Joseph "Seph" Markay
Carpenter
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Age: 20
Kin:
Looks: Seph has black hair and blue eyes. He's got a nice smile. Not a smile that makes girls go weak at the knees, but a cute one with dimples and white teeth. He's not particularly handsome, but he isn't unattractive by any means. He's lean and has the muscles that come along with his trade. Strong but slim, Seph has worked with wood for many years, and his tan skin and muscular arms are evidence of that. His hands are calloused with a few small scars scattered around his fingers and one larger faded line of scar on his forearm. Sometimes Seph feels insecure about his hands. The scars can be seen in certain lights, more visible if Seph's sleeves are rolled up, and even though they come with the trade Seph still likes to hide them wearing dark brown leather, fingerless gloves.
Personality: Seph isn't a charmer. He doesn't lead people on and he doesn't make any promises he doesn't intend to keep. Seph is honest, hardworking, and confident. When Seph knows what he wants he goes for it. It's as simple as that. He's nice too. Not nice in a fake, I'm-being-nice-for-my-benefit way, but in a genuinely nice way. Seph is polite and well mannered and even tempered. He doesn't lose his cool and he's only ever gotten into one major fist fight, and that was when he was younger. He's firm but not demanding and he's kind but not a push over. Seph likes to laugh and tries to enjoy life. He's positive a lot of the time and when he's feeling negative or sad he does his best not to show it. Seph's a bit shy when it comes to girls but he's got a few close guy friends. In the end, Seph just wants everyone to be happy.
Flair: Seph makes things that don't break easily. They don't get damaged, scratched, or destroyed without a person wanting to do it and setting out to purposely destroy Seph's work.
History: Seph's childhood was easy. He didn't have any lack of food or toys. Seph would play with other local higher class children and go to lessons with them.Things were good. Life was simple. He discovered his love for building things when he was six. By that time, Seph no longer worked with wooden blocks, instead he got his hands on their neighbor's tools and built a small bridge out of scrap wood and glue. Basic lessons and schooling was finished at twelve years of age. Seph took more advanced classes but he also got an apprenticeship from a well known and respected carpenter. Harder lessons in school mixed with daily lessons with wood made Seph push himself to succeed. He learned math and the many types of wood. He learned English and writing and how to pick out the best pieces of wood to make the most sturdy objects that would sell well. Seph practiced and practiced until he was eighteen. He had learned everything there was to know about his trade, and it was that year that his master decided to retire. Seph bought the shop and continued the work, this time as his own master. He's done well for himself in his first two years. Seph is building a house now in his spare time. He moved from his small apartment back to his parent's house in order to save for the materials that are needed for his house. Seph knows about his parent's rules. Most likely he'll have to pick a girl from a list his parents give him and he'll have to marry her, but as his priorities are elsewhere he doesn't think of his parent's ideas and goals as often as he should. Not a thought about an absolute arranged marriage with no choice what so ever entered Seph's head.
Rped by Lighty
Kin:
Looks: Seph has black hair and blue eyes. He's got a nice smile. Not a smile that makes girls go weak at the knees, but a cute one with dimples and white teeth. He's not particularly handsome, but he isn't unattractive by any means. He's lean and has the muscles that come along with his trade. Strong but slim, Seph has worked with wood for many years, and his tan skin and muscular arms are evidence of that. His hands are calloused with a few small scars scattered around his fingers and one larger faded line of scar on his forearm. Sometimes Seph feels insecure about his hands. The scars can be seen in certain lights, more visible if Seph's sleeves are rolled up, and even though they come with the trade Seph still likes to hide them wearing dark brown leather, fingerless gloves.
Personality: Seph isn't a charmer. He doesn't lead people on and he doesn't make any promises he doesn't intend to keep. Seph is honest, hardworking, and confident. When Seph knows what he wants he goes for it. It's as simple as that. He's nice too. Not nice in a fake, I'm-being-nice-for-my-benefit way, but in a genuinely nice way. Seph is polite and well mannered and even tempered. He doesn't lose his cool and he's only ever gotten into one major fist fight, and that was when he was younger. He's firm but not demanding and he's kind but not a push over. Seph likes to laugh and tries to enjoy life. He's positive a lot of the time and when he's feeling negative or sad he does his best not to show it. Seph's a bit shy when it comes to girls but he's got a few close guy friends. In the end, Seph just wants everyone to be happy.
Flair: Seph makes things that don't break easily. They don't get damaged, scratched, or destroyed without a person wanting to do it and setting out to purposely destroy Seph's work.
History: Seph's childhood was easy. He didn't have any lack of food or toys. Seph would play with other local higher class children and go to lessons with them.Things were good. Life was simple. He discovered his love for building things when he was six. By that time, Seph no longer worked with wooden blocks, instead he got his hands on their neighbor's tools and built a small bridge out of scrap wood and glue. Basic lessons and schooling was finished at twelve years of age. Seph took more advanced classes but he also got an apprenticeship from a well known and respected carpenter. Harder lessons in school mixed with daily lessons with wood made Seph push himself to succeed. He learned math and the many types of wood. He learned English and writing and how to pick out the best pieces of wood to make the most sturdy objects that would sell well. Seph practiced and practiced until he was eighteen. He had learned everything there was to know about his trade, and it was that year that his master decided to retire. Seph bought the shop and continued the work, this time as his own master. He's done well for himself in his first two years. Seph is building a house now in his spare time. He moved from his small apartment back to his parent's house in order to save for the materials that are needed for his house. Seph knows about his parent's rules. Most likely he'll have to pick a girl from a list his parents give him and he'll have to marry her, but as his priorities are elsewhere he doesn't think of his parent's ideas and goals as often as he should. Not a thought about an absolute arranged marriage with no choice what so ever entered Seph's head.
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Arthur Markay
Noble (Cloth merchant)
Age: 50
Kin: Eleanor Markay (Wife), Joseph Markay (Son)
City-State: Valaire
Occupation: Cloth Merchant, Nobleman
Looks: Arthur is as average height with red-blonde hair and blue eyes.
Personality: He's a proud father, always supportive, but standing on the sidelines to let Seph live. He was hesitant to agree to the arranged marriage because he wanted Seph to have a choice in who his future was to be with, but in the end agreed to it. Arthur is a good businessman, a bit of a charmer, and overall he's a decent guy. He hates it when people try to cheat him and he doesn't like it when people are disrespectful.
Flair: No Flair
History: He was married at twenty-one to a woman he had been engaged to since he started basic school. At fifteen, she was the youngest of the brides among those getting married into nobility, and that scared Arthur. She was so young, still almost a child to him, how could he marry her? Eleanor was vibrant though, full of life and energy, and he could never bring himself to deny her anything for fear of destroying her light. Arthur did grow to love his wife in time, and when Seph was born Arthur knew he would change none of his family's history. Seph would grow up with parents that loved each other and him and that was the way things were meant to be.
Kin: Eleanor Markay (Wife), Joseph Markay (Son)
City-State: Valaire
Occupation: Cloth Merchant, Nobleman
Looks: Arthur is as average height with red-blonde hair and blue eyes.
Personality: He's a proud father, always supportive, but standing on the sidelines to let Seph live. He was hesitant to agree to the arranged marriage because he wanted Seph to have a choice in who his future was to be with, but in the end agreed to it. Arthur is a good businessman, a bit of a charmer, and overall he's a decent guy. He hates it when people try to cheat him and he doesn't like it when people are disrespectful.
Flair: No Flair
History: He was married at twenty-one to a woman he had been engaged to since he started basic school. At fifteen, she was the youngest of the brides among those getting married into nobility, and that scared Arthur. She was so young, still almost a child to him, how could he marry her? Eleanor was vibrant though, full of life and energy, and he could never bring himself to deny her anything for fear of destroying her light. Arthur did grow to love his wife in time, and when Seph was born Arthur knew he would change none of his family's history. Seph would grow up with parents that loved each other and him and that was the way things were meant to be.
Eleanor Markay
noblewoman
Age: 44
Kin: Arthur Markay (Husband), Joseph Markay (Son)
City-State: Valaire
Occupation: Noblewoman
Looks: She's a little taller than average for a woman, with long black hair and bright hazel eyes.
Personality: Eleanor is sweet and kind and good and loves Seph and her husband dearly. She's the one who pushed for Seph's marriage, It was her way of showing she loved him. To Eleanor, arranging a suitable match for her son was a way of saying, 'I love you, let me take care of you one more time'. It was her way of trying to help Seph have a steady and solid future with a woman who will help take care of him. Eleanor is a gentle soul who doesn't like hurting others, directly or indirectly, and so she avoids confrontation.
Flair: No Flair
History: She was engaged by her first birthday and married before her sixteenth year. Arranged marriages weren't uncommon, but marrying that early for nobility wasn't common. The fact that her husband was six years older then her was intimidating. Tall, with broad shoulders, blonde red curls, bright blue eyes, Eleanor's husband was attractive in a way that made her friends squeal at the announcement and proclaim how lucky Eleanor was. She didn't feel lucky, but Arthur never forced himself on her, never pressured her into anything, and he let her have freedom enough. It was scary, but Eleanor grew to like her husband, grew to love him eventually, and eventually gave him a son.
Kin: Arthur Markay (Husband), Joseph Markay (Son)
City-State: Valaire
Occupation: Noblewoman
Looks: She's a little taller than average for a woman, with long black hair and bright hazel eyes.
Personality: Eleanor is sweet and kind and good and loves Seph and her husband dearly. She's the one who pushed for Seph's marriage, It was her way of showing she loved him. To Eleanor, arranging a suitable match for her son was a way of saying, 'I love you, let me take care of you one more time'. It was her way of trying to help Seph have a steady and solid future with a woman who will help take care of him. Eleanor is a gentle soul who doesn't like hurting others, directly or indirectly, and so she avoids confrontation.
Flair: No Flair
History: She was engaged by her first birthday and married before her sixteenth year. Arranged marriages weren't uncommon, but marrying that early for nobility wasn't common. The fact that her husband was six years older then her was intimidating. Tall, with broad shoulders, blonde red curls, bright blue eyes, Eleanor's husband was attractive in a way that made her friends squeal at the announcement and proclaim how lucky Eleanor was. She didn't feel lucky, but Arthur never forced himself on her, never pressured her into anything, and he let her have freedom enough. It was scary, but Eleanor grew to like her husband, grew to love him eventually, and eventually gave him a son.
Ceeci Deliano
Noblewoman
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Age: 18
Kin: Evanov Deliano (father), Leilian Deliano (mother)
Looks: Ceeci is of average height for a woman. Her tomboy nature means that she has some muscle on her bones, though not so much that receives more than a few disapproving looks from those that think a proper young noble lady shouldn’t be running about and climbing trees. Her mother was a Highlander, and her Highlander heritage is clear to see in her fair skin and pale blond, nearly white hair that falls mid-back. Her eyes are blue, though not a bright piercing blue like her mothers’. She’s quite pretty and can even be beautiful when she wants to be, but most days, dressing nicely and spending time to put her hair up just isn’t worth it to her.
Personality: Even when she was a little girl, Ceeci was rebellious. She broke rules simply because they were rules. As she grew older, she stopped acting out simply because she could, but she still has a healthy disregard for rules that get in her way or that she finds foolish. She can sometimes act rather bruiqsue and snooty, but she has a good heart. She would give aid to those who truly need it before thinking of herself. She's outgoing and can get along well enough with nearly everyone, if she wants to, though she can also be very irritating if she's in the wrong mood. It’s only those that she really cares for that she puts her trust in, however. Despite what her tomboyish personality might suggest, Ceeci doesn't particularly resent the pressure on her to act like a lady. She does her best and isn't bothered by what people say about the rest. Ceeci does her best not to disappoint her parents, to be the young lady they want her to be and to do the things they ask of her. Sometimes she is uncomfortable or unhappy with the things asked of her; being a proper lady is not something that comes naturally for her, but all the same she tries her best for her parents. For the most part, she counts herself lucky in life and knows she could have been much worse off than she is now.
History: Nearly all her life, Ceeci’s father has been the general of Lytane. Her family owned a large house with beautiful gardens within sight of the castle’s main gate. She was schooled by some of the same tutors who gave lessons to the princes and princesses. Whatever trouble she got into, she had only mention he fathers name and all would be forgotten. She was a lucky girl and nearly pampered. Her parents always pushed her to be the best that she could be, to never be lazy and to not rely on others for everything, but there were few actual difficulties in her live. Her parents loved each other, they had a cook who prepared their food and cleaned the house and they were always able to afford the best quality of whatever they needed. She grew up happy and well-cared for. She was taught to be proper noble lady and thought she knew all that accompanied that title, but she was still shocked when her parents announced the day before her eighteen birthday that they were arranging a marriage for her. It is with gloom and defiance that she faces this arrangement. Despite her parent’s assurances, she is sure she despise whomever it is that she is to marry.
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Kin: Evanov Deliano (father), Leilian Deliano (mother)
Looks: Ceeci is of average height for a woman. Her tomboy nature means that she has some muscle on her bones, though not so much that receives more than a few disapproving looks from those that think a proper young noble lady shouldn’t be running about and climbing trees. Her mother was a Highlander, and her Highlander heritage is clear to see in her fair skin and pale blond, nearly white hair that falls mid-back. Her eyes are blue, though not a bright piercing blue like her mothers’. She’s quite pretty and can even be beautiful when she wants to be, but most days, dressing nicely and spending time to put her hair up just isn’t worth it to her.
Personality: Even when she was a little girl, Ceeci was rebellious. She broke rules simply because they were rules. As she grew older, she stopped acting out simply because she could, but she still has a healthy disregard for rules that get in her way or that she finds foolish. She can sometimes act rather bruiqsue and snooty, but she has a good heart. She would give aid to those who truly need it before thinking of herself. She's outgoing and can get along well enough with nearly everyone, if she wants to, though she can also be very irritating if she's in the wrong mood. It’s only those that she really cares for that she puts her trust in, however. Despite what her tomboyish personality might suggest, Ceeci doesn't particularly resent the pressure on her to act like a lady. She does her best and isn't bothered by what people say about the rest. Ceeci does her best not to disappoint her parents, to be the young lady they want her to be and to do the things they ask of her. Sometimes she is uncomfortable or unhappy with the things asked of her; being a proper lady is not something that comes naturally for her, but all the same she tries her best for her parents. For the most part, she counts herself lucky in life and knows she could have been much worse off than she is now.
History: Nearly all her life, Ceeci’s father has been the general of Lytane. Her family owned a large house with beautiful gardens within sight of the castle’s main gate. She was schooled by some of the same tutors who gave lessons to the princes and princesses. Whatever trouble she got into, she had only mention he fathers name and all would be forgotten. She was a lucky girl and nearly pampered. Her parents always pushed her to be the best that she could be, to never be lazy and to not rely on others for everything, but there were few actual difficulties in her live. Her parents loved each other, they had a cook who prepared their food and cleaned the house and they were always able to afford the best quality of whatever they needed. She grew up happy and well-cared for. She was taught to be proper noble lady and thought she knew all that accompanied that title, but she was still shocked when her parents announced the day before her eighteen birthday that they were arranging a marriage for her. It is with gloom and defiance that she faces this arrangement. Despite her parent’s assurances, she is sure she despise whomever it is that she is to marry.
Rped by Dawny
Leilian Deliano
Noble
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Age: 39
Kin: Ceeci Deliano (daughter)
Looks: Leilian is a highlander, born in the Linian Mountains. She has fair skin and long blonde hair that is nearly white. Her eyes are bright piercing blue. For a highlander, she is not very tall, but that still puts her nearly an inch taller than the average woman in Valaire. She is slim and willowy, a graceful noble lady.
Personality: Leilian is a strong woman, not physically but mentally. The Highlanders are hardy folk. They take care of their own and don’t often require outside aid. Leilian is the same. Whatever problems she faces, she takes care of herself. Though her husband is the head of the army, she most certainly is the head of the house. The Delianos have only one servant, their cook who is a dear friend and does far more than cook. She is like an aunt to Leilan’s daughter and a good friend to Leilian. Together, the two woman keep the house spotless and in top shape. Leilian handle all matters of finance and tends to the raising of her daughter, both with a stern eye but a kind heart. She loves Evanov and Ceeci very much and, like any mother, would give much for them.
History: Leilian was born high in the Linian Mountains. Her family lived in one of the hidden valleys with three other Highlander families. Leilian had two siblings, younger brothers. They lived together off the land and it wasn’t an easy existence but they were, on the whole, content. However, when Leilian was ten, her youngest brother who was five, came down with a terrible cold, but it didn’t clear up. It only got worse. After he had been sick for two months, Leilians father took to Valaire to be tended to by a priest of Celina. Eventually Leilian’s entire family moved to Valaire to be with her little brother. He grew weaker and weaker. The priests did all they possible could, but just after he turned seven, he died of the sickness. Leilian’s father decided to stay in Valaire. He had gotten work as a soldier. Through her father, Leilian met Evanov, and when they were married when she was nineteen.
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Kin: Ceeci Deliano (daughter)
Looks: Leilian is a highlander, born in the Linian Mountains. She has fair skin and long blonde hair that is nearly white. Her eyes are bright piercing blue. For a highlander, she is not very tall, but that still puts her nearly an inch taller than the average woman in Valaire. She is slim and willowy, a graceful noble lady.
Personality: Leilian is a strong woman, not physically but mentally. The Highlanders are hardy folk. They take care of their own and don’t often require outside aid. Leilian is the same. Whatever problems she faces, she takes care of herself. Though her husband is the head of the army, she most certainly is the head of the house. The Delianos have only one servant, their cook who is a dear friend and does far more than cook. She is like an aunt to Leilan’s daughter and a good friend to Leilian. Together, the two woman keep the house spotless and in top shape. Leilian handle all matters of finance and tends to the raising of her daughter, both with a stern eye but a kind heart. She loves Evanov and Ceeci very much and, like any mother, would give much for them.
History: Leilian was born high in the Linian Mountains. Her family lived in one of the hidden valleys with three other Highlander families. Leilian had two siblings, younger brothers. They lived together off the land and it wasn’t an easy existence but they were, on the whole, content. However, when Leilian was ten, her youngest brother who was five, came down with a terrible cold, but it didn’t clear up. It only got worse. After he had been sick for two months, Leilians father took to Valaire to be tended to by a priest of Celina. Eventually Leilian’s entire family moved to Valaire to be with her little brother. He grew weaker and weaker. The priests did all they possible could, but just after he turned seven, he died of the sickness. Leilian’s father decided to stay in Valaire. He had gotten work as a soldier. Through her father, Leilian met Evanov, and when they were married when she was nineteen.
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aurelia Selmy
Dancer
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Age: 19
Kin: Elric Selmy (brother)
Looks: Short blonde hair and pretty hazel eyes, Aurelia is pretty but not exceptionally beautiful. It is her hair that is her downfall, a short cut that shamed her old-fashioned father ("A lady should have long hair, Aurelia, it is simply the way it is done") and makes her stand out a bit in the marketplace. She's pale and delicate in appearance and prefers to wear brighter colors, though more recently she's been wearing the darker colors of mourning.
Personality: Aurelia used to be more of a social butterfly. She was always smiling, always happy, going from one conversation to the next with ease. Her confidence drew others to her and there were a few men who wanted to court her, despite her hair and her choice in clothing. Aurelia had many friends and some of those friends she still has, but she has become more withdrawn and quiet. It started with the talk of her marriage to a wealthy suitor, and then her father's disappearance, and now she has very little. The money to go to her dowry was used to pay bills and some of her lovely jewelry had to be sold too. Aurelia is not as happy now, not as outgoing, and it is evident to everyone around her. She is more shy and hesitant to go out, but she's good at faking confidence. Still, with her brother's arrival, she is almost scared of what lies ahead.
History: Aurelia's mother died when she was small and her father wasn't home much throughout her developing years. Her brother left for a distant school when Aurelia was young. Now her father is missing (he took a boat and went on a business trip and never returned) and her brother is back now and how exactly should Aurelia feel? He's been gone for years, and now he's a hovering older brother who doesn't know the first thing about her and all Aurelia can think is that Elric will either suffocate her by taking any freedom she has away or marry her off and leave. Aurelia isn't sure what would be worse... dying of confinement or being abandoned by her last family member.
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Kin: Elric Selmy (brother)
Looks: Short blonde hair and pretty hazel eyes, Aurelia is pretty but not exceptionally beautiful. It is her hair that is her downfall, a short cut that shamed her old-fashioned father ("A lady should have long hair, Aurelia, it is simply the way it is done") and makes her stand out a bit in the marketplace. She's pale and delicate in appearance and prefers to wear brighter colors, though more recently she's been wearing the darker colors of mourning.
Personality: Aurelia used to be more of a social butterfly. She was always smiling, always happy, going from one conversation to the next with ease. Her confidence drew others to her and there were a few men who wanted to court her, despite her hair and her choice in clothing. Aurelia had many friends and some of those friends she still has, but she has become more withdrawn and quiet. It started with the talk of her marriage to a wealthy suitor, and then her father's disappearance, and now she has very little. The money to go to her dowry was used to pay bills and some of her lovely jewelry had to be sold too. Aurelia is not as happy now, not as outgoing, and it is evident to everyone around her. She is more shy and hesitant to go out, but she's good at faking confidence. Still, with her brother's arrival, she is almost scared of what lies ahead.
History: Aurelia's mother died when she was small and her father wasn't home much throughout her developing years. Her brother left for a distant school when Aurelia was young. Now her father is missing (he took a boat and went on a business trip and never returned) and her brother is back now and how exactly should Aurelia feel? He's been gone for years, and now he's a hovering older brother who doesn't know the first thing about her and all Aurelia can think is that Elric will either suffocate her by taking any freedom she has away or marry her off and leave. Aurelia isn't sure what would be worse... dying of confinement or being abandoned by her last family member.
Rped by Lighty