Nova Gigglehill - Eladrin Glamour Bard / Rogue

Nova Gigglehill (a.k.a. Marlevaur Xyrlar (True name))

The Great Questions

What would it be like to have the confidence & charisma of a future Hollywood star that's in their prime?
Will the inherent narcissism of an entertainer consume everything until a star burns out? Or will the bonds of friendship &/or love bring balance before it is too late?
How many times can I make the DM blush enough that his majestic beard can't hide it?
Can every combat encounter be de-escalated or avoided by talking? If not, what is it about certain encounters that necessitates violence? (Looking at why both cops & mental health mediators are crucial elements of society)
Does a simple entertainer's voice really matter in the world, no matter how popular?
Is there anything of substance behind the many masks, after a lifetime spent performing on & off stage, maintaining that air at all times? What does it mean to be a performer & wear so many faces that aren't your own, while living in your own skin?
In what ways will this chosen lifestyle catch up down the road?

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Boyishly handsome, in a way that makes him appear younger than he is, even for an elf. (Some ladies would even go as far as to say adorable, but only behind closed doors) Nova isn't exactly dainty, neither is he beefy, though he is stunningly flexible in ways that leave the imagination to wonder.

Identifying Characteristics

Distinctive Starburst pattern in his eyes

Physical quirks

Seductive & sensuous in all of his movements, as if flirting with the whole world & nobody in particular, at the same time.

Special abilities

Change seasons after a Trance (long rest), drastically altering his appearance

Apparel & Accessories

Well worn travel clothes
Several performance outfits in varying levels of presentation

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Nova left home at a very early age (9-ish y/o), drawn to the call of crowds, the thrill & excitement of performing, and above all the adulation of fans whose lives had been brightened, even if for but a few moments. His travels have taken him all across the continent of Tal'Dorei, he has performed in almost every single town at least once & some of the larger cities many times since he was a kid.

Gender Identity

Fluidly Male - ranging from hypermasculine to borderline feminine, seasonally dependent

Sexuality

Hetero-flexible - again tied to the seasons & a general unwillingness to pass up a good time, even if it isn't his preferred orientation on offer

Education

Early elementary education enough to read & write
The school of hard knocks & lessons of life on the road
Some sporadic study at formal bard colleges, but couldn't handle the rigidity of structured learning

Employment

Traveling entertainer

Accomplishments & Achievements

Survived the life of a child performer

Failures & Embarrassments

Screwed up a performance in front of promoters who were planning to give his last troupe a well paying job in Emon, because he was too drunk to play properly. It lead to the troupe splitting up.

Mental Trauma

Extreme narcissism

Intellectual Characteristics

Just smart enough to recognize, from an early age, that he was never going to amount to anything more than an entertainer, and he's made peace with that knowledge
Peering into the minds of others, using that to twist & manipulate people into thinking & feeling what he wishes, has always been part of how Nova performs
That peering takes a mental toll, hearing so many hidden thoughts & secrets, leaving Nova to shoulder it all behind his own emotional walls, for the show must go on

Morality & Philosophy

When you live a nomadic life on the road, those who are closest to you are as important as any family member, so you take care of one another
Always strives to leave a place better than he found it, even when making a quick exit

Taboos

Drinks & smokes whenever presented the opportunity, hangovers be damned
Frequents brothels with regularity

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Make the lives of others around him better by bringing them a smile

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Savvies

Smooth talker
Flirting his way into what he wants

Ineptitudes

Facing his emotions
Commitment

Likes & Dislikes

Likes

Carousing
Going to brothels

Dislikes

His real name, which he has never used since leaving home, even once
Being left out, excluded or in general not being the center of attention

Vices & Personality flaws

Sucker for a pretty face... well, really, it's every pretty face
Heartbreaker without guilt, whose life has always swept him away in a flourish without a second glance back
Chronic, habitual, effortless liar
Flirtatious to the point of being obnoxious sometimes

Personality Quirks

His eyes always stay the same, no matter what season he is in

Hygiene

Immaculate, his daily routine to stay presentable is something he maintains on the road, even with limited resources

Social

Contacts & Relations

Old performance troupe(s)
Ex-flames / flings & otherwise

Family Ties

Nova left home at an extremely young age (9-ish y/o), and hasn't returned home since. He has no clue what the status of his parents is, and he doesn't outwardly care. They are living their lives and he's living his.

Religious Views

I've never seen a god, they only exist in stories to soothe the psyches of average mortals who can't handle the true chaos of the universe

Social Aptitude

Outgoing, extroverted, charismatic, full of confidence, always with a show face on, performance ready at a moment's notice, charming, ever with a smile or a joke for everyone

Mannerisms

Grand flourishes, talking with his hands

Hobbies & Pets

Gambling
Writing a grand ballad that he hopes will be remembered long after his name vanishes from history

Wealth & Financial state

Tends to spend / lose gold as quickly as he gets it.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Current Status

Between gigs after parting ways with his most recent performing troupe

Species

Eladrin

Year of Birth

701 135 Years old

Children

Sex

Male

Gender

Man

Presentation

Masculine

Eyes

All Seasons - Sapphire blue, with a star-burst of silvery white veining

Hair

Autumn - Long, sleek hair that transitions from a deep red at the roots, to an orange, finally to an impossibly vibrant yellow at the tips

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Autumn - The most 'normal' appearing season

Height

5'11"

Weight

180 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

It'll be a cold day in the 9 hells before your oafish fingers come anywhere near that harp. Why don't you stick to the flute. -said to any prospective bard who ever asked to use his harp
Come on over here & I'll show you just how much fire I have inside. -summer season
Oh honey, let me handle that for you, I've got the magic touch! -winter season
Ladies! Ladies... There's no need to fight! At least not with so many clothes on! If you insist on continuing, I must politely request you remove your tops first! *wink* -autumn season
I know just the thing to make your day better... Follow me! -spring season

Belief/Deity

None

Known Languages

Common, Elvish, Thieves' Cant
Telepathy (60 ft)

Character Prototype

Sam Riegel / Taylor Swift / Sinatra / Vin Diesel