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Jessa Carrington

Lady Jessa Alida Carrington (a.k.a. Jess)

Jessa Carrington, the sole heir to one of the most powerful families in Taliesin, is a highly skilled warrior and diplomat, and an excellent negotiator and gatherer of intel. She is Lothiriel's cousin, as well as one of her closest friends, and despite her easygoing nature and optimistic manner is not the sort of person to underestimate. She is also one of the key figures of the War of the Enemy.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Slight build, but strong, agile, and fast.

Body Features

Pale skin, flushed cheeks

Facial Features

Oval face, thin eyebrows, narrow nose

Identifying Characteristics

Mark of the Taliesinian on left wrist

Physical quirks

Left-handed, hops slightly when walking, straight but relaxed posture

Special abilities

Mark of the Snake: ability to communicate with and transform into snakes, Earth Master, power over amethyst

Apparel & Accessories

Dark leather warrior clothes, but also wears many greens and purples. Long coats and boots.

Specialized Equipment

Sword. Two knives.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born in a small town in central Taliesin, both her parents were killed in a raid when she was very young, and she was brought up to Zavinia to be raised by her aunt. Along with her cousin, she underwent warrior training and became a full warrior at the age of twelve. She served as both a warrior and a diplomat throughout much of her life, and would become Andrea's Second Lieutenant after her crowning in 60117. She would go on to marry Princess Alana of Kennocha, and assist her after she became queen, though she never took the title for herself.

Gender Identity

Female (cisgender)

Sexuality

Pansexual

Education

Warrior Fight Training

Employment

Warrior, diplomat

Accomplishments & Achievements

Kept the kingdom running during Maeveen's breakdowns, negotiated an alliance with Mangalan and Puerto Riccan, survived single combat with the Enemy, negotiated the Inter-World Alliance

Failures & Embarrassments

Failed to notice the powers of her cousin and Maeveen's corruption, blew a trade deal with Parien

Mental Trauma

None

Intellectual Characteristics

Linguistic, Interpersonal

Morality & Philosophy

Fairly flexible morality. Willing to break rules if it benefits others more. Tends to put the interests of others before herself, but not at great personal cost.

Taboos

Lying

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Desires to bring peace to the world. Wants to be free to hang out with her friends.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Brilliant with languages, horrible at strategic games, easily distracted when reading, good data analyst

Likes & Dislikes

Loves salmon, likes the colour purple, dislikes liars, hates quiet

Virtues & Personality perks

Quick thinker, attentive, good problem solver, good listener, easygoing

Vices & Personality flaws

Easily distracted, tends to be a chatterbox, impulsive, stubborn, rushes into things

Personality Quirks

Paces when nervous, bouncy when excited

Hygiene

Good personal hygiene, but never puts anything away. Extremely messy room, with papers everywhere.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Close Friends: Princess Andrea, Arianne Thompson, Lilliana Deeling, David Thompson, Victoria Daelond, Elsha Daelond, Loyalia Swavorksi, Markus Viera, Prince Carl, Gina Tiananis, Princess Georgia   Partner: Princess Alana   Enemies: The Enemy, Princess Sameana

Family Ties

Parents: Marcia Kelwyn and Julius Carrington   Cousins: Lothiriel Kelwyn, Leonard Kelwyn   Aunt: Fianna Kelwyn

Religious Views

None

Social Aptitude

Confident speaker, good with crowds. Good manners, but can sometimes forget them when excited. Confident, but not arrogant. Extremely extroverted.

Mannerisms

Broad gestures when speaking. Puts hands in front of her when anxious.

Hobbies & Pets

Keeps a snake. Plays guitar, painting, riding, training, reading.

Speech

Lyrical accent. Speaks quickly but clearly. Rarely stutters or stumbles. Tends to chatter on for long periods of time if not stopped early on.

Wealth & Financial state

Extremely wealthy, but tends to forget that. Spends little of her money.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lady of the Western Banks, Second Lieutenant to the Taliesinian Throne, Chief Diplomat of Taliesin, Queen Consort of Kennocha
Professions
Life
60000 68012
Birthplace
Haulano, Taliesin
Children
Current Residence
Zavinia, Taliesin
Gender
Female
Eyes
Bright green, slightly uptilted
Hair
Long, sleek, jet black
Height
5'7"
Weight
120 lb
Quotes & Catchphrases
That sounds like a horrible idea. I love it.
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Taliesinian, Cadmanian, Old Namerian, Kennochan, English, Bricriuan, French, Mandarin. Fluent in all.
Character Prototype
Sandra Oh

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