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LFRP         ASTRELLE VIANNE DE BAYLE THE BASICS ––– – Age: Thirty-and-one Summers. Nameday: 17th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon, 1551 S.A.E. Race: Ishgard Elezen. Gender: Female. Sexuality: Bisexual. Marital Status: Divorced. Server: Balmung. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE ––– – Hair: Deep chestnut brown. Usually cut short and feathered out in the back. Eyes: Cerulean. Height: Six fulms, three ilms. Build: Slender. Distinguishing Marks: Mole; sigil on forehead; tattoo on her ribs. Common Accessories: Cigarette holder; pearl earrings.

PERSONAL ––– –

Profession: Skysteel engineer and Ishgardian spy.

Hobbies: Reading, aviation, rock climbing, board and card games.

Languages: Common, ancient Ishgardian, Yanxian (not fluent).

Residence: Currently in Coerthas.

Birthplace: The Holy See of Ishgard.

Religion: Agnostic.

Patron Deity: Byregot.

Fears: Becoming physically handicapped.

RELATIONSHIPS ––– -

Spouse: None.

Children: None.

Parents: Deceased.

Siblings: Armont de Bayle (position in Ishgardian council); Guillemont de Bayle (deceased); Denz de Bayle (location unknown).

Other Relatives: Carina de Bayle (sister-in-law); Hestia de Bayle (niece - deceased); Aegisan de Bayle II (nephew).

Pets: Minho (hedgehog).

TRAITS ––– -

* BOLD - Definitive ; ITALIC - Situational

Extroverted / In Between / Introverted

Disorganized / In Between / Organized

Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded

Calm / In Between / Anxious

Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable

Cautious / In Between / Reckless

Patient / In Between /  Impatient

Outspoken / In Between / Reserved

Leader / In Between / Follower

Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic

Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic

Traditional / In Between / Modern

Hard-working / In Between / Lazy

Cultured / In Between / Uncultured

Loyal / In Between / Disloyal

Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ––– –

Smoking Habit: Socially. Drugs: Never. Alcohol: Dependent. .

RP HOOKS ––– –

Ishgard: Though Ishgard is a large city and filled with nuances of class and hierarchy, the familiar name Astrelle carries is not without its own merit. Minor nobility and commoners alike have heard of the Bayle House and know them to have a troubled and dark history that extends to the present, with many left wondering what remains of the once proud name.

Prosthetics: While having set focus on machinery and firearms, through the course of her life, Astrelle has also branched out into the field of prosthetics. War has had an effect on her and, having witnessed the horrors and losses of both the Dragonsong and the liberation of Ala Mhigo, Astrelle has taken time to learn how to fashion prosthetics for the veterans of such conflicts. Though not as high-tech as some might believe, they are durable, reliable, and high-quality.

Far East & Dalmasca: Years of her young adult life were spent in the Far East after she had run away from Ishgard. Nearly a decade was spent in the foreign land and Astrelle was able to carve a small living for herself. She won't speak much of her time there but she has acquired enough familiarity with the tongue of that region to speak the language comfortably and understands the culture. Her recently ended marriage also connected her with the remnants of Dalmasca's children and, through a bit of happenstance, allowed her to begin supplying Lente's Tears with weapons.

Manufactory: Much of Astrelle's wealth stems from her work in firearms and machinery. She helped to provide both the Ala Mhigan Resistance and the Doman Liberation with firearms, steelwork, and information when available. Any who are involved in any of the Grand Companies or the resistance movements from any Garleans will have heard her name.

CONTACT INFORMATION  ––– –

In Game: Astrelle Bayle @ Balmung Discord: Provided when asked for. Tumblr: I respond as soon as I can!

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• eyes:   blue | green | brown | hazel | gray | gray-blue | other  • hair:   blonde | sandy | brown | black | auburn | ginger | grey / white | multi-color | other • body type:   skinny | slender | slim | built | curvy | athletic | average | muscular | pudgy | overweight • skin:   pale | light | fair | freckled | tan | olive | medium | dark | discolored • gender:   male | female | trans | cis | agender | demigender | genderfluid | other | doesn’t like labels • sexuality:   heterosexual | homosexual | bisexual | pansexual | asexual | demisexual | other | unsure | doesn’t like labels • romantic orientation:   homoromantic | heteroromantic | biromantic | panromantic | aromantic | demiromantic | unsure | doesn’t like labels • species:   midlander hyur | highlander hyur | wildwood elezen | duskwight elezen | hellsguard roegadyn | sea wolf roegadyn | dunesfolk lalafell | plainsfolk lalafell | keeper miqo’te | seeker miqo’te | xaela au ra | raen au ra | other • education:   high school | college | university | master’s degree | PhD | other (tutored) • i’ve been:  in love | hurt | ill | mentally abused | bullied | physically abused | tortured | brainwashed | shot • positive traits:   affectionate | adventurous | athletic | brave | careful | charming | confident | creative | cunning | determined | forgiving | generous | honest | humorous | intelligent | loyal| modest | patient | selfless | polite | down-to-earth | diligent | romantic | moral | fun-loving | charismatic | calm • negative traits:   aggressive | bossy | cynical | envious | shy | fearful | greedy | gullible |jealous | impatient | impulsive | cocky | reckless | insecure | irresponsible | mistrustful | paranoid | possessive | sarcastic | self-conscious | selfish | swears | unstable | clumsy | rebellious | emotional | vengeful | anxious | self-sabotaging | moody | peevish | angry |pessimistic | slacker | thin skinned | overly dramatic | argumentative • living situation:   lives alone | lives with parent(s) / guardian | lives with significant other |lives with a friend | drifter | homeless | lives with children | other • parents/guardian:   mother | father | adoptive | aunt | uncle | foster | grandmother | grandfather | other • sibling(s):   sister(s) | brother(s) | none | other • relationship:   single | crushing | dating | engaged | married | separated | it’s complicated | verse dependent | other • i have a(n):   developmental disorder  | learning disorder | personality disorder | mental disorder | anxiety disorder | sleep disorder (insomnia) | eating disorder | behavioral disorder | substance-related disorder (nicotine/fogweed) | PTSD | mental disability |physical disability | other • things i’ve done before:   had alcohol | smoked | stolen | done drugs | self-harmed | starved | had sex | had a threesome | had a one-night stand | gotten into a fist fight | gone to the hospital | gone to jail | used a fake ID | played hooky | gone to a rave | killed someone | had someone try to kill them Copy and repost to edit this, not reblog!

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Ornate French flintlock fowler crafted by Nicolas Noel Boutet of the Versailles Armory, 1798-1800.

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