Portia Bartel

Lady Portia Bartel
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Seeker of the Sun
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	25
Marital Status	Complicated
Alignment	Lawful Evil
Orientation	Heterosexual

Portia Bartel

A young noblewoman of Gridania, Portia was once an accomplished conjurer, but now studies thaumaturgy. She is pregnant with her first child, and eagerly awaits motherhood. At first glance she seems like a very kind, motherly figure. But she carries a darkness with her, something that has made her stronger, more assertive, and at times, surprisingly cruel.

Appearance

Although a Seeker of the Sun, Portia's skin is very pale. Her hair is a common shade of brown streaked with white that she wears down. The fur of her ears is brown, blending into her hair, and the fur of her tail the same except for the tip being white as if dipped in cream. Her face is round and soft-looking, with purple eyes. Her left eye is a dark purple, but the right looking a few shades lighter. Under her left eye is a small white marking. Over the lighter eye, a scar only a few years old crosses down from above her eyebrow to just a little down her cheek. She is average height, though her body is thin and delicate-looking, and picking her up one would realize she weighs only a little more than a child. The rest of her body, if ever seen, is blemish-free and smooth, the skin of someone who had been well taken-care of most of her life.

Personality

Very kind and respectful. She upholds the image of a proper lady by offering polite conversation to anyway without qualm. It is one gets to know her, however, that one might see the darkness that has taken her soul. Plagued by a difficult life and urged by her master Zagi'zi, Portia is at times bitter. It would seem that the happy exterior is a mask that hides a dark center. She is extremely loyal, especially to Zagi'zi, and would take her own life if he asked it of her. She is also extremely protective, part of her motherly instinct that she's always had, but even more-so now that she is pregnant.

Biography

Childhood

A small bundle was found in the Twelveswood by a Hyur couple. They discovered an infant, a small Seeker kit, and adopted the baby as their own. Portia was raised by the Bartel family, wealthy nobles from Gridania. She had a very blessed childhood, growing up without want. She was raised as a lady, learning all the common talents such as music, art, literature, and crafting. Portia attended school, and when she was younger, was teased by the many Elezen and Hyur in her class, even fellow Miqo'te, because she didn't look anything like a Keeper. Due to the racism of the time, she tended to keep to herself, staying quiet and out of the way.

Teenage

In the last few years of her schooling, Portia finally came out of her shell, dismissing the snide comments made about her and became content in her life. She enjoyed reading and singing and flower-arranging.

She grew up knowing that her role in life would be as a wife to a nobleman and have children. At her nineteenth year, she had still not been courted by any man, and her parents feared that she would not be taken care of after they were gone.When she was twenty, the very wealthy Lord Deavin Vantis asked her father for her hand.

Portia does not care to speak of the things that happened to her during her engagement. Deavin turned out to be a cruel man, an owner of several female slaves, and a sadistic mind. He did unspeakable things to her, including an incident that caused the scar over her right eye and discolored iris. When it was discovered by a nursemaid that she was barren and could not produce heirs for Deavin, she knew her life here would be doomed. Portia ran in the night, and in doing so, angered Lord Deavin. For her insolence, he had her mother and father killed. When Portia discovered the bodies, she knew she would be on the run for the rest of her life, for fear he would find her and finish her off as well.

Present

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LIKES ■ Children. ■ Riding and spending time with her drake Vanhi. ■ Drinking tea out in her front yard. ■ Reading books, especially romance novels. ■ Luxurious goods, expensive dresses, and the finer things in life. ■ Good company. Especially if she can cook for them.

DISLIKES ■ People who disrespect honor. ■ People who only care about their own kin and company, and no one else. ■ Abuse of authority. ■ Unneeded death. ■ Tribal Miqo’te. ■ Being cold.

OTHER ■ Nameday: 6th Sun of the 3nd Umbral Moon. ■ Vice(s): ■ Favorite Food: ■ Favorite Drink: ■ Favorite Color: Lilac ■ Talents: Cooking, singing, dancing, sewing, playing music, all the accomplished talents of a noblewoman. ■ Weaknesses: Hurt pride, failure

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Extra Information

Family

• Lord Brenet Bartel: Adopted father - Deceased
• Lady Illian Bartel: Adopted mother - Deceased
• Zagi'zi Kumai: Father of her child

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RUMORS ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ ■ ■ ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ ■ ■ ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ ■ ■ ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "That's Lady Portia! She's one'a th'nicest people I ever met! An' she makes real good soup too. She also looks like a princess, y'know, so maybe that's why she's so nice an' pretty? Uh- b-but d-don't tell I said that, awright? H-hey, you promise?" '~Caen Jabari ■ ■ ■

RELATIONS ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ● Poor Standing ♥ Zagi'zi Kumai : Portia dedicated her life as an apprentice to the black mage Zagi'zi, promising to follow every command, and in return, he would look after her so that she would not lose her way again. After feeling shut-out by the rest of the world, and finding stability in him, Portia realized she had growing feelings for the man, even if he was well-guarded. Portia discovered she was pregnant with Zagi'zi's child, and since realizing this, wishes for more. She wants to raise a family with him, and believes he will be a good father, despite his issues. She still has yet to confess her love, however. ● Granis Klensbane : An ex-mercenary who Portia had thought she found a kindred spirit in. When he had realized that she was going down the wrong path, he wanted to save her from becoming tainted. Unfortunately, she could not be stopped, and as a result she caused him to lose his faith in the goodness of people that she once portrayed. He still cares for her, but after a disagreement, they went their separate ways. ● Lacey Orwell : ● Kai'ir Bajhiri : ● Aeon Free Company :

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