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Issabel Drake

2017-09-28T04:57:24Z

BGJRM: edited intro

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Issabel Rosa Drake, (who goes mainly by "Izzi"), is a midlander Hyur hailing from Ul'Dah. She is a gifted craftswoman (particularly proficient at weaving), and is also a skilled mage of multiple disciplines. A key trait of her personality is that she's hyper-competent in most things she does due to her naturally high intellect and obsessive tendencies, which tend towards being a double-edged sword.

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3>
: ■ Nice clothes
: ■ Trashy romance novels
: ■ Sweet drinks
: ■ Being sung to

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></h3>

: ■ Rain
: ■ Spicy foods
: ■ Insects
: ■ Monetarists

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></h3>

: ■ Alignment: [http://easydamus.com/chaoticgood.html Chaotic Good]
: ■ Vice(s): Vanity, jealousy
: ■ Favorite Food: Sauteed Coeurl
: ■ Favorite Drink: Rolanberry spirits
: ■ Favorite Color: Rose Pink

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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===
She's very confident in her appearance but will get annoyed if you were to poke fun at her smaller chest. She intentionally dresses to accentuate her curves and almost never wears pants (she loves her legs and will take any opportunity to show them off.) She takes special care of her hair to make it shine and the red streaks in her hair are actually white streaks dyed to hide them. The [http://twelvesavethequeen.tumblr.com/post/117583891567/entry-4-this-is-the-first-time-ive-returned-to whiskers] she paints on her face are a memento from a past lover, she wears them to follow the advice she was given: to make her enemies underestimate her by playing up her cuteness.
She tends to speak in a posh and proper manner, and if you pay careful attention you'll be able to notice the amount of effort she puts into maintaining this front. Because she grew up having nothing, most of her adult life is driven by the desire to distance herself from that past, and so she has developed a taste for finer things.
Izzi's greatest weakness, the one that she tries her damnedest to hide from most people, is her severe hydrophobia. Due to the fact that she drowned at a young age, the trauma and fear associated with it has stuck with her even after she has grown to be able to think rationally about the water. In recent years she's been growing better about it, she's now able to be in the rain, sail on boats (for the most part), and even bathe in tubs with others, given time to prepare and a bit of alcohol. If someone were to splash her in the face with water when she's not expecting it, or drench her in some way, she would fall victim to an intense panic attack, rendering her useless for a manner of time. Anyone who would make her fall victim to this state is sure to incur her wrath once she recollects herself.

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Biography</div>===

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Childhood</div>=====

Issabel was born in Gridania to Lynn Moore and Isaiah Drake. Isaiah would often leave on business (though never for more than two weeks at a time) and upon returning he would always bring Issabel a new song to sing. It was through this that she developed a deep love of music. Issabel was almost always at her mother's side; Lynn doted on her and would bring her along to most things she did, save for purification rituals outside the city )in those cases she was left with her father or, if he was away, another conjurer from the guild.) Because Lynn did most of her duties as a hearer in Issabel's presence she developed a curiosity for magic and began to mimic the things she did, casting her first successful cure spell at the age of three.
When she was two, her parents took her to Vesper Bay to sail on a boat for the first time. Isaiah was meeting with a potential business partner on his boat and brought his family along for the ride. The boat hit a rough patch and Issabel fell off because she was looking over the edge at the time. Because Lynn was unable to swim Isaiah dropped everything he was doing and leaped off of the boat to rescue his daughter. He was able to grab her and bring her back aboard but her heart had stopped. Lynn frantically did all she could in her power to bring her daughter back and was successful, though the strain of having her soul dragged from the brink back into her body at such a young age caused Issabel to develop white streaks in her hair. The memory of falling off the boat and seeing her father smiling when she returned to consciousness is her first memory.
When Issabel was four, Lynn was assigned to Quarrymill for a time. At the same time Isaiah was set to leave on a trip to Ul'Dah. The two both decided it best for Issabel to travel with her father as Quarrymill wasn't the kindest place, and they believed it would be a fun experience for Issabel to watch her father work. Soon after arriving in the city Isaiah was stopped by a group of Brass Blades. The Blades questioned Isaiah harshly and accused him of smuggling contraband into the city. When he spoke up to defend himself one of the Blades drew their sword and slew Isaiah. His last words to Issabel were telling her to run. She managed to escape the grip of the Blades, and eventually found herself in an orphanage.
 The orphanage was rough. The children were made to work and given little attention by the caretakers. The final straw came after two years in the place, when Issabel overheard the man who ran the orphanage talking with another man about her. They were talking about selling her, and to this day she swears that they were discussing selling her to the mines. She left that night, deciding a life on the streets would be better than what those men would put her through. She spent the next eleven years picking pockets and stealing scraps to survive.

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Teenage</div>=====

Issabel's teenage years involved plenty of theft. She tried her hand at begging but generosity is a myth in Ul'Dah: anyone who gives anything always wants something in return, and even a gil-deprived young woman has something to offer. She learned quickly that caring about another person was a weakness that would inevitably come back to bite her. She became a very calloused and focused woman. Anything that her parents had taught her was stripped away by the unforgiving streets of Ul'Dah. She didn't have many friends, and even those with whom she was friendly never stuck around long.
One day everything changed. On that day Issabel tried to pick the pocket of an Elezen woman named Kalas Wandersong. Kalas was wandering the market and humming a tune that Izzi recognized (though she wasn't sure from where.) Her hesitation coupled with the fact that she was also distracted by how attracted to the woman she was caused her to fumble the act of picking Kalas' pocket and get caught. Kalas forgave her for the attempt and offered to buy her a meal and hear her story. From there the two quickly became romantically involved.

====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Pre-Calamity</div>====

Kalas was beginning her adventuring career when she met Izzi, but was determined to help her out nonetheless. She called in a few favors and got Izzi her first honest job at the Weaver's guild, and paid for a room for her to stay in at the inn, until she had enough for a modest apartment. Kalas would often return back to the city to whisk Izzi away on a quick adventure, but be sure to get her back before she would get in too much trouble. The two would journey across Thanalan and The Black Shroud, but never across the Rhotano to venture into La Noscea, as Izzi was too scared to board a boat.
Eventually Izzi took leave from the guild, though she had built a solid relationship with those there and was therefore free to return at any time. She stuck by Kalas's side as they explored Eorzea, always taking a step back when things got rough as she had little combat training. All she could do at such times was administer first aid to Kalas when she needed it. Despite this, she always had an interest in going to Limsa Lominsa to study Arcanamia.
In the weeks before the Calamity Kalas was contacted by the Twin Adders to assist in the campaign at Cartineau, and while she would have normally taken the chance to run from a certain death she knew that Izzi was worth dying for. The two made their way towards their destination, and Izzi's final stop was Fallgourd Float. The two booked a room at the Bobbling Cork the night before the battle, and while Izzi was asleep Kalas slipped away to join the fray, leaving only a [http://twelvesavethequeen.tumblr.com/private/117916126922/tumblr_nnpjrrQ7al1qahq5b letter].

====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Post-Calamity</div>====
Izzi spent the first year following the Calamity in Fallgourd, assisting with the reconstruction effort. She picked up carpentry fairly quickly and was allowed to keep her room at the inn so long as she continued to work. She waited for Kalas to return every night and after a year when the reconstruction was wrapping up she decided that it had been long enough, and so she returned to Ul'Dah. She returned to her post at the Weaver's guild and for the next four years she led a hollow life, making her living and going to the tavern once a week and waking up in a strangers bed the next morning. One morning she received the letter from Kalas, four years later than it was intended, and after reading it she decided to do something with her life and board a ferry to Limsa and study acranama.

====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Adventuring Career</div>====

After receiving the late letter from Kalas Izzi decided to finally get on with her life and board a ferry to Limsa and study arcanama like she had been wanting to. She stayed in Limsa for a number of months, vigorously training and perfecting her study. One day she met Livvy Ahtynwyb at the Missing Member. Issabel tried to hit on her but Livvy became flustered and much to Izzi's chagrin had to run off for reasons that were never fully articulated, just a jumbled mess of syllables. Even so there was something inexplicable between them and the two quickly became friends.
Livvy and Izzi were beginning their adventuring career, they were often at one another's side. They became very close and liked what each other had to offer, as their skills complemented one anothers and together they were a force to be reckoned with. They found a sense of belonging in one another and wanted to spread that idea. The free company called The Order of the Wild Rose was born in these moments. The pair worked very hard to build the reputation of Rose as the Rose General and Rose Queen. It was these times that Issabel considers the high point of her life.
After half a year with Rose, Livvy felt the need to find herself and left the Roses, Izzi decided to stay and do her best to carry on the legacy that she and her friend had built. She made Rose a name known to adventurers who needed a home and to anyone who needed a job done.
 A number of Roses came and went, and eventually Izzi was in a company full of people she hardly knew, everyone she had built it with had moved on and she could see that would easily be able to continue to run without her. She was immeasurably pleased to build something that brought joy to people and that grew to become bigger than herself, and so she made one of the hardest decisions of her life and left the company she founded.
In the days following her departure form Rose, Izzi took to the Gold Saucer and went on what can only be described as an epic bender. The days blended together in a blur of alcohol and forced happiness. One day she woke up outside the Saucer to a moogle waving a letter in her face, as soon as she could see straight she found that it was from a woman named Ashelia Riot who had heard of her accomplishments and wanted to meet. She decided the clean herself up and meet with the woman.
 After almost melting down in the woman's house Izzi decided to join her company, The Riskbreakers, as she didn't have anywhere else to go. Things were a bit rocky at first with her new company but everything seemed to click when she met the man who would eventually become her husband: Jaraku. The two fell fast and hard and found themselves married after only a few moons. Izzi loved that he was just as broken as she was in so many ways that perfectly complimented her own flaws and fractures. While flirting is a habit that she still hasn't broken she mostly does it for fun thee days, because at the end of the day Jaraku will always have her heart.
 Shortly after the wedding, Issabel started having dreams of her parents, which led to a growing sense of longing. She began to feel the need to find out more about them. This all came to a head when she semi-voluntarily underwent hypnosis to see if her subconscious remembered anything about her parents. At the end of the session she came to the conclusion that her mother might still be alive, and so began the search for her. Jaraku and Izzi devoted all of their energy to said search. In time, Jaraku found her at Buscarron's and brought her back to the Riskbreakers' home (the Sandsea) for an emotional reunion. Since then Izzi has been working to reconnect with her mother, and Jaraku has grown exceptionally close with her.

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Attempts at teaching</div>=====
Feeling fulfilled by being happily married and finding he rlong lost mother, Izzi was at a loss for what to do with her life. Realizing that she could pass on her extensive knowledge of magic to young girls who showed potential, she tried to take on students. She had two for a time but one had to leave to return home and the other simply faded away. Disheartened by this failure she came to the conclusion that teaching was not for her. 

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Drake Aesthetics</div>=====

After her attempts at teaching failed, she confided in he rmother these feelings and to comfort Izzi, she would tell her stories about her father. Izzi began to grow more and more curious about what sort of man he was and upon learning more about her father and the reason that he was killed, Izzi felt a fire rise inside her. From everything her mother told her, her father sounded like an amazing man who was killed unjustly simply because he dissented from the coin worshiping dogma of Ul'Dah. She wanted to get revenge, but without any knowledge of who was behind it she could not direct her anger at any one person. It ended up being for the best because her father would not have wanted her to throw herself into a violent rage, instead she decided to do something to honor him. Drake Aesthetics is the product of Izzi following her father's footsteps into business, while slowly making the Drake name one that is visible to anyone in Ul'Dah that sees her work. For most of her life, Izzi has admired the "beautiful people" of Ul'Dah, ever since she was a homeless and starving child. Now she is one of them and she helps anyone who steps into her office become one of the beautiful people. Her goal is to become such a recognizable figure in the city that she will be unable to be silenced whenever she begins to make her move against the monetarists who killed her father.
Still having a soft spot for young girls who are at a turning point in their lives, Izzi has two assistants at Drake Aesthetics. Rydia Misuto, a raen girl who's focused on avenging her mother's death, Izzi teaches her about the finer points of summoning after hours and uses her work to help Rydia learn how to behave in situations where combat isn't the best way to fight. Her other assistant is Annabel Lee-Wae, the youngest of the Wae children, she's working off a debt to Izzi and Izzi is trying to teach her more about how the world works and secretly hopes that if she endears herself to the youngest member of the Lee clan she can use that political connection should she ever need it. But Ana is insufferable and almost not worth the effort. 

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Parentage</div>===

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Lynn Moore</div>=====

Shelinda Moore was a talented young conjurer. She was taken in by the guild after her parents died in a storm. She has a deep attunement to the elements and was groomed to become a hearer. When she was 17 she was sent to pick up an order of robes and staves for the Conjurer's Guild, and the merchant they were purchasing from was a man name Isaiah Drake. It was he who would end up giving her the nickname "Lynn". He charmed her immediately when he refused to allow her to pay full price for the wares, in his words because he would feel guilty for charging such a beautiful woman full price. At the end of their exchange he remarked how he hoped to see her again soon. Enamored by the man she took to subtly sabotaging supplies around the guild so that they would have to replenish them and order from Isaiah again. After a few more visits Isaiah began coming to Gridania in his free time to see her, and within two years the pair were wed.
 After another two years her first daughter, Issabel, was born. Lynn was a doting mother from the beginning; she wanted her child not to want for anything and Lynn and Isaiah did their best to make certain Issabel never would. Lynn had a happy life with her family for four years before Isaiah and Issabel disappeared in Ul'Dah. She went to the city to look for them, but when she asked one of the Brass Blades it turned out to be one of the ones who was present at and participated in the murder of Isaiah. She was attacked by the man, losing her eye in the ensuing fight. Lynn barely managed to escape with her life. She came to at Quarrymill, bandaged and unsure how she got there. It was while staying in Quarrymill getting her wounds tended when she found out that she was with child. She held on with all her of being to the hope that this child would be born healthy, so that she could have some remnant of her family, as she believed Issabel to be dead as well. Moons passed and the child was stillborn. Stricken with grief over this fact Lynn tried to take her life for the first time.
 Lynn was put under careful watch as she went back to work with the guild, everyone around her treading very carefully for fear of setting her off. She was never able to reconnect with anyone after all the tragedy. Two years after Issabel's disappearance, on her nameday, Lynn made another attempt on her life, sick of being alone and living a hollow life. It failed once more and the people around her were unsure of what to do with her. It didn't take long for Lynn to get tired of the fake pleasantries and their mindless obedience to the Elementals, so she left.
 She would spent the next twenty years wandering the forest, cursing the elementals and searching for those that had been cast out. She devoted herself to providing them with aid and finding them a place to stay, whether it be in Gelmorran ruins or a settlement just outside the reach of the elementals. She was a woman driven by spite but still compelled to do good.
 She was found by her son in law when she stopped for a drink at Buscarron's one evening and he reunited her with her daughter. Lynn now lives at the Sandsea with her children and is doing all she can to be the mother she couldn't be for most of Issabel's life.

=====<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Isaiah Drake</div>=====
Isaiah Drake was a trader hailing from Ul'Dah. Upon meeting and eventually marrying Lynn he moved to the Twelveswood to raise a family with her. While he would continue with his work while living in Gridania, he made it a rule to never stay away from home for more than two weeks. He was a family man first and foremost, and he continued to work even after he settled down because while he had enough gil saved up to support his family he still enjoyed the feeling of working. Upon returning home he would always bring his wife a gift or trinket and his daughter a song. His kindness was so geniune that many found it hard to believe that he was from Ul'Dah. He was a generous and selfless man; those who knew him would often say that they couldn't trust him with his own money, because he'd always spend it on others. At the same time, he was trustworthy enough and talented enough that they wouldn't hesitate to trust him with theirs.
He died in Ul'Dah when he was struck down by the Brass Blades when they accused him of smuggling contraband into the city. In later years it would come to light that he had made an enemy in the Syndicate and they ordered the hit on him, who exactly this enemy was is unknown to this day.

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===
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<li>The natural white streaks in her hair are dyed red, the only person she knows aside from her mother that has seen her natural hair is Livvy Ahtynwyb.</li>
<li>She has a lower back tattoo of a rose that she is very proud of.</li>
<li>She has a tendency to fly off the handle if you mention certain things. (Gods help you if you call her old.)</li>
<li>The age that she'd ideally like to be mistaken for is 24.</li>
<li>She considers herself a child of the desert, even though she was born in the Twelveswood and lived for a time in Mist.</li>
<li>She's naturally left handed, but has trained herself to be fairly ambidextrous.</li>
<li>She has a habit of becoming hyperfocused when ingrained in her work or studying something new, so much so that she will forget to eat or sleep if no one comes and reminds her to. It's because of this habit that she has picked up so many skills in what feels like too short a time period to be reasonable. </li>
<li>The whiskers on her face are not tattoos, she paints them on every morning to continue to feel connected to her first fiancee.</li>
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></h3>
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div>
: ■ "The Rose Queen? She's a pretty one, sharp as a blade too." - Maelstrom Soldier
: ■ "Her sense of style is unmatched in all the realm! She makes the best looking and highest quality clothes I've ever worn!" - A pleased client
: ■ something -someone

<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div>
: ■ "Oh, her. She's banned for stealing a racing chocobo and using it to scale Mount Correl." - A disgruntled Gold Saucer staffer
: ■ "Aye,we brought 'er on to take on Leviathan. She was damn near pissin' 'erself." - Maelstrom Officer
: ■ "Drake? Oh, her. Driven woman, that one. And brilliant too, a worthy apprentice. Now go away, I've got work to do!" -Severain of the alchemist's guild

<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div>
: ■ "She'd frequent Costa but I never once saw her get in the water, I think she's afraid of it." - Chef at Costa del Sol.
: ■ "Isaiah Drake's kid? Poor thing. Heard the poor bastard ate steel because he turned out to be smuggling drugs." -Veteran Ul'Dahn merchant

<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div>
: ■ "Izzi's th'brightest damned lass in th' 'ole of that desert, she is. Thass' what I 'ear at least."
-Zwynmaga Doesmagasyn
: ■ "A woman unequalled in all the world/unmatched by any man, woman or girl/Issabel Drake reigns forever supreme/As an unquestioned, eternal Rose Queen" - excerpt from a tavern song penned by Jaraku Drake
: ■ " Issabel is a charm to be around. Polite, sweet, intelligent, and very pretty, she's honestly one of the few people I consider a good friend. Pity she's married to a buffoon." -Sasha Rochester
: ■
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></h3>
: <center>♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing     ● Poor Standing</center>

: ♥ Jaraku Drake - Husband.

: ♥ Lynn Moore - Mother.

: ● [https://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/pages/Sasha_Rochester Sasha Rochester] - A client come friend, she sees much of herself in the younger woman. The two tend to find themselves going on drunken misadventures every so often, where the sexual tension between the two rises to the surface. Sasha also hates Izzi's husband.

: ● Livvy Ahtynwyb - Her oldest friend.

: ● Aoife Mahsa - Old friend from Rose, never fails to make her laugh.

: ● Rydia Misuto - Initially hated this girl because she slapped her the first time they met, but now she works as an assistant at Drake Aesthetics in exchange for lessons on spellcasting and powerful gear.

: ● Annabel Lee-Wae - Izzi's second assistant at Drake Aesthetics. A privileged, oblivious girl who Izzi hasn;t yet shown the door because she knows the importance of political connections.

: ● Ashelia Riot - Petty rivalry.

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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Fashion Gallery</div>===
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File:default-izzi.jpg|Izzi's day to day wear
File:Winter-Izzi.jpg|Izzi's winter wear
File:izzi-NIN.jpg|Izzi's dancer outfit, within are concealed knives.
File:izzi-MCH.jpg|Izzi's machinist attire, the Magitek bit is augmented to act as a turret.
File:izzi-caster.jpg|Izzi's caster and formal attire.
File:izzi-lounge.jpg|Izzi's preferred attire for lounging around her room.
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Look at this pretty lady.</center>

===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Footnotes</div>===

: '''Theme Song''': [https://youtu.be/Gj5L9SYhoSE Marina and the Diamonds - Primadonna]
: '''TV Tropes''': [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DitzyGenius Ditzy Genius] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChildProdigy Child Prodigy] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EccentricMentor Eccentric Mentor] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InnocenceLost Innocence Lost] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MissingTime Missing Time] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MissingMom Missing Mom]| [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StreetUrchin Street Urchin] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TellMeAboutMyFather Tell Me About my Father] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HappilyMarried Happily Married] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MumLooksLikeASister Mum Looks Like a Sister] | [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CuteAndPsycho Cute and Psycho] 
: '''External links''': [http://twelvesavethequeen.tumblr.com/tagged/The-Diary-of-Issabel-Drake The Diary of Issabel Drake] | [http://twelvesavethequeen.tumblr.com/ Tumblr]

Sasha Rochester

2017-09-21T05:23:46Z

BGJRM: /* Likes */

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| citizenship = Ul'dah
| name = Sasha Rochester
| title = Ms.Trouble
| image = SashaRochesterRose.jpg
| caption =
| main_job = • Astrologian • Scholar • White Mage • Black Mage
| crafting = Alchemy
| server = Balmung
| role = Healer
| gender = Female
| age = 23 (1st Sun, 5th Astral Moon, 1557 6AE)
| height = 5 fulm 7 ilm
| weight = 128 ponze
| eyes = Green
| hair = Ash Brown
| complexion = Pale
| build = Slim and toned
| features = White birth mark on left cheek,the tips of her hair fade into white.
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| fc = The Ivory Tower
| guardian = Azeyma, The Warden
| sexuality = Bisexual
| occupation = • Freelance Mage • Researcher •Socialite
| education = Private tutorship
| marital = Married
| alignment = True Neutral
| rep = Widely disputed
| strength = 2
| pdef = 1
| dex = 5
| mdef = 8
| prowess = 1
| luck = 5
| magic = 10
| intelligence = 10
|}}

== Background ==

'''Note: The information given here is very basic, as I don't want to risk people metagaming, if you're interested in more obscure aspects of her past, it's best to befriend her ICly.'''

With a devilish, inquisitive spark in her eyes and a mind for business, one can't be sure if this woman is trustworthy or not at first glance. Her demeanor is somewhat eccentric, but oddly friendly, polite, and flirtatious. Seeking to allure, her words will almost always be carefully picked to sell herself, keeping them loosely laced with a seductive undertone and a smile full of promises. Whether it's entertainment, services, or simple conversation, she's always looking for something.

Born into wealth, the girl is a result of generations of old money, and she plays the part. With a perfectly straight posture and a chin held high, it's rather obvious she was raised and spoiled as an only-child. Sassy, flirty, and a bit vain, one will surely be able to pick her apart from the crowd.

== Appearance ==

The first thing most people tend to notice is her hair, long, thin, and shiny. An ashy light brown which then fades to white towards the tips. The change of colour is very gradual, so the possibility of the colouration being a result of an unkept dye-job seems highly unlikely.

Bright green eyes peer at the world between thick, dark eyelashes. Reddish, plump lips seem to be perpetually showing a hint of a devious smirk. With high cheekbones and a small jaw, her features come off as very feminine and delicate. There isn't a single blemish on her skin, except for a white birth mark on her left cheekbone. Despite this, the woman tends to burn rather easily, so she usually stays indoors to avoid any unwanted sunburns.Her skin is very pale and clear, almost like porcelain, there’s almost a ‘transparent’ quality to it that makes her veins easily seen in areas like her wrists and chest.

Fitness wise, all the constant travelling and going on expeditions has made it pleasantly toned. However, due to recent health problems she has lost a bit of muscle and overall weight, as she’s hardly eating, and when she does, it’s pastries and wine. She’s still slim and toned, but not as healthy looking as she used to be. When it comes to her proportions, her figure is very much feminine and hourglass, with ample hips, a small waist, and generous curves.

She has a tendency to go for deep, dark, and rich colors. Her style is usually luxurious but provocative, something that could generally be associated with a high-class courtesan, opting for expensive fabrics and figure-fitting styles. She may occasionally change her style to suit the mask she puts on for certain individuals, making it difficult for some to tell what her taste in fashion truly is.

Sasha is an extremely vain character, considering her appearance to be her most valuable tool. This results in going to great extents to keep it up, and she will become very fastidious if she isn't pleased with the way she looks.

== Voice & Speech ==

Sasha's voice is smooth and warm, her tone is often seductive and inviting but it can change to sarcastic or cold in a second if she feels threatened or is generally in a bad mood. Her speech is often semi-formal, choosing to stick to vocabulary that would be comfortable for robbers and scholars alike, though it may vary depending on her company and what she is trying to achieve. She often speaks in metaphors, feeling deep appreciation for those who can follow her wits.

== Personality ==

Equipped with smooth words, a disarming smile, and a keen eye for what she can use to her benefit, she sees the world as her playground for lies and deception. Her demeanor is pleasant and charming, always keeping a friendly though somewhat distant disposition. Seductive, provocative and perhaps a little cheeky, she takes pleasure from keeping others off-balance.

To those she can benefit from, this mask will be kept almost permanently plastered on her face, always willing to please and seduce. Analytical to the core, she will inspect and morph into what she believes others expect her to be, from the foolish, harmless damsel in distress, to the cunning archmage. Give her a stage she desires and she will put on a show. To her, all truths are malleable and easily bent, words are nothing but child's play. People she considers fools or threatening will see another side of her, however. And they will soon discover that the coy smile bears sharp teeth and a sharper tongue. While she doesn't seek to harm, her patience is often limited towards those she deems incompetent, and her sweet words will turn into bitter sarcasm and condescending arrogance.

Due to a distaste towards violence, she has a strong inclination towards battles of wit when facing conflict. Sasha also implements under-handed tactics, and more than anything, persuasion. She sees fists and blades as the arms of savages, and will frown upon those who see them as their first resort.

Despite her seemingly refined demeanor, she can be quite reckless and childish in her pursuit of magical power, having an absolute fascination for aetherial phenomena. She doesn't care that aether harms her. So long as she can feel the rush of magic surging through her veins, she will always be motivated to look for more. Due to her aetherial sensitivity, her obsession with magic has proven many times to be highly detrimental to her condition. She stubbornly insists on continuing to push herself further and further, caring not for the consequences.

Manipulative, self-destructive, scheming, secretive, and distrustful, it's easy to portray her under a negative light when people discover that part of her nature, but in her eyes, her tactics are nothing but a shell that protects her from a harsh, ruthless world. With few enemies and even fewer friends, she feels deep affection and loyalty towards those who choose to stand by her side, even after witnessing the best and worst of her.

=== Religion ===
Despite not openly talking about it, Sasha is rather religious and often goes to the Sanctum of the Twelve to pray, however, she seems very selective when it comes down to what gods she prays to, choosing to pray only to Thaliak and Azeyma before any of the others. When circumstances are dire, she may pray to some of the other gods depending on the situation. Recently, she has taken an interest in Ramuh, but hasn't acted upon it as of yet.

=== Quirks ===

::* She has a weakness for those she deems vulnerable and helpless, often going out of her way to help them, even when it's a minor inconvenience for her goals.
::* Under extreme anger, she becomes overly sarcastic and almost whimsical in demeanor. She will smile while cursing you to the seven hells in the loveliest manner possible. It's extremly difficult to get her to this point, however.
::* She doesn't cope with stress very well, becoming flustered, tongue-tied and cowardly when put on the spot unexpectedly.
::* Sasha is rather ticklish, but anyone who dares to test this will most likely regret it.

[[File:SashaRochesterFeliceMelancholie.png|460px|right|Sasha Rochester by Felice Melancholie]]
=== Positive & Negative traits ===

'''Positive traits'''

::* Polite
::* Intelligent
::* Persuasive
::* Curious
::* Perceptive
::* Well-Educated
::* Composed
::* Cunning
::* Studious

'''
'''Negative traits'''

::* Manipulative
::* Insensitive
::* Reckless
::* Self-destructive
::* Petty
::* Submissive
::* Selfish
::* Scheming
::* Cynical
::* Arrogant
::* Cold
::* Vain
::* Irresponsible
::* Secretive & Distrusting
::* Sarcastic

(TBC)

== Combat ==

Blessed with a talent for the aetherial arts, Sasha is a magic-user. However, regardless of her magical skills, aether has proven to be unreliable during multiple occasions, as it may sometimes weaken or even kill her. Despite looking somewhat toned, she's surprisingly frail, and not particularly quick on her feet. Anyone who can get past her magical barrier could easily kill her, if her condition doesn't do so first. So, how does she fight?

She doesn't.

Other people fight for her. If diplomacy doesn't solve the issue, she will resort to the aid of her allies, and only when she sees herself truly cornered will she take the risk of taking matters into her own hands. Depending on her condition, she may be meek as a mouse, or a force to be reckoned with. An intelligent hunter wouldn't take the risk of rolling the dice unless they knew her weakness. However, she always avoids conflict if she can, since she has a strong dislike for violence.

== Likes & Dislikes ==
[[File:Sasha Rochester by Soranamae.jpeg|490px|right|Sasha Rochester by Soraname]]

=== Likes ===

::*Reading and research
::*Magic
::*Polite & well-educated people
::*Wine
::*Roses
::*Sincere compliments
::*To flirt & provoke
::*The night
::*Being a know-it-all
::*Deep conversation
::*The blood of children (?)

=== Dislikes ===

::* Cruelty, she considers it "savage"
::* Stupidity
::* Being denied
::* False flattery
::* Slimes or insects of any sort
::* Being outsmarted
::* Strict morals
::* Competition
::* Efts!
::* Admittig her mistakes
::* Boring, mundane tasks
::* Wishy-washy individuals
::* Commitment
::* Responsibility

== Family & Relationships (NPCs) ==

Being the only child, she was always overprotected and spoiled. Her family is cultured and wealthy, but not the type to be sentimental or emotionally-supportive. The Rochesters aren't very famous due to their overly-cautious nature and dislike for public appearances.

'''Emeryck Rochester (deceased)''' Sasha's father, a wealthy merchant, known for bringing in foreign high quality materials from around Hydelyn into Eorzea. He was stern, polite, and cool-headed. Concerned for his child's safety, he was the first one to oppose her pursuit in magic, and went to great lengths trying to keep Sasha from practicing or studying it. Seeing that marrying her off would bring in more money for the family, he decided to arrange angagement between her and Sebastian Castlebane. He recently passed due to the aetherial condition running down their bloodline, and made Sasha strongly reconsider their bond on his dying words. She'll never admit it, but despite their rough relationship, she mourned his death.

'''Catherine Rochester (deceased) ''' Sasha's mother. Lominsan by birth, she is another merchant, known for selling academic wares such as books, school-materials, and anything any guild or educational institution may need. Owner of one of the biggest libraries in Eorzea. She was described as being intelligent, diplomatic, and hard-working. However, Sasha's departure and Emeryck's death profoundly scarred her, making her suffer both mentally and emotionally. It is constantly implied that her other greatly influenced Sasha's personality, and always had a rather tight "grip" on her, even when the girl ran away from home. While Sasha won't admit it, she shares a lot of qualities with her mother, especially the negative ones. Catherine's mental state deteriorated further when she failed to "protect" her daughter (Her idea of protection was... Severely skewed.) the woman died in a supposed uprising from the guards of the Rochester Estate, however, no marks of weapons were found on her body, and as a witness, Sasha is currently being observed by the authorities. Despite the official claim that she tried to save Catherine, a few sources seem to question the woman and other surviving witnesses of the event.

'''Caroline Chamberlain''' Sasha's grandmother (from her father's line.) A reserved, nosy, Sharlayan scholar. Surprisingly, Caroline has been one of the few mages with their aetherial condition that hasn't died when reaching her forties. Caroline deeply seems to care about continuing her bloodline, often pressuring Sasha to have children 'before she withers and dies'. While not evil, Caroline is very self-interesed, controlling, and selfish. It's not beyond her to take credit for the work of others to further her career as a Scholar in Sharlayan. Despite the fact Caroline suffers from the same aetherial condition as Sasha and her father, she has found a way to circumvent it and extend her own lifespan, however, the method she uses remains unknown to others but herself.

== Relationships (Other RPCs) ==

Revamping! Some information here was severely outdated!
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! Colour Key
|-
|
💕 Current Partner
❤ Romantic interest (Implies ❤+💗)
❤ Platonic Love, Confidant/Intimate Friend
❤ Friend
💗 Attraction
💛 Uncertainty
💔 Former Lover
● Positive Standing
● Neutral Standing
● Negative Standing
♠ Rivalry
★ Respect/Admiration
⚖ Business
✖ Deceased
? Unknown whereabouts

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[X'elo Maimhov]] 💕❤★
|-
| Sasha's husband. It's rather obvious she is ''very'' fond of the bard, to the point she considers him a 'crippling weakness'. Unlike the vast majority of the people she has used in the past, X'elo is someone who can somewhat 'tame' and coax her. It's not very clear how this pair came to be together, to be truthful, people find their partnership almost comically bound for failure. By logic alone, they should hardly be able to tolerate each other, but somewhere along the line between all their adventures, struggles, and loneliness they found each other, and it just ''works''. Despite the fact they seem very close, it hasn't stopped Sasha from hurting, betraying, and throwing him away in the past, leaving the bard heartbroken multiple times. Sasha currently seeks to make atonement for every time she wronged the man, but as guilt plagues her, so does her patience with him.
|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Renault Delumiere|Stefan Delumiere]] ❤💔💛♠?
|-
| Sasha's former husband (Out of political convenience). When they met, Sasha hired him as a bodyguard and mercenary to carry out her dirty deeds. While he fulfilled his duties, the woman still could never trust him. Their business relationship occasionally evolved into something else, but she didn't give much thought into it until recently, when they reconnected. Nobody knows if they truly love each other, or if it's simply a facade, in fact, Sasha isn't sure about the nature of their relationship herself. One moment they butt heads and bicker like children, the next, it's all sweet words and affection. While the woman does hold fondness for him, she's unwilling to admit it to him or to herself. Her distrust for him is so great in fact, that she questions every single one of his actions and statements, despite the fact that (so far) he hasn't done anything to truly betray her trust. Though they are married, she doesn't seem to expect or care about his commitment to the relationship, giving the man freedom to do as he pleases. Stefan has been missing for many moons, leading Sasha to anull their marriage under the belief he died.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Lorentz Rivers]] ❤★⚖
|-
| A kind, reliable 'knight' she currently has hired as her bodyguard. He seems extremely loyal to her, and has always been found to be a steadfast reliable and protective ally. While Sasha doesn't appreciate the constant poking and prodding with his questions, she does ''secretly'' enjoy being fussed over by him when he grows concerned for her safety. Lorentz is likely the first person she'll run to should she encounter danger, though their relationship has grown somewhat complicated and tense. The man seems to have gained a certain 'immunity' towards her lies, and is rather quick to sniff them out. His perceptiveness is something she both loves and hates about him.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Belmont Carver]] ❤💗
|-
| One fateful night in Ul'dah, Sasha confused this man with Stefan, simply based off the fact they looked ''so damned alike''. Their interactions started small, with conversations laced with seductive undertones and playful, flirtatious smiles and touches. As they spoke more, Sasha began to form a weakness for this smooth talker. While she doesn't quite trust him, it's obvious he's getting very close, very quickly. When his playfully flirtatious facade fades, she's encountered with a man with fierce determination and a sly, cunning mind. Despite the fact they haven't even ''kissed'', it wouldn't be that unusual for people to mistake them for lovers. Simply hearing them talk might make some people uncomfortable.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Gogonji Gegenji]] ❤★
|-
| A cranky scholar. Though their interactions have been limited, Sasha enjoys conversations with him, as they share a fondness for books and magic. Despite his sarcastic, often rude demeanor, the woman finds him amusing, almost necessary when surrounded by those she deems less competent. Though she likes to act like they were equals, the woman secretly praises and deeply respects the cranky teacher, but it's very unlikely she'll ever admit it. Sasha is aware of the fact that to Gogonji, she must be a mere child. Nonetheless, she seeks and enjoys intellectual debate and discussion with this curious Lalafell.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Lho'a Garanjy]] ❤⚖
|-
| REVAMPING

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Sairen Collier]] ❤
|-
| A pudgy, eccentric alchemist from the Coral Sea. When Sasha first joined the company, she was one of the first people she came in contact with, and ever since, they seem to be growing closer and closer. Sasha deeply enjoys the woman's honesty and blunt logic. A bit of an oddity, but nothing that bothers her. At first glance, they seem like they couldn't be more different, but the closer they grow, the more they seem to find in common. Their activities seem to consist of.... Eating, buying clothes, and talking. While their interactions are simple, they seem to enjoy each other's company.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Dulin Garlin]] ❤★?
|-
| A lalafellin scholar that is hardly ever sober. Much like Gogonji, Sasha saw Dulin as a 'teacher' and greatly respects his advice and intellectual input. Despite his rough, careless demeanor, Dulin has proven to be kind and protective of people around him. Sasha believes there's much underneath the surface, but she hasn't been able to uncover anything yet, and chances are, since it's been over a cycle since she last saw the man, she never will.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Barios Cuarn|Baris Cuarn]] 💛●
|-
| REVAMPING

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Zerier Romeaux]] 💛●⚖?
|-
| A former bodyguard of Sasha's, and while she considered him a 'friend' at one point, his disappearance and her inability to contact him has severed that bond. When they first met, the man saw her as perhaps more trouble than what she was willing to pay, but she dragged him along her adventures anyway. Always stand-offish and strong, he always had a knack for 'intimidating' others, something Sasha greatly appreciated in a bodyguard. It has been over a cycle since they last interacted.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Edda Eglantine]] 💛●
|-
| Sasha isn't sure how to feel about the woman. On one hand, she sees her as polite, respectable, and sweet. On the other... She ''only'' sees her as polite, respectable, and sweet. There seems to be some kinship between them, but neither seems to want to dig too deep. Right now, they seem to be at a 'comfortable' distance, though there's potential for growth in there.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[D'hio Maimhov]] ✖ ♠💛💗●
|-
| In public, they appear to be business partners and even friends, little do people know, that D'hio and Sasha's relationship is one stemmed from rivalry, hatred, and unfortunate circumstances. However, they are bound aetherically, and no matter how poor their relationship is, they have accepted that they both have to look out for each other for their own sake. Neither seems to be willing to trust the other, each believing to have a good reason for their judgement. As of late, their relationship went from going from 'terrible' to 'tolerable', and they seem to quickly start taking a liking for each other despite seeing (and often encouraging) their worst behavior.
|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Rick Fairchild]] 💔●
|-
| A former lover an close friend of Sasha's, now drifetd apartdue to circumstances and memory loss he suffered. Due to the amount of problems and issues they both encountered while trying to reconnect, they were unable to reestablish a close relaitonship. They seem to be on friendly terms now, but there are a lot of bridges left burned between them.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Velenn Letourneaux]] 💛💔●♠
|-
| A charming masked Mi'qote that she decided to strike-up a conversation with, immediately, she felt drawn by his eloquence and the mystery that seemed to surround him. Velenn is someone she considers very much like herself, which is one of the reasons she initially had a hard time trusting him. However, they grew to become rather close in the light of recent events, mainly because he always stood by her side without being overly-protective of her and always reassured her that he would want to see her grow. Sasha profoundly cares about this man despite how little people seem to trust him. While she was drawn in by the initial mystery and thrill he offered, she stayed for his intelligence, strength, and determination. Since he saved her life in the past, she feels in debt with him and has even grown to love him. Unfortunately, after rescuing her, he never returned, and to this day, his whereabouts are unknown. Unbeknownst to her, the keeper recently found out about her engagement to Stefan, and seems to be plotting some form of revenge.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Flynt Reddard]] ●♠
|-
| A loud, obnoxious, yet incredibly useful man. It seems to be like Sashha at one pont cared about the man, but ow she simply finds him immature, insatiable, and even rude. They had a small, fleeting relationship in the past, but it's something she seems to prefer to forget. If they see each other, chances are, they will be either throwing snarky remarks or insults. Their relationship would be delightful if either didn't want the other dead.

|}
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Cyril Sorel]] 💔●♠✖
|-
| A former bodyguard and lover of Sasha. Their relationship soured when she ultimately rejected him for X'elo. Cyril attempted to slander her, even going as fr as attempting to turn her own allies against her when she needed them the most. Though Sasha is unaware of the man's death, she likely wouldn't shed a tear f she were to find out.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Xavalien Oirellain]] ●♠?
|-
| A noble, clever as he is brutal. While Sasha was in a vulnerable state, he physically tortured her and forced her into a contract binding her to his will. She doesn't speak much of their time together, in fact, she doesn't seem to want to. After a few weeks of torture, she managed to break the contract with the help of her closest friends. If she sees Xavalien again, she's very likely to hide, run away, and avoid any contact with him, mostly due to her fear of being trapped again.

|}

== Rumors (True and Untrue)==
[[File:Rochester002.jpeg|490px|right|Sasha Rochester by some loser]]
=== Common Rumors ===

::* ''"Ah, yes, that girl! Heard her mother was killed by her own guards! Lost her father recently too... And fianceé. Poor thing, she must be suffering so much."''
::* ''"I always see 'er readin' all those bleedin' books and askin' questions."''
::* ''"She's usually accompanied by someone, usually a male or two.."''
::* ''"I've seen her around with that bard a lot, quite an odd pair."''
::* ''"She seems to have quite a few followers and suitors... Though she doesn't seem very selective."''
::* ''"She strikes me as a spoiled, capricious child. All that money and no backbone for it! Ul'dah will eat her alive."
::* ''"She's a vampire!"

=== Moderate Rumors ===

::* "''Eh... I've seen her hanging around many shady characters, I'm not sure I'd trust her."''
::* ''"I've seen her hands start to shake randomly, it's very odd."''
::* "''Didn't her husband, Stefan Delumiere, disappear in an airship crash in the Diadem? I suspect foul play."
::* "''Ye know what!? I heard she has slept with ALL her bodyguards!"
::* ''"Never seen someone react so poorly to aether. I wonder why she even bothers to be a mage."''
::* ''"She changes bodyguards like she changes clothes, she has multiple of 'em too."''
::* ''"That lass seems to have a knack for stringing men along to get what she wants, silly girl will fuck with the wrong lad one day and get payback. You'll see.''"
''

=== Rare Rumors ===

::* ''"All the deaths surrounding that girl seem to be a tad too convenient for her, wonder if she's involved? ''
::* ''"I've seen her in multiple funerals of people close to her, and yet I've never seen her shed a tear. Frankly, I don't think she cares at all.''
::* ''"She's a scheming little bitch. I don't buy her honeyed-words."
::* ''"I swear I've seen that lass before, wasn't she part of the crew in that shipwreck a few cycles back? Pretty sure it's her. "''
::* ''"I heard she plotted the assassination of that Castlebane lad! Wasn't he her fianceé or something of the sort?"''
::* ''"Honestly, I heard all men who end up engaged or married to her end up disappearing or dead. As pretty as she is, I wouldn't take my chances."
::* ''"She'll suck the life out of you before tossin' you away, fuckin' bitch..."''
::* ''"She's ''new' money.'"''

=== RPC Rumors ===
Feel free to add your own! It can be good or bad, but make sure you stay IC please. :)

::* ''"...I will not suffer you asking questions about mine clients." - [[Zeryr Roemeaux]]''
::* ''"S'pretty..." - [[Nureai Urezie]]''
::* ''"I call her Ms.Trouble." - [[Liam Connor]]''
::* ''"I apologize, I don't remember much. Perhaps you should try asking her?" - [[Rick Fairchild]]''
::* ''"Lady Rochester was a valued member of my branch when she was part of my free company. I'll admit that I admire her drive to succeed, even though I think sometimes her methods are a bit questionable. I've not spoken with her in a long time, but I may try to reconnect with her in the future." - [[Lan Darklyn]] ''
::* ''"Sasha? She's a pretty gal. Always has a knack for attracting trouble though, and I wouldn't recommend getting on her bad side." -[[Locke Fairwind]]''
::* ''"She kinda reminds me'f m'Princess a bit. ...'Course, ain' no one able t'compare t'her, but this woman has that same sense'f mystery 'bout 'er what mine does. Like there's more to 'er than she's willin' t'let ya see." - [[Val Nunh]]''
::*''"Mayhap she and I met at terrible circumstances. While I do not condone her actions in the past and I seem friendly with her now, I know 'tis best I remain cautious." - [[Garrett Slater]]''
::*''"She carries herself with an air of dignity and boasts a keen mind and sharp wit. I respect her quite a bit." - [[Graeham Ridgefield]]''
::*''"It is always a sincere pleasure to speak with someone of Miss Sasha's eloquence and studiousness. Though she strikes me as slightly impatient with buffoonery, which I can only imagine makes her life rather difficult. There are certain joys to be had in life that shall perhaps be forever unknown to her." - [[Lilia Lia]]
::* ''"Take care, lad, lest ye find yourself used up and discarded like yesterday's refuse when the next shiny new thing comes along, and you're no longer a convenience to her. She's a fake, that one. Through and through. Should you still wish to take your chances, though, enjoy her while you can. When I finally put down that traitorous dog, I'll be doing all the realm a favor." - [[Velenn Letourneaux]]''
::* ''"....She coaxed me into work with her womanly wiles." [[Flynt Reddard]]
::* ''“She is quite an enigma, is she not? She and I are similar in some regards, yet drastically different in others. I have to wonder how she came to be where she is now. Perhaps she will enlighten me, sometime.” [[Edda Eglantine]]
::* ''"Highly dangerous, highly arrogant. If we were to match wits I'd say she is far outclassed, though...there is something in the way that she speaks, in the look in her eye that is utterly disarming and absolutely alarming. If you'd ask me anything else about her though...I'd say you should mind our own business while you still have the capacity for curiosity. " Slams his notebook shut. [[Lho'a Garanjy]]

::* ''"Sasha... So beautiful and wonderful to converse with. She loves social gatherings... That's how we met. She is always dressed so nicely. Yet she is so secretive about things. From what I know... she has an particular interest within magic. I always see her with X'elo - I'm not sure what's going on there though. " - [[Teirra Lihzeh]]''

== Tropes ==

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]''' What she wants, she gets. If she wants something from someone else, she will gladly morph into a sweet and charming being to lure others into doing favors for her. From a victim to a lover, she'll play any role to reach her goal.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeadpanSnarker Deadpan Snarker]''' She doesn't like taking shit from people, but she also doesn't like to directly insult others... So she resorts to sarcasm and snide remarks.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MakeItLookLikeAnAccident Make it look like an accident]''' She likes permanent solutions, but prison doesn't seem very appealing to her, so she'll always hire someone to do her dirty work.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NotCheatingUnlessYouGetCaught Not Cheating Unless You Get Caught]''' Laws are silly, but prison and retaliation are not, so she'll always figure out a way to cover her tracks.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThatWasntARequest That wasn't a request]''' Sasha usually doesn't take no for an answer, and though she normally takes the long run of swaying people, piss her off enough and you might bump into something ''far'' less pleasant.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SkewedPriorities Skewed Priorities]''' Magic comes first, everything else normally comes second.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale]''' The rumors speak for themselves.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SquishyWizard Squishy Mage]''' Great at magic, horribly weak otherwise.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RichBitch Rich Bitch]''' Spoiled to the core since she was a child, when in a bad mood or when dealing with those she dislikes, she can turn into a royal bitch.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DarkAndTroubledPast Dark and troubled past]''' She doesn't like talking about her past, mainly because of how resentful she feels towards her family.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MultilayerFacade Multi-layer Facade]''' Keeping quite a few skeletons in the closet along with massive trust issues, it's difficult to tell where the real Sasha ends or begins.

Sasha Rochester

2017-09-21T05:22:57Z

BGJRM: /* Rare Rumors */

{{LanInfoBox
| citizenship = Ul'dah
| name = Sasha Rochester
| title = Ms.Trouble
| image = SashaRochesterRose.jpg
| caption =
| main_job = • Astrologian • Scholar • White Mage • Black Mage
| crafting = Alchemy
| server = Balmung
| role = Healer
| gender = Female
| age = 23 (1st Sun, 5th Astral Moon, 1557 6AE)
| height = 5 fulm 7 ilm
| weight = 128 ponze
| eyes = Green
| hair = Ash Brown
| complexion = Pale
| build = Slim and toned
| features = White birth mark on left cheek,the tips of her hair fade into white.
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| fc = The Ivory Tower
| guardian = Azeyma, The Warden
| sexuality = Bisexual
| occupation = • Freelance Mage • Researcher •Socialite
| education = Private tutorship
| marital = Married
| alignment = True Neutral
| rep = Widely disputed
| strength = 2
| pdef = 1
| dex = 5
| mdef = 8
| prowess = 1
| luck = 5
| magic = 10
| intelligence = 10
|}}

== Background ==

'''Note: The information given here is very basic, as I don't want to risk people metagaming, if you're interested in more obscure aspects of her past, it's best to befriend her ICly.'''

With a devilish, inquisitive spark in her eyes and a mind for business, one can't be sure if this woman is trustworthy or not at first glance. Her demeanor is somewhat eccentric, but oddly friendly, polite, and flirtatious. Seeking to allure, her words will almost always be carefully picked to sell herself, keeping them loosely laced with a seductive undertone and a smile full of promises. Whether it's entertainment, services, or simple conversation, she's always looking for something.

Born into wealth, the girl is a result of generations of old money, and she plays the part. With a perfectly straight posture and a chin held high, it's rather obvious she was raised and spoiled as an only-child. Sassy, flirty, and a bit vain, one will surely be able to pick her apart from the crowd.

== Appearance ==

The first thing most people tend to notice is her hair, long, thin, and shiny. An ashy light brown which then fades to white towards the tips. The change of colour is very gradual, so the possibility of the colouration being a result of an unkept dye-job seems highly unlikely.

Bright green eyes peer at the world between thick, dark eyelashes. Reddish, plump lips seem to be perpetually showing a hint of a devious smirk. With high cheekbones and a small jaw, her features come off as very feminine and delicate. There isn't a single blemish on her skin, except for a white birth mark on her left cheekbone. Despite this, the woman tends to burn rather easily, so she usually stays indoors to avoid any unwanted sunburns.Her skin is very pale and clear, almost like porcelain, there’s almost a ‘transparent’ quality to it that makes her veins easily seen in areas like her wrists and chest.

Fitness wise, all the constant travelling and going on expeditions has made it pleasantly toned. However, due to recent health problems she has lost a bit of muscle and overall weight, as she’s hardly eating, and when she does, it’s pastries and wine. She’s still slim and toned, but not as healthy looking as she used to be. When it comes to her proportions, her figure is very much feminine and hourglass, with ample hips, a small waist, and generous curves.

She has a tendency to go for deep, dark, and rich colors. Her style is usually luxurious but provocative, something that could generally be associated with a high-class courtesan, opting for expensive fabrics and figure-fitting styles. She may occasionally change her style to suit the mask she puts on for certain individuals, making it difficult for some to tell what her taste in fashion truly is.

Sasha is an extremely vain character, considering her appearance to be her most valuable tool. This results in going to great extents to keep it up, and she will become very fastidious if she isn't pleased with the way she looks.

== Voice & Speech ==

Sasha's voice is smooth and warm, her tone is often seductive and inviting but it can change to sarcastic or cold in a second if she feels threatened or is generally in a bad mood. Her speech is often semi-formal, choosing to stick to vocabulary that would be comfortable for robbers and scholars alike, though it may vary depending on her company and what she is trying to achieve. She often speaks in metaphors, feeling deep appreciation for those who can follow her wits.

== Personality ==

Equipped with smooth words, a disarming smile, and a keen eye for what she can use to her benefit, she sees the world as her playground for lies and deception. Her demeanor is pleasant and charming, always keeping a friendly though somewhat distant disposition. Seductive, provocative and perhaps a little cheeky, she takes pleasure from keeping others off-balance.

To those she can benefit from, this mask will be kept almost permanently plastered on her face, always willing to please and seduce. Analytical to the core, she will inspect and morph into what she believes others expect her to be, from the foolish, harmless damsel in distress, to the cunning archmage. Give her a stage she desires and she will put on a show. To her, all truths are malleable and easily bent, words are nothing but child's play. People she considers fools or threatening will see another side of her, however. And they will soon discover that the coy smile bears sharp teeth and a sharper tongue. While she doesn't seek to harm, her patience is often limited towards those she deems incompetent, and her sweet words will turn into bitter sarcasm and condescending arrogance.

Due to a distaste towards violence, she has a strong inclination towards battles of wit when facing conflict. Sasha also implements under-handed tactics, and more than anything, persuasion. She sees fists and blades as the arms of savages, and will frown upon those who see them as their first resort.

Despite her seemingly refined demeanor, she can be quite reckless and childish in her pursuit of magical power, having an absolute fascination for aetherial phenomena. She doesn't care that aether harms her. So long as she can feel the rush of magic surging through her veins, she will always be motivated to look for more. Due to her aetherial sensitivity, her obsession with magic has proven many times to be highly detrimental to her condition. She stubbornly insists on continuing to push herself further and further, caring not for the consequences.

Manipulative, self-destructive, scheming, secretive, and distrustful, it's easy to portray her under a negative light when people discover that part of her nature, but in her eyes, her tactics are nothing but a shell that protects her from a harsh, ruthless world. With few enemies and even fewer friends, she feels deep affection and loyalty towards those who choose to stand by her side, even after witnessing the best and worst of her.

=== Religion ===
Despite not openly talking about it, Sasha is rather religious and often goes to the Sanctum of the Twelve to pray, however, she seems very selective when it comes down to what gods she prays to, choosing to pray only to Thaliak and Azeyma before any of the others. When circumstances are dire, she may pray to some of the other gods depending on the situation. Recently, she has taken an interest in Ramuh, but hasn't acted upon it as of yet.

=== Quirks ===

::* She has a weakness for those she deems vulnerable and helpless, often going out of her way to help them, even when it's a minor inconvenience for her goals.
::* Under extreme anger, she becomes overly sarcastic and almost whimsical in demeanor. She will smile while cursing you to the seven hells in the loveliest manner possible. It's extremly difficult to get her to this point, however.
::* She doesn't cope with stress very well, becoming flustered, tongue-tied and cowardly when put on the spot unexpectedly.
::* Sasha is rather ticklish, but anyone who dares to test this will most likely regret it.

[[File:SashaRochesterFeliceMelancholie.png|460px|right|Sasha Rochester by Felice Melancholie]]
=== Positive & Negative traits ===

'''Positive traits'''

::* Polite
::* Intelligent
::* Persuasive
::* Curious
::* Perceptive
::* Well-Educated
::* Composed
::* Cunning
::* Studious

'''
'''Negative traits'''

::* Manipulative
::* Insensitive
::* Reckless
::* Self-destructive
::* Petty
::* Submissive
::* Selfish
::* Scheming
::* Cynical
::* Arrogant
::* Cold
::* Vain
::* Irresponsible
::* Secretive & Distrusting
::* Sarcastic

(TBC)

== Combat ==

Blessed with a talent for the aetherial arts, Sasha is a magic-user. However, regardless of her magical skills, aether has proven to be unreliable during multiple occasions, as it may sometimes weaken or even kill her. Despite looking somewhat toned, she's surprisingly frail, and not particularly quick on her feet. Anyone who can get past her magical barrier could easily kill her, if her condition doesn't do so first. So, how does she fight?

She doesn't.

Other people fight for her. If diplomacy doesn't solve the issue, she will resort to the aid of her allies, and only when she sees herself truly cornered will she take the risk of taking matters into her own hands. Depending on her condition, she may be meek as a mouse, or a force to be reckoned with. An intelligent hunter wouldn't take the risk of rolling the dice unless they knew her weakness. However, she always avoids conflict if she can, since she has a strong dislike for violence.

== Likes & Dislikes ==
[[File:Sasha Rochester by Soranamae.jpeg|490px|right|Sasha Rochester by Soraname]]

=== Likes ===

::*Reading and research
::*Magic
::*Polite & well-educated people
::*Wine
::*Roses
::*Sincere compliments
::*To flirt & provoke
::*The night
::*Being a know-it-all
::*Deep conversation

=== Dislikes ===

::* Cruelty, she considers it "savage"
::* Stupidity
::* Being denied
::* False flattery
::* Slimes or insects of any sort
::* Being outsmarted
::* Strict morals
::* Competition
::* Efts!
::* Admittig her mistakes
::* Boring, mundane tasks
::* Wishy-washy individuals
::* Commitment
::* Responsibility

== Family & Relationships (NPCs) ==

Being the only child, she was always overprotected and spoiled. Her family is cultured and wealthy, but not the type to be sentimental or emotionally-supportive. The Rochesters aren't very famous due to their overly-cautious nature and dislike for public appearances.

'''Emeryck Rochester (deceased)''' Sasha's father, a wealthy merchant, known for bringing in foreign high quality materials from around Hydelyn into Eorzea. He was stern, polite, and cool-headed. Concerned for his child's safety, he was the first one to oppose her pursuit in magic, and went to great lengths trying to keep Sasha from practicing or studying it. Seeing that marrying her off would bring in more money for the family, he decided to arrange angagement between her and Sebastian Castlebane. He recently passed due to the aetherial condition running down their bloodline, and made Sasha strongly reconsider their bond on his dying words. She'll never admit it, but despite their rough relationship, she mourned his death.

'''Catherine Rochester (deceased) ''' Sasha's mother. Lominsan by birth, she is another merchant, known for selling academic wares such as books, school-materials, and anything any guild or educational institution may need. Owner of one of the biggest libraries in Eorzea. She was described as being intelligent, diplomatic, and hard-working. However, Sasha's departure and Emeryck's death profoundly scarred her, making her suffer both mentally and emotionally. It is constantly implied that her other greatly influenced Sasha's personality, and always had a rather tight "grip" on her, even when the girl ran away from home. While Sasha won't admit it, she shares a lot of qualities with her mother, especially the negative ones. Catherine's mental state deteriorated further when she failed to "protect" her daughter (Her idea of protection was... Severely skewed.) the woman died in a supposed uprising from the guards of the Rochester Estate, however, no marks of weapons were found on her body, and as a witness, Sasha is currently being observed by the authorities. Despite the official claim that she tried to save Catherine, a few sources seem to question the woman and other surviving witnesses of the event.

'''Caroline Chamberlain''' Sasha's grandmother (from her father's line.) A reserved, nosy, Sharlayan scholar. Surprisingly, Caroline has been one of the few mages with their aetherial condition that hasn't died when reaching her forties. Caroline deeply seems to care about continuing her bloodline, often pressuring Sasha to have children 'before she withers and dies'. While not evil, Caroline is very self-interesed, controlling, and selfish. It's not beyond her to take credit for the work of others to further her career as a Scholar in Sharlayan. Despite the fact Caroline suffers from the same aetherial condition as Sasha and her father, she has found a way to circumvent it and extend her own lifespan, however, the method she uses remains unknown to others but herself.

== Relationships (Other RPCs) ==

Revamping! Some information here was severely outdated!
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! Colour Key
|-
|
💕 Current Partner
❤ Romantic interest (Implies ❤+💗)
❤ Platonic Love, Confidant/Intimate Friend
❤ Friend
💗 Attraction
💛 Uncertainty
💔 Former Lover
● Positive Standing
● Neutral Standing
● Negative Standing
♠ Rivalry
★ Respect/Admiration
⚖ Business
✖ Deceased
? Unknown whereabouts

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[X'elo Maimhov]] 💕❤★
|-
| Sasha's husband. It's rather obvious she is ''very'' fond of the bard, to the point she considers him a 'crippling weakness'. Unlike the vast majority of the people she has used in the past, X'elo is someone who can somewhat 'tame' and coax her. It's not very clear how this pair came to be together, to be truthful, people find their partnership almost comically bound for failure. By logic alone, they should hardly be able to tolerate each other, but somewhere along the line between all their adventures, struggles, and loneliness they found each other, and it just ''works''. Despite the fact they seem very close, it hasn't stopped Sasha from hurting, betraying, and throwing him away in the past, leaving the bard heartbroken multiple times. Sasha currently seeks to make atonement for every time she wronged the man, but as guilt plagues her, so does her patience with him.
|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Renault Delumiere|Stefan Delumiere]] ❤💔💛♠?
|-
| Sasha's former husband (Out of political convenience). When they met, Sasha hired him as a bodyguard and mercenary to carry out her dirty deeds. While he fulfilled his duties, the woman still could never trust him. Their business relationship occasionally evolved into something else, but she didn't give much thought into it until recently, when they reconnected. Nobody knows if they truly love each other, or if it's simply a facade, in fact, Sasha isn't sure about the nature of their relationship herself. One moment they butt heads and bicker like children, the next, it's all sweet words and affection. While the woman does hold fondness for him, she's unwilling to admit it to him or to herself. Her distrust for him is so great in fact, that she questions every single one of his actions and statements, despite the fact that (so far) he hasn't done anything to truly betray her trust. Though they are married, she doesn't seem to expect or care about his commitment to the relationship, giving the man freedom to do as he pleases. Stefan has been missing for many moons, leading Sasha to anull their marriage under the belief he died.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Lorentz Rivers]] ❤★⚖
|-
| A kind, reliable 'knight' she currently has hired as her bodyguard. He seems extremely loyal to her, and has always been found to be a steadfast reliable and protective ally. While Sasha doesn't appreciate the constant poking and prodding with his questions, she does ''secretly'' enjoy being fussed over by him when he grows concerned for her safety. Lorentz is likely the first person she'll run to should she encounter danger, though their relationship has grown somewhat complicated and tense. The man seems to have gained a certain 'immunity' towards her lies, and is rather quick to sniff them out. His perceptiveness is something she both loves and hates about him.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Belmont Carver]] ❤💗
|-
| One fateful night in Ul'dah, Sasha confused this man with Stefan, simply based off the fact they looked ''so damned alike''. Their interactions started small, with conversations laced with seductive undertones and playful, flirtatious smiles and touches. As they spoke more, Sasha began to form a weakness for this smooth talker. While she doesn't quite trust him, it's obvious he's getting very close, very quickly. When his playfully flirtatious facade fades, she's encountered with a man with fierce determination and a sly, cunning mind. Despite the fact they haven't even ''kissed'', it wouldn't be that unusual for people to mistake them for lovers. Simply hearing them talk might make some people uncomfortable.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Gogonji Gegenji]] ❤★
|-
| A cranky scholar. Though their interactions have been limited, Sasha enjoys conversations with him, as they share a fondness for books and magic. Despite his sarcastic, often rude demeanor, the woman finds him amusing, almost necessary when surrounded by those she deems less competent. Though she likes to act like they were equals, the woman secretly praises and deeply respects the cranky teacher, but it's very unlikely she'll ever admit it. Sasha is aware of the fact that to Gogonji, she must be a mere child. Nonetheless, she seeks and enjoys intellectual debate and discussion with this curious Lalafell.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Lho'a Garanjy]] ❤⚖
|-
| REVAMPING

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Sairen Collier]] ❤
|-
| A pudgy, eccentric alchemist from the Coral Sea. When Sasha first joined the company, she was one of the first people she came in contact with, and ever since, they seem to be growing closer and closer. Sasha deeply enjoys the woman's honesty and blunt logic. A bit of an oddity, but nothing that bothers her. At first glance, they seem like they couldn't be more different, but the closer they grow, the more they seem to find in common. Their activities seem to consist of.... Eating, buying clothes, and talking. While their interactions are simple, they seem to enjoy each other's company.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Dulin Garlin]] ❤★?
|-
| A lalafellin scholar that is hardly ever sober. Much like Gogonji, Sasha saw Dulin as a 'teacher' and greatly respects his advice and intellectual input. Despite his rough, careless demeanor, Dulin has proven to be kind and protective of people around him. Sasha believes there's much underneath the surface, but she hasn't been able to uncover anything yet, and chances are, since it's been over a cycle since she last saw the man, she never will.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Barios Cuarn|Baris Cuarn]] 💛●
|-
| REVAMPING

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Zerier Romeaux]] 💛●⚖?
|-
| A former bodyguard of Sasha's, and while she considered him a 'friend' at one point, his disappearance and her inability to contact him has severed that bond. When they first met, the man saw her as perhaps more trouble than what she was willing to pay, but she dragged him along her adventures anyway. Always stand-offish and strong, he always had a knack for 'intimidating' others, something Sasha greatly appreciated in a bodyguard. It has been over a cycle since they last interacted.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Edda Eglantine]] 💛●
|-
| Sasha isn't sure how to feel about the woman. On one hand, she sees her as polite, respectable, and sweet. On the other... She ''only'' sees her as polite, respectable, and sweet. There seems to be some kinship between them, but neither seems to want to dig too deep. Right now, they seem to be at a 'comfortable' distance, though there's potential for growth in there.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[D'hio Maimhov]] ✖ ♠💛💗●
|-
| In public, they appear to be business partners and even friends, little do people know, that D'hio and Sasha's relationship is one stemmed from rivalry, hatred, and unfortunate circumstances. However, they are bound aetherically, and no matter how poor their relationship is, they have accepted that they both have to look out for each other for their own sake. Neither seems to be willing to trust the other, each believing to have a good reason for their judgement. As of late, their relationship went from going from 'terrible' to 'tolerable', and they seem to quickly start taking a liking for each other despite seeing (and often encouraging) their worst behavior.
|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Rick Fairchild]] 💔●
|-
| A former lover an close friend of Sasha's, now drifetd apartdue to circumstances and memory loss he suffered. Due to the amount of problems and issues they both encountered while trying to reconnect, they were unable to reestablish a close relaitonship. They seem to be on friendly terms now, but there are a lot of bridges left burned between them.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Velenn Letourneaux]] 💛💔●♠
|-
| A charming masked Mi'qote that she decided to strike-up a conversation with, immediately, she felt drawn by his eloquence and the mystery that seemed to surround him. Velenn is someone she considers very much like herself, which is one of the reasons she initially had a hard time trusting him. However, they grew to become rather close in the light of recent events, mainly because he always stood by her side without being overly-protective of her and always reassured her that he would want to see her grow. Sasha profoundly cares about this man despite how little people seem to trust him. While she was drawn in by the initial mystery and thrill he offered, she stayed for his intelligence, strength, and determination. Since he saved her life in the past, she feels in debt with him and has even grown to love him. Unfortunately, after rescuing her, he never returned, and to this day, his whereabouts are unknown. Unbeknownst to her, the keeper recently found out about her engagement to Stefan, and seems to be plotting some form of revenge.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Flynt Reddard]] ●♠
|-
| A loud, obnoxious, yet incredibly useful man. It seems to be like Sashha at one pont cared about the man, but ow she simply finds him immature, insatiable, and even rude. They had a small, fleeting relationship in the past, but it's something she seems to prefer to forget. If they see each other, chances are, they will be either throwing snarky remarks or insults. Their relationship would be delightful if either didn't want the other dead.

|}
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Cyril Sorel]] 💔●♠✖
|-
| A former bodyguard and lover of Sasha. Their relationship soured when she ultimately rejected him for X'elo. Cyril attempted to slander her, even going as fr as attempting to turn her own allies against her when she needed them the most. Though Sasha is unaware of the man's death, she likely wouldn't shed a tear f she were to find out.

|}

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"
! [[Xavalien Oirellain]] ●♠?
|-
| A noble, clever as he is brutal. While Sasha was in a vulnerable state, he physically tortured her and forced her into a contract binding her to his will. She doesn't speak much of their time together, in fact, she doesn't seem to want to. After a few weeks of torture, she managed to break the contract with the help of her closest friends. If she sees Xavalien again, she's very likely to hide, run away, and avoid any contact with him, mostly due to her fear of being trapped again.

|}

== Rumors (True and Untrue)==
[[File:Rochester002.jpeg|490px|right|Sasha Rochester by some loser]]
=== Common Rumors ===

::* ''"Ah, yes, that girl! Heard her mother was killed by her own guards! Lost her father recently too... And fianceé. Poor thing, she must be suffering so much."''
::* ''"I always see 'er readin' all those bleedin' books and askin' questions."''
::* ''"She's usually accompanied by someone, usually a male or two.."''
::* ''"I've seen her around with that bard a lot, quite an odd pair."''
::* ''"She seems to have quite a few followers and suitors... Though she doesn't seem very selective."''
::* ''"She strikes me as a spoiled, capricious child. All that money and no backbone for it! Ul'dah will eat her alive."
::* ''"She's a vampire!"

=== Moderate Rumors ===

::* "''Eh... I've seen her hanging around many shady characters, I'm not sure I'd trust her."''
::* ''"I've seen her hands start to shake randomly, it's very odd."''
::* "''Didn't her husband, Stefan Delumiere, disappear in an airship crash in the Diadem? I suspect foul play."
::* "''Ye know what!? I heard she has slept with ALL her bodyguards!"
::* ''"Never seen someone react so poorly to aether. I wonder why she even bothers to be a mage."''
::* ''"She changes bodyguards like she changes clothes, she has multiple of 'em too."''
::* ''"That lass seems to have a knack for stringing men along to get what she wants, silly girl will fuck with the wrong lad one day and get payback. You'll see.''"
''

=== Rare Rumors ===

::* ''"All the deaths surrounding that girl seem to be a tad too convenient for her, wonder if she's involved? ''
::* ''"I've seen her in multiple funerals of people close to her, and yet I've never seen her shed a tear. Frankly, I don't think she cares at all.''
::* ''"She's a scheming little bitch. I don't buy her honeyed-words."
::* ''"I swear I've seen that lass before, wasn't she part of the crew in that shipwreck a few cycles back? Pretty sure it's her. "''
::* ''"I heard she plotted the assassination of that Castlebane lad! Wasn't he her fianceé or something of the sort?"''
::* ''"Honestly, I heard all men who end up engaged or married to her end up disappearing or dead. As pretty as she is, I wouldn't take my chances."
::* ''"She'll suck the life out of you before tossin' you away, fuckin' bitch..."''
::* ''"She's ''new' money.'"''

=== RPC Rumors ===
Feel free to add your own! It can be good or bad, but make sure you stay IC please. :)

::* ''"...I will not suffer you asking questions about mine clients." - [[Zeryr Roemeaux]]''
::* ''"S'pretty..." - [[Nureai Urezie]]''
::* ''"I call her Ms.Trouble." - [[Liam Connor]]''
::* ''"I apologize, I don't remember much. Perhaps you should try asking her?" - [[Rick Fairchild]]''
::* ''"Lady Rochester was a valued member of my branch when she was part of my free company. I'll admit that I admire her drive to succeed, even though I think sometimes her methods are a bit questionable. I've not spoken with her in a long time, but I may try to reconnect with her in the future." - [[Lan Darklyn]] ''
::* ''"Sasha? She's a pretty gal. Always has a knack for attracting trouble though, and I wouldn't recommend getting on her bad side." -[[Locke Fairwind]]''
::* ''"She kinda reminds me'f m'Princess a bit. ...'Course, ain' no one able t'compare t'her, but this woman has that same sense'f mystery 'bout 'er what mine does. Like there's more to 'er than she's willin' t'let ya see." - [[Val Nunh]]''
::*''"Mayhap she and I met at terrible circumstances. While I do not condone her actions in the past and I seem friendly with her now, I know 'tis best I remain cautious." - [[Garrett Slater]]''
::*''"She carries herself with an air of dignity and boasts a keen mind and sharp wit. I respect her quite a bit." - [[Graeham Ridgefield]]''
::*''"It is always a sincere pleasure to speak with someone of Miss Sasha's eloquence and studiousness. Though she strikes me as slightly impatient with buffoonery, which I can only imagine makes her life rather difficult. There are certain joys to be had in life that shall perhaps be forever unknown to her." - [[Lilia Lia]]
::* ''"Take care, lad, lest ye find yourself used up and discarded like yesterday's refuse when the next shiny new thing comes along, and you're no longer a convenience to her. She's a fake, that one. Through and through. Should you still wish to take your chances, though, enjoy her while you can. When I finally put down that traitorous dog, I'll be doing all the realm a favor." - [[Velenn Letourneaux]]''
::* ''"....She coaxed me into work with her womanly wiles." [[Flynt Reddard]]
::* ''“She is quite an enigma, is she not? She and I are similar in some regards, yet drastically different in others. I have to wonder how she came to be where she is now. Perhaps she will enlighten me, sometime.” [[Edda Eglantine]]
::* ''"Highly dangerous, highly arrogant. If we were to match wits I'd say she is far outclassed, though...there is something in the way that she speaks, in the look in her eye that is utterly disarming and absolutely alarming. If you'd ask me anything else about her though...I'd say you should mind our own business while you still have the capacity for curiosity. " Slams his notebook shut. [[Lho'a Garanjy]]

::* ''"Sasha... So beautiful and wonderful to converse with. She loves social gatherings... That's how we met. She is always dressed so nicely. Yet she is so secretive about things. From what I know... she has an particular interest within magic. I always see her with X'elo - I'm not sure what's going on there though. " - [[Teirra Lihzeh]]''

== Tropes ==

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]''' What she wants, she gets. If she wants something from someone else, she will gladly morph into a sweet and charming being to lure others into doing favors for her. From a victim to a lover, she'll play any role to reach her goal.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeadpanSnarker Deadpan Snarker]''' She doesn't like taking shit from people, but she also doesn't like to directly insult others... So she resorts to sarcasm and snide remarks.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MakeItLookLikeAnAccident Make it look like an accident]''' She likes permanent solutions, but prison doesn't seem very appealing to her, so she'll always hire someone to do her dirty work.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NotCheatingUnlessYouGetCaught Not Cheating Unless You Get Caught]''' Laws are silly, but prison and retaliation are not, so she'll always figure out a way to cover her tracks.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThatWasntARequest That wasn't a request]''' Sasha usually doesn't take no for an answer, and though she normally takes the long run of swaying people, piss her off enough and you might bump into something ''far'' less pleasant.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SkewedPriorities Skewed Priorities]''' Magic comes first, everything else normally comes second.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale]''' The rumors speak for themselves.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SquishyWizard Squishy Mage]''' Great at magic, horribly weak otherwise.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RichBitch Rich Bitch]''' Spoiled to the core since she was a child, when in a bad mood or when dealing with those she dislikes, she can turn into a royal bitch.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DarkAndTroubledPast Dark and troubled past]''' She doesn't like talking about her past, mainly because of how resentful she feels towards her family.

'''[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MultilayerFacade Multi-layer Facade]''' Keeping quite a few skeletons in the closet along with massive trust issues, it's difficult to tell where the real Sasha ends or begins.