(GMs, please take this down if it's not alright) I thought a separate thread to organize character connections might be helpful. Basically give a 2-3 sentence bio and then a list of connections you are interested in having BEFORE game. Then people can reply to that individual post to say what they are interested in. That way we're not posting long bios over and over again--although I do want to read those too! 👀 I will do an example post just after this.
Character Name:
Bio (2-3 Sentences):
Wanted Connections:
Character Name: Lucy Beaumont
Title: Lady Lucy, Duchess of Ashwood
Lucy (20) is a young widow who has spent the last year and some change in mourning. She has both parents, two elder brothers (28 and 23) and one younger brother (18). Her father is a Viscount of French heritage but born in England. Her mother is French. Upon their insistence, Lucy has agreed to re-enter polite society, though she would much rather stay home and write her novels.
Wanted Connections:
First and foremost, friends. Can just be acquaintances to begin with.
A confidant/mentor: Somebody to help ease Lucy back into society.
Frienemy of sorts: Someone she can throw quips with back and forth, somebody who is educated, possibly another writer or the academic sort.
Childhood friends or acquaintances: Lucy is the only daughter, and having grown up with three brothers, would likely have hung out with their friends.
Other family relations: Possibly distant relatives. An aunt, a cousin, etc.
Romance: This is someone who will likely be unexpected, and isn't a priority for her, but something she is still open to
Other: Open to suggestions!
Character Name: Lady Camilla Davenport (she/her)
The middle of five children and only girl among four brothers. Daughter of an Earl and less than eager to see her eldest brother inherit the title one day. She had previously kept people at a distance following a major scandal, but now that she’s back in the Ton’s good graces; she is ready to make her mark.
Wanted Connections:
-family relations whom I can confide in regarding life behind the walls of Wilton Manor. -romance. This young lady of fortune is in want of a husband
-frenemies. Let us get some trouble and drama stirred up 😉
-best friend. who else shall I share things my family could not handle hearing with?
Character Name: Lt. Col. Lady Adira Hartwright, PHD (More commonly referred to as Dr. Hartwright)
Bio: The only child of the wealthy Hartwright family, Adira worked hard to uphold her family's prestigious reputation. However much to her parent's dismay, she joined the military as a doctor, seeking to support the war effort with her medical prowess. After several years of service, she has returned home on extended leave as her father has recently fallen ill.
Wanted Connections: Friends - Adira would get along well with other academics or very sensibly minded people. She has a soft spot for anyone willing to work hard and learn new things. Perhaps we were students together at an academy, or find ourselves talking often after symposiums and lectures, or maybe we've known each other since childhood. Comrades in arms- Adira has served the military for a few years, moving around not only to provide medical aid but to help teach other surgeons. Perhaps our characters met during her deployment.
Academic Organizations- Philosophy, science, industry, all of these are interests to Adira. If there is such a club of like-minded folk she'd be open to joining. And if there isn't currently maybe she'll start one.
Romance- While she has entertained the idea of getting married, she's always been caught up in her work. Now that she's back on English shores love may strike when she least expects it. Open to romancing any and all genders. Other- Have an idea for a connection? I'd love to hear your ideas!
Hi Caroline! Welcome!
Welcome, Caroline. It is unlikely we’ve met before. Tavvi holds salons in her home in Marylebone where we discuss fascinating topics and have lovely reposts. She will be certain to invite you to her next salon to meet people If you wish. She is Basque, imports her family’s patxaran liqueur and healing potions, has an orphanage primarily for war refugees from Spain, and does other good works.
Welcome neighbor! Abraham and eventually his family will take up residence part of the year at Tintagel castle. He Captain’s an armed merchant ship though he is currently beached. He remembers rum from his Navy days and would love to get to know new neighbors being new to Cornwall as well!
I know this thread is sometimes followed more than the other parts of the forum so I will repost my wanted connections here :)
Character Name: Caroline Boscawen
Bio (2-3 Sentences): Caroline is the daughter of Hugh Boscawen, brother to the heir apparent to the Viscount of Farmouth. The family resides in Cornwall. The family owns a rum import line related to a Caribbean rum called Anacaona from Boriken (present history Puerto Rico, yeah...think Bacardi)
Wanted Connection:
-Friendships: Caroline would be a good friend for other debutantes even if game-wise I am not placing her in the marriage market. She can be an encouraging voice for all social ventures of the heart. She is loving the learning experience of getting to know the new society she finds herself in. If you win her confidence she may disclose how far her own courtship is going. She loves conversations about languages, literature, the arts, lady's accomplishments and social outings.
-People interested in wanting to chit chat about Rum: Perhaps you learn who her family is, perhaps you heard of her mother's rum cakes which may become rather famous very soon. Either way...people wanting to speak of the trade business are welcome. For quite a gentle lady Caroline knows her liquors (in moderation of course)
-People from Cornwall or friends of the Boscawens - feel free to welcome the newest addition to the neighborhood.
-Book clubs, philosphy and art lectures - you are welcome to invite Caroline to events of this nature as she is very interested in the subjects.
Welcome! If your family is somewhat located in southwestern england, Abraham and Carrington may be cousins! Let me know if you are interested!
Character Name: Carrington Starling
Bio (2-3 Sentences): 9th Baron Hartwood Regis. Carrington currently uses xe/xem/xir pronouns. Carrington has a weaksauce immune system and is generally often in bed recovering from some illness or other and spends a lot of time reading and not getting much socialization. Also, Carrington is 26.
Wanted Connections: childhood friends (not too many though lol), distant relations
Character Name: Adelaide Colette Elianna Montagu (she/her)
Bio: Adelaide is the daughter and second child of the youngest son of the Earl of Sandwich and a Danish countess. Her first season, two years past, ended abruptly when her grandmother in Denmark fell ill. She accompanied her mother to Denmark and has spent the last two years there, taking care of her grandmother, and once she passed, helping her mother take up her role as countess. Adelaide is bright and interested in music, travel, and fossils.
Wanted Connections:
- Childhood friends
- Family, distant or not. She has two brothers already, one older and one younger, but the more the merrier!
- possible love interests (any gender)
- Musicians/music lovers, or anyone who likes to travel or has an interest in fossils and the like
Is Moonshire Manor in London or the countryside? If the countryside in southwest England, Lady Moonshire may be related to the Griffen family through Abe's mother, so Abe is a cousin.
Character Name: Ellianna Moonshire (she/her)
Bio: Ellianna (ell-e-on-ah) Moonshire is the heiress to the Moonshire manor. Starting life as a tame child, her parents shielded her away from the world. As she got older, she became more adventurous, bold, and wild. She longs to see the world around her instead of learning about them through print. Since her parents' recent passing, she has to figure out how to care for herself and her siblings financial/social stability. She is determined to figure out why her parents hid her away, and to make sure no one takes what rightfully belongs to her family. She is an expressive young woman who is ready to take on whatever the world has to throw at her.
Wanted Connections:
-Distant relatives/ family members
-Family rivals
-Anyone that wants to connect with over the history, geography, and books!
-Romantic Interests
-Mentorship
-Anyone that may have known her parents