Cheska Mallina

[Cheska Mallina]

Cheska Mallina Basic Information Race: Human Age: 18 years old Gender: Female Physical Description Cheska stands about 5'4" and weighs 102lbs. She's got long black hair, pale skin, and wide dark eyes. Cheska could be considered pretty, but is far from being a breathtaking beauty. She is long and lean, and doesn't have much of an hourglass figure. There is an innocence in her expression that comes from only hearing about the world in books. Character Concept Cheska is very shy and introverted. She's naieve, kind, and compassionate, and hasn't seen much of the world. Cheska's very bookish, and will rarely be seen without a book tucked under her arm. The very idea of violence frightens her, she's best suited to cooking, cleaning, and writing. Cheska has solid ethics, but is convinced that anyone should be given a second chance, regardless of past crimes. Character History Cheska was born as a servant in a wealthy family's household in Zeltiva. Her mother, the cook, was a very stern and no nonsense woman. She taught Cheska to clean up the kitchen and help with the cooking when the girl was still very young. Her mother assumed that Cheska would become the next cook, and it was never to early to start training her. For a few years, Cheska almost lived in the kitchen, cooking meals for the wealthy family. However, that changed when the Master's brother and his sister in law were killed by bandits. His young niece was sent to live with him, and the Master thought that if she were to play with another girl of her age, she might be cheered up. Cheska was sent as a playmate to the orphan girl. The Master's niece rarely spoke, and kept mostly to herself. This reflected badly on Cheska at times, and she was beaten for it. But no matter what she did, Cheska could never get the girl to smile. So, the beatings continued. By this time, Cheska was scared of her own shadow. Continually afraid that punishment lurked around every corner, she began to retreat farther into herself, barely speaking. One day, when she went to her 'playmate's room with a black eye, the orphan finally reacted. With a cry, the girl hurried over to Cheska, trying to examine the wound, as well as check if there was more damage. From there, a friendship began to blossom. For many years, Cheska and the girl - who's name was Aidriana- were the best of friends. The beatings stopped, as Aidriana began to smile and laugh once again. Cheska still cooked in the kitchens, sneaking out food that she knew Aidriana would like, but she became more of a 'Lady in Waiting'. Cheska would sew and mend clothes, and because of her interest in books, Aidriana's tutor even showed her how to write and manage accounts. As the two girls grew older, the Master began trying to get Aidriana to get out of the house more. They didn't suspect it at the time, but he was trying to arrange a marrige between his niece and the son of another Merchant. It would prove most profitable for the whole family. When he explained this to Aidriana, the headstrong girl refused. Cheska could hear them scream at each other all the way from the kitchens. In his fury, knowing how attached Aidriana had become to Cheska, the Master threatened to marry Cheska off to someone, so Aidriana would never see her again. Aidriana was a stubborn and spoiled noblewoman, used to getting her way. She didn't believe her uncle. However, the Master was perfectly serious, and was going to send Cheska off the following morning, to marry his associate's hostler in Syliras. Fuming, Aidriana could think of no way to win this. If she gave in, she'd have to get married. If she did not, her best friend would be forced to marry as well. Neither of those options worked for her, so she created another, as sly noblewomen are wont to do. She told Cheska to pack her things, pushed her friend onto a horse, and told her to ride. Cheska obeyed, it was what she had done for years. Old habits died hard. She joined up with the Circus, and helps with everything behind the scenes. Cooking, cleaning, making the costumes, and writing accounts, Cheska loves her job. As long as no one forces her out in front of the audience, she's content to do her work in peace. Training & Skill Points cooking - 10 sewing - 20 mathematics- 10 organization - 10 cosmetology - 5 calligraphy - 10 Lore of sewing clothing/costumes Lore of managing accounts Equipment/Possessions 1 Black Top Hat (SP) 1 Black dress(SP) 1 Corset (SP) 1 Apron (SP) 1 Tall black boots (SP) 1 Hair ribbon (SP) 1 Black Cloak (SP) 1 Waterskin 1 Book of recipes (Heirloom) 1 Backpack which contains: 1 Set of Toiletries (comb, brush, razor, soap) Food for a week 1 eating knife Flint & Steel 1 large tent (4 person) (SP) 1 large tarp (SP) 100 ft of rope (SP) flint & steel (SP) 1 lantern (SP) 2 torches (SP) bedroll (SP) blanket (SP) fishing tackle & hook (SP) Full set of tack (SP) Large set of saddlebags (SP) Wicker Basket (SP) 3 Blank books (SP) Sewing Kit (SP) Iron pot (SP) Horses: Chestnut Zavian, named Acorn Ledger 100 gold mizas - 4 sm (Wicker Basket) - 18 gm (Sewing Kit) - 3 x 3 gm (3 Blank books) - 5 sm (Iron pot) = 72 gm 91 sm Thread List