to forgo any sort of social anxiety. Curiosity came as a natural consequence to her travels, she wanted to learn about every new culture she found herself in - and this curiosity branched itself into curiosity about people's lives. "It's all Anthropological!" according to Natalie.
Her natural flair for gathering information about people was combined flawlessly with her natural flair for expressive writing, and from her third year on she sporadically publishes a "Gryffindor Gazette" whenever she deems any information is notable enough to get published. A few times, this has evolved into a "Hogwarts Herald," when the news has been notable enough. Though everyone knows Natalie is the supplier and writer of these, no one has ever been able to actually pin her down and find hard evidence that she published or wrote them, which has allowed her to escape serious detentions multiple times.
Currently, the Livingstone family is settled in France and are scheduled to remain there for six years, so Natalie's younger sister attends Beauxbatons, while her older sister graduated from Hogwarts a few years ago. She's a half-blood, but her life has been so magical she's never felt like much of a muggle.
NEWT Subjects: Divination, Charms, Ancient Runes, DADA, Muggle Studies.
Magical abilities: Supposedly clairvoyant [no one is sure if she's actually a prophet or if her encyclopedic knowledge of what everyone is doing is what leads her to make very educated guesses about what's going to happen], somehow achieved near-native fluency at Ancient Runes, Charms.
Strengths: Honest, friendly, empathic.
Weaknesses: Academically lazy, gossipy, personally closed-off from others.
[CENTER]The Gryffindor Team
Chasers
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Akash Pawar
"The Interceptor" is his nickname. He will fight for the ball. Abnormally large for a 17-year old, he's a force to be reckoned with on the field. Very determined and head-strong, but he prefers being told what to do rather than thinking for himself. Has a temper.
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Ian Kim
Ian's chaser position raised a few eyebrows-- he's rather small and underwhelming, but what he lacks in size he makes up in speed and evasion. He does not like the spotlight and prefers to pass the quaffle to his more competitive team-mates, but his passes are often key parts of successful plays. He's good at keeping his cool but not good at calming others down. His twin brother is in Hufflepuff meaning he's got a large and weird following among the people in that house.
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Laura Sheffield
The perfect balance between strength and skill, Laura is the final component of the well-planned Chaser team. They work well together. She's the one who often ends up actually shooting the ball, but she's not prideful-- as long as the ball goes into the hoop, she's happy. That being said, she is very competitive, and absolutely hates to lose.
Beaters
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Geoffrey Ramsey - Team Captain
Apart from a general run-down before and in half-time, Geoffrey prefers to let his team do what they do best: work as a unit. His intense pride and desire to show off and be the top-tier makes him strive to perfection... but he can get careless if things don't go his way. If Steven is speed, Geoffrey is strength. He can really swing a bat.
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Steven Bronson
Geoffrey's other half. Everyone knows that if Geoff wasn't captain, Steven would be. He's more speed than strength, launching bludgers bent on distracting and causing chaos more than causing physical harm. Easily underestimated, and can be overpowered... but hates to lose. Respects Geoffrey too much to go against him, but, if the tables turn and Gryffindor starts to lose, Steven will take the strategy into his own hands.
Keeper
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Raphael Uttley
Silent but deadly. Few people know him outside of the context of Quidditch. Raphael keeps to himself, and focuses entirely on pitch. He watches the ball very closely, but his focus on the quaffle and hoops can cause him to ignore other factors in the game. The calmest member of the entire team.
Seeker
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Aderyn Cadogan
The one, the only... how she would describe herself anyway. Her competitiveness comes out in full force during matches and she's given (and taken) a few concussions-- if she can't see the snitch, she shit-talks, and that can be distracting... but once she sees it... she's an unst
Name: Noemi Hart
Age: 20
Class: Cleric
Weapon: Staves, initially Heal.
Race: Human
Ability: N/A
Appearance: Noemi's hair is dark pink, thick, and wavy. Her eyes are pink, too, and her skin is light brown. She has a loud voice, and an expressive, but admittedly pretty face. She stands at roughly 5"5 and is well proportioned. She wears the white robes of a cleric: a simple long white dress; long-sleeved and high-collared, complete with a white hooded cloak. She's lined the inside of the cloak with pink, though, because she doesn't think the gods find bright, happy colors offensive. She keeps the hood down because she wears a plain silver circlet and, when the hood's up, no one can see it! Finally, her pink hair is left long and flowing. It's just above waist-length and it's Noemi's pride and joy. Her only accessory, other than the circlet, is a thin light pink sash knotted around her hips and pinned with a silver button.
Bio: Noemi was born in Grahm, at the tail-end of the war. Her family were heavily religious peasants; too poor and defenseless to risk to fleeing into neighboring countries. Thankfully for Noemi, Clerics, Priests, and other servants of the gods carried out missions into the war-ravaged zones of Grahm, and as a tiny baby she was considered an innocent and saved from the war before it fully arrived at her home village. The holy men and women, essentially, saved her. As such she was raised religiously and trained to be a cleric from a young age in a convent in Rellias. Her dramatics started at a young age, too. She got along well with the other children there, but not so much with the adults. Nonetheless, having nothing much else to do and fearing reprisal, Noemi dedicated herself to her cause... and found herself thinking that nothing else would ever be as important. Her rescue from Grahm instilled in her a sense that she had been 'chosen' to help others with her healing skills, but just helping others wouldn't do. She needed to be the best, the very best! And not only that, she found herself thinking that once her skills reached an high enough level of prowess she would need to carry her own mission to Grahm and help her homeland recover from the effects of the war.
Once she came of age, the convent in Rellias loosed Noemi on the world, like other clerics and priests. She was sent on a mission. She almost died once when she came too close to Grahm; attacked by bandits. That was a cautionary lesson for her as she learned she needed to get stronger. She crossed paths with Malthior's Band during her travels and the thought struck her like divine inspiration: she traveled, mercenaries traveled. Mercenaries helped people, normally, and she helped people, normally. Mercenaries had a whole bunch of armed people ready and willing to fight, and she... did not. Joining up was a natural progression for her. She hasn't looked back since.
Personality: [I] Dramatic, loud, extravagant, and excitable, and superficially seems rather selfish and conceited. Overestimates her abilities. She likes to put on a show and cheer others on. Very determined when it comes to personal endeavors.
Updated here to reflect IC events whenever I can remember to and mostly shared with EvelynWillows <3
Name: Florina Everton-Mircea (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/105/2/2/22f41d3e335144d2d7f3fd52d8fb2571-d3e2ql3.jpg), of house Everton-Mircea.
---------> Typically called "Florette" by people who have known her since childhood.
---------> Called "Flora" by Owen only
Image source [X (http://sarachmet.deviantart.com/art/Come-Heavy-Sleep-II-205040919)]
Age: 20 (just turned)
Gender: F
Rank: Princess, last-born only.
Appearance: Previously pretended to be severely ill for six years and managed to make people believe that she was on the cusp of death during.
She favours bright colors with accented, delicate details, and while she previously preferred to wear red, she's favoring blue more, now. Her hands are delicate and she is naturally quite slender, but no longer seems frail. Her posture is excellent. She is very fair, like porcelain, but no longer looks as unhealthily pale as she once did. She has inherited here heterochromia iridum - a trait from her fathers' side that afflicts mostly women and tends to skip generation.
Her left eye is a dark grey-blue while the right is a light brown and they are lively and always seem to be laughing at something. The difference in colour is very noticeable, as is the liveliness of the eyes themselves Her hair, dark auburn, is thick, past waist length and wavy and takes ages to brush, but she brushes it every day regardless. She always wears it down. She is of below-average height, around 5"4. As for her facial structure, her face is oval-shaped and feminine, her nose is straight and a just slightly upturned. She no longer looks like a fragile flower ready to be blown away at any moment, rather, a flower in full bloom.
Was formerly the Poppy Thief, for which she wore dark colours and a veil covered her face at all times.
Skills: Bravery, dexterity, cunning, herbalism, deceit.
Weaknesses: Physically weak, proud, selfish, lazy, emotional.
Personaliy & Bio: As the youngest child, she was both spoiled and ignored for the majority of her life. There is a 12 year age difference between herself and her oldest brother, Iliye. By that age, he was already on the road to becoming the next King, and most official, royal attention was focused on him. Her oldest sister, Erina, was a legendary beauty, and married quickly, leaving Everton to live with her husband - Florina was 14 at the time.
Florina had an adequate, royal, childhood, and was taught all the things a princess should know. She spent more time with the servants and staff than she did with other people of her birth-rank, and was particularly good friends with an old, old, servant, who tended the gardens - John Hughes- and he instilled in her a love and knowledge of plants. Even now, a section of the garden is reserved for her own use. Due to tradition, Florina could not be eligible for marriage until her oldest sibling had a child, or until she turned 20. Since the latter has not happened, the family had to wait for the latter, but that time is finally nigh.
And as for Florina - well, she has several, mostly self-inflicted, problems. She was never in line for the throne. She was not as beautiful as her oldest sister. She felt inadequate. However, Florina was cleverer than her siblings. She did not want to be forced into the situations that her sisters were obviously much better at handling, causing her to try escaping such official obligations. This did not go over well, and her mother vocally disapproved. Florina came to the realization that an easier solution would be to be too unwell to entertain. Once she was of marriageable age, she stepped this tactic up, using clever ointments and other tricks to make herself seem weak, and her techniques only improved over time. She wears modest clothing to prevent anyone from seeing the shape of her body, which is not as unhealthy as it should be if she was ill. She plays up illnesses, invents neuroses including those about needing time to be alone, and even poisons herself (only slightly!) to make it believable, to get people off her case and just let her be. The result has been good so far - no one has found her out. She half-believes that the royal physician suspects something, but he hasn't done anything about it yet. If her suspicion becomes too strong, she plans to do something about it, somehow.
And as for her alter-ego, well... that turn of events caught her off-guard, too. Her room, in one of the towers, contains a small secret passage which lead all the way out of the castle, down into some oppressive catacomb, which in turn led to the outskirts of Aisnia. The entrance opened up behind some stables through a small hole in the roots of a sturdy tree. She was afraid at first, but that quickly passed. She didn't stay outside for long, but it was enough to spark her interest in the world outside the castle. As for the thieving... it's another way for her to take control of her otherwise quite regimental life. The first step was illness, to make sure she could be free of obligations, and this next step meant she was actually powerful, she could actually do something for herself and break free of what was expected. But, for obvious reasons, she need for a disguise. She does not steal from the castle, usually targeting merchants or the crowds who frequent Woodcock Lodge, and she never ever steals from servants. Once she successfully steals something, she usually trades it for something else at the Snoring Sow, or hides it somewhere (usually in the woods) for later use or distribution. Her favourite way of covering for her theft is pawning off whatever she steals to whomever she finds, and then having them deliver goods or buy something to give to the poorer people in Aisnia - mysterious bundles of wood or grain finding their way onto doorsteps of people who would otherwise struggle to find or afford them. Her quick fingers make pickpocketing a breeze; presently, she's taking to leaving a red poppy flower -common things that grow in almost every field- to fill the space of the stolen item. She's been at the thievery thing for two years now and is yet to be discovered, though her activities have become quite a pain for the law enforcement of Aisnia...
On most days when she is wandering around the castle and "ill," she is either in the gardens tending to plants, or in sunny rooms, reading (about plants, mostly), looking melancholy and frail and ill, and alone, though a retainer or maid or nurse is never too far away. Her eccentricities have led her to develop quite a reputation among the castle's servants, and weird rumours have spring up about her through Aisnia. This behaviour her way of gaining some sort of autonomy in her otherwise very regimental life.
As of now she no longer acts ill due to the actions of Viscount Ramstell, and she is no longer the Poppy. She has become more involved in the Kingdom and has put her intelligence to good use rather than being selfish about it. She also now understands that her problems were self-inflicted and while her childhood could have been better she was making it worse by seeing it through a wholly negative lens and purposefully pushing people away.
Name: Iliye Everton-Mircea IV (http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/365/d/5/the_knight_by_ilsekiller-d5ptep1.jpg)
Age: 32
Gender: M
Rank: Prince, oldest child, heir apparent.
Appearance: Blondish hair though slightly balding, hazel green-brown eyes, and notably clean-shaven. He stands at about 5"10 and is quite broad. There's something quite intense about him. Often wears armour and does not like to go without weaponry. His clothing emphasizes his status and is brocaded richly, and he also wears jewelry often - nothing ornate or filigreed, simply made things that show off his wealth with huge gemstones.
Personality & Bio: Trained from youth to be King, he is serious yet charming, firm, and follows rules to the letter, does what is asked of him in terms of duties, but... Kind of lazy. Engages in debauchery. He is very conscious of class differences and acts accordingly - never rudely, but it's definitely notable. Hunts often and is very good at it, he also spends a lot of time outside the castle. When he is in the castle, he is rarely alone, often in the company of hunting companions or other friends, but also often sits in on his fathers' council meetings. He doesn't take his status as heir apparent very seriously, as in, he lets his father do whatever he likes and never stands against him. He's been married for 5 years and has not had any children yet. Takes no interest in the common people.
Almost killed by a poison arrow fired by a jealous knight. Has mellowed out a bit since then.
Name: Erina Helmhurst (http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/075/0/8/irene_by_zemotion-d3brbn7.jpg), neé Everton-Mircea.
Age: 26
Gender: F
Rank: Princess
Appearance: Gorgeous, regular features, bright blue eyes, curly bright red hair. Looks elegant, and her clothing emphasizes this.
Personality & Bio: Doted on for her beauty, Erina was always kind and gentle and took herself and her position very seriously. She doesn't live in the castle anymore, but her legacy lives on and many of the people who knew her when she lived there remember her fondly - she was the quintessential princess. Her home is far to the south on the coast (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Dubrovnik_wall.jpg).
She and her entire family were all killed in a horrible fire.
Other: Had a son (Nelson) and daughter (Catherine) by Nelson Helmhurst.
Name: Margaret Everton-Mircea (http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/184/9/2/92c3075632b3f0ad83cc954afac82203-d3kv9c5.jpg), neé Steward
Age: 30
Gender: F
Rank: Princess by marriage, wife of Iliye. Duchess by birth.
Appearance: 5"7 and willowy, she is always on the cutting edge of fashion, making her a bit of an icon among the other nobles. She's not that pretty, but has an air about her that make her quite attractive. Her eyes are a welcoming brown colour, and her hair is dark brown, sleek, and always styled. Her jewelery is also on the cutting edge of fashion and she spends a lot of money on her appearance.
Personality & Bio: Chosen as a match for Iliye for the amount of land her family owned, and their wealth and reputation. The wealth of the Stewards matched that of the royal family, but this marriage made such a comparison inefficient since the families are now technically joined. She spends her time mostly indoors with other women of her rank and age-group and tends to throw lavish events for no reason. She is simultaneously gossipy and chatty - the type that enjoys listening to other people's problems only to reveal those details to others later. She doesn't do it maliciously, it's simply the main way she keeps herself busy. Every so often, due to her wide-ranging knowledge of other people's business, she will give good intra-personal advice. Also, she is very, very observant. She has had no children yet, and it's a matter of great distress to her which she does not like to talk about.
Was poisoned and is now rendered barren.
Other: Dotes on a white cat with mismatched yellow and blue eyes named Timaeus. He finds his way into the most inconvenient places.
Name: King Charles Everton-Mircea VI (http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/052/1/4/The_King_by_kellebass.jpg)
Age: 61
Gender: M
Rank: King
Appearance: Bearded, and slightly rotund due to age and diet, he has a very commanding presence despite his slightly short stature (around 5"6). He has an extremely loud and booming voice, which some say is his way of making up for his height. He dresses richly, but discreetly - he does not favour opulent displays of wealth, but it would be very evident that his clothes are extremely expensive due to their exquisite make and fine details. Does not wear a crown unless there's an official matter he needs to attend to (but that is quite often). His hair, once a black tinged with copper, had whitened due to age, but he has a full head of hair, which he keeps cropped short. His eyes are a quick blue-green and he has a very intense gaze. Overall, he is a very intense sort of person, and as such, quite intimidating.
Personality & Bio: Born into the lap of luxury in Everton Castle, Charles took to diplomacy and learning about foreign cultures as much as he could. This interest in the other countries had made Aisnia flourish and has led the country to make several profitable trade connections with other countries. The oldest of 5 siblings, he married late after some scandalous stints with foreign women that may or may not have produced bastard offspring, no one is sure. He does not enjoy hunting or strenuous outdoor activity, but does enjoy eating well and travelling - being comfortable is very important to him. He prefers to stick to the old order of things rather than coming up with new strategies, and he is very passionate about what he does and it is difficult to disagree with him - he doesn't like to be disagreed with. Though he has a tendency to neglect local matters (leaving them to his knights or councilors) to pay attention to international issues, if he ever thinks something is threatening his wellbeing, the wellbeing of his family, or the wellbeing of his kingdom, he will spring into a whirlwind of action which is difficult to stop once it's began. He spends most of his time either in the banquet halls or in his own quarters tending to his councilors and to royal matters in general.
Had a heart attack and almost died after the theft of the Bloom of Life. Since then, following the tragedies that befell his family, he has begun to pay more attention to "small" matters (his family) and local affairs. He has also grown closer to his wife in recent years.
Name: Queen Iona Everton-Mircea (http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2011/083/6/8/68ef70aede9a3f2eeb97a35badabad0c-d1x93ci.jpg), neé Cabert
(like that image but obviously older; it's surprisingly difficult to find images of royal old ladies)
Age: 53
Gender: F
Rank: Queen
Appearance: A long, thin, straight-standing, and puckered looking woman, her clear blue eyes are extremely piercing and it is often difficult to meet her gaze because one often feels like they're being scrutinized intensely. She is taller than her husband, standing at 5"8. She dresses extremely traditionally, meaning she does not change with the tides of fashion, and she favours stark colours and heavy fabrics, usually unadorned with embroidery. Her hair is curly and honey blonde, and so far unmarked by any white. Her face is angular and quite beautiful, but it always looks like she's just heard something unpleasant or bitten into a lemon. The only jewelery she wears is a crown and heavy necklaces that show her rank and wealth.
Personaliy & Bio: From a Northern kingdom (http://www.hellomagazine.com/imagenes/travel/201101074735/tallinn/estonia/capital-of-cultur/0-15-163/a_ar10011025-a.jpg), she has maintained the icy temperaments of her homeland despite now living in the much milder Aisnia. Her kingdom is wealthy and prosperous, which is why she and Charles were matched. She rarely leaves the Kings' side as she often takes part in royal decisions, unless it is to make sure that things in the castle are functioning properly - a strange tradition retained from her homeland where royalty is much more involved in the activities of their staff. However, Iona usually only bothers to do this if she thinks something is not being done properly, making her quite a terror to the staff and servants. She cares a lot about appearances and is blunt, cold, and calculating, and few people ever see the desire for people's well-being that drives her actions (since she hides this desire behind several layers of judgmental behaviour and callousness), simply because that's how she was raised. She is always followed by a retinue of ladies-in-waiting.
Fell in love with Sir Burl and had a loving affair with him which ended tragically. Has made the best of things and let go of grudges and bitterness, she is trying to enjoy life for she has found that it is fleeting. Has grown closer to her husband.
Name: Melinda Greenbowen (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs36/i/2008/258/e/4/Medieval_portrait_by_WitchOfNature.jpg)
Age: 44
Gender: F
Rank: Maid/Nurse
Appearance: Rotund and smiling, she dresses simply, like a servant, but there is always a type of implicit authority in her movements and behaviour. She is short, only 5"3, but it's not the first thing people notice about her - her face is very expressive and emotive and it's usually what catches people's attention. Her hair, usually hidden, is dark brown and slightly wispy - she usually wears it in a bun behind her head- and her eyes are dark brown. Though pudgy, she is deceptively strong and fast, tempered by years of lifting heavy bundles and climbing countless numbers of stairs.
Personaliy & Bio: Born in the city of Aisnia, her mother also works in the service of the crown, down in the kitchens. Due to this connection, Melinda was granted a position as a nurse to the royal daughters. Though not of noble birth, her family name is quite respected in the city - they are known to be very hard workers, and very compassionate. Due to her ability to handle the children, she has remained in the service of the crown even though all the children are grown, and since Florina's bout of illnesses began, she usually stays at the Princess' side. Melinda is accommodating to other people's requests, and very understanding, but vocally does not tolerate people when they are beint hysterical or ridiculous - she is very grounded, in that sense. That being said, when dealing with other members of the royal family, she never oversteps her boundaries and is very professional. The other servants treat her with great respect because she's so intolerant of bullshit and very good at task delegation. Chatty, and light-heartedly gossips a fair deal when in casual environments.
Other: Her mother, Maria, works in the kitchens. Melinda is unmarried but she has had one child, Anselm, who works as a groundskeeper in the castle. She has figured out that Florina is causing herself to be ill, but hasn't told anyone, and doesn't try to stop her unless Florina tries to do something particularly stupid.
Has since left Florina's service to take care of her mother, who had a stroke. She is happy with her family and in constant contact with Florina, who she loves. Her son Anselm lost his hand when trying to emulate the Poppy Thief, and ran with a gang for a while. Recently he's staying at home and helping out more, which Melinda is very happy about.
Name: Peter Bell(?) (http://th03.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/050/4/e/thief_by_markusthebarbarian-d4pucb9.jpg)
-----------------> May be a fake name. He's known by other names, notably: Shady Pete, Getter, Magic Pete.
Age: 34(??)
Gender: M
Rank: Commoner/Sketchy dude/Procurer of goods/???
Appearance: His face is pockmarked from some sort of past disease, his hair is dark, straight, and somewhat greasy, and his beard is noticeably well-maintained. His eyes are a muddy green and sleepy looking, but shifty - it's clear that he doesn't miss much. He sits and stands hunched over, making him seem shorter than he actually is. At full height, he stands at 5"11, but due to his stance he looks like he's 5"8. He's well built, and wears dark, common clothes, but some aspects of his outfit (such as the fine leather) imply that he's wealthier than people think. Generally a very slimy man. His voice is deep and slightly raspy.
Personaliy & Bio: Born god knows where, he now resides in the city of Aisnia and has connections with every shady activity you could possibly imagine, but, as he is very clever, he is also very good at covering his tracks. He also speculated to have ties with several high-borns (meaning he has some friends in both low and high places) and has been seen going in and out of the merchants guild, but no one is sure why. Still, he spends most of his time in the Snoring Sow. He's very secretive about his past, his motives, and himself generally, but he gets things done efficiently and quickly. And despite everything pointing towards him being a sketchy fuck, he is very glib and charismatic, somehow being able to make other people trust him regardless of every other sign pointing to that being a poor choice. Ultimately, he's very self-interested, but sees the benefit of being on as many people's "good side" as possible.
Other: His loyalty is usually placed in the biggest coin purse available. He's Florina's main "contact" in Aisnia, and has been for a year now.
Name: Afzal Bin Samir Al-Adin
Age: 38
Gender: M
Rank: Foreign merchant
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m669od6uq21r8pxcho1_400.jpg
Around 5"9 and lean, his clothing is typically in the style of his homeland with odd little details here and there that display how far he's traveled and where he's been. Everything looks to be of very fine quality and is rather ostentatious. Looks younger than he actually is. Carries an odd curved sabre rather than a rapier or normal sword -the hilt is solid gold and there is a massive emerald set into its pommel.
Personaliy & Bio: Born in a far off land to a long line of successful merchants, Afzal, while not the head of the family, is in charge of promoting trade in other lands - this is how Afzal and Viscount Ramstell became acquainted. He is deceptively observant and disarmingly charming, and very curious, but he also has a massive ego.
Has since begun to reconsider his alliance with the Viscount.
Other:
Name: Johannes Berger
Age: 67
Gender: M
Rank: Physician
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/09/18/article-1057857-02ADAC3B00000578-592_468x481.jpg
Quite tall, often towering over everyone, and he has small hands. Dresses simply and cleanly but a necklace with a special pendant marks him as the royal doctor. Old.
Personaliy & Bio: Sharp, blunt, and highly intelligent, he is said to be able to cure every known physical ailment. He was born and raised in the Kingdom and the son of another doctor. Very, very dry sense of humour, and compassionate, though it is not evident from a first impression. Does not like wasting time, and he is often very busy. Married and has grandchildren. He's pretty old but no one knows when he'll retire since he's astoundingly fit and healthy.
Florina's secret-keeper and friend.
Other:
Possibly updated as I remember to do it and also primarily shared with EvelynWillows <3 <3
Name: Anne Blythe (http://i.imgur.com/2eKqvbK.png)
Age: 23
Gender: F
Rank: Scullery maid
Appearance: Lightly curling blonde hair and cloud-grey eyes, with fair, rosy skin and a smattering of freckles throughout. Her figure is disastrously feminine and markedly hourglass, but she's muscular. She's just under 5"7. She's quite strong and of a healthy weight. Her accent makes it very clear that she's from the north, and not particularly well-bred or educated. She tries to keep herself well-groomed but is of simple means and manners, and she tends to unconsciously diminish herself to avoid being noticed.
Personality: Organized and precise in her duties, she likes cleanliness and making sure things are tidy. Prone to flights of fancy and very impressionable. She's naturally timid, but can be coarse in the way someone raised in a squalid workhouse has to be, though she's far too aware of class divisions and propriety to show it at work. Relies on others quite a lot. Kind-hearted, friendly, and accommodating; and rather trusting. Very, very, very, very afraid of the supernatural. She tries her best to seem as normal and unassuming as possible.
History: Born into a large, dirt-poor farming family in the northern counties, she was orphaned when she was six because of a terrible fire. She was put in a workhouse in her home county and was extremely unhappy there. She and her best friend thought it would be a good idea to escape the workhouse and seek a better life, so they ran away. Anne was eleven. It was so stupid and they both would have both died if they hadn't been rescued by a pastor in a small village - he found them passed out by the side of the road. He and his wife looked after them for a few blissful weeks until they were well again and then they were taken to London, to another workhouse, where she was also extremely unhappy.
Anne was promptly kicked out from this workhouse at the age of sixteen. Thankfully her best friend, the one she'd run away with, was with her through that, too. They'd made enough friends to get Anne employed back up north with 'a friend of a friend,' who turned out to be an innkeeper, Doug Burnham. It was a simple desire for more money and to live more comfortably (and to get away from the smelly and fat and uncomfortably inappropriate Mr. Burnham) that led Anne to apply as a maid at a large country estate nearby- Dunbridge House. She worked her way up from scullery maid to a parlor maid - she was pretty enough for it since, supposedly, only the pretty ones got to work where they could be seen by the masters of the house. Anne was comfortable there for several years... until she lay with the oldest son of the estate, Robert Norrell. A charming and kind and loving sort of man. During one of those meetings, they had the misfortune of being discovered by the housekeeper.
Anne was well-liked by the housekeeper, meaning she was granted the grace of an adequate letter of recommendation and a hasty exit rather than the full condemnation such a transgression called for. Following a brief foray in London to sort herself out, where she came to the horrible and heart-breaking realization that Robert did not in fact love her and was not going to marry her, Anne traveled to the opposite end of the country where rumours couldn't find her so easily. She didn't have the luxury of being unemployed, and liked working where she could keep things tidy while also being surrounded by big, open fields. Anne sought employment as a maid again... and found it at Ingoldsby Manor as a scullery maid. They were in need of extra help due to the upcoming busy and social Christmas season. Her birthday is coming up, too, on New Year's Day.
Also, she has the ability of extra-sensory perception. It's been a problem for her for as long as she can remember. She's developed several strategies to deal with it. None are particularly effective. She sings pretty well but only knows hymns.
Name: Joanna Ferguson (http://imgur.com/vbjuuen)
Age: 47
Rank: Housekeeper. Handles all the maids. Addressed as "Mrs. Ferguson"
Personality: Motherly, demure and exacting. Has a heart of gold but doesn't show it, since that would undermine her authority. Manages the maids with an iron rod and handles most of the domestic affairs of the household for Mrs. Clariton.
History:
Name: Elizabeth Smith (http://imgur.com/1geTrxz)
Age: 28
Rank: Parlor Maid/Chamber Maid/ Lady's Maid (as required)
Personality: Likes order, particularly social order. Considers herself the 'real' housekeeper (as she actually does everything whereas the housekeeper merely oversees), very close to the women of the family, a bit of a gossip but would deny being a gossip (in the, "don't tell anyone I said this, but..." style)
History: Has been working at Ingoldsby for six years
Name: Adam Howe (http://imgur.com/7Bfs9f8)
Age: 29
Rank: First Footman. Second only to butler. Accompanies Mrs. Clariton on her excursions, serves meals, assists the butler. Close to the family.
Personality: Smarmy, social climber. Judgemental. Pleasant when he thinks it will benefit him. Not actually a bad guy just a bit full of himself.
History: Came to Ingoldsby seeking work, and his tall stature and jawline landed him in the position of first footman, which he's held for a few years. Is vying for the position of the butler.
Name: Rosa (Rosie) Townsend (http://imgur.com/wZ3Un8y)
Age: 54
Rank: Cook (below Butler and Housekeeper)
Personality: Loud and volatile but an EXCELLENT cook and rather funny and perceptive, likes to tease but can go too far. Very respectful to the nobles, obviously. Afraid of the housekeeper but challenges the butler.
History: Has been working at Ingoldsby for years and is one of the oldest people on staff and who has been on staff for ages.
These characters are literally years old and still active oh my god
Name: Mina
Age: 26
Pokemon
Charizard (♀)
Pupitar (♂)
Espeon (♂)
Hometown: Fuchsia City
Appearance:
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/043/1/c/1c01e32c1313cc7c975afa301d5c508d-d4ph7ar.jpg
(all credit for this image goes to tknk at Deviantart (http://tknk.deviantart.com/#/d4ph7ar))
This photo was taken a few months before The Change. Since then, her skin has become tanner, her hair longer, her clothes more ragged, and she has (obviously) aged. While 12 years older now, Mina still looks very much the same, albeit older and slightly more careworn. Mina typically wears a red, sun-bleached sleeveless dress with a black (also sun-bleached) leather jacket on top, with grey patches on the elbows. Her dark jeans have several rips and are quite faded, and are tucked into calf-high, scuffed black boots. She has a scruffy blue bandana tied around her neck which she sometimes uses as a facemask, scratched-up, black-framed goggles on her head, and on her hips is a sturdy belt where she keeps whatever she wants in immediate reach. She also has a medium-sized tan backpack, for larger items.
Bio/History: Mina recieved her first Pokemon at the age of 10, as was customary - a Charmander. Rather than taking on the League Challenge as many others did, Mina decided she would rather explore the region without worrying about battling, gaining badges, or catching as many Pokemon as possible. Instead she simply travelled, battling when she felt like it, and catching Pokemon when the mood struck her. Over the time before The Change, her Pokemon grew strong, and once she had travelled through Johto and Kanto for nearly four straight years she returned to Fuchsia City and retired to a normal life with her Pokemon companions.
However, once The Change occurred, her life took a different turn. The Safari Zone -where she had worked- closed down as the Pokemon went feral and attacked without warning, and after trying to protect people and failing, she fled the city taking whatever she could with her. One of her Pokemon, a Skarmory, suddenly attacked her and she had to kill him. Another, a Bellossom, sickened and died. The three Mina has left incredibly are dear to her -and she likes to think she is dear to them. Since travelling freely is out of the question, and money is still necessary, she has hired herself out as a freelance mercenary, using her Pokemon to defend people and settlements. Not being too demanding, Mina often accepts shelter and food as a valid form of payment. She is currently in the general vicinity of Route 1, travelling between the remnants of Pallet town and Viridian City.
Other Weapons: Machete (on her belt); dagger (in her boot); handgun (in a holster on her belt); taser (on her belt)
Name: Garrett
Age: 29
Pokemon:
Mismagius (♀)
Xatu (♂) (deceased)
Miltank (♀)
Meganium (♀)
Hometown: Ecruteak City
Appearance: (not exact, but like I said, a reference) http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab70/Xela1495/Gaia1.jpg
Garrett keeps his hair in a pony tail to keep it out of his eyes. He's typically somewhat unshaven, not really bothering to keep up his appearance. He wears sturdy dark brown hiking boots, faded and ripped straight-leg jeans which are cuffed at the ankle, and a dark green, long-sleeved shirt. He doesn’t have a bag or a pack as he rarely leaves the general area of the City. His only accessory is his sturdy and thick leather belt (nothing fancy either, but his Pokeballs kept hooked there) and a leather watch.
Bio/History: Not one for battling Pokemon, Garrett preferred keeping them for company rather than anything else. He never really explored, either, traveling as far as the Violet on one side, and Olivine on the other. He found all that he really wanted or needed at home. He found his first Pokemon, a Misdreavus, when he was quite young. He had been walking in the forest around Ecruteak, the sun had gone down faster than he had expected, and he had promptly gotten lost. The Pokemon –rather than frightening him, as was expected- showed him the way back home. Garrett was 7 at the time, but the Pokemon had now become his friend, and they continued this friendship until he acquired his first Pokeball at 10, when she was officially caught.
His Miltank followed – he acquired it by befriending the folks on MooMoo farm when he was about 12, who gave him the egg as a gift. His final Pokemon, a Xatu –originally a Natu- was the only one he actually worked to catch, out in the Ruins, when he was 13. After traveling to the Ruins, his interest in ancient history was solidified when he fell through the floor and found a secret room full of unintelligible carvings. Of course, he preferred to study the lore of his hometown rather than anywhere else.
This interest, as well as his general desire to be helpful, allowed him to have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in Ecruteak before the Change. He found himself rescuing people from the Burnt Tower whenever some unwitting person (typically a tourist) lost their way there. He struck up a friendship with the Kimono Girls, as they were, in a way, keepers of the lore of the area, so he would spend much of his time in their dance hall. He often runs errands for them, also. He also became good friends with the then-Gym Leader, Morty, as they both had similar interests in history and in Ghost types. In fact, it was through Morty's help that Misdreavus evolved into Mismagius. Trekking around the towers and doing errands gradually led to Garrett's high level of physical fitness - not to mention, he liked training (mostly by fervently imitating old Kung-Fu movies) in his spare time.
After the Change, while many died and more left, Garrett remained. He uses his Pokemon to generally help out what remains of the settlement. When there’s nothing to do in town, he hunts on the outskirts of town for any rogue Pokemon which could be used as food – particularly Stantlers, Tauroses or even Miltanks. He still explores the Towers, and keeps the Kimono Girls company.
Other Weapons: Hunting rifle on his back, several ammo packs on his belt, long knife (on belt), hand pistol (on belt).
Other: Mismagius is rarely in her Pokeball.
Also like eons old omg
Name: Raymond Eyres
Nickname: Ray (hates being called Raymond), Manny to those who are closest to him
Age: 25
Personality: Easy-going and always chilled out, regardless of how many responsibilities he may be juggling. Flirty and a ladies man through and through. Though he’s not particularly funny, he’s charming and affable. However, he does have a hidden competitive side -since he likes to think he’s the best at whatever he tries- and this can lead him showing a snarkier, aggressive demeanour.
Background: The only child of two high-powered East Coast investment bankers, it’s a wonder they even found the time to have a kid. Used to having the best, and to being the best. Though his parents give him money, Ray has enough of his own, earned through several summer jobs and internships, and other activities (see ‘Secret’). Very popular, and parties more than he really should. Drinks, and smokes both weed and tobacco, and partakes in recreational drugs of the hallucinogenic variety from time to time. Used to be on the varsity swim team but was kicked out in Sophomore year due to drug use, it was only due to his excellent grades that he didn’t get expelled outright. He’s not in any fraternities and lives off campus. Ray majors in Economics and minors in English, and is set to graduate with a Latin honours degree.
Appearance: 6”2, brown eyes, swimmers physique, no tats or piercings, spends an excessive amount of time grooming himself in the mornings.
Other: Though they’re friends, Raymond feels a slight rivalry towards Jason, and though generally friendly, he can sometimes be a douche when he feels particularly "threatened", though it's mostly just due to jealously. Has a major-league crush on Melanie and has for years, but is uncharacteristically nervous about how to deal with it, so he seems distant. Quite close to Cleo, they often take smoking breaks together.
Secret: His friends know he uses drugs, but what he’s kept secret is that he actually deals for the majority of Stanford. What they also don’t know is that he really wants to quit, but feels unable to say anything because he thinks it’s too late, that he can’t get out, and he thinks it’ll ruin the persona he’s built about himself. He wants to quit smoking and drinking, too. He’s banking on trying to drop this part of himself as soon as he graduates or leaves California, if he can. On a related note, he’s been trying to stop being so flirtatious and less of a ladies man in hopes that Melanie will like him back once he tries to approach her.