This looks awesome! May I be one of the ladies, since it looks like a spot is open?
Yeah sure!
I'll have to get my character down later though, I'm attending a funeral later today, so it's already kinda difficult for me to keep it together even now… sorry to bother, I hope that's alright!
May I stalk?
(… or if someone drops out, may i join?)
It’s not a bother at all, I hope you feel better, my condolences
May I stalk?
(… or if someone drops out, may i join?)
Since I invited you, you can join now, I had a mental spot reserved for you
Drops out of rp
Drops out of rp
Oof, feel free to stalk
Name: Kimiko Kasai. It was changed when she came to England to Elizabeth Glenn.
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual, very heavy internal homophobia (and external)
Role: One of the ladies of The Crimson Flower
Appearance: Kimiko is Japanese, with black hair cut into a messy bob, brushing against her ears. (She cut it off when she joined The Crimson Flower as a sign of defiance, for it was her long wavy hair that was the reason she was taken from her homeland.) She has large dark eyes and very pale skin. Very sharp features, almost to the point of being unearthly. Her limbs are long and spindly, and she’s taller than most, about six feet.
General Attire: Since she doesn't have much of an… asset, she sticks to high collars and long dresses reflecting her Japanese heritage. Usually white (this is an inside joke that not many people get- white is the color of death in Japan).
Personality: Kimiko is a very morally grey person, who does things only to benefit herself. Kind of distant, and doesn't really try to fit in with the others. Quick learner. Will literally keep on going until she collapses. VERY sharp tongue, won't hesitate to use it on you if you piss her off. However, if you really get to know her, she is one of the most loyal and caring people you will ever meet. She is very protective of the people whom she calls family and will fight for them. Carries herself with the air of a princess. Strategic, pretty smart but also kind of dumb (see below). Good at manipulating people… but not so much at socializing with them when she's not the one in charge.
Flaws: Has a bit of an ego problem. Untrustworthy, lies a lot. Always turns to the most complicated solution without thinking. Hates being humiliated or showing weakness. The reason that she hates getting attached to people and never trusts them is that once she does, she refuses to see anything bad about them or to acknowledge their flaws.
Backstory: When Kimiko was 14, she was taken from her homeland of Japan with the intention of being recolonized in the Japanese native village of Knightsbridge (true story! I did some research and this is the link below! https://www.japansociety.org.uk/9203/japan-in-late-victorian-london-the-japanese-native-village-in-knightsbridge-and-the-mikado-1885/. But this article glorifies colonization slightly, which is never a good thing.) She lived in the village for a bit (this was when she was still naive and happy) when a rich, upper-class man named Thomas Duke visited her. They fell in love, and she ran off with him, ignoring her family's warnings. He seemed quite nice at first, giving her presents and nice treats, but then he started to grow rough. He would drug her and have dubiously consensual sex, which later turned into non-consensual. She tried to tell herself that he was just making the nights more exciting, and it wasn't non-consensual if she agreed with everything he said. However, this later turned into being sold to more than one person a night. One day, he simply grew bored with her when he brought another woman home, and she was thrown out onto the streets to survive. Victoire found Kimiko when she tried to pickpocket her, and introduced Kimiko to the Order.
Other: The only thing she has of her previous life is an elaboratly decorated lacquer hair comb.
She looks awesome! The only thing I’d say is be conscious of racism in the time period, I’m not sure how much there was towards Asian people then but I’ll do some research
Sorry my template is taking so long, I’m on vacation and I like to make mine lengthy
Hhhhhh
I have so many things to do oml
Okay so Topaz I’m almost done with my starter (I spent a lot of time arguing with myself) and I’m starting on the Greek Goddess temp now. I’m sorrryyy it’s taking so long
Don’t worry about it Emi, we all get that you’re busy, don’t feel too pressured
Thank you I love you so muuchhhh
Ily toooo
Great stuff WinterEnchantress and WritingGale!
Thanks! :3
Winter, the changes to your character look great!
Oh, awesome! I’m glad to hear it. Thank you.
Np
(Finally done my template!)
Name: Victoire Benoit
Age: 23
Gender: female
Sexuality: extremely conflicted. She had feelings for this one woman that just threw her completely off-balance and confused her, she ended up writing it off as a test from God and assuming she was straight.
Role: Leader of the Scarlet Order
Appearance: Long, dark brown hair spilling over her shoulders, cut neatly a few inches above her waist. Completely straight, in a middle part, often kept in a vey simple half-up style, though small strands fall in front of her face from time to time. Almond-shaped eyes that flash with mischief, a deep brown, the kind that reflect all the light that hits them, lined by long eyelashes. Smooth, tan skin, thin but well-shaped lips with a prominent philtrum, a slim nose, a more oval-shaped face with a defined jawline. 5’7”, slim, a bit curvy, much stronger than she looks.
General Attire: Simple dresses in faded, unsaturated colours, particularly grey-greens and greyish lavenders. Necklines less revealing of the shoulders that occasionally dip down on her chest, long, tight-fitted sleeves, avoids crinolines as much as possible, but when out in public wears them with as little layering around her behind as she can while keeping her outfit socially acceptable. Dislikes corsets but wears them anyways, though looser than most women due to the fact that her waist is slim already, always wears a simple, tarnished silver ring on her right ring finger.
Personality: A strong sense of self-confidence, can definitely hold her own, bold, firm, a flawless liar and actress, will do whatever is necessary to carry out a mission. Holds her head up high, will not let herself be stepped on, a very strong sense of loyalty, almost motherly at times, fiercely protective. Not the prim and proper type, knows when to have a laugh, can be teasing at times, efficient and self-sufficient, hardworking, fantastic leadership skills. Knows when to get involved and when to stay in the background, is logical but also listens to her heart and gut instinct, slow to trust, difficult to fool.
Flaws: Can sometimes be too proud and stubborn as a result of it, can wait too long to reveal her cards and be overly-cautious, which has lead to some missed opportunities, will never leave anyone behind or in danger (which can be a huge advantage, but often leads to her putting herself in a lot of danger for someone she barely knows).
Backstory: Victoire’s father was killed on accident in one of the protests against the monarchy of France when she was nine, and as her family was already poor, her mother had difficulty caring for all six of her children. Victoire was the second eldest, her older brother Louis being older than her, and had four younger siblings (in order from eldest to youngest): Jeanne and Adrienne, the twins, Pierre, and Bernard. Marie, the mother, soon fell into a deep depression, hardly able to perform the tasks necessary of her, and the family found themselves on the street by the time Victoire was twelve. Her mother, desperate and not fully sane, became one of the many prostitutes in the darkest, dirtiest parts of Paris, and Victoire began to beg and steal to keep her siblings afloat. But when Victoire was fifteen, she was almost caught several times, barely escaping imprisonment, and deemed it too risky to be out too much during the day, so her (now practically insane) mother urged her to follow her in her nightly job. Victoire joined Marie in an attempt to make more money, but when Louis was shot, Bernard died of starvation, and her mother jumped off a bridge in despair, she and her remaining siblings left Paris in search of a new life. The three sisters were separated from Pierre on the way, and Jeanne was run over by a wagon hours after they arrived in London. Adrienne, unable to handle the grief, disappeared one night, and though Victoire searches everywhere, she never saw her sister again.
Close to killing herself by now, she turned to the only profession she knew and became a woman of the night once more. By now, she was twenty, and after a few months of working after sunset, she met (one of your characters, who wants to be this woman?), and they soon became close friends. After becoming acquainted with the postman (Emi’s character) they eventually formed the Crimson Flower, and the whole business began.
Other: Has a French accent, keeps a torn picture of her family by her bedside.
Dude, she’s amazing! You make the best characters, my word…
Also… If you wouldn’t mind, could the woman she met be Aubrey?
Very detailed! I squealed with joy on the inside.
#bookwormfeels
Thanks so much guys! I’m actually using her brother (Pierre) in another rp as we speak
And yeah, Winter of course! If you want we could use our PM to plan out how exactly they met?
Yay! Sounds good. I’ll meet you there.
Great stuff WinterEnchantress and WritingGale!
Thank you!
She looks awesome! The only thing I’d say is be conscious of racism in the time period, I’m not sure how much there was towards Asian people then but I’ll do some research
At the time, it was less outward hostility and more "oh look at these fascinating barbarians, how intriguing." The Japanese were treated like objects and/or curious pets.