A Song of Courage and Steel

[Jessie Targaryen]

- Alaina -

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Personal Motto:
"Quiet ones are the ones to watch for"

[ Personal Information ]

Spoiler

Name: Alaina


Aliases: None Yet

Gender: Female

Age: 28

Length and body build: 64 inches | 162.56 cm

Weight: 142 lbs | 64.41 kg

Sexuality: Heterosexual

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Parents: Abner and Elnora

Siblings: Only child

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Appearance:
Alaina has dark, flowing hair that she chooses to always wear down but pulled away from her face. Her skin is a fair color warm with undertones and her eyes a light, hazel color. She wears the dresses provided to her by the house that she serves, keeping herself as presentable as possible as well as appropriately dressed for whatever the event may be.

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Loyalty:
Bannermen of House Ashwood

Occupation:
Handmaiden

Ambition(s):
Growing up poor, Alaina had her eyes set on the wealthy people that her parents would so fondly speak of in her bedtime stories. He strives to one day be known to all as a great lady of an honorary house. A huge feat for such a lowly person, but even then she dreams to accomplish it.

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Personality:
Alaina is a quiet woman for the most part. She chooses to observe and learn from her surroundings to be able to know what her next move might be. If spoken to, she does not shy away from conversation, and often finds herself listening for key words or watching the other person's body language. Whether it be paranoia or just a keen eye, it has helped her learn and move past trying times.

Trust does not come easily to Alaina but for those that do earn it, she devotes herself entirely. Having worked for the Ashwood House, Alaina considers the people there her priority and confides everything she hears with the people that she serves. She is very honest and sometimes may pass off as blunt, but shying away from the truth was never going to get her as far in life.

[ History ]

Spoiler

The History:
Born to Abner and Elnora, Alaina was a very beloved child as she was the only child and what they called a miracle. Her mother and father were common folk that hunted and grew crops to sell for a living. Looking back, she remembers the beginning years of her childhood being filled with laughter and love, and stories about kings and queens as well as lords and ladies that had beautiful long hair and soft dresses. Her father would take her hunting in order for them to stock up during the more trying times, where she learned how to use a bow and arrow. This was all before her parents fell ill. Alaina had to watch her own mother and father pass before her own eyes before making it to her 13th year. She struggled to keep moving past their passing, only seeing their ill faces whenever she would close her eyes. The young girl force herself to learn how to deal with their farmlands, watching them also go dry without producing much food each season. With a heavy and broken heart, she had to sell it for as much possible, a job much too big for someone who had lived her whole youth depending heavily on her parents.

As Alaina grew, she found herself having to lie in order to be able to get any type of food or coin. While passing through villages, the girl preferred to keep herself near taverns where she knew the men would get drunk and foolishly believe every word she said. Upon catching on to their ways, she would often find herself posing as a sultry lady in order to lure men to pay before they fell asleep. Although always careful in the men that she chose, as many of the women she had come across with had caught what they spoke of as lover's pox, she was not always saved from the men falling into an alcohol induced sleep which meant she had to go through with her promises. Eventually, she would find herself in brothels as she fought hard to survive and have a roof over her head as well as needing to earn her keep.

She saw many things in her years living and working in a brothel, heard many more as well. Having seen her fair share of struggles, she decided that something had to be done. Selling herself was the second hardest thing she had to go through, coming in close to her parents own deaths. The touch of a man revolted her as she became tired of being a toy. She had seen her dreams slip through her fingers as she grew up and lost her innocence as well as her naiveness living in that damned house.

She both stole and sold herself for a few years until deciding to move away and try to achieve a goal that she once had set. Having no experience in actual work, Alaina begged for the lords and ladies to find a place in their hearts to accept her, telling them stories of how her home was raided by bandits and how her parents came to die when she was young. To her good fortune, she was given a chance as a servant, and from there she gained the trust of those in the house and been a faithful handmaiden for years.

[ Skills and Gear]

Spoiler

Skills and various Traits:
If lying was a language, Alaina would be nearly fluent in it. Having no one to teach her, Ida does not know how to read or write but is surprisingly well spoken. Surviving without a home taught her to learn how to be able to differentiate a beautiful rose from a deadly wildflower, how to gut a deer, and how to make her own clothes with whatever materials she could come find.

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List of weapons.

Hunting bow and arrows along with a small blade that she found in her parents house.

Name:
Swift
Description:
The bow that she cherishes was made by her father for her first hunting trip with him. It is one of two materialistic things her parents left behind that she could keep. She became proficient during her long days out hunting for whatever she could find before deciding to take up the brothels.
Appearance:

Name:
Black
Description:
Believed to be an old hunting knife that her father used to tote around while on their hunting trips, Alaina was able to salvage it after having sold the property. It is a bit rusted from having been used on her prey but she still makes do with it and keeps it hidden within her dress.
Appearance:

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List of armour or attire.


Name:
Typical Attire
Description:
A long, black dress with thick material as to withstand the colder temperatures of the north. She was able to make this out of material that would go to waste from those that she served. In colder temperatures she covers it with a black cloak that was given to her as a reward for her loyalty.
Appearance:

Accepted by me, just need one more GM approval and you're good!

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@AceSorcerer
Accepted by me as well!

 

[Aliceee]

Intro Persona & Skills History Gear and Attire

• Lady Brylee of House Bearon
  
  
  Full Name: Brylee Antonia of House Bearon
  
  Aliases: None that she is aware of
  
  Age: 23
  
  Gender: Female
  
  Length and Body Build: 5'3"/162 cm, Inverted Triangle
  
  Weight: 127 lbs, 58 kg
  
  Sexuality: Undefined
  
  Religion: The Old Gods
  
  Loyalty: House Bearon
  
  Occupation: Lady of House Bearon, Courtier
  
  Ambition(s): She wants a notable place in a man's world.
  
  Theme Song(s): brylee oc
  
  
• Skills:
  Close Quarter Combat - Five years of learning in secrecy, as there is no doubt that her parents would disapprove of her learning how to wield a dagger. She learned basic foot movement, different types of daggers, the history of daggers, as well as how to outsmart her foe with different strategies and precisely where to hit for the quickest death.
  
  Cross Stitching - 18 years. As a young lady, she was taught how to weave, as was customary for a daughter of proper nobility.
  
  Archery - 13 years. She learned from
  
  Horseback Riding - 16 years. Side saddle was what she was primarily taught, however, since her early teenage years, she has since rode her horse the wrong way for a lady and claims that it's much more comfortable that way.
  
  Dance - 18 years. If her parents wanted her to thrive in court, as much as she disliked it, Brylee learned the art of dance and expression.
  
  Personality:
  Brylee is a proud, bold woman with an agenda of her own. She dislikes conforming to societal standards, however, understands her obligations to keep her family's reputation in line. Although she knows it's her duty to keep her mouth shut and chin up, often her stupidity and stubbornness are carried out onto the backs of her siblings- Drevyn, especially. Her mother has been putting in effort to arrange a marriage for her in hopes that she will get her ass whipped into shape and realize the reality of her status. So far, she's refused to yield in playing the role of a typical lady and seeks adventure in places no lady should traverse, especially alone. She leads very much a double life, you could say, wanting to go where her heart takes her, but also being bound by duty and an obligation to the honor and reputation of her household.
  
  
• To say that Brylee was born a wild child is an understatement. Brylee was like a gambling game— unpredictable, yet savvy. She enjoyed riding her horse, flirting with men, and teasing her younger brother, Devryn. She was a young courtier with a fiery disposition, many often joked that no man would be able to handle her ferocity and bold opinions. Brylee disliked the jokes with sexual undertones and quickly became uncomfortable at court at a young age, where her parents had sent her to become a bride for a wealthy man. She searched for another outlet and found close quarter combat with daggers and archery a thrill. As time went on though, Brylee's close quarter combat teacher became someone she tread dangerous waters with despite what would happen if they were found out.
  
  At fifteen years younger than him and simply being her teacher, it was completely inappropriate for Brylee to form a romantic relationship with him like so. Their relationship could get them both in trouble and when Brylee's teacher backed down from teaching her further, she became distraught and possessive. He left the Baeron household, finding no more reason to stay primarily because of rumors floating around that seemed to subtly reference Brylee and him. Brylee effectively shot down any lingering suspicions, however, she found it difficult to continue with her life somewhat at peace. Her life's karmic nature did not end there, however.
  
  Brylee's family wanted her to be engaged through an arranged marriage to try and erase the stain, as she was still deemed a virgin by their physician. Brylee despised the idea of marrying a man she didn't love, but she kept up appearances for the sake of her family's reputation after her mother gave her a strict talk about life and death on her and in the household. So far, there's been no luck for the older sister of the Baeron household and Brylee has aimed to keep it that way, preferring to feel "free" to choose whom she'd like, although that is far from the reality of her situation.
• Weaponry:
  Name: Recurve Bow and Arrow
  Description: The bow itself is extremely worn out. There are scratch marks all over it here and there and the golden lacquer (as well as the brown lacquer itself) that was once carved on it has dulled. The bow string is falling apart, but is still decent. It could be in better shape if she brought it to a bowyer but she doesn't want to get it "fixed" because it holds sentimental value. She keeps her bow and arrow hidden with Isuara's husband.
  Appearance: Recurve Bow and Arrow
  
  List of Armor and/or Attire:
  Name: Silver Locket
  Description: A silver locket with a swallow given to her by her father before his sudden passing. A painting of him rests in between and a quote from him on the inside, "Spread your wings for no one."
  Appearance: Locket w/ Swallow
  
  Name: Winter Fur Coat
  Description: The very top layer of Brylee's winter clothes when she's traveling out and about during the cold winter days or playing in the snow for a couple hours or two. Made of fur and linen, very sturdy, and sewn to perfection.
  Appearance: Winter Fur Coat
  
  Name: Basic Winter Clothing
  Description: Made of blue linen and dusty lilac silk. Comfortable, layered clothing for winter when it's the coldest. Very versatile and flexible, allowing a free range of motion.
  Appearance: Basic Winter Clothing
  
  Name: Night Gown with Shawl
  Description: Heavily embroidered and one of her most expensive pieces of clothing; most likely an exotic piece gifted from lands far off south. Made of silk, ornaments, and a sheer type fabric.
  Appearance: Night Gown w/ Shawl

Accepted. Though, I had one question:

She keeps her bow and arrow hidden with Isuara's husband.

In a husband? That must have been one hell of a squeezing in.

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- Alaina -

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Personal Motto:
"Quiet ones are the ones to watch for"

[ Personal Information ]

Spoiler

Name: Alaina


Aliases: None Yet

Gender: Female

Age: 28

Length and body build: 64 inches | 162.56 cm

Weight: 142 lbs | 64.41 kg

Sexuality: Heterosexual

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Parents: Abner and Elnora

Siblings: Only child

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Appearance:
Alaina has dark, flowing hair that she chooses to always wear down but pulled away from her face. Her skin is a fair color warm with undertones and her eyes a light, hazel color. She wears the dresses provided to her by the house that she serves, keeping herself as presentable as possible as well as appropriately dressed for whatever the event may be.

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Loyalty:
Bannermen of House Ashwood

Occupation:
Handmaiden

Ambition(s):
Growing up poor, Alaina had her eyes set on the wealthy people that her parents would so fondly speak of in her bedtime stories. He strives to one day be known to all as a great lady of an honorary house. A huge feat for such a lowly person, but even then she dreams to accomplish it.

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Personality:
Alaina is a quiet woman for the most part. She chooses to observe and learn from her surroundings to be able to know what her next move might be. If spoken to, she does not shy away from conversation, and often finds herself listening for key words or watching the other person's body language. Whether it be paranoia or just a keen eye, it has helped her learn and move past trying times.

Trust does not come easily to Alaina but for those that do earn it, she devotes herself entirely. Having worked for the Ashwood House, Alaina considers the people there her priority and confides everything she hears with the people that she serves. She is very honest and sometimes may pass off as blunt, but shying away from the truth was never going to get her as far in life.

[ History ]

Spoiler

The History:
Born to Abner and Elnora, Alaina was a very beloved child as she was the only child and what they called a miracle. Her mother and father were common folk that hunted and grew crops to sell for a living. Looking back, she remembers the beginning years of her childhood being filled with laughter and love, and stories about kings and queens as well as lords and ladies that had beautiful long hair and soft dresses. Her father would take her hunting in order for them to stock up during the more trying times, where she learned how to use a bow and arrow. This was all before her parents fell ill. Alaina had to watch her own mother and father pass before her own eyes before making it to her 13th year. She struggled to keep moving past their passing, only seeing their ill faces whenever she would close her eyes. The young girl force herself to learn how to deal with their farmlands, watching them also go dry without producing much food each season. With a heavy and broken heart, she had to sell it for as much possible, a job much too big for someone who had lived her whole youth depending heavily on her parents.

As Alaina grew, she found herself having to lie in order to be able to get any type of food or coin. While passing through villages, the girl preferred to keep herself near taverns where she knew the men would get drunk and foolishly believe every word she said. Upon catching on to their ways, she would often find herself posing as a sultry lady in order to lure men to pay before they fell asleep. Although always careful in the men that she chose, as many of the women she had come across with had caught what they spoke of as lover's pox, she was not always saved from the men falling into an alcohol induced sleep which meant she had to go through with her promises. Eventually, she would find herself in brothels as she fought hard to survive and have a roof over her head as well as needing to earn her keep.

She saw many things in her years living and working in a brothel, heard many more as well. Having seen her fair share of struggles, she decided that something had to be done. Selling herself was the second hardest thing she had to go through, coming in close to her parents own deaths. The touch of a man revolted her as she became tired of being a toy. She had seen her dreams slip through her fingers as she grew up and lost her innocence as well as her naiveness living in that damned house.

She both stole and sold herself for a few years until deciding to move away and try to achieve a goal that she once had set. Having no experience in actual work, Alaina begged for the lords and ladies to find a place in their hearts to accept her, telling them stories of how her home was raided by bandits and how her parents came to die when she was young. To her good fortune, she was given a chance as a servant, and from there she gained the trust of those in the house and been a faithful handmaiden for years.

[ Skills and Gear]

Spoiler

Skills and various Traits:
If lying was a language, Alaina would be nearly fluent in it. Having no one to teach her, Ida does not know how to read or write but is surprisingly well spoken. Surviving without a home taught her to learn how to be able to differentiate a beautiful rose from a deadly wildflower, how to gut a deer, and how to make her own clothes with whatever materials she could come find.

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List of weapons.

Hunting bow and arrows along with a small blade that she found in her parents house.

Name:
Swift
Description:
The bow that she cherishes was made by her father for her first hunting trip with him. It is one of two materialistic things her parents left behind that she could keep. She became proficient during her long days out hunting for whatever she could find before deciding to take up the brothels.
Appearance:

Name:
Black
Description:
Believed to be an old hunting knife that her father used to tote around while on their hunting trips, Alaina was able to salvage it after having sold the property. It is a bit rusted from having been used on her prey but she still makes do with it and keeps it hidden within her dress.
Appearance:

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List of armour or attire.


Name:
Typical Attire
Description:
A long, black dress with thick material as to withstand the colder temperatures of the north. She was able to make this out of material that would go to waste from those that she served. In colder temperatures she covers it with a black cloak that was given to her as a reward for her loyalty.
Appearance:

Accepted by me, Bell.

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- Daella Snow -

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Personal Motto:
"Respect? Loyalty? Earn it."

[ Personal Information ]

Spoiler

Name:
- Daella Snow -

Aliases:
N/A

Gender:
Female

Age:
- Born 14 years after the TD (after the Doom) on 20th of June, making her 18 years old.

Length and body build:
Daella has an athletic build and stands about 1.689 meters, 5' 6.5 feet.

Weight:
Daella weighs around 62.6 Kg, 138 lbs.

Sexuality:
Asexual

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Grandparents:
Father's Side:
* Urien (Deceased)
* Ema (Deceased)

Parents :
* Father: Tadd Bearon (Deceased)
* Mother: Unknown

Siblings:

* Half-Brother: Lord Drevyn Bearon
* Half-Brother: Braken Bearon
* Half-Sister: Isuara Bearon
* Half-Sister: Brylee Bearon

Distant relatives:
N/A

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Appearance:
- Daella tries her best to dress simply for a noblewoman. Dressed typically in a simple clothing, or maybe even a dress of a darker color, which stands in contrast to her light-toned skin. However, it is typically quite difficult for the bastard to avoid sticking out in most situations because of how distinctly different she looks than the rest of her siblings. Her platinum-blonde hair and violet colored eyes tend to catch attention rather easily. Daella does not own any sort of jewelry, which works fine for the young girl as she has no use for the attention such things can draw to her. -

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Loyalty:
- House Bearon -
Occupation:
- Cupbearer -

Ambition(s):
- Daella wants to bring about an end to the constant looks of disgust she gets for being a bastard, to earn the respect of those around her. She wants the validation of being legitimized and being needed by her family. A chance to learn about who her mother was would also be most welcome in the girl's life. Daella would also much like to see the protection of those she cares for, and seeing their goals achieved. -

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Personality:
- Daella is to most, a rather quiet and reserved girl. Somebody who much prefers to stay in the background and watch others than participate. Somebody who wants to avoid attention much rather than draw it to herself. She rarely ever will speak out unless is spoken to, the exception being to defend her older brother, Lord Bearon, if needed. She seems to have the expected manners of young woman, but there is always a twinkle of intelligence in her violet eyes. How there are little ticks that somebody might pick up on in the girl's body language whenever she is upset. A hand balled tightly into a fist for a moment, a flash of irritation across her feature, small signs that would slip by most to show when her anger is flaring.

Daella is also rather kind towards the commoners she has come in contact with. While she is aware her life is still different than theirs, the girl appreciates how the commoners don't judge her nearly as badly as some of the nobles did for being a bastard. As such, she has some pretty good relationships with a couple of the commoners.

To those she trusts, or her immediate family, Daella is much more open in expressing herself. Towards Drevyn and Isuara, Daella can be quite warm and friendly as the two have often shown themselves to be kind towards her. However Brylee and Braken do not see any of this warmth. Towards these two Daella is cold, and often enough quite sassy and outright rude towards. When alone with somebody she trusts, Daella is often enough showing how frustrated she is with the treatment she recieves for being a bastard. Something which she had little control over. These people would also find that she quite enjoys calligraphy, dancing, and has quite the sweet tooth whenever she can get away with it. -

[ History ]

Spoiler

The History:
- Daella has not had the typical life of a noblewoman in the North. This is due to Daella's parentage, as the youngest of the Bearon family was born out of wedlock. Born to the late Lord Bearon, Daella has lived her entire life as a snow. The bastard daughter of the late lord. This of course resulted in quite a bit of resentment from the nobles around the castle, and even from some of her own siblings. Much of her young life was learning how to be unassuming, just a simple face in the background that would hopefully make it harder for her to be noticed. The girl also practiced hard to learn how to read and write, wanting to impress her father so he might notice her and be at least a bit proud of the girl. Along with these hopes of making her father proud, Daella hoped they would lead into her father telling her a bit more about who her mother was and maybe even moving to have her legitimized.

However, things would not pan out quite that way for the girl. Over the years, she started to realize that no matter how hard she tried for her father, she wasn't really going to gain any ground with the man. Accepting her new reality, Daella simply decided to try her best to find her place in the family. Over the years since, she has grown rather close to her oldest brother, Drevyn, and her older sister Isuara. Meanwhile Braken and Brylee are two people that Daella despises the most in the world, mostly due to their treatment of the bastard. As such she usually treats with not even a hint of respect of kindness, as Daella has come to firmly believe that one needed to earn respect as opposed to being given it. During these years, she has spent a large amount of her time working towards improving herself to hopefully prove herself worthy of the respect of others.
Whenever Daella was about 16, she had a chance meeting with a smith's apprentice working in the employ of House Bearon. This happened to be during one of the few times she slipped out of the castle to spend time among the commoners. People who didn't particularly judge her for she was, and overall people who she was able to get along decently. On the day she met the smith's apprentice, Daella happened to poking her head around near where the boy worked. Her curiosity about how the smiths all worked causing her to venture on over. In the next couple of months, Daella visited the boy a few more times. The two forging an unlikely friendship between the smith's apprentice and a young noblewoman. However, their friendship would be put to a swift end not long after when the apprentice was sent away by the smith he worked under. Before he left, the boy helped forge a simple dagger and gave it to his friend as a gift. Unfortunately for Daella, her friend never came back from his errand.

When her father passed and Drevyn became the new Lord Bearon, Daella was asked to take the position of cupbearer for the man. Something the girl knew meant that he trusted her, and deeply appreciated. Of course, that doesn't mean that Daella is content just this role. Instead, the girl has been trying to figure out ways she can possibly help her brother out. She has also spent a decent amount of time trying to understand the diplomatic that her brother does, this mostly consists of her listening in while he is working. Under her brother, Daella hopes that by helping the man she looks up to achieve his goals he might be thankful enough to try to get her legitimized. Allow her to have that sense of belonging she has craved for so long, yet still eludes her even to this day. Despite spending more time around the nobility, Daella has not stopped her occasional trips out of the castle to spend time among the commoners. This has led, in recent times, to the girl meeting and forming a friendship with Liana, a commoner from the lands of the Bearon's bannermen, House Haerton. -

Theme music:
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[ Skills and Gear]

Spoiler

Skills and various Traits:
- * Reading/Writing: Daella, as a noble girl, is capable of both reading and writing. Her handwriting is rather elegant, as Daella practiced often in her youth to try to impress his father.
* False Faces: Daella is quite used to putting on a fake face to fool most into thinking her situation is different than it actually is. This mostly stems from the girl having to act pleasant while dealing with others' opinions of her being a bastard.
* Diplomacy: Daella has studied how Drevyn handles business, and has tried to understand how to handle diplomatic situations to better aid her brother in any way she can. As such, she has a basic understanding of diplomacy, but still has a long way to go before being close to where those with more official education are at.
* Stealthy: Daella is capable of being quiet and sneaking around to a small degree. This mostly being when the girl wanted to get somewhere unnoticed to avoid dealing with others. That, and her sneaking around to try to obtain some more sweets when she can.
* Dexterous: Daella is not a strong girl, instead rather dexterous instead of relying on strength to get about her tasks.
* Diplomatic: Daella has learned some basics of diplomacy from constantly being around her older brother while he was working, and trying to learn a bit about what he does to try to help out more often. -

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List of weapons.

Name:
-Talon-
Description:
-Talon is a small dagger Daella received from a friend she had made who worked with a smith in House Bearon's employ. The friend was later sent away to fetch something for the smith, and never returned. It is a valued possession of hers, being a memory of her friend. Although Daella has no skill with the dagger beyond 'Stick them with the pointy end'.-
Appearance:
- Daella's dagger is nothing special beyond a simple dagger with a leather grip. The quality of the weapon is above average, but there is nothing overly ornate about it.

Dagger Reference

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Name:
-Calligraphy Set-
Description:
-A calligraphy set which Daella got for herself to better practice writing.-
Appearance:
- A simple quill with a black feather, and a small container with black ink within it.-

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List of armour or attire.

Typically Daella tries to dress in simple outfits, not particularly meant to draw attention to herself. Although she does own a couple of dresses for whenever the need arises to look more fancy. She favors clothing of a darker color, as it stands in contrast to her pale skin and wearing lighter colors might 'blind' somebody.

Name:
-Daella's Dress-
Description:
-A dress that Daella received on the most recent name day before her father passed, a prized possession and something she wears whenever she needs to look nicer for whatever reason compared to her usual, simple dresses. -
Appearance:
- Daella's favored dress is a simple one, yet fitting of a noble woman. While she is a bastard, her father did grant her this one dress. It is a deep violet in color, similar to the shade of the girl's eyes with fur around the end of the sleeves.-

Name:
-Fur Cloak-
Description:
-A simple cloak with fur around the neck meant to help keep warm during the coldest of months in the North.-
Appearance:
-A simple fur cloak with fur around the neck, goes down decently far on Daella and is used to help keep warm when it is cold outside.

Fur Cloak

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Accepted.

 

[junebug]

@Aliceee No, not inside her husband. Still working on the cs by the way.

 

[Applo]

"A rock parts oceans."​

Personal Information

Name
Tamsyn Grimm

Aliases
Tammy
The Grey Maiden
Heir of Greyshield

Gender
Female

Age
Twenty-Four. Born 8TD

Length and body build:
Having inherited her father's height, Tamsyn has a long, slender frame and stands at 5'10"/178cm

Weight:
144 lbs | 65 kgs

Sexuality
Bisexual

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Grandparents
Paternal Grandfather: Gilbar Grimm. Forty-five at Death. Deceased: 9 TD. Former Lord of Greyshield
Paternal Grandmother: Aianna Grimm, née Graves. Forty-seven at Death. Deceased 9 TD

Maternal Grandfather: Jago Redwyne: Sixty-nine. Born 37 BTD. Lord of the Arbour
Maternal Grandmother: Meralith Redwyne, née Gardner: Sixty-seven. Born 35 BTD

Parents
Farther: Lord Nicholas Grimm: Forty-six. Born 14 BTD. Lord of Greyshield
Mother: Lady Bethany Grimm, née Redwyne: Twenty-five at Death. Deceased: 12TD. Mother of Tamsyn, Liola & Catelynn

Step-Mother: Lady Alyce Grimm née Orme: Thirty-nine. Born 7 BTD. Mother of Astrid, Talia, Olena, Mira, Amber & Lira

Siblings
Liola Grimm: Twenty-three. Born 9 TD
Catelynn Serry, née Grimm: Twenty-one. Born 11 TD. Married to Elden Serry, Heir of South Shield
Astrid Grimm: Eighteen: Born 14 TD
Talia Grimm: Fifteen: Born 17 TD
Olena Grimm: Eleven: Born 21 TD
Mira Grimm: Seven: Born 25 TD
Amber Grimm: Five: Born 27 TD
Lira Grimm: Three: Born 29 TD

Distant relatives
House Gardner
House Redwyne
House Graves
House Serry
House Chester
House Hewet
House Orme

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Appearance

Fair freckled skin, bottle green eyes and auburn hair wound into a tight plait that reaches the middle of her back gives away Tamsyn's Redwyne blood. The fact that she matches many men in height betrays her Grimm heritage. For the most part Tamsyn has a wardrobe of assorted dresses, mostly in greens and greys, and jewelry befitting a noble lady of the Reach. Since she came to the North this has been augmented by various heavy fur cloaks and other garments not often seen in South.

Where Tamsyn differs from what would be expected of her, is that she also owns what would be considered men's clothes. To be a daughter of the Shields is to grow up on and around ships where dresses would not just be impractical but dangerous. As such Tamsyn is just as comfortable, if not more so, wearing breaches, simple shirts, and tough leather jerkins.

The common thread between any of Tamsyn's outfit is the ornate, eight inch long, steel marlinspike that hangs from her neck. An unofficial sigil of office of House Grimm, Tamsyn wears it practically all the time. It is as sharp as it is beautiful.​

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Loyalty
House Grimm and Greyshield above all others.

Occupation
Envoy.

Ambitions
To take her place as the head of House Grimm and see the Ironborn annihilated; preferably, in part, by forces loyal to Greyshield.

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Personality

On the surface, Tamsyn would seem to be little more that a hedonistic noble woman without a worry in the world save her own amusement. To an extent, this is true. She certainly enjoys life pleasures and indulges in the regardless, or sometimes inspire of what is expected of her as a lady. But, to dismiss Tamsyn because of this would be to gravely underestimate her. Look beyond this and you'll find a sharp mind driven by the twin motivations of family and duty, supported by bloody minded determination you could bend steel around.

There is absolutely nothing more important to this daughter of Greyshield than her home and her sisters and she is fiercely protective of both. A threat to either is sure fire way for someone to discover just how cold and ruthless Tamsyn can be and how much anger she has bottled away inside of her. She would gladly wade through a sea of blood for both and smile as she did so.

Additionally, Tamsyn has an affection and respect for those of any rank she comes across who have decided to carve their own path through life in spite of what society thinks they should be.​

History

Tamsyn was the first child of the Lord Nicholas Grimm and from the moment of her birth, a near constant source of disappointment for her father. Nicholas Grimm had at one time been part of a relatively large family but conflict and disease had left House Grimm dangerously close to extinction. Nicholas saw it as his solemn duty to have as many heirs as possible to preserve and strengthen the family. This was a goal in which a daughter, or as it would turn out daughters, could only ever play a very minor role. Like many lords, he desperately wanted a son. As such, Grimston wasn't a warm or nurturing environment for the young Tamsyn. And then her mother died.

Left weakened by the difficult birth of her third daughter, Catelynne, Lady Bethany Grimm succumbed to a case of pox a few months later. The illness was as swift and brutal as blade could have been and ripped from Tamsyn and her sister, Liola the only person who truly loved them. Distant before the loss of his wife, Nicholas Grimm virtually vanished from life Greyshield. Ostentatiously he was spending more time in Highgarden on court business but Tamsyn overheard enough gossip to learn he was searching for a new wife.

During this time a nursemaid cared for Catelynn while the older two Grimm sisters were theoretically cared for by the castle Septa. The women however took next to no interest in the girls when Lord Grimm wasn't around and was about as warm and comforting as the stone floor of the great hall. For the most part Tamsyn and Liola were left to their own devices, becoming the closest of friends in the process. Even when Lord Grimm returned to Greyshield with a bride things changed very little aside from a new regime of education suitable for a lady. Lady Alyce Grimm was a kind woman but, almost from the moment she enter Tamsyn's life she was either pregnant or had a young child of her own blood needing her attention.

As she grew older and the number of sisters continued to increase, Tamsyn increasingly began to see herself as the heir of House Grimm. It seemed to her that the gods did not want her father to have a son and that responsibility for her House and the people sworn to it would fall to her. Tamsyn wasn't foolish enough to brooch the subject with her father. That would have been a waste of time and energy. Instead, she set about trying to prepare herself for the mantle of leadership in secret. This was made somewhat easier by the fact that her father was often away from home when his wife was pregnant or caring for a newborn.

The castle Maester was a man with a serious weakness for sweet cakes and therefore easy enough for Tamsyn to persuade to teach her subjects of more importance than needle work. She spent many an afternoon the man's study eagerly drinking in the lessons while remaining careful to appear that she didn't quite understand what he was telling her. Tamsyn also tried to persuade the castle's master of arms to teach her how to swing a sword, something the man point blank refused to do. After she had worn down the man's resolve through irritating persistence, he relented in his opposition enough to show her how to use a knife to defend herself and eventually a little of how to use a bow.

One of the useful skills, as Tamsyn saw it, that she learnt with her father blessings was sailcraft. While Nicholas Grimm was a man with very traditional views as to what made a good lady, he was also a son of the Shields. Sailing was the way of life on Greyshield. House Grimm existed to guard against the Ironborn, a hatred of whom being one of the few things that father and daughter shared. To raise a child, any child, of his house who didn't understand the tides or know how to sail a small craft by themself would have been an affront to the history of his name. That said, these valuable lesson weren't taught to Tamsyn or any of his daughters directly by Nicholas, but rather by one of his captain instead.

Only when Tamsyn and her sisters began to reach adulthood did her father begin to take taking a real interest in his daughters; although not out of fatherly concern, but rather with the aim of strengthening the family. Tamsyn had inherited the more striking aspects of both her parents and for the next few years she was repeatedly shipped off to castles around the reach to to be a handmaiden for any rich or powerful family Lord Grimm could persuade to take her on. Her father hoped that these positions would allow him to negotiate an advantageous marriage for Tamsyn or that a suitable lordling might make advances on her. Unfortunately for the Lord Grimm's plans, Tamsyn saw herself as the heir of Greyshield and always schemed and contrived to get herself sent home, in disgrace if necessary. That is not to say that Tamsyn didn't enjoy her time away from home. She got to experience a world of delights not available to her on Greyshield, including several fleeting but passionate romances. She was no silent sister.

Tamsyn's journey to the North came about after an incident that provoked considerable mirth at court at Lord Grimm's expenses. Keen to have the lords and ladies of the Reach forget about his troublesome daughter for a while, and by now wise to what Tamsyn believed to be her true role in the family, he concocted a plan to send her as far away from Greyshield as possible that she wouldn't be able to resist accepting. He made her his envoy to the lords of the North. She was to persuade at least some of them that the Ironborn were a threat they couldn't afford to ignore anymore. If she was successful then the Ironborn power could be severely weakened. If she didn't, well the North was a long way from the Reach, hopefully tales of her misdeeds wouldn't make it that far. Additionally there was chance in Nicholas's mind that maybe there would be a lord in the North who could tame his eldest daughter.​

Skills and Gear

Skills and various Traits:
Literate: As is customary for the noble class, Tamsyn can read and write.

Self defense with a knife: Determined not to be helpless and wholly reliant on men for her own safety, Tamsyn sought martial training from the Grimston master at arms. While he refused to teach her how to wield a sword, he relented enough to show her how to use a knife to protect herself.

Archery: Another skill deemed tolerable for a lady to know by the Grimston master of arms, Tamsyn is practiced in using a bow although she generally prefers a crossbow. She can normally hit a practice target quite near the center from a good distance. That said, she has never tested her skill outside of a training situation.

Practiced Negotiator: A de facto parent to a veritable horde of fractious sisters, Tamsyn has had what she considers a world class education in how to negotiate with people.

Sailcraft: To live on a Shield Island, is to live around boats at all times as well as under the constant threat of Ironborn raids. While it may not be considered entirely lady like, it was entirely necessary for Tamsyn to learn how to sail, both by herself in small a dinghy and by giving commands to a crew.

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Tamsyn's Marlinspike

A tool found in the hands of many of those sworn to serve House Grimm, the marlinspike has for generations been the families unofficial symbol. Tradition says that each member of the family has one of their own. Tamsyn wears hers on a cord around her neck. While technically decorative, this eight inch rod of steel has a sharpened tip to rival any blade.

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Tamsyn's Dresses

A modest collection of dresses in the styles popular in the Reach. For the most part Tamsyn favors greens and grey although she has a few dresses reds and blues as well.

Fur Cloak

A black fur cloak that is thick and heavy even by northern standards. It was the first thing Tamsyn purchased when she set foot in White Harbour.

Sailing Clothes

There isn't much special about these clothes. The short leather jerkin and hard wearing breaches look like sort of clothes that could be found on any peasant of moderate means.

 

[Aliceee]

@-QT-

I have seen the edits. My apologies, I thought that I had accepted in my previous review post. Seems not.

I will review Applo's character after lunch.

 

[Oetje]

And here is another review post of mine.

I will start with the following. This is because I didn't put it properly, while I should have: but because I have some Houses set to play a part in the upcoming IC story and development, I need to state that some of these houses will be controlled by the GM's. Both to prevent that players can just call in their relatives/Houses to deus ex machina a problem. And to make sure that we first stay focused on the area that we are established in. Else? Nothing but chaos and a whole mess that will cause us all to grow confused.

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@Akashi
Now the review:

The character sheet is well written. I have some doubts about some decisions - such as sending away your daughter to live quite far from control. Not to mention, possible threat of becoming a prisoner of another House that can easily snatch her and then ransom her.
However, I will accept the character.

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@Jason Targaryen

The character is accepted by me. We spoke about some details and I am content with what we settled on.

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@Applo

Very well written sheet.
The only issues that I see are with some things about succession. Seeing she is send up north to arrange an alliance through marriage, I doubt that she will be led to ascend to lead her House. Unless the marriage is a matrilateral one - which basically means that the children adopt the name and lineage of their mother. Not, as per usual, their father's. This is not a very common thing and many will likely not agree with it - due to it basically meaning that a nobleman can't continue his own House/lineage.

However, it isn't too far reached that desperate houses take desperate actions. After all, they got more daughters to put in a more draconic fashion.

Character accepted.

 

[Aliceee]

@Akashi

Reviewing your new sheet.
I am not too sure what to think of the rather 'radical' decision of her father. I spoke with Mary about it as I would find it too dangerous, seeing rival houses can now attempt to just snatch her away - unless House Manderly is paying the Haerton to not let people just wander in and grab her. I shall discuss this with Mary further but she is accepted.

@Applo

I do find it that we are starting to get a lot of Reach folk up in the North. Is the South becoming too warm for them?
Jokes aside, I will accept your character. Good luck finding that guy to in the House of Bearon or Ashwood to secure a coalition against the Ironborn.

 

[junebug]

Intro Persona & Skills History Gear and Attire

• Lady Brylee of House Bearon
  
  
  Full Name: Brylee Antonia of House Bearon
  
  Aliases: None that she is aware of
  
  Age: 23
  
  Gender: Female
  
  Length and Body Build: 5'3"/162 cm, Inverted Triangle
  
  Weight: 127 lbs, 58 kg
  
  Sexuality: Undefined
  
  Religion: The Old Gods
  
  Loyalty: House Bearon
  
  Occupation: Lady of House Bearon, Courtier
  
  Ambition(s): She wants a notable place in a man's world.
  
  Theme Song(s): brylee oc
  
  
• Skills:
  Close Quarter Combat - Five years of learning in secrecy, as there is no doubt that her parents would disapprove of her learning how to wield a dagger. She learned basic foot movement, different types of daggers, the history of daggers, as well as how to outsmart her foe with different strategies and precisely where to hit for the quickest death.
  
  Cross Stitching - Eighteen years. As a young lady, she was taught how to weave, as was customary for a daughter of proper nobility.
  
  Archery - Eight years of learning from her ex lover, as he had the unpopular thought that women should learn some form of weaponry. History, proper handling, accuracy, and efficiency were among some of the lessons he taught Brylee.
  
  Horseback Riding - Sixteen years. Side saddle was what she was primarily taught, however, since her early teenage years, she has since rode her horse the wrong way for a lady and claims that it's much more comfortable that way.
  
  Dance - Eighteen years. If her parents wanted her to thrive in court, as much as she disliked it, Brylee learned the art of dance and expression.
  
  Personality:
  Brylee is a proud, bold woman with an agenda of her own. She dislikes conforming to societal standards, however, understands her obligations to keep her family's reputation in line. Although she knows it's her duty to keep her mouth shut and chin up, often her stupidity and stubbornness are carried out onto the backs of her siblings- Drevyn, especially. Her mother has been putting in effort to arrange a marriage for her in hopes that she will get her ass whipped into shape and realize the reality of her status. So far, she's refused to yield in playing the role of a typical lady and seeks adventure in places no lady should traverse, especially alone. She leads very much a double life, you could say, wanting to go where her heart takes her, but also being bound by duty and an obligation to the honor and reputation of her household.
  
  
• To say that Brylee was born a wild child is an understatement. Brylee was like a gambling game— unpredictable, yet savvy. She enjoyed riding her horse, flirting with men, and teasing her younger brother, Devryn. She was a young courtier with a fiery disposition, many often joked that no man would be able to handle her ferocity and bold opinions. Brylee disliked the jokes with sexual undertones and quickly became uncomfortable at court at a young age, where her parents had sent her to become a bride for a wealthy man. She searched for another outlet and found close quarter combat with daggers and archery a thrill. As time went on though, Brylee's mentor became someone she tread dangerous waters with despite what would happen if they were found out.
  
  At fifteen years younger than him and simply being her teacher, it was completely inappropriate for Brylee to form a romantic relationship with him like so. Their relationship could get them both in trouble and when Brylee's teacher backed down from investing in her self defense further- upon their relationship being found out- she became distraught and possessive. She found it difficult to continue with her life somewhat at peace and was forced to accept her fate. Punishment was due, and as a result of her actions, her father landed a blow to her cheek and had her dragged back to her room and locked up. Her life's karmic nature did not end there, however.
  
  Brylee's family wanted her to be engaged through an arranged marriage to try and erase the stain, as she was still deemed a virgin by their physician. Brylee despised the idea of marrying a man she didn't love, but she kept up appearances for the sake of her family's reputation after her mother gave her a strict talk about life and death on her and in the household. Her father passed away at a later time and Brylee has felt guilt for the decisions she's made. So far, there's been no luck for the older sister of the Baeron household and Brylee has silently and reluctantly aimed to keep it that way, preferring to feel "free" to choose whom she'd like, although that is far from the reality of her situation.
• Weaponry:
  Name: Recurve Bow and Arrow
  Description: The bow itself is extremely worn out. There are scratch marks all over it here and there and the golden lacquer (as well as the brown lacquer itself) that was once carved on it has dulled. The bow string is falling apart, but is still decent. It could be in better shape if she brought it to a bowyer but she doesn't want to get it "fixed" because it holds sentimental value. She kept her bow and arrow well hidden near a lake and since her ex lover left, she hasn't gone back to see the bow and arrow since.
  Appearance: Recurve Bow and Arrow
  
  List of Armor and/or Attire:
  Name: Silver Locket
  Description: A silver locket with a swallow given to her by her father before his sudden passing. A painting of him rests in between and a quote from him on the inside, "Spread your wings for no one."
  Appearance: Locket w/ Swallow
  
  Name: Winter Fur Coat
  Description: The very top layer of Brylee's winter clothes when she's traveling out and about during the cold winter days or playing in the snow for a couple hours or two. Made of fur and linen, very sturdy, and sewn to perfection.
  Appearance: Winter Fur Coat
  
  Name: Basic Winter Clothing
  Description: Made of blue linen and dusty lilac silk. Comfortable, layered clothing for winter when it's the coldest. Very versatile and flexible, allowing a free range of motion.
  Appearance: Basic Winter Clothing
  
  Name: Night Gown with Shawl
  Description: Heavily embroidered and one of her most expensive pieces of clothing; most likely an exotic piece gifted from lands far off south. Made of silk, ornaments, and a sheer type fabric.
  Appearance: Night Gown w/ Shawl

 

[Akashi]

@Akashi

Reviewing your new sheet.
I am not too sure what to think of the rather 'radical' decision of her father. I spoke with Mary about it as I would find it too dangerous, seeing rival houses can now attempt to just snatch her away - unless House Manderly is paying the Haerton to not let people just wander in and grab her. I shall discuss this with Mary further but she is accepted.

Alright, sounds good. Do let me know what you guys decide upon. Thanks.

 

[Aliceee]

@Kat

Here is your review:

Overall, I can accept the character sheet. But I got one doubt:

She keeps her bow and arrow hidden well in the Wolfswood and since her ex lover left, she hasn't touched the bow and arrow since.

The Wolfswood is portrayed as a dangerous area. Rugged, wild, savage and untamed are all terms can be given to it.
Seeing she is a true noble born lady, I doubt she can go on her own. I want to point out that servants , guards and/or family will know that the rumours were actually true. If she was allowed to go out alone - which I sincerely doubt - to the Wolfswood, people must have seen her exit or come back. Either servants from House Bearon or folk from Haerton.

If that is okay with you, then you got my acceptance. I prefer to warn people before they are puzzled why people will claim that the supposed affair was an actual thing.

 

[junebug]

@Aliceee Is there another part of the woods that is less dangerous? If not, then I'm gonna say she left the bow and arrow somewhere else and she never went on her own, no.

 

[Aliceee]

@Aliceee Is there another part of the woods that is less dangerous? If not, then I'm gonna say she left the bow and arrow somewhere else and she never went on her own, no.

Not really. I have done some checking and seems that it is pretty much a wild area, after all named after the large population of wolves residing there.

 

[Aliceee]

@Kat
Reviewed after changes. Character is accepted.

 

[Oetje]

@Kat
Accepted by me as well.