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[Wildflower101]

Name: Alec Williams

Age: 22

Date of Birth: January 15

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Caste: 2

Occupation: Guard

Appearance: Dark brown hair, brown eyes, 6'2, 170 lbs.

Personality: Alec's a major flirt. He flirts with all the maids. He's witty and charming. He's brutally honest and will tell you like it is. He is a hothead and gets angered easily which can get him in trouble with the other guards. Underneath it all Alec has a kind heart and a soft spot for animals. He's protective of those he cares about.

Background: Alec's family has been working in the castle for generations.His mother works as a seamstress and his father died when he was a guard when Alec was young. Alec was born to work in the castle but Alec tires of palace life and serving others. He knows that the protection of him working as a guard gives to his family. He has respect for some of the royal family but he doesn't agree much with the ideology of Illiea. He knows how much his family needs him to do well. His younger sister and mother are Alec's world. Alec would do anything for them.

Likes: His family, horses,music, riding, and sword fighting.

Dislikes: The Selection in general, wealthy people, spinach.

Misc. Things: Alec loves music not that he gets to practice it a lot as a guard.​

 

[tamarapasek]

-Name-
Wesley Pierce
-Age-
24
-Date of Birth-
May 23
-Sexuality-
Bisexual
-Caste-
3
-Occupation-
Writer
-Appearance-
Very nerdy looking, big glasses, messy brown hair. Blue eyes. Impish smile. 5’7
-Personality-
Though short he has a big enough personality to make up for it. He’s very loud, and at times obnoxious which drives basically everyone away. Deep down he’s very caring, and protective of those he loves, while still annoying them to death.
-Background-
Though he grew up in a family of 3’s not many were supportive of his desire to be a script writer. They thought it wasn’t respectable enough. This caused him to move out, and chase his own career. Now they’re in awkward terms where they talk to each other, but don’t mention his job. During one particularly uncomfortable dinner his father mentioned the selection, and how amazing it would be if he were to win. In a spur of the moment deduction he agreed to sign up. Now he’s in a reality show just to fix his family’s relationship with him.
-Likes-
Writing
Reading
Pranks
Cheese
-Dislikes-
Cockroaches
Music
Being quiet
Not moving

 

[LightningStrike]

Name: Daisy Mitchell

Age: 21

Date of Birth: June 2nd

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Lesbian

Role: Selected, formerly a farmer

Caste: Four

Not Pictured on Faceclaim: Small mole by her right eye, lightly freckled, not as thin as pictured in the faceclaim.

Personality: As a general rule isn’t so much vicious as determined, working towards any goal she sets her mind to with the ferocity that all too often leads to absentminded cruelty. Still, she puts the effort into making good first impressions and as such she remains relatively well-liked, though this could just be because she is still new here and hasn’t had the opportunity to get someone fired in the name of ambition. Whenever she gets to know someone better she tries to pass off her bluntness as a charming quirk and her stubbornness just perseverance. Sometimes she succeeds, sometimes she falls a few rungs down the ladder she is so desperate to climb. Contradicting that, Daisy trusts easy. She views her “quirks” as a test of sorts, that if you put up with all that you can just leave. She’s ver6 much an all or nothing girl in both that sense and many others. Affection comes soon after trust, and Dais6 can often be seen hugging or leaning on friends of just a few days, weeks or months. Also fond of gibing gifts and as gained both a love of arts and crafts and good fashion from that.

Technically speaking Daisy is a social butterfly, chatting away easily in a smooth, melodious voice that only sometimes distracts from how meaningless what she’s saying is. More importantly though, she’s a social climber, with a slightly above healthy ambition. Oddly enough she also seems hellbent on dragging others up with her, from her family to friends. It can get lonely, after all. But still, Daisy fits in with the higher ranking castes with her habit of gossip and wide range of Procter conversation topics.


See, Daisy has what she calls flair and what most being a drama queen. This leads to a certain manner of presentation in the way she speaks, dresses and tries to impress people. Her theatricality has only heightened her fear of losing face, of being publicly disgraced and losing what little support she has. So Daisy intends to get to the top and she intends to get there by whatever means possible

Backstory: The daughter of a farmer who was the son of a farmer who was the son of a farmer... you get the idea. Daisy’s family run a wealthy farm that she has never been entirely content with, despite how happy her parents and siblings seemed to be. But her ambition still had support from her family and with that she started early on, scheming her way into parties and planning accidental meetings. There are even rumours that she rigged the selection, though there probably no truth to them.

Misc: More forms will probably be posted soon

 

[tamarapasek]

-Name-
Kirstin Collins
-Age-
22
-Date of Birth-
March 24
-Sexuality-
Straight
-Caste-
3
-Occupation-
Reporter
-Appearance-
Medium length brunette. Wears hipster glasses, they’re for reading but she wears them all the time. 5’9.
Blue eyes.
-Personality-
She was one of the most tenacious journalists from her paper. Granted that’s not saying much since it was a small paper, but she still keeps her tenacity. She knows whether to be loud or stay quiet to get the information she wants. If she’s not working then she’s normally quiet, as if on a very lengthy vocal rest.
-Background-
As a 3 she lived very comfortably. Her family always encouraged her to follow her dreams, even if it meant becoming a journalist for a small paper.

At work she was looked down upon for her age, and gender. Slowly, but surely she got more stories. It didn’t stop the harassment, but it didn’t seem as bad anymore. Eventually she even got picked to work for the Daily Illéa!

When the editor sat her down and told her that she had landed the job of covering the selection for the newspaper. She’d live near the palace, and follow press events. Then she’d write them the articles and mail them with pictures. Though hesitant at first she eventually agreed.
-Likes-
Writing
Gossip
Watching TV
Romance
-Dislikes-
Spiders
Failing
Being proven wrong
Cramps

 

[PrincessMuk]

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-Name-
Kirstin Collins
-Age-
22
-Date of Birth-
March 24
-Sexuality-
Straight
-Caste-
3
-Occupation-
Reporter
-Appearance-
Medium length brunette. Wears hipster glasses, they’re for reading but she wears them all the time. 5’9.
Blue eyes.
-Personality-
She is one of the most tenacious journalists in her paper. Granted that’s not saying much since it’s a small paper, but she is still determined. She knows whether to be loud or stay quiet to get the information she wants. If she’s not working then she’s normally quiet, as if on a very lengthy vocal rest.
-Background-
As a 3 she lived very comfortably. Her family always encouraged her to follow her dreams, even if it meant becoming a journalist for a small paper.

At work she was looked down upon for her age, and gender. Slowly, but surely she got more stories. It didn’t stop the harassment, but it didn’t seem as bad anymore. Then there was the day that changed her life.

When the editor sat her down and told her that she had landed the job of covering the selection for the newspaper. She’d live near the palace, and follow press events. Then she’d write them the articles and mail them with pictures.
-Likes-
Writing
Gossip
Watching TV
Romance
-Dislikes-
Spiders
Failing
Being proven wrong
Cramps

Could you change it a little bit so she's been recruited by The Daily Illea itself? She can still have her roots in the small newspaper and it could totally be temporary for her, but they're the official newspaper of the palace and it's highly unlikely another paper would get the scoop on the Selection (especially bc The Daily Illea can be reviewed by the King so nothing bad is said about the Royal Family), and it would make it easier for the article assignments to be managed.

 

[Sage Orion 0312]

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♕ Age: Forty-Two
♕ Caste: One
♕ Occupation: Supreme Ruler of Illea
♕ Birthday: April 20th
♕ Sex: Cis Male
♕ Pronouns: He/Him
♕ Sexuality: Straight
♕ Languages: English, German, Spanish, Latin, Japanese, and Greek

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Charismatic. Stoic. Assertive. Genteel. Stubborn.
These five personality traits are what one would use to describe King Rupert Alexandar Schreave.
On most days Rupert can come across as pretty reserved. A quiet man who speaks not with words, but with a simple nod or stern gaze. His infrequent comments are what make his statements all the more captivating. An awe as miraculous as spotting an endangered species thought to have been deceased.
To call the king a workaholic is a bit of an understatement. He literally eats, sleeps, and breathes anything Illea. Although he loves his family, it is known that his first priority is the well being of Illea and its' citizens. Most often one could find him in his office. A lair in which he creates states of address as well as battle plans against the rebellion.
When Rupert does speak up, it comes across as a command leaving no room for question. He is the king after all. However, his orders are not to be confused with some common brute. The king was raised well with the finest tutors at his beck and call.
While his core personality is, in fact, stoic; the king cannot get away with being quiet all the time. Part of his job is establishing relations with foreign dignitaries. Most of the time he leaves those matters to his wife Aurora. Unfortunately, she cannot speak for him all the time. When at galas or charity events, Rupert usually comes across as vastly intelligent and dripping with charm. He is the prime example of chivalry.

​

Rupert Schreave was born on April 20th as the only child among his royal line.
King Leopold and her highness, Queen Charlotte had struggled in conceiving children making Rupert somewhat of a miracle. As an only child and first in line to the throne, nothing but perfection was expected of him. It was as if the weight of the entire kingdom was on his shoulders. In addition to hiring the finest tutors the world had to offer, his parents made sure that Rupert studied twice as hard. It was their goal to make sure that Rupert would become the greatest king Illea had ever known.

All in all they did a pretty good job. Rupert had never had any time for leisure activities such as sports, games, parties, or even friends. Most of his time was spent in his study strategizing revolutionary ideas for his country. Dreaming of ways to impress his forever-cruel parents and prove to the people that he was capable of all the responsibilities thrust upon him.

Once the Selection had once again come around, King Rupert was more than willing to jump at the opportunity to find his bride. He saw it as his patriotic duty. Just another aspect of the job he was born into. The thought of romance had never even occurred to him. He saw that finding a wife would not only lift the spirits of the nation, but act as an example of moral order in such chaotic times.
When he had first laid eyes on Aurora, he knew in his heart that she would make the perfect Queen. More importantly, the perfect mother to bring up his children. Being the realist he was, King Rupert knew for a fact that he would never be a perfect father. Showing emotion was not one of his strong-suits. Honestly, he was the type of person who comes across as cold, logical, and professional. He needed someone who would love their children more than he ever could. Someone warm, kind, and loving. Someone like Aurora.

King Rupert's Selection was one to remember. It was recorded as one of the shortest Selection events in history. Each of the selected women had one date with him. After about a week he then hosted a grand party in which he surprised everyone by sending all but one woman home.
Everyone raved about the scandal. A shocking delight that most citizens chalked up to "love at first sight."

Now after over 20 years of ruling the nation and fighting against the rebel party, it was time for Ruperts son Milo to ascend the throne. In fact, this Selection was yet another to be placed in the history books. This Selection was to be the first to accept participants of all gender status. For the first time ever, the Selection was to encompass men, women, and non-binary alike.
This decision was made easy. Over the past few years, the king and his board of advisors had noted that same-sex couples were becoming more and more frequent in society. After sending out a few census applications to the general public, they were surprised to find that the percentage of homosexual relations had been increasing.
A fact overlooked until one day the prince had approached his father and spoke of his questioning sexuality. The king was more than happy to accommodate his son's inquiry. By changing the rules slightly in the competition the royal family was sure to win the hearts of many people. Anything to make the monarchy look presentable and open-minded. The press would eat it up.

​

King Leopold Caspian Schreave -Father- Deceased:

Leopold Schreave was an excellent king when it came to war and strategy. Although behind closed doors most would describe him as an abhorrent father. The relationship he had with his son was an abusive one. Using his drinking habit as a crutch, the king would constantly push, press, and sometimes beat his child into the kingly role he had dreamed of. The man was quick to anger and had been known to lack mercy. He believed fear and a firm hand were the best way to lead a country.​

Queen Charolotte Annmarie Schreave -Mother- Deceased:

Charlotte Schreave grew up among the second caste. Having been the child of a wealthy businessman, she was never found wanting for anything. In all her life she had never once held a job or even lifted a finger. Needless to say, she was spoiled rotten. Above all else, Charlotte was known to enjoy the finer things that life had to offer. That attaining luxury, status, and possessions were her first priority.​

Other than royal events and family dinners, Charlotte had seen little of Rupert after his birth. Once born, she immediately put him into the care of a hired nanny, making it so the child was primarily raised among his head butler and many tutors. Honestly, this neglect was a blessing in disguise. If he were to have been raised by his biological parents, he would have become as much of a tyrant as they were.​

Queen Aurora Nova Schreave -Wife- 40:

During the previous Selection, Rupert had met with over 20 women as possible suitors. Among them was his future wife Aurora Nova Cinclaire, a striking beauty who seemed to stand out among the rest. Her abundant kindness, and her motherly nature were the deciding factor in the king choosing his bride. Because of his unpleasant upbringing, Rupert decided that he wanted someone who was the exact opposite of his parents. Warm, affectionate, and down to earth. A light amidst his darkness.​

Prince Milo Julius Schreave -Son- 23:

On November 9th, just over 23 years ago, the kingdom of Illea had been blessed with a bouncing baby boy. Prince Milo Julius Schreave was the spitting image of his mother. From her blonde hair to her stunning blue-green eyes. So far he seems to be doing well in dealing with the responsibilities of becoming Illea's future king.​

And while Rupert is extremely fond of his son, the king has a hard time expressing his affections. His approval comes across as more of a business transaction then that of a loving father. Needless to say, this puts a slight strain on their relationship.​

Princess Emilie Schreave -Daughter- 14:

Besides her mother, Princess Emilie is the only person who can make Rupert express himself. She seems to be the perfect blend of her parents, sporting her father's wit and her mother's heart. To this day many are stunned when they see their silent king ruffle his daughter's hair or impishly smile at one of Emilie's many antics. The interactions between Rupert and his daughter make it seem that he is not made out of stone. But that under a guarded layer of concrete is someone actually somewhat... human.​

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[PrincessMuk]

His Royal Highness: King Rupert Alexandar Schreave

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• BASICS
• PERSONALITY
• Biography
• Relationships

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  BASICS:
  
  

  Age: Fourty-Two
  
  

  Caste: One
  
  

  Occupation: Supreme Ruler of Illea
  
  

  Birthday: April 20th
  
  

  Sex: Cis Male
  
  

  Pronouns: He/Him
  
  

  Sexuality: Straight
  
  

  Languages: English, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, & Greek
  
  

  
  
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  PERSONALITY:
  
  Charismatic. Stoic. Assertive. Genteel. Stubborn.
  These five personality traits are what one would use to describe King Rupert Alexandar Schreave.
  On most days Rupert can come across as pretty reserved. A quiet man who speaks not with words, but with a simple nod or stern gaze. His infrequent comments are what make his statements all the more captivating. An awe as miraculous as spotting an endangered species thought to have been deceased.
  To call the king a workaholic is a bit of an understatement. He literally eats, sleeps, and breathes anything Illea. Although he loves his family, it is known that his first priority is the well being of Illea and its' citizens. Most often one could find him in his office. A lair in which he creates states of address as well as battle plans against the rebellion.
  When Rupert does speak up, it comes across as a command leaving no room for question. He is the king after all. However, his orders are not to be confused with some common brute. The king was raised well with the finest tutors at his beck and call.
  
  While his core personality is, in fact, stoic; the king cannot get away with being quiet all the time. Part of his job is establishing relations with foreign dignitaries. Most of the time he leaves those matters to his wife Aurora. Unfortunately, she cannot speak for him all the time. When at galas or charity events, Rupert usually comes across as vastly intelligent and dripping with charm. He is the prime example of chivalry.
  
  

  
  
• 
  
  
  

  BIOGRAPHY:
  
  Rupert Schreave was born on April 20th as the only child among his royal line. King Leopold and her highness, Queen Charlotte had struggled in conceiving children making Rupert somewhat of a miracle. As an only child and first in line to the throne, nothing but perfection was expected of him. It was as if the weight of the entire kingdom was on his shoulders. In addition to hiring the finest tutors the world had to offer, his parents made sure that Rupert studied twice as hard. It was their goal to make sure that Rupert would become the greatest king Illea had ever known.
  All in all they did a pretty good job. Rupert had never had any time for leisure activities such as sports, games, parties, or even friends. Most of his time was spent in his study strategizing revolutionary ideas for his country. Dreaming of ways to impress his forever-cruel parents and prove to the people that he was capable of all the responsibilities thrust upon him.
  
  Once the Selection had once again come around, King Rupert was more than willing to jump at the opportunity to find his bride. He saw it as his patriotic duty. Just another aspect of the job he was born into. The thought of romance had never even occurred to him. He saw that finding a wife would not only lift the spirits of the nation, but act as an example of moral order in such chaotic times.
  When he had first laid eyes on Aurora, he knew in his heart that she would make the perfect Queen. More importantly, the perfect mother to bring up his children. Being the realist he was, King Rupert knew for a fact that he would never be a perfect father. Showing emotion was not one of his strong-suits. Honestly, he was the type of person who comes across as cold, logical, and professional. He needed someone who would love their children more than he ever could. Someone warm, kind, and loving. Someone like Aurora.
  
  King Rupert's Selection was one to remember. It was recorded as one of the shortest Selection events in history. Each of the selected women had one date with him. After about a week he then hosted a grand party in which he surprised everyone by sending all but one woman home.
  Everyone raved about the scandal. A shocking delight that most citizens chalked up to "love at first sight."
  
  Now after over 20 years of ruling the nation and fighting against the rebel party, it was time for Ruperts son Milo to ascend the throne. In fact, this Selection was yet another to be placed in the history books. This Selection was to be the first to accept participants of all gender status. For the first time ever, the Selection was to encompass men, women, and non-binary alike.
  This decision was made easy. Over the past few years, the king and his board of advisors had noted that same-sex couples were becoming more and more frequent in society. After sending out a few census applications to the general public, they were surprised to find that the percentage of homosexual relations had been increasing.
  A fact overlooked until one day the prince had approached his father and spoke of his questioning sexuality. The king was more than happy to accommodate his son's inquiry. By changing the rules slightly in the competition the royal family was sure to win the hearts of many people. Anything to make the monarchy look presentable and open-minded. The press would eat it up.
  
  

  
  
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  RELATIONSHIPS:
  
  

  King Leopold Caspian Schreave -Father- Deceased:
  Leopold Schreave was an excellent king when it came to war and strategy. Although behind closed doors most would describe him as an abhorrent father. The relationship he had with his son was an abusive one. Using his drinking habit as a crutch, the king would constantly push, press, and sometimes beat his child into the kingly role he had dreamed of. The man was quick to anger and had been known to lack mercy. He believed fear and a firm hand were the best way to lead a country.
  
  

  Queen Charolotte Annmarie Schreave -Mother- Deceased:
  Charlotte Schreave grew up among the second caste. Having been the child of a wealthy businessman, she was never found wanting for anything. In all her life she had never once held a job or even lifted a finger. Needless to say, she was spoiled rotten. Above all else, Charlotte was known to enjoy the finer things that life had to offer. That attaining luxury, status, and possessions were her first priority.
  Other than royal events and family dinners, Charlotte had seen little of Rupert after his birth. Once born, she immediately put him into the care of a hired nanny, making it so the child was primarily raised among his head butler and many tutors. Honestly, this neglect was a blessing in disguise. If he were to have been raised by his biological parents, he would have become as much of a tyrant as they were.
  
  

  Queen Aurora Nova Schreave -Wife- 40:
  During the previous Selection, Rupert had met with over 20 women as possible suitors. Among them was his future wife Aurora Nova Cinclaire, a striking beauty who seemed to stand out among the rest. Her abundant kindness, and her motherly nature were the deciding factor in the king choosing his bride. Because of his unpleasant upbringing, Rupert decided that he wanted someone who was the exact opposite of his parents. Warm, affectionate, and down to earth. A light amidst his darkness.
  
  

  Prince Milo Julius Schreave -Son- 23:
  On November 9th, just over 23 years ago, the kingdom of Illea had been blessed with a bouncing baby boy. Prince Milo Julius Schreave was the spitting image of his mother. From her blonde hair to her stunning blue-green eyes. So far he seems to be doing well in dealing with the responsibilities of becoming Illea's future king.
  And while Rupert is extremely fond of his son, the king has a hard time expressing his affections. His approval comes across as more of a business transaction then that of a loving father. Needless to say, this puts a slight strain on their relationship.
  
  

  Princess Emilie Schreave -Daughter- 14:
  Besides her mother, Princess Emilie is the only person who can make Rupert express himself. She seems to be the perfect blend of her parents, sporting her father's wit and her mother's heart. To this day many are stunned when they see their silent king ruffle his daughter's hair or impishly smile at one of Emilie's many antics. The interactions between Rupert and his daughter make it seem that he is not made out of stone. But that under a guarded layer of concrete is someone actually somewhat... human.
  
  

  
  

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[PrincessMuk]

JACKSON JEONG

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• Basics
• PERSONA
• BIO
• RELATIONS

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  Basics:
  
  Name: Jackson Jeong (정) (Jak-suhn Juh-ng)
  
  Age: Nineteen
  
  Caste: Six
  
  Occupation: Waiter
  
  Birthday: March 12th
  
  Sex: Cis Male
  
  Pronouns: He/him
  
  Sexuality: Gay
  
  Languages: English and Korean
  
  Faceclaim: Felix Yongbok Lee

  
  
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  Persona:
  
  Despite his last name meaning "quiet", Jackson is anything but. Yes, he's from a lower caste, and he should do well to respect his elders and be polite to his customers and blah blah blah blah blah, but really, it just isn't his style. And it's never worked out for him, anyways. People treat him like dirt whether he's polite to them or not.
  
  That isn't to say he's never polite, or that he never shuts up and does his job. He does. If he never did, he'd probably have gotten his ass handed to him a long time ago. But, when he can, he prefers to do his own thing, and if that means arguing with his parents or telling off some racist guy he's serving food to, then so be it.
  
  He's proud of his sexuality and never fails to mention to his parents the latest hookup he's had to remind them of it -- and trust me, there are many -- but he's not so open that he'd let strangers know. After all, though the Selection is including people of any gender, he knows there are plenty of people who would love to disfigure him so badly he'd become an Eight if they knew about it. Still, that doesn't stop him from finding others who are like him, and connecting with them in one way or another. And for the Selection? For the opportunities it will give him? He's willing to risk the backlash... because maybe taking a risk will open up more possibilities.
  
  He has no qualms using his looks to aid in achieving his goals, and he fully plans on utilizing those skills during the Selection. He hopes to get the Prince hooked with his looks so he can have an easier time getting to know him... in both senses of the phrase.
  
  Despite how often he argues with his family, he is grateful for them. They didn't kick him out when he came out to them, and though they've clearly voiced that they don't approve, they still treat him more or less the same... at least, outside of when they're fighting. His love for his family drives him to work hard to support them, and he hopes that someday soon, they'll come to accept him for who he is.

  
  
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  Biography:
  
  Life as a Six sucks.
  
  From barely making ends meet to rarely having a full belly, being in such a low caste lacks any perks Jackson can think of. Though his life seems to be romanticized by those he serves at the restaurant half his family works at, it's obvious to him that it's just not worth it. He can't count the times he's gone to bed hungry because he let his sister eat the rest of his meal. He can't remember much of a childhood, either, since he's been working in some shape or form since he was eight years old. All his life has been struggle after struggle, while he's watched those in higher castes flourish and have the nerve to say his life is quaint or lovely or "traditional".
  
  If every Six in the country stopped working, he knows things would crash and burn. But where would that leave them all? Starving in ditches, probably.
  
  To make matters worse, he's dealt with constant racism and homophobia for as long as he can remember. The war with New Asia has only increased tensions, making people think it's okay to call him scum or a traitor, as if he hasn't lived in this country all his life, as if he and his family aren't part of the backbones of this society. Any slur that relates to his race, he's been called. And after he'd realized he was gay, homophobic language became a regular occurrence at his house.
  
  His family, though they struggle to accept him, isn't all that bad. He knows they love each other, and even after they fight, his mother still compliments him when he's done something good, and his father still cooks for him when he's tired. His sister even seems to accept him fully, though she hasn't said it yet. His grandfather, though he doubts he'll ever come around about the whole gay thing, still invites him to play Gonu every Saturday.
  
  If you ask Jackson, he'll tell you that he deserves better. His family deserves better. His people -- the people who are spat on for being Asian, the people who are shunned for being gay, even the people who are treated badly for being Sixes -- deserve so, so much more than they have been given. He's sick of it. He's always been sick of it. If he could do something to give more to his people, he would. If it weren't for his own survival being at stake, he would give all of his money to those he knows need it. It wouldn't be much, of course, but he'd do it.
  
  Maybe that's why, when he discovered guys his age were being allowed to apply for the Selection, Jackson did just that. He filled out the application in some vain hope that he'd be chosen, that he'd have a chance to rise in the ranks and support his family, or even that he'd be able to become Royalty himself and elevate his family's status along with his own. He let himself daydream about what he'd do, the changes he'd make... about how he'd give to the poor and disenfranchised, to all the people he's seen suffer in this country.
  
  And then, by some miracle, it happened. His name was announced on live television, his picture accompanying it. He'd been chosen for the Selection.
  
  Now, he can only hope that he'll be able to do well. The money sent back to his family every week alone will change his life. But if he could win? If he could marry the Prince and become Prince Consort? All of his worries would vanish. He could actually help people.
  
  Needless to say, his mind is set: He is going to win the Prince's heart, and he is going to change the world.

  
  
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  Relations:
  
  Jin-woo Jeong (정 진우) - Father - 49
  Jin-woo is just another father doing the best he can. He works restlessly every single day to provide for his family at the most popular restaurant in town, The Hidden Olive. His son and daughter also work there, so he sees them often. He counts himself blessed that his hard work does not completely take him away from his family. As a husband, he is loving and selfless, though as a father he prefers to show his love through action and his work.
  
  He doesn't approve of Jackson's sexuality in the slightest -- he believes he will suffer without a family of his own later on and feels his identity goes against everything he has ever been taught to believe. Still, he loves his son and wants what is best for him... it's just that what he believes to be best is for him to settle down with a woman, not a man. He is torn about the Selection -- the money is something they desperately need, but his son going on live television, being in newspapers and interviews, and being openly gay? That is something that he is sure will bring shame to their family.
  
  Nari Jeong (정 나리) - Mother - 43
  Nari has been sewing since she was nine years old. She was lucky to be passionate about something her caste would allow her to do -- though there are many jobs that fall under being a Six, few are as enjoyable as being a seamstress. She quickly settled down and started a family, who she loves with all her heart. She has raised her children to the best of her ability, instilling her kindness and strength into them.
  
  She is ashamed of her son for his sexuality, but she truly believes that if she continues to love him and support him, he will live a good life. She hopes he will marry a woman someday soon, but from his attitude and pride, she doubts that will happen. Her passion comes out in both her love for her family and in her anger towards them -- she is the most intense when it comes to arguing with Jackson, yet she is also the first one to make up with him in most cases. She prays Jackson doesn't make it far in the Selection -- the sooner they can all forget about such a stunt, the better.
  
  Eliza Jeong (정) - Younger Sister - 16
  Eliza is old enough to know what reality is like for a Six such as herself, but that doesn't stop her from dreaming. For as long as anyone can remember, she's wanted to be a chef -- one successful enough to own her own restaurant someday. It's a difficult goal to accomplish, especially considering her role in the world, but every day she can be seen memorizing recipes and spying on the cooks at The Hidden Olive. Though for now she is just a waitress, she hopes to land a job as a cook when she's old enough.
  
  She doesn't see much wrong with being gay, but would never say so out loud. Still, she doesn't argue with her brother and has opted to just never speak about his sexuality with him because she believes it's only a stressful topic for him. She enjoys hanging out with him during what little free time they have, and they work well together. Though she suspects his motivations for entering the Selection are far from being out of yearning, she hopes he will be able to find happiness in the process. Whether that means coming out to the public and being himself no matter who challenges him or finding love with the Prince himself, she has a feeling it will be good for him.
  
  Beom-seok Jeong (정 범석) - Grandfather - 75
  Beom-seok lives with the family, his wife having passed years ago and his age hindering him from working much. He still likes to do the occasional odd job now and then, but his life mostly consists of helping keep the house tidy and playing Gonu. He hold his traditional beliefs and values close to his heart and keeps a close eye on things to make sure his daughter and her family follow them, too. Jackson's sexuality is seen as stupid teenage rebellion that he is sure will pass... he is confident Jackson will "see sense" and marry a woman very soon -- once this dumb business with the Selection is over, at least.

  
  

 

[seain1494]

Name: Kieran West
Age: 19
Birthdate: April 3
Gender: male, he/him
Sexuality: bisexual
Role: selected
Face claim: Ben Barnes

Occupation: Illustrator and painter (caste 5). Kieran earns a living by creating realistic, large scale portraits for the elite Illéa. He has painted celebrities, high ranking military members, politicians, and more. Because of this, he has heard plenty of gossip, secrets, and even military strategy in the background of his work. However, his real passion lies in more abstract pieces depicting his frustrations and loves of the world around him. These are kept private though, and he can only imagine sharing this particular aspect of himself with someone who makes their way into his heart.

Personality: Kieran takes a while to warm up around people he does not know well. Though he generally tries to be friendly with others when he first meets them, it takes him a while to trust them enough to allow them into his inner thoughts and world. Due to this, he can come across fairly cold and callous before you get to know him. This is most likely because his job requires him to get along with people whose lifestyles and opinions he may disagree with, but he keeps his mouth shut and stays friendly in order to gain a commission--he does not share his true thoughts and feelings with many in an attempt to stay neutral. However, after Kieran has opened up to someone, he simply blossoms. Kieran has many strong beliefs on the politics of Illéa, morality, art, philosophy, and many more subjects. He also loves to laugh and can be easily won over by anyone who causes it. Additionally, though it does not happen often, if someone deeply offends him or a loved one, he does not forgive easily. Kieran is someone who would carry a grudge for years.

History: Kieran began learning to draw and paint as soon as he was old enough to hold a fork and spoon. His mother, Amelia, began the family trade of painting portraits of the wealthy when she was a young woman and desperately wanted her son to carry on the work. Luckily for her, Kieran immediately took to art and had a certain affinity for capturing color perfectly. Amelia's mother, and Kieran's grandmother, Vivianne lived as a wealthy actress and model and was the person who allowed Amelia to begin commissioning the rich, as all of Vivianne's friends found it very fun to have her daughter Amelia paint magnificent portraits of them to hang in the entry ways of their massive mansions. Eventually, word got around that Amelia was the one creating these portraits, and she began to get more and more popular. Living life comfortably as a 2 for her entire life, Amelia took all of the comforts of money for granted, until she fell in love with her mother's groundskeeper, Brendan. Vivianne was abhorred by her daughter's decision to marry someone of such a lowly caste, and quickly cut all ties with her daughter and upon her death left all the family's wealth and property to Amelia's brother. Luckily, Amelia's skills and renown were enough to keep them from living in total poverty and cemented her and her husband's new caste as fives. Kieran grew up in a fairly small but comfortable cottage with his mother and himself filling everything with art and beauty and his father keeping a beautiful garden and fresh vegetables in their yard. From time to time, Kieran got commissions from very wealthy members of society as well, though never earned quite enough to return the family to the luxury his mother had experienced growing up. Because Kieran knows nothing of his mother's family besides their classism, he tends to silently resent those of higher classes.
Growing up, Kieran had many friends, but never many close friends. His closest friend is his neighbor Maelyn who he grew up with and cannot really remember being without. Though Brendan whole heartedly trusts and loves her--as a friend, he fears that her feelings towards him have turned more than a little romantic in the past few years, and this is one of the reasons he was so glad to be one of the selected and get away from home.

As a lover of art and the theater, he has always been enamored with love and longs to experience it. Because of this he is also a romantic.

Relations:
Mother: Amelia West
Father: Brendan Johnson
No siblings
Best friend/neighbor: Maelyn
Grandmother: Vivianne West (deceased and estranged)
Grandfather: Jonathan West (deceased)
Uncle: Arthur (estranged)

((Please let me know if you need to know anything else from me! I am so excited to begin this, and this will be my first roleplay in many, many years.))

 

[seain1494]

Name: Emelia Trousseut
Nicknames: Emmy or Lia
Age: 21
Caste: 6
Gender: female, she/her
Sexuality: bisexual
Faceclaim: Abbey Lee Kershaw from Mad Max

Occupation: maid
Personality: Emelia is used to being a background character, and she doesn't really feel fit to make any strides to change that. In fact, she does not necessarily want to be in the spotlight. She greatly enjoys helping others and making them feel as safe as she can, but she tends to need assistance in feeling safe herself a majority of the time. Generally happy and sweet though a bit quiet and timid to the outside world, Emelia deals with a troubled past that she tries to not speak about to anyone. Though she loves caring for others and is always glad to lend a friendly ear, she avoids talking about herself and her emotions as long as possible. This has kept many people from getting close to her, and as of now, she doesn't really have any close friends or confidants. However, she believes she's generally well-liked throughout the palace. Emelia also loves and idolizes the royal family to a fault. She cannot imagine them doing any wrong, and she would blindly defend any of them and condemn any rebels immediately.

History: Emelia's parents were a rather rough couple. Her father worked as a butcher and her mother kept bar at a local tavern, and because of their low seven caste, their house was not very large either. Emelia's mother made it clear from the day she was cognisant that she knew that she was unwanted and was the cause for all of the family's woes. According to her mother, her parents had been able to pay for plenty of food, fix the leaks in the roof, and be a happy couple until she had come around. Thankfully, for a majority of her childhood both of Emmy's parents spent all of their time working, so she spent most days playing with the neighbor kids and getting food when her friend's parents took pity on her. Honestly, life wasn't that bad in her opinion, as she spent many days with her local friends playing by the sea and getting gifts of fruit and bread from people who thought she was quite a cute little girl. However, when Emelia turned eleven, her mother decided that maybe she wasn't such a waste after all. Her mother had heard all of the people calling her daughter such a "beauty", and that had started the gears turning. So when Emmy turned eleven, she began paying for her place in her house by "servicing" all of the local men and sailors in the back of the tavern where her mother worked. She continued this work for six years, and earned her parents quite a bit of coin, but all of the exuberance and joy she had found in playing with her friends was gone. She could no longer accept free gifts of fruit, bread, and now even cheap jewelry from time to time, without reading into the sick bribe a bit more. That's why one day when she was working at the bar, she believed that the traveling royal palace guard was cruelly teasing her when he promised to secure her a position as a maid for the royal family. When the older guard came back the next day and asked her if she was ready to leave, she was shocked but packed her things in a rush and left with him. Ever since then she has worked diligently as a low level maid, never questioning an order and working as hard as possible at every task she was given. Even after the guard she saw as her savior retired, she continued to adore every member of the guard and royal family. When she discovered that her hard work after many years in the palace had earned her a spot as a selected's maid, she about passed out from joy. To think that the members of the royal court had seen her as a valued maid enough to give her this honor!

Relations: none

 

[PrincessMuk]

seain1494
Your characters look great! Make sure to check out the OOC thread. We will be starting the RP in about a week.

 

[Sage Orion 0312]

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♔ Age: Forty
♔ Caste: Eight ➤ One
♔ Occupation: Queen of Illea
♔ Birthday: July 18th
♔ Sex: Cis Female
♔ Pronouns: She/Her
♔ Sexuality: Straight
♔ Language: English, Italian, and Finnish

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Generous. Warm. Honest. Wise. Confident.
The Queen is the embodiment of grace. While she may not have come from a royal background, she certainly can act the part. She has the innate ability to win people over. Due to her kind and loving nature, others cannot help but adore Aurora. Whenever speaking to others she always tries her best to keep an open mind. In conflicts, she is quick to find a resolution or at least a common ground. An easy thing since she is able to see situations at every angle.
Her heart is both her strength and weakness. She is quite the pushover in her attempt to try and please everyone. If another was cunning enough, they could manipulate the Queens bleeding heart with just a few tears.

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Queen Aurora had risen in fame dramatically due to being the first of her caste to become royalty.
Eights were usually considered to be untouchable among society. The caste reserved specifically for beggars and the clinically insane. This unfortunate black label was given to those who had no means to prove their worth. No one would have even considered an Eight to become a Five, let alone a One.
Aurora never knew her biological parents. As a baby, she had been found abandoned and left on a picnic table. A family of Three's happened to spot her in Wildwood Park, a popular nature preserve. Of course, her parents were never tracked down. Immediately she was labeled as an Eight and thrown into poverty.

Growing up she had been raised by a community rather than an individual person. Most of them had been drug addicts, beggars, even a few prostitutes. As a child, they fed and clothed her. They taught her basic lessons such as; reading, writing, personal hygiene, etc. At least until she reached the maturity level to take care of herself. Over time she had mastered the art of pickpocketing. Even dabbled a bit in petty theft as a means to survive.
In her late teens, she took it upon herself to look after other orphans who had been labeled as Eights. There hadn't been many, though she felt obligated to do so due to her upbringing.

When the announcement came around that the royal family was looking for participants in the upcoming Selection, Aurora couldn't help but jump at the opportunity. She knew that she had little to no chance of getting in, let alone becoming one of the Elite. But to her surprise, she had. In taking part in this event not only would she sleep in an actual bed, wear actual clothes, and eat regular meals; she would also be able to send the money she would earn to the orphans back home.
On the day of orientation, she did her best to scrub away all the dirt caked on her body. A few of her neighbors helped braid her hair, a vast improvement to its usual disheveled appearance. She even went as far as to steal a decent gown and matching shoes. All in all, she at least looked mildly presentable as she made her way to the palace. Though try as she might, she still received many disgusted glares when arriving.

Thankfully, her lack of belongings never came into question at the palace. In her guest room, Aurora was delighted to find a closet full of dresses altered to her size. Her measurements had been attained during her application.
There were over 20 women in her selection. All of which were stunningly beautiful and looked as if they belonged at the king's side. Most of them had tutors and if not experience in the field of their caste. All were more intelligent than Aurora who had never had access to a proper education. In fact, most of them had a special talent such as speaking several languages or playing the piano... Aurora's only talent was the sleight of hand she had learned from pickpocketing.

However, the soon to be king was not looking for parlor tricks. He was looking for a woman who was extraordinarily kind. For someone who was selfless in every possible way. A woman with a warm smile and a laugh bursting with affection. Those were a few aspects Aurora did have.
Rupert had his eye on Aurora right from the start. When the contestants arrived on the first day, he couldn't help but overhear gossip from the palace staff. A lot of the conversations were based on how rude and entitled some of the Selected were. But there was one girl in particular who was always polite and appreciative. She even attempted to go out of her way and help one of the staff clean the windows.

Having already made his decision, Rupert decided to end the event early. It was recorded as one of the shortest Selection events in history. Each of the selected women had one date with him. After about a week he then hosted a grand party in which he surprised everyone by sending all but one woman home.
Everyone raved about the scandal. A shocking delight that most citizens chalked up to "love at first sight."

Aurora had lived up to Rupert's expectations and then some. As queen, her first command was to help out the orphans back at home. With a flick of her pen, she had changed their castes and given them a home, food, and clothing. Never again would they have to scrounge for scraps.
After Prince Milo was born the Queen never left her son's side. She was the perfect mother. Kind, compassionate, open-minded, and down to earth. In fact, she was so loving that it almost overshadowed the fact that the King was less so. ...almost.

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King Rupert Alexander Schreave -Husband- 42

While his personality is a complete opposite to her own, Aurora had nothing but love in her heart for her husband. Not only had he saved her from a life of poverty, but he had also completely changed her life for the better. Overnight she moved from an abandoned shack to a glorious palace. He had given her a family, education, and a reason for living. But all that aside, she absolutely adored his character. She admired his logic and the fact that he had cared so much about the condition of his nation. All that he lacks in emotion, he more than makes up for in the effort to understand.​

Prince Milo Julius Schreave -Son- 23

Though the Prince's relationship with his father may be a little awkward, the same cannot be said with that of his mother. Since birth, he and the Queen had been the best of friends. After all, it was hard for anyone to dislike Aurora Schreave. While the Prince appeared charming and at ease among the paparazzi, few knew of his true nature. The Queen is one of the few the Prince is completely honest with. Because he knows that his darling mother will always listen and never gossip about what she hears.​

Prince Jasper Rowan Schreave -Son- 21

While others among the palace may think badly of her son, the Queen has always met him with patience and understanding. Her other children seemed at least content by the fact that their mother played an active role in their lives. Jasper only noticed the parent who neglected him. Still, the two manage to love each other and like to bond over creative fronts. The two can be found either painting in the gardens or practicing their instruments in the auditorium.​

Princess Emilie Schreave -Daughter- 14

Princess Emilie and Queen Aurora have one of the best mother-daughter relationships. They are very open and honest with each other about almost everything. The two enjoy giving each other makeovers, going shopping together, discussing etiquette lessons, and binge-watching chick flicks. The Queen tries her best to make up for the Kings absence. However, she knows deep down how much the strain affects her daughter.​

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[Sage Orion 0312]

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☆ Age: Twenty-One
☆ Caste: One
☆ Occupation: Second Prince of Illea
☆ Birthday: November 24th
☆ Sex: Cis Male
☆ Pronouns: He/Him
☆ Sexuality: Bisexual
☆ Languages: English, Russian, Greek, Czech, and Hindi

Rebellious. Cocky. Charismatic. Free-Spirit. Flirt.
Known among the tabloids as the rebel of the royal family, Jasper had never quite fit the mentality of an elite. While most of his family seemed picture-perfect, the prime example of etiquette and decorum, the young prince prefers the beat of his own drum.
He is over-confident to a fault. Always quick with a sly smirk and a shrug of his shoulders. Outsiders tend to believe the Prince entitled, due to Jasper's sarcastic quips and arrogant nature. In reality, Jasper sees all self-sabotage as a waste of time and talent. Better to be a proud lion than a humble mouse. He believes that the more confident you appear, the more successful you will be.
Very charismatic, like his brother, he seems to be yet another heartthrob among the press. Not that he minds... Jasper actually enjoys all the attention he receives. It almost makes up for the lack of attention at home... almost.
His attitude is very hot and cold. Calm one second then upset the next. No one really knows how to deal with his swinging emotions.

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Jasper Rowan Schreave, born on the 24th of November at approximately 11:24 a.m.
As a child, he was quite the troublemaker. Out of all his siblings, Jasper was the one who noticed his father's absence the most. No matter how hard the Queen tried, she could never distract her son long enough for him to focus on something else. While she played the primary parental role in the family, the King usually spent all his time working. Due to his many meetings, photoshoots, press conferences, etc. it would sometimes take days for the family to spend time with the King.
The palace tutors had a real hard time instructing their students. While Milo had been an exemplary pupil, his brother would constantly sneak off in an attempt to find his father. There were many occasions where Jasper would interrupt board meetings, or break into the King's office. However, the situation always ended the same... with a wave of his hand, the King would have Jasper taken away. A full-blown tantrum was sure to follow.
As he grew older Jasper did notice that his father was paying more attention... but only to his brother, Milo. Since the Crown Prince was going to be King one day, Rupert decided it was his duty to mentor his eldest son. The younger Prince was furious. His jealousy sparking and igniting a whole new wave of indignation. Especially since Milo seemed to be spending the most time with Rupert. Even more so than the Queen.

Throughout the year's Aurora had tried her best to mend the broken relationship between her husband and their children. And while Jasper always took comfort in his mother's arms, it did little good to quell the pain in his heart. His anger stirred up more scandal among the royals than there had been in decades. One afternoon during a family press conference the Prince had behaved in a manner best befitting a drunk as opposed to an elite. After being rushed off stage and ending the event, Jasper was delighted to find his father finally giving him attention. Finally, the King was speaking to him... well more like shouting at him. But beggars can't be choosers.
Ever since then Jasper would go out of his way to anger Rupert. Even more so now that the process of the Selection began. Not only was his family focused on their darling Prince Milo, but the palace staff and the nation as well.

King Rupert Alexander Schreave -Father- 42

The relationship between Jasper and Rupert is the primary reason for the Prince's rebellious nature. The King is rather oblivious to the damage his negligence has done. On the other hand, Jasper frequently struggles between loving and despising his father. The only time he ever receives attention from Rupert is when the King is ridiculing him for bad behavior.​

Queen Aurora Nova Schreave -Mother- 40

As it is with all her children, Aurora and Japer's relationship is just fine. In fact, it seems the Queen is one of the very few who can calm her son down. Talk some sense into him. A big part of her is upset by Jasper's anger. She has tried talking to her husband many times about their son but to no avail. Rupert simply just doesn't understand.​

Prince Milo Julius Schreave -Brother- 23

As children these two were the best of friends. They even had their own secret handshake and treehouse. However, as the boys got older tension began to arise. Rupert had begun showing favor to Milo in an attempt to groom him to one day become King. Since that had started Jasper started to feel nothing but jealousy and resentment towards his brother. Most of the time the young prince would go out of his way to avoid his elder sibling. Even though deep down he knows it wasn't Milo's fault he was born first.​

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Princess Emilie Schreave -Sister- 14

Ever since Princess Emilie had been born, Jasper would go out of his way to spoil her rotten. He is extremely protective of his little sister making it so anyone would regret hurting her feelings. It upsets him to know that she also struggles with their father's neglect and he does his best to distract her from that. Lately, she has been chastising her older brother for his behavior. Especially when he sneaks out of the palace unaccompanied by bodyguards.[/FONT]​

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