Esther Bird Basford

Esther Bird Basford (a.k.a. Birdie, Lady bird)

Esther was set to be married of to a rich man from an influential family by her parents. the problem is that she does not want to get married and especially not to him. her whole life her family has groomed her to be an upstanding young lady, and her whole life she has done everything in her power not to be that. this has led to her having a strained relationship with her family, and a plethora of bruises just below the neckline of her dress. through her childhood she was kept mostly isolated on her fathers big property, but she always found ways to rebel. whether it was to run of to look at the ships on the pierre or embarrass her future husband when he and his family came to visit.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Esther is about average height, with a fit if a little skinny body. she has a lot of small scars from running through bush on her legs, hands and forearms. she has a dark bruise on her neck from being grabbed a lot.

Body Features

her skin is very tan from the sun, and she has a bit of her father's darker colour in her.

Facial Features

she has delicate features. she has freckles over her nose. her "husband" describes her as pretty and his mother describes her as "suitable". when she concentrates or is angry she gets a wrinkle between her dark eyebrows.

Identifying Characteristics

her ears are pieced and she has a birthmark in her right palm

Physical quirks

she is right handed, she tends to bop her knee when she sits, she walks fast compared to most people, her posture is always with a straight back.

Special abilities

"can make plants grow better", can further plant growth

Apparel & Accessories

she is wearing a wedding dress, she is wearing her dovery( gold bracelets, earrings, rings and necklace) in her pocket is a silver necklace with a pearl pendant her aunt took her to the jeweler to pick for her 13th birthday.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

was abused by parents for not being perfect, ran away on her wedding day, boarded a ship out of the capital.

Gender Identity

female

Sexuality

bi

Education

homeschooled mostly by her mother. academic education by teacher employed by mother.

Employment

almost married

Accomplishments & Achievements

escapes her family

Mental Trauma

was physically abused by parents and isolated throughout her childhood.

Intellectual Characteristics

interpersonal and naturalist

Morality & Philosophy

tries to be a good person.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

she wants to make her own decisions and gain her independence. she wants to be able to explore and grow plants in her garden.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

has a knack for botany (magic), children and animals tend to trust her

Likes & Dislikes

loves nature, being outside, her favorite animal are snakes. dislikes her mother, hates too sugary snacks, would rather break a finger than do embroidery but doesn't mind sewing

Virtues & Personality perks

is a good judge of character, tries her best, tries to be useful

Vices & Personality flaws

can be gullible, could not care less about "being a young noble lady", is somewhat socially impaired (on account of being isolated her whole childhood)

Personality Quirks

bops her knee when she sits too long( like 10 minutes), scratches her palm and wrist when nervous.

Hygiene

she doesn't really care if her clothes gets dirty or ripped, but she always puts her hair up if it could get dirty.

Social

Family Ties

she ran away from her family and her mother threatened her with death if she ever return.

Religious Views

like most people

Social Aptitude

she is pretty extroverted, her manners are very good and people tend to like her.

Mannerisms

tugs on her hair when thinking. flinches when people get angry at her.

Hobbies & Pets

likes gardening but never really has the opportunity, spends whatever free time she has outside

Wealth & Financial state

she only has her dowry with her, which is quite a handsome amount since her family is very wealthy and influencial.

Current Location

The Capital of Curnia

Gender

female

Eyes

sky blue, she usually has a concentrated or slightly worried look in her eyes.

Hair

her hair goes to her waist. it is wavy and dark brown.

Height

ca. 170

Weight

63,5 kg