Cressida Prisca Galatos

[Cressida]

Basic Information: Name - Cressida Prisca Galatos (KRES-ee-dah PREE-ska) Nickname - Cressa, Cress, Cressy Birthday - 49th of Fall, 494 AV Height - 5’1’’ Weight - 114 lbs Race - Human Location - Ravok Fluent Language - Common Occupation - Daughter of Gaibrel (JEB-rel) and Serrie (ZER-ee) Galatos How would you describe home life? Well... Father is always working, and mummy is... well in case you have not heard the rumors, my mother is quite ill. She has been ill since I was quite young. Just between you and I, it is not uncommon for me to sneak into her room and hold her hand when the doctors are gone - they do not like for me to interrupt her rest. But, she is always so cold... and I quite think that she has been resting quite long enough. But, I’ve gone off on a tangent. My father treats me like royalty; I want for nothing. If I ask for something, I get it. Now, don’t let this make you think that I am spoiled. I will never ask for something that I know is out of my father’s budget, yes, I frequently check over his books, and I will not make a scene if I am not given what I want, my mother raised me better. You say your father is always working, what does he do exactly? He oversees the city’s imports and exports, but I am not allowed to say any more than that. I suggest you bridle your curiosity if you wish to stay around here for long. Talk too much and.. well... Lake Ravok is quite deep and people have a terrible habit of falling in. What is it like, being an only child? Well, I am quite lonely, to be honest with you. I see other girls and boys off with their siblings, playing together and being silly. I am expected not to be silly; I am past the age of silliness. When I was younger, I would try to befriend the slaves... father beat them quite terribly for that. Oh! I received a reprimand for that as well, but my father then gave me a wonderful new dress when I promised not to trifle with the underlings again. How do you see yourself? If you are inquiring about my self image, I would say that it is very high. I see myself as beautiful, if oddly childlike. I am occasionally stopped and asked if I should be out so late, because of my youthful appearance. If the gold and silver of mizas were to be melted down, you would have the color of my hair. My eyes are the color of the sky on a sunny day with the slightest speckling of clouds. I’m built like a lovely, graceful willow, thin and lean but without the gaudy knobs of joints that the poor seem to show with great prominence. As far as my musculature, I have only as much as a proper lady should: a thin, strong layer which hides beneath supple skin. My complexion is the color of moonbeams upon pale stone, soft and pleasing to the eye. How do you tend to treat others? If they are at or above my station I tend to cordially treat them with respect. If they are not, I tend to ignore them entirely. I cannot have such associations tarnishing my family’s image. What do you like to do in your spare time? Well I like to go out and watch people, the way that they interact, their relations... society as a whole I suppose you could say. However, I do not get the chance to do so frequently from anywhere other than my own window. I also enjoy archery. Odd, I know. But, when I was a great deal younger, my father bought my a toy bow with toy arrows just to drive my mother up a wall. Unexpectedly, I showed a great ability to use the toy bow and arrow, giggling as I would hit slaves from the end of the hallway. This little talent quickly became a point of pride for my father. When he had friends over, he would invite his friends’ biggest and strongest slave to beat me in a contest of archery. The master would always allow it, thinking that my father was simply indulging a spoiled child. I still enjoy the memory of the faces of both master and slave as my abilities would transcend class and shock them both. Do you have any pet-peeves? It bothers me to no end when people slur their speech or shorten words unnecessarily. If you are going to speak, it is to get your point across. Why would you wish to impede its purpose? What are your nicknames? I enjoy being called Cressa, it still sounds pretty. You can call me Cress if the matter is of the utmost importance and I am walking away or simply not paying attention. If you call me Cressy, and you are not my father, I will be most... unpleasant. What are your plans for the future? My father wishes for me to grow up and take over his business, then care for him in his old age. How were you educated? Private tutors taught me mathematics and basic sciences along with religion. None of it really sank in. I prefer to read books and learn the lessons therein. Did you enjoy learning? Not at all. It annoys me to be endlessly told how to do something or how something works in theory. I would rather go out and see/do it for myself. Do you behave differently in public compared to in private? Oh most certainly. In public, I can come off stuffy and rude. In private, I am much the same but I will give you more of a chance to see my fun side. Why are you laughing? Of course I have a fun side! Who is Mortimer? Secret : Mortimer is the snake that my father gave me two years ago when I asked for a friend. I have raised him since he was a snakelet. If you do not see him on my person, watch your toes. Lores : Daddy, mommy won’t wake up! Slaves and Masters Can Make the Same Facial Expression Skill Total Progression Level Observation 5 +5(SP) Novice Seduction 5 +5(SP) Novice Acrobatics 15 +15(SP) Novice Persuasion 10 +10(SP) Novice Intelligence 10 +10(SP) Novice Archery 20 +5(SP),+15(RB) Novice Ledger Number of Items Item Cost Total Starting Package +100GM 100GM 1 Lace-Trim, Silk, Violet Shirt -15GM 85GM 5 Cotton Shirts,Various Colors -5GM, 9SM 79GM, 1SM 1 Silk, Violet Skirt -15GM 64GM, 1SM 5 Cotton Skirts, Various Colors -2GM, 5SM 61GM, 6SM 1 Black, Cotton Breeches -1GM, 5SM 60GM, 1 SM 1 Violet, Silk Corset -7GM, 5 SM 52GM, 6SM Pair Black, Leather Boots -6SM 52GM 3 2 Black, 1 Violet Silk Undergarments -7GM, 5SM 44GM, 5SM 3 Black, Cotton Stockings -5SM 44GM 2 Shortbow Arrows(20) -2GM 42GM 1 Snake -10GM 32GM   Upper Body Lace-Trim, Silk Violet Shirt - This shirt tends to be worn when entertaining guests. It is a rather pale, lilac color with off-white lace details at the collar and cuffs. 5 Cotton Shirts - These are her daily wear and, though simple, tend to be impeccably cut to suit her lithe figure Black, Silk Corset - Made with simple black silk, stainless steel eyelets, steel boning, and strong, black cording, this corset is a constant and daily item worn by Cressida. Her thin figure often appears boyish when not in the corset. This corset also emphasizes her perfect posture and carriage. [tabset=Lower Body,purple,white] Violet, Silk Skirt - This skirt tends to be worn when entertaining guests. It is rather voluminous with a small bustle in the back. 5 Cotton Skirts - These are her daily wear and, though simple in appearance, are perfectly made to flow as she likes. Black, Cotton Breeches - Cressida tends to wear these when practicing various physical activities or sneaking out. [/tab]   Miscellaneous Clothing Short, Leather Boots - Strong and simple in make but always kept at a nice shine. 3 Silk Undergarments - Do these really need explanation? 3 Black, Cotton Stockings - Ladies wear stockings. Not socks.   Heirloom Cressida was given a simple wooden shortbow years ago after showing proficiency with a toy version. As far as her father knows, this is never used for anything aside from entertainment. Arrows in Possession - 40