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Adriana Byron

The Basics.,

Name:
Adriana Elizabeth Byron
Nicknames:
Adri by those close to her
Age:
23
Gender:
Female
Sexuality:
Heterosexual for now
Profession:
Former duchess of Burgundy in France

The Looks.,

Eye Colour:
Dark, whiskey amber
Hair Colour:
A dark, dirty blonde
Height:
5ft 2in
Distinguishing Features:
She considers her eyes to be her most distinguish feature.
Appearance:
Adriana prides herself on her appearance, going to extremes to keep it presentable. Her looks are her tool and she hopes to use them well. Adriana’s hair fluctuates from shades of dark brown to silky caramel with the sun. In warmer months, it is lighter, reflecting the sun’s rays. Her womanly build is also something she takes delight in. In her own opinion, she could be taller. A couple of inches less that 5’ 5’’ would better suit her. Despite her striking features, Adriana has a strength she has difficulty hiding: her eyes. The are deep pools, but not the usual romantic type. The soft whiskey appears void of natural feminine tenderness. Instead, they reflect a brown flame that, at times, burns warm, but has been known to blaze cold.

At a young age, Adriana decided that a woman’s hands are one of her greatest assets. She’d noticed the way her mother would place her hand over her father’s, or the way her brothers would kiss a girl‘s. While most women maintain small marks on the tips of their fingers from needle pricks, Adriana has gone to acute measures to avoid such marks, collecting an array of thimbles and fashionable gloves. However, her emotions have found a way to push scars onto the skin on her hands. She fought often with her brothers in her young age and fought hard, leaving scars on her knuckles where skin split over bone.

Her form, very feminine in shape, often bothers her. She doesn’t like being ogled at like a piece of meat, though she had been taught to pretend to enjoy it. She wears corsets, as are the custom, but does not lace them up very tight. She naturally has an hourglass shape, with her hips and bust wider than her waist. When it comes to her dresses, she loves deep, rich colors but can go for softer colors that accent her skin. She prefers a square, low cut across her bust that shows off her delicate collar bone and cleavage.

The Emotions.,

Likes:
[x] Fine liquor
[x] Rain, as long as she’s not stuck in it
[x] Fine clothing
[x] Horses
[x] Balls
[x] Playing the piano
[x] Hot tea
[x] Cold weather
[x] Playing the violin
[x] Music, in general
Dislikes:
[x] Rain, when she IS stuck in it
[x] Being forced to do anything
[x] Lustful looks
[x] Cheap liquor
[x] Coffee, on most occasions
[x] Being stuck inside
[x] Loud people
[x] Early mornings
[x] Being underestimated
[x] Not being in control
Dreams:
[x] Becoming a composer
[x] To move to France
Fears:
[x] Being confined
[x] Not having control over herself
Secrets:
[x] She likes older men
Personality:
Adriana is a silent worker. She works in subtle ways to get the things that she desires most. Whereas most people will barge through and claim, Adriana will scheme and use her wits and cunning to bring about the change that will suit her needs.

She can be deemed as cold and unfeeling but there is a deeper sense to the outlier. One must dig deeper then face value to see the true colors, no matter what shade they are. Few have recognized her true beauty held within the dark depths. Accepting of anything with a dark nature Adriana embraces the ways of battle and death like someone familiar with its intricate designs. She is controlled in how she shows people her true workings, choosing only to reveal them to those that are truly worthy.

Adriana doesn't do anything by half. If she embarks on a challenge, she will do whatever it takes to accomplish it.. If she loves, she loves with her whole being.. if she hates, then the worse death is reserved for that being. She is a truly valuable asset to a fighting force becoming indifferent to life and death.

However, despite her driven nature, she has a tendency to let her own arrogance that runs so rampant in her family get in her way. Because of this, she can also be very vain and insubordinate, which can get her in trouble. She has the tendency to be stubborn as a mule and is unwilling to listen to others, even if she knows they’re right.

Adriana is a relatively friendly person, providing you haven’t put her in a foul mood. While she is much smaller than most of the men, she has a way with words when she's angry. Most men who have rubbed her wrong will quickly admit that they would rather deal with a man twice their size than the wrath of Adriana's words. She makes a fierce opponent simply for that reason.

She takes criticism well and believes in listening to other’s opinions, as long as they contain nothing untrue or full of gossip. Usually, she’s carefree and likes to joke and tease with her friends, providing things are going well and everyone, including herself, is being productive. She isn’t always the most patient of people and prefers to be working with her hands rather than standing around, so she’ll contribute to her fair amount of chores, and won’t hesitate to help out when someone’s in a pinch.

The Past.,

Family:
Alexandre Byron - father - living
Catherine Byron (nee Pyror) - mother - living
Etienne - oldest brother - living
Demitri - middle brother - living
Felix - youngest brother - living
History:
Adriana was born into high society. Her father, Alexander Byron is part of one of the longest lines of Dukes and Duchesses in France. Her mother, Catherine Byron (nee d’Anjou) is from one of the most prestigious families in the entire region of Burgundy, and considered to be one of the most beautiful women in France. Born with good genes and given the best a girl could have, the young duchess was expected for great things from the moment she entered the world.

She was born the youngest of four with three older brothers Etienne, Dimitri, and Felix. She was her family’s surprise, born three years after Etienne was born. From the beginning she was given all she could have. Private tutors graced her home every day to teach her Latin, English, German, Piano, Violin, and Cello, as well as a personal governess that attended to her every whim. She proved to be extremely intelligent, even from a young age, learning very quickly and at a more advanced level than Etienne, five years her senior.

As soon as she was old enough, she was taught to ride a horse. Proving that she had a talent for it, she was given her first horse at age six. She often went on the hunts with her brothers and more often than not, did better than they did. Of course, when others came, she would stay in a riding habit or a full skirted dress. However, she did hate every minute of it.

When she turned eleven, she was then given a place at court where she was allowed to sit in the realm of the Ladies in Waiting to the Queen. There she was cultured and taught to sing, taught the ways of the rest of the world. The Queen found her a rather pleasant companion and often took Adriana with her everywhere, more so than anyone else. The young lady seemed to have a knack for charming people to get what she wanted, and in this case what she wanted was a place in society.

When she turned fifteen, she was asked by the King of France to become his mistress. Simply for the fact that she was too vain about herself and perhaps too much self dignity, she turned him down and asked to leave court. She stayed away from the court for nearly a year before the French Revolution started. When the king was beheaded, she and her family were forced to flee to England where they would be safe from the French Rebels.

Alexandre decided that he would purchase a home in the outskirts of England where his family would not be crowded by society. He purchased Columbine Manor, a sprawling one hundred acre estate Meryton.

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Out of Character

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Nicole
Age:
21
Experience:
6 or 7 years
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