Let me know if anything needs to be reworked! [hider= Main Character CS] Name: Ateret Age: 18 Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Upper merchant class Appearance: [img= http://slodive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fancy-hairstyles/fancy-up-hairstyle.jpg] Bio: Ateret’s father in a man who started out as a slave and worked on the docks. Working to his freedom, he became a freeman and eventually bought the shipping business when the man who used to be his master fell ill. He got quite the low price for it as well considering his ‘master’ thought of him like a son. Marcus (her father) grew the business in ways his master could have never imagined and eventually became a high class individual and married Ateret’s mother, Divinia. They were madly in love and perfect for one another. Ateret was a breach birth however, and the doctor’s tried performing a cesarean on her to save both mother and baby. It failed though, with Divinia losing massive amounts of blood. Her faithful servant Hadassah stayed by her side the whole time though, and Divinia asked Hadassah to be the baby’s nursemaid and care for her, and name her. Before she died, Hadassah told her the name of her baby girl, and she left the world with a smile on her face. Ateret’s father always had a bittersweet emotion towards his daughter and life from that moment on. He eventually remarried a noble woman unlike Ateret’s mom, and they had a daughter as well. This daughter was named Nona. Growing up in their large marble home, Ateret often felt trapped and would spend her time with Hadassah and the other servants, or leave the house in regular clothes to associate with lower classes whom she found more comfortable to be around and diverse. Her stepmother Aedre constantly barrages Marcus to get Ateret to be higher class and settle down, to make them proud. Marcus sees so much of Divinia in her though, he finds it hard to be strict. Recently, a man named Crispus from a politician’s family asked for Nona’s hand in marriage. Marrying off the younger daughter before the oldest caused Marcus to start buckling down with Ateret and demand she become more appealing. His friends were chiding him and laughing about his daughter that no one wanted to marry. Aedre was rather happy simply because of the type her daughter had managed to attract, getting her married off at the age of 15, almost 16. Being 18, Ateret is being told her time is almost up to get married to anyone good. She cares about disappointing her father and feels bitter towards her stepsister and stepmother, but would rather be happy than have the life her stepsister has been having lately, considering Crispus’ various affairs already. And it actually spared her an unhappy life, as prior to Crispus proposing to her sister, she had a small infatuation with Crispus that he only fanned the flames of, just to marry her sister instead. She doesn’t not believe in the gods and goddesses, but doesn’t believe they have a hand in her everyday affairs if they do exist. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias: She knows how to use a sword proficiently thanks to some of her male friends who she grew up with, so they tend to think of her as less of a girl and more one of them. She also went to school and can read, write, read music, and sing. She is smart and well spoken, as well as athletic and one to question the norms. She even tried to convince her father to get her into the legionnaires but knew he couldn’t because of her gender. Ateret is famously fickle, becoming interested in one thing and dropping it when she gets bored, a definite fault of hers. She is also not stronger than an average man, but she could outwit or out fight one in a sword duel. She cannot hold up a proper shield though or fight well with any kind of armor. She is very good at scraping, but hasn’t done so in a while since at the age of 12 her father saw her and made her promise to never again so it has only been a rare thing for her to do since. She is very much a person who does before thinking, and has a hard time opening up to people. Ambition: To find her place in the world where she belongs since she doesn’t quite fit into what’s expected from her. More than likely one to expose corruption in Rome. [/hider] [hider=Merchant CS] Name: Marcus Age: 37 Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Upper class merchant Appearance: [img= http://static3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130204200352/spartacus/images/0/09/Ennius.png] Background: (Check main character CS) Born a slave, worked on the docks, eventually inherited/bought the shipping company her was a slave for, built it into a basic monopoly, had a first marriage and daughter Ateret, wife died in childbirth, remarried and had a second daughter Nona, who is now married herself. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias, etc: He is a strong individual all around. Marcus grew up learning life the hard way and still embodies a hard working spirit and work ethic. Many say he is too harsh a man. His weakness is his girls, Ateret, Aedre, and Nona. And of course his memories of his late wife Divinia. Otherwise he has few weaknesses. Ambition: To always be a success, provide for his family, and see his daughters married noble and well off.[/hider] [hider= Deceased Mother] Name: Divinia Age: Deceased (died at age 17) Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Merchant wife Appearance: [img= http://static6.depositphotos.com/1039762/561/i/950/depositphotos_5613732-Woman-wearing-a-dress-in-Roman-style.jpg] Background: (Check Main Character CS) Fell in love with Marcus when he was still a slave and always believed in his ability to succeed. Died in childbirth with Ateret. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias: N/A Ambition: N/A[/hider] [hider= Household Slave Woman] Name: Hadassah Age: 57 Nationality: Hebrew Rank within nation: Slave Appearance: [img= http://clouddragon.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/jewish-veiled-woman.jpg?w=173&h=312] Background: (Check Main Character CS) Was the slave girl for Divinia, passed on to Ateret Strengths, weaknesses, phobias, etc.: A healer in many respects, and excellent in household duties. She was a great companion and friend to Divinia, and mother figure to Ateret. Ambition: To be happy and for Ateret to be happy [/hider] [hider=Noble Woman] Name: Nona Age: 16 Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Noble woman Appearance: [img= http://www.alltimwoodphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Athenas-Daughter-Roman-Toga-Roman-Woman-Photography-Timothy-Wood-4.jpg] Background: (Check Main Character’s CS) Daughter of Marcus and Aedre, little sister of Ateret, wife of Crispus. She was born to Marcus and Aedre and was their pride and joy. A dark haired, pale beauty she was easily married off to Crispus, who she convinced to marry her in secret after promising him a large dowry, in order for her to marry a noble. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias: She is great at ignoring rumors in public, but lets them affect her personally. She very much believes in the god and goddess’ powers, and seeks them for help daily. She is seen around Rome often, dressed fine and in perfumes to catch attention, as she has a weakness for it. Ambition: To be better than her sister at everything[/hider] [hider=Noble] Name: Crispus Age: 21 Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Noble Appearance: [img= http://www.mens-hairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Curly-hair-men-style.jpg] Background: (Check Main Character’s CS) Crispus is everything a spoiled Roman brat should be. He thinks he’s the greatest thing to ever hit Rome, and doesn’t hide his affairs with multiple women now that he’s married. Prior, he would keep them secret, but now that he’s got Nona and her dowry, he figures he can do what he wants. Including continuing to play with her sister’s emotions. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias: His strength is his charisma with women and his good looks. Men tend not to buy it though. His weakness is a pretty woman and power. And he is afraid of messing up his ‘perfect’ face so he will always run from a fight. Ambition: To be the youngest senator in Rome and lead a life of continued privilege for others to envy [/hider] [hider=Merchant Wife] Name: Aedre Age: 34 Nationality: Roman Rank within nation: Noble merchant wife Appearance: [img= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3156/3107234697_0857076ce4_z.jpg] Background: (Check Main Character’s CS) Born a noble woman, she was always expected to marry nobility. When she saw the money the poor widower Marcus made though, she took a step down to get more than just old money. She saw the potential in his business through greedy eyes. When she had her daughter though, she bred her to marry noble, eager for her to have a privileged life guaranteed. She also despises Ateret, though she lets it known through how she bothers Marcus about her and her reputation more so than any other way. Strengths, weaknesses, phobias: Her strength is in her cunning. She is very devious and has many dirty deals behind her husband’s back. She does love Marcus though, and would be devastated to lose him (though admittedly she would recover quickly with all the money he’d leave behind). She would also do absolutely anything for her daughter Nona. Ambition: Riches, and to see her daughter as the envy of the city [/hider]