Downton Abbey Spin-off fun

[PositivelyPrimeval]

Hmm - I guess we'll need at least two two ladies maids if @Shayla's heiress is to live at Downton, and at least two valets if the direct heir is to live there too. The first footman (you'll have to decide who's going to take the higher position out of the two) can double up as a valet and if most of the heir/heiresses no longer live on the estate can bring their own staff.

As for the gay status of @Ex Machina heir, I'm totally fine with it as long as it is done accurately to the time.

 

[Mariposa]

Wow that is one detailed CS.

The young heir will be living at home and at college. As for his gay status I'm very familiar with the times and have a very good idea of the trouble he will be getting into. There will be quite a bit of drama regarding his homosexuality, and he will need the family aristocratic status to get out of some situations. I was thinking he'll be blackmailed, expelled from college, and possibly attempt suicide. I can't predict what the outcome will be for these obstacles, but hopefully he will overcome them and become a better person because of them.

In playing the gay character I'm more interested in exploring the mental health and difficulty such an individual would endure in the 1920s. We are already familiar with some of the anguish of being gay during this time in history with the character Thomas. He is actually very discreet and quite a loner. My character will be similar but because he holds a higher social status he might be more daring and careless. He will use his status to get away with things a servant wouldn't be able to. But the prize for such freedom is quite high and detrimental to the very status he hides under.

Put me down for scullery maid too. So that we have all those ranks filled.

Here is a list earls that you can review and grab a title for Mama and Papa. And another link, form of address. If you scroll down you will find the proper form of address for the eldest son or daughter, the position, title, and how to address them. I hope this helps.

 

[PositivelyPrimeval]

Being gay at the time is certainly a complex issue and I'd love to see your character's development :) I'm considering having my maid question her sexuality, and her religious beliefs - it'll be more of an internalised conflict that may come out once in a while.

The forms of address link is very useful! ^^

 

[Mariposa]

Being gay at the time is certainly a complex issue and I'd love to see your character's development :) I considering having my maid question her sexuality, and her religious beliefs - it'll be more of an internalised conflict that may come out once in a while.

The forms of address link is very useful! ^^

Glad to see that they are helpful. I used them for an old RP I hosted. Here is one more, courtesy titles, they are predominantly British but the explanation is common. At the very least a good read.

 

[WrittenAll Over]

Thanks very much! Those are a big help.

I've decided on " The Earl of Waldegrave" since he has a very strong Catholic ideology in his family. That might also make it a bit tough if he finds out @Ex Machina's hair is homosexual, lol. Though I'm still trying to figure out if I need to somehow include, the Countess, Helen's lineage as a sister to the current duke of York. Is that even done?

 

[Linden]

Yikes! I hadn't gotten alerts for this thread! Sorry for my absence!

@WrittenAll Over, thanks for the clarification. Sounds like Downton will be our setting but with a brand new cast of original characters. Should be fun!

The character line-up looks good, too! If five children seems like too much, I wouldn't mind letting go of my male heir character. Actually, I was wondering if I could give him up in exchange for the a pair of siblings of another family entirely, perhaps neighbors and old acquaintances of the Earl's? If not, no worries! Perhaps down the line we can add more characters who do not live in Downton.

Love the idea of dealing with sexuality during a time of more rigid social standards. It sounds like Ex Machina intends to reflect the struggle of homosexuality in an historically accurate manner, so I'm all on board for that!

I'm pretty sure the Countess of Waldegrave could be the sister of the Duke of York. I can't imagine why she couldn't be. More importantly, I think, is determining the sort of marriage she and the Earl have - was it arranged? Do they truly care for each other? Do they despise each other? Was is a marriage of necessity? I almost want to say that as the sister of a duke, Helen could have married someone higher up the peerage hierarchy, but I'm not entirely sure given that she's not the one inheriting the dukedom and its assets. Not sure if that's any help.

Until I hear back, I'll work on some character sheets!

 

[WrittenAll Over]

Yikes! I hadn't gotten alerts for this thread! Sorry for my absence!

@WrittenAll Over, thanks for the clarification. Sounds like Downton will be our setting but with a brand new cast of original characters. Should be fun!

The character line-up looks good, too! If five children seems like too much, I wouldn't mind letting go of my male heir character. Actually, I was wondering if I could give him up in exchange for the a pair of siblings of another family entirely, perhaps neighbors and old acquaintances of the Earl's? If not, no worries! Perhaps down the line we can add more characters who do not live in Downton.

Love the idea of dealing with sexuality during a time of more rigid social standards. It sounds like Ex Machina intends to reflect the struggle of homosexuality in an historically accurate manner, so I'm all on board for that!

I'm pretty sure the Countess of Waldegrave could be the sister of the Duke of York. I can't imagine why she couldn't be. More importantly, I think, is determining the sort of marriage she and the Earl have - was it arranged? Do they truly care for each other? Do they despise each other? Was is a marriage of necessity? I almost want to say that as the sister of a duke, Helen could have married someone higher up the peerage hierarchy, but I'm not entirely sure given that she's not the one inheriting the dukedom and its assets. Not sure if that's any help.

Until I hear back, I'll work on some character sheets!

Oh gosh, not sure why it does that sometimes. Concerning the five children, It does seem like a bit much for the time though I was thinking that maybe one of them could be an illegitimate child That only the countess knows about that way it was more of a forced situation. Also, I was, as you suggested, planning on adding other Lords, ladies and their heir/s to downton to visit after a bit but I don't think we should have them there initially; There was talk of a Ward or eligible ladies from America as well. What do ya'll think of that?

Regarding The Earl's marriage, He married her for convenience, she married for love then discovered he didn't love her back and had an affair which is only known to her; otherwise he, as a strong Catholic man, would have disowned her as best he could. He still sees them as a happy couple.

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[WrittenAll Over]

Name and Age Information
Name and title: Margaret Webster, housekeeper
Birth Date: July 2nd​, 1860

Physical Information

Gender: female
Build: small framed
Height: 5'2
Weight: 126


Speech and Posture Information
Voice Pitch:
light chocolate
Average Volume:
5-8
Accented:
Slight Irish
Speech Mannerisms:
General Posture:
Proper, often seen in the position above
Gait:
Quick

Extra Details Here:

Personality Information
Describe in three words:
Persistent, loyal and intentional
View on Humanity in General:
She hasn't the time to consider it fully. It generally reflects the lady of the house.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10:
2, she has absolutely no time to trust those she has only just met.
extrovert
Pessimist
Realistic
Main Character Strength: Diligent
Main Character Weakness: Extreme
Religious Information: unaffiliated
Ambition: She has reached her life ambition

Background Information
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Education: Elementary school
Reference/s:
To Whom it may concern,
Mrs. Webster has served me very faithfully these past 17 years firstly as a house maid and after a time became quite an asset to my husband, nothing inappropriate of course, at which point she became my Ladies maid. To the Lady and Lord of the house whom she might serve, she if faithful, diligent and just to those under her, keeping them strictly in position. Please give her your attention.

Mary Sneade Olive, Countess of Cavan



Ancestry

Mother:
Mary Moore, commoner
Father:
Kilcoursie Moore, common famer
Siblings:
none
Extra Details Here:

Present Information
Residence:
Downton attic
Income:
44 a year
Position:
Housekeeper

Criminal Record :
none on record

Extra Details Here:










Name and Age Information
Name and title: Viscount, Raymond, Edmond, Waldegrave
eldest son of Joseph, The 9th Earl of Waldegrave

Birth Date: June 4th, 1876 (36)

Physical Information

Gender: Male
Build: a spindly form with little muscle
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 168
Hair Color/Length/Texture/Style:
dark brown, rigid and thin combed to the right


Speech and Posture Information
Voice Pitch: rough baritone
Average Volume: commanding
Accented: West Yorkshire
Speech Mannerisms: Tiny, gentlemanly bows at points of particular interest
General Posture: refined, yet relaxed in his position
Gait: short strided, slow, purposeful gait
Extra Details Here:

Personality Information

Describe in three words:
A softhearted, misguided commander
View on Humanity in General:
Naturally, he respects those of title but see's some as hypocritical towards the lower class whom he has a particular soft heart for the tragedy that is their lives. The world changes and Raymond see's new and interesting ideas, however some are too dangerous to entertain.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10:
10- To those of peerage
5- those of no title
Extrovert
Optimist
Dreamer
Generous
Methodical and Neat
Main Character Strength: Empathy
Main Character Weakness: Stubborn
Religious Information: Catholic
Ambition: See his father proud


Background Information
Birthplace:
Yorkshire, Downton Abbey
Education:
Cambridge university

Past




Ancestry

Grandfather:
The 8th Earl, and Admiral William Waldegrave
Grandmother:
Elizabeth Waldegrave
Mother:
Helen York-Waldegrave
Father:
The 9th Earl, Joseph Waldegrave
Siblings:
Other Relatives:
Extra Details Here:

Present Information



























Name and Age Information
Name and title: Davy, Edmund, Hunt
Birth Date: August 30th, 1889

Physical Information

Gender: Male
Build: Strapping
Height: 5' 11''
Weight: 183
Hair Color/Length/Texture/Style:
Four inches of ruffled fire and cinnamon


Speech and Posture Information
Voice Pitch:
Oaken
Average Volume:
a nervous 4
Accented:
Dripping with Edinburgh
Speech Mannerisms:
Hand movement and intense facial expression
General Posture:
Unsettled
Gait:
long and lumbering
Physical Disabilities:
If you consider his size and build you would see the disability of fitting into servant's corridors
Extra Details Here:

Personality Information
Describe in three words:
Nervous, Ernest companion
View on Humanity in General:
He's really interested in the various inventions and music styles but he has no love for the Entitled only a fondness to his job.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10:
5, ambivalent to either or
Introvert
Optimist
Dreamer
Stingy- of his space
Disorganized
Ambivalent
Main Character Strength: Willing
Main Character Weakness: Quiet

Morality/Ethics: He hasn't a worldview
Religious Information: unlearned catholic
Ambition: Find a wife
Tactics to Achieve ambition:
Impress, amuse, coddle, seduce (as if he were able)

Background Information
Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland
Education: Primary school
Reference/s: Kept private

Past




Ancestry
Grandfather: Oliver Hunt-undefined
Grandmother: Isla Hunt- baker
Mother: Eva Hunt-undisclosed
Father: Harry Hunt-undisclosed
Siblings: Carry hunt (14) Samson Hunt (8)
Extra Details Here:

Present Information
Residence: Downton servant's corridor
Income: 9 a year
Position: Footmen
Known Language(s): Scottish Gaelic
Criminal Record: none

Extra Details Here:









Name and Age Information
Name and title: Alice, Kingsley
Name Pronunciation: a-lAce
Birth Date: December 25th​ , 1890 (22)

Physical Information

Gender: Female
Build: Slight
Height: 5'6''
Weight: 124
Hair Color/Length/Texture/Style:
Mid-back, slight red with rays of sunshine, too kinky to manage


Speech and Posture Information
Voice Pitch:
Sharp
Average Volume:
6, feelings need to be expressed
Accented: Proper English
Speech Mannerisms:
Sometimes exasperated hand motions
General Posture:
Delicate and subtle
Gait:
Confident, Agile and quick
Physical Disabilities/Ailments:
Weak immune system
Tendency to Fall Ill on a Scale of 1-10:
6, she's too hasty and small to be well balanced
Extra Details Here:

Personality Information
Describe in three words:
Hasty, Sassy, Cheerful
View on Humanity in General:
She loves chatter but abhors gossiping about her own household
Extrovert
Optimist
Overenthusiastic
Main Character Strength:
Friendly
Main Character Weakness:
Quick judge
Morality/Ethics:
Socially acceptable
Religious Information:
None
Ambition:
To be a Ladies maid admired by all
Tactics to Achieve ambition:
Patience and Skill


Background Information
Birthplace:
Downton Farm
Education:
Elementary school
Reference/s:
none

Past



Ancestry
Grandfather:
Jack Kingsley, previous Downton gardener
Mother:
Amelia Holt (deceased)
Father:
Jack Kingsley (deceased)
Siblings:
None
Extra Details Here:

Present Information
Residence:
Downton Servant's corridor
Income:
25 a year
Position:
Lady's maid
Known Language(s):
Criminal Record:
None

Extra Details Here:​

 

[WrittenAll Over]

@TheOddball @Linden @Shayla @Ex Machina

Are any of you interested in being an heir twin? I think maybe the last two children should be fraternal twins. That would be a good reason for the amount even if we weren't doing the illegitimate child.

 

[PositivelyPrimeval]

I wouldn't mind! How young were you thinking their youngest child(ren) should be?

 

[PositivelyPrimeval]

Name and Age Information​

Name: Rhian Kendrick
Name Pronunciation: (ree-un) (kehn-dreh-ick)
Birth Date: March 14th​ 1894 (18)

Physical Information​

Spoiler

Gender: Female
Height: 5 foot 5
Weight: 130 lbs
Build: Slim, but slight curves

Speech and Posture Information​

Voice Pitch: Medium, somewhat in a sing-song tone
Average Volume: 5/6
Accented? Clearly Welsh, but it has faded slightly
Speech Mannerisms: Talks with hands when excited or upset, babbles when she doesn't know what to say
General Posture: Good
How they enter a room: With a smile on their face and willingness to join a conversation
Posture: Relaxed among peers, more upright to elder members of staff and the family
Walking Style: Fairly confident
Physical Disabilities: None
Tendency to Fall Ill on a Scale of 1-10: 5

Personality Information​

Describe in three words: Understanding, determined, emotional
View on humanity in general: She holds the view that there is bound to be improvements on the current situation; she thinks it's unfair but she also believes everyone should do the best with what they have for the time being and be happy
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10: 6.5
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
Optimist or Pessimist? Optimist
Realistic or Dreamer? Often a dreamer but can be realistic when required
Generous or Stingy? Generous
Methodical and Neat or Messy and Disorganized? If not in her profession, should would be more disorganised
Overenthusiastic or Apathetic? Not over enthusiastic, but certainly not apathetic
Main Character Strength: She will try and brighten up someone's day
Main Character Weakness: She takes things to heart to often
Good Traits: Understanding, determined, likes to laugh, talkative
Neutral Traits: Will not comment on things unless she believes it is going to benefit a situation, or if she feels strongly
Bad Traits: Emotional, trusting, often in a dream world
Morality/Ethics: She is only beginning to form opinions on the world, those are already leaning towards the likes of women's rights and socialism
Religious Information: Raised as a protestant but does not speak of this actively, begins to doubt if the God described in Christianity is accurate
Sexuality: Becoming more and more confused, but definitely has heterosexual and homosexual tendencies
Ambition: To work hard in service, but eventually move onto something grander
Tactics to achieve ambition: She will work hard, and will try and impress her peers and employers. She is capable of coddling, but realises its not admirable.

Background Information​

Birthplace: Penarth, Wales
Parents: Owen (40) & Carys (37) Kendrick
Siblings: Jack (14), Eleanor (10)
Education: Primary education from ages 5-11
History: Typically of the time, she was chosen out of her school class to have suitable characteristics for domestic service. This pleased her family, and when she was fifteen, they were more than willing to send her to England to stay with other relatives in order to get a job (as the job market in Wales was not fantastic). Her father worked in a bakery and passed on some of his skills to her; because she had adequate cooking experience, she got the job of kitchen maid in Downton Abbey. After three years of good service, she was offered the chance to become a housemaid, which was a rarity for someone not yet 18. She has been in that position for a year.

Present Information​

Residence: Downton Abbey's servants corridor
Income: £16 per year
Position: Housemaid
Known Language(s): English, Welsh (her Welsh has become a bit rusty though)
Criminal Record (if any): N/A

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Name and Age Information​

Name: Cian Delaney
Name Pronunciation: (key-in) (dell-ain-ee)
Birth Date: January 19th​ 1979 (33)

Physical Information​

Spoiler

Gender: Male
Height: 5 foot 11
Weight: 165 lbs
Build: Average build, muscular arms and legs

Speech and Posture Information​

Voice Pitch: Low
Average Volume: 4
Accented? Irish
Speech Mannerisms: He is usually quite calm when he speaks
General Posture: Good
How they enter a room: Neutral expression, will only speak if spoken to first
Posture: Firm around almost everyone
Walking Style: Normal
Physical Disabilities: None
Tendency to Fall Ill on a Scale of 1-10: 3

Personality Information​

Describe in three words: Loyal, responsible, smart
View on humanity in general: He thinks everyone, despite their background, should just knuckle down and make the most of it while they are still about
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10: 3.5
Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert
Optimist or Pessimist? Somewhere in the middle
Realistic or Dreamer? Realistic
Generous or Stingy? Is generous when he needs to be
Methodical and Neat or Messy and Disorganized? Methodical/neat
Overenthusiastic or Apathetic? Somewhere in the middle
Main Character Strength: Extremely loyal to those he is close with
Main Character Weakness: Inhibited and closed off
Good Traits: Loyal, responsible, smart, resourceful, patient Neutral Traits: Generally quiet
Bad Traits: He can't stand stupidity, distrusting, inhibited, closed off, occasionally standoff-ish
Morality/Ethics: He tries to adept to the times
Religious Information: Practising protestant
Ambition: He'd like to become butler, but not in the same house necessarily – he's open to the idea of another career too
Tactics to achieve ambition: Hard work, patience, impress

Background Information​

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Parents: Patrick (58) and Eileen (55) Delaney Siblings: Seamus (34), Moira (30)
Education: He learnt to read and write from his parents, he learned basic Maths, history etc through books in England
History: His family were Protestants in an area dominated by Catholicism, and he was actually bullied in school for his religious beliefs. His parents refused to have him attend, and as it was not compulsory it was fine to not send him. They taught him to read and write, which was only what they knew. As he became a teenager he had manual jobs with horses, which allowed him to move around the city more often. When an adult, he became a little tired from Ireland – with all the rising conflict over independence, he asked his parents if he could immigrate to England and they wished him on his way. He became a groom on a fairly large estate, but despite his fondness of horses, did not enjoy the job. He learnt the trade of a footman and was significantly skilled enough to join Downton. He has been there for eight years; he was promoted to first footman and then later a valet.

Present Information​

Residence: Downton Abbey's servants corridor
Income: £27 per year
Position: Valet
Known Language(s): English
Criminal Record (if any): N/A

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Name and Age Information​

Name: Geoffrey Bennet
Name Pronunciation: (gee-off-ree) (ben-ett)
Birth Date: May 2nd ​1859 (53)

Physical Information​

(photo coming soon)
Gender: Male
Height: 6 foot
Weight: 170 lbs
Build: Average build, grows a bit tubby as time goes on

Speech and Posture Information​

Voice Pitch: Low
Average Volume: 7
Accented? Slight Yorkshire accent
Speech Mannerisms: When agitated he uses his hands
General Posture: Always exceptional
How they enter a room: Expects a reception
Posture: Relaxed only in the company of the housekeeper
Walking Style: Confident
Physical Disabilities: None
Tendency to Fall Ill on a Scale of 1-10: 4

Personality Information​

Describe in three words: Dependable, firm, fair
View on humanity in general: He believes in working your way up through society, but never sees himself on the extortionate money of the aristocrats. He's traditional in a number of ways, but in others he isn't.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10: 5
Introvert or Extrovert? Extroverted introvert
Optimist or Pessimist? Pessimist
Realistic or Dreamer? Realistic
Generous or Stingy? Leaning towards stingy
Methodical and Neat or Messy and Disorganized? Methodical/neat
Overenthusiastic or Apathetic? Enthusiastic
Main Character Strength: You can rely on him
Main Character Weakness: He is often stubborn and unrelenting
Good Traits: Dependable, firm but fair, loyal, patient with those needing help
Bad Traits: Stubborn, materialistic, sometimes self-indulges
Morality/Ethics: Traditional views that generally go hand in hand with his religion
Religious Information: Catholic
Ambition: Remain Butler at Downton until he retires
Tactics to achieve ambition: Impress, slight coddling, improving skills

Background Information​

Birthplace: Yorkshire, England
Parents: Both deceased Siblings: Emily (60), Robert (51)
Education: He learnt to read and write through the Church.
History: He had a very religious but extremely average upbringing. His parents had well paid jobs for working class so he lived in almost-comfort. His father always wanted him to go into service under a Catholic Earl, and he's been at Downton since he was a 18 year old hall boy. He rose through the ranks and became the underbutler – since the previous Butler was fired, he has become the new Butler. He finds it an honour.

Present Information​

Residence: Downton Abbey's servants corridor
Income: £55 per year
Position: Butler
Known Language(s): English
Criminal Record (if any): N/A

 

[WrittenAll Over]

I wouldn't mind! How young were you thinking their youngest child(ren) should be?

Well, Raymond was born when the Earl was nearly 30 years of age so as long as it's a realistic age to have children I don't much have a preference. I do feel rather sad that Raymond hasn't found a wife yet at 36 but, lol, whatever.

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[PositivelyPrimeval]

Hmm, would say, 25 be acceptable then? I'll write up a sheet for my heir soon, doing my valet next.

 

[Mariposa]

@TheOddball @Linden @Shayla @Ex Machina

Are any of you interested in being an heir twin? I think maybe the last two children should be fraternal twins. That would be a good reason for the amount even if we weren't doing the illegitimate child.

Well, Raymond was born when the Earl was nearly 30 years of age so as long as it's a realistic age to have children I don't much have a preference. I do feel rather sad that Raymond hasn't found a wife yet at 36 but, lol, whatever.

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Hmm, would say, 25 be acceptable then? I'll write up a sheet for my heir soon, doing my valet next.

Hi guys. Sorry but I've not been getting alerts for this thread. But to be on topic, can I suggest the middle children to be twins? My reason is that I planned for the youngest to be around 19-20 years old. He could have been an unexpected pregnancy, after the twins. That would explain the difference of ages. I'm working on my CS. I'm off today and hope to have them up today.

 

[PositivelyPrimeval]

^ That seems plausible to me, especially when I remember in the first series of Downton when Cora fell pregnant. I will make my heir around 30 then - whoever wants to be the twin of my heir will have to do the same :)

I'll be able to get the rest of my sheets done by tomorrow night, I have a day off school tomorrow :)

 

[WrittenAll Over]

^ That seems plausible to me, especially when I remember in the first series of Downton when Cora fell pregnant. I will make my heir around 30 then - whoever wants to be the twin of my heir will have to do the same :)

I'll be able to get the rest of my sheets done by tomorrow night, I have a day off school tomorrow :)

Hi guys. Sorry but I've not been getting alerts for this thread. But to be on topic, can I suggest the middle children to be twins? My reason is that I planned for the youngest to be around 19-20 years old. He could have been an unexpected pregnancy, after the twins. That would explain the difference of ages. I'm working on my CS. I'm off today and hope to have them up today.

That sounds perfectly adequate to me. Does anyone know how to work the pictures in the accordion style tabs? for the life of me I can't seem to figure it out.

 

[PositivelyPrimeval]

^ I'm absolutely awful at any sort of coding/formatting of posts I'm afraid!

 

[Mariposa]

It took longer than I expected. I can honestly say that I've never filled out a CS with so many details. It really makes you look at and think about your character. I still have one more to do, but will add them tomorrow.

The Honourable Gabe Waldegrave ​

Name and Age Information

Name and title: Gabe Waldegrave, The Honourable
Name Pronunciation: gAIb or Gay-b
Birth Date: Oct, 26, 1893 (19yr)

Physical Information

Gender: Male
Build: Lean/Swimmer's physique
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155lb
Hair Color/Length/Texture/Style: Chestnut brown | Short | Slick-side part

Speech and Posture Information

Voice Pitch: Chill
Average Volume: Cheerful
Accented: Regal English
Speech Mannerisms: Often speaks disparagingly and holds a distinct but subtle femininity. Keeps hands in pockets.
General Posture: Snobbish, mildly defensive even.
Gait: Casual stride, thoughtful.
Extra Details Here: Gabe is generally formal and regal, he has a sarcastic humorous personality, that mostly his closest friends and family can appreciate. He is somewhat mysterious, he hides something and is defensive about it, but his "good boy" looks overshadow, what an astute mind will notice, his homosexual nature.

Personality Information

Describe in three words: Mysterious, snobbish, and sarcastic.
View on Humanity in General: He strongly believes he is inherently superior and that the division between the social classes can never be cross. He looks toward the future with an unbending sense of identity, to uphold the elitist and prestigious system that has been his standard of living from early age.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10: 5

He is an:
Extrovert - he likes to be the center of attention.
Pessimist - he is always expecting the worst from people and situations.
Pragmatic - remains pragmatic in the most emotional circumstances.
Stingy - he doesn't give anything away for free.
Methodical - he strongly follows the traditions and ritual forms of the aristocracy.
Neat - everything must be done demonstrating skill and efficiency.
and
Apathetic - he shows no interest in the affairs of the lesser class.

Main Character Strength: Astute
Main Character Weakness: Elitism
Religious Information: Believes in God.
Ambition: To be cured of his ailment.

Background Information

Birthplace: Yorkshire, Downton Abbey
Education: Cambridge University

Ancestry & Relatives

Grandfather: The 8th Earl of Waldegrave, Admiral William Waldegrave
Grandmother: Countess, Elizabeth Waldegrave
Mother: Countess, Helen York-Waldegrave
Father: The 9th Earl of Waldegrave, Joseph Waldegrave
Eldest Brother: Viscount, Raymond, Edmond, Waldegrave
Twins:

Relationship

Other Relationships: Discreet relationship with Warren Griswold
Extra Details Here: There is an acquaintance, Warren Griswold, an american peer attending Cambridge, with whom Gabe shares a very close relationship with. The two are inseparable. Not much is know about the american other than he is "new money". (I won't do a CS for the character because he is a supporting character that will set Gabe's plot in motion and won't be permanently active throughout the RP).

Present Information

Residence: Downton Abbey & Cambridge.
Income: Family Stippen
Position: Student

Extra Details Here: At present, Gabe is at university. He is expected to visit soon and has sent word that he will be accompanied by his american friend.

Cressica, The Scullery Maid

Name and Age Information

Name and title: Cressica Bowery
Birth Date: Feb 14, 1894 (18yr)

Physical Information

Gender: Female
Build: Petite
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 121lb
Hair Color/Length/Texture/Style: Honey blonde | Long | Tangled, low ponytail, naturally messy.

Speech and Posture Information

Voice Pitch: Demure
Average Volume: Soft
Accented: Flat British.
Speech Mannerisms: Soft spoken hands nervously fumbling with her garments.
General Posture: Generally looking at the grown, avoids unnecessary eye contact. Or, can often be found looking at the sky pleasantly lost in her thoughts.
Gait: She walks head down and has a fast stride short of running.
How they enter a room: quietly and sliding into a corner.
Extra Details Here: Cressica is quite shy around the upper class, tries her damndest to avoid them altogether. She is generally a shy person that rarely has a realistic opinion. She follows orders, does her job, keeps to herself.

Personality Information

Describe in three words: Shy, dreamer, and good.
View on Humanity in General: She believes life is hard, often unfair, but goodness always overcomes evil.
Rate how trusting they are of strangers from 1-10: 7

She is an:
Introvert - a reticent person that enjoys being alone.
Optimist - she always looks at the bright side of the darkest situations.
Dreamer - she is an impractical daydreamer whit unreachable ideas.
Generous - she is always willing to give more than expected or necessary.
Messy - she can keep any house clean but her room is another matter.

Main Character Strength: Good spirited
Main Character Weakness: Dreamer
Good Traits: Hard worker. Responsible. Helpful.
Neutral Traits: Humble. Trusting. Honest.
Bad Traits: Ignorant. Shyness.
Morality/Ethics: She believes doing good for other will bring goodness back in return.
Religious Information: Believes in God. Goes to Sunday mass.
Ambition: She dreams of marrying a prince one day and having children, and never having to clean pots and pans ever again.
Tactics to Achieve ambition: She really has no methods to accomplish any personal goal, other than expect it all to come down from the heavens to her lap.

Background Information

Birthplace: Notts, England
Education: Aunt Brenda is to be credited for teaching little Cressica to read and write.
Reference: Dear Mrs. Webster

I am writing this letter to recommend my niece Cressica Bowery for the position of housekeeper at the Abbey. She possess adequate strive for getting the job done in a timely manner. I can say with confidence she has not made any severe mistakes during her tenure with me. Cressica is competent at attentively carrying out all household duties, most notable gets things done on time and correctly. She is a devoted individual willing to follow instructions, and will be loyal to her employer.

I assure you that should you consider her you won't be repentant. I trust that my respectable reputation as a former employee at the Abbey, will carry sufficient merit to prove the worth of Cressica's recommendation.

Please feel free to call upon me should you required supplementary information regarding Cressica's qualifications and skills.

Regards, Mrs. Brenda Bowery

Ancestry

Grandfather & Grandmother: Never met them.
Mother: Harriet Scully, was a struggling theater actress: She abandoned Cressica after the death of her husband.
Father: Jack Bowery, was a struggling musician, was killed during an inebriated squabble with another man: Cressica was twelve-years-old.
Siblings: Melly, was always a sickly child and died at the age of 10.
Other Relatives: Brenda Bowery; father's sister. She looked after Cressica after her mother abandon her. She is a retired governess and the person who referred Cressica to the Abbey.

Extra Details Here: Besides aunty Brenda, she has no living relatives. Brenda was one of the former governess to the Waldegrave children, now too old to work.

Present Information

Residence: Downton Abbey servants quarters.
Income: She has very little to her name, and she always gives to charity from what she earns.
Position: Scullery Maid

Plans if they should die (how their possessions will be divided, where they'll be put to rest, etc): Whatever she has will go to local charity.
Known Language(s): English
Criminal Record (if any): None

Extra Details Here: I have no immediate plot for this character.

 

[WrittenAll Over]

Looks great! I think I'll use some of your CS style details to further mine, if you don't mind. I do have to point out that the year is April of 1912, a few days after the titanic sunk, so you will have to change their birthdates. And though it's completely my fault, as it's not on Raymond's CS, The Earl is the 9th earl of Waldegrave. I will add that right away. Cressica is very altruistic O.O

 

[Linden]

Ah! I'm still not getting regular notifications for this thread! I'm still here though! The characters so far look great! :)