Cyrania

Starlight Cove: Oceanside Memories

@Carlyle

What sort of character? I know Mistress Dizzy is talking about doing a baker.

A new guild

Alastrina shook his hand. "It's a pleasure to be part of your guild, Mr. Al. I'm sure I and Wimsey will prove most skilled in it." A courier may not be a monster hunter, but they did still travel dangerous trails outside the city and saw places no one else ever saw. And if a fight did break out along the road, she was armed and could defend herself. Truly, it would be a good fit for her. And her fellow guild initiate notwithstanding, the guild did seem to have, promise, for good fellow companions

She noticed the blacksmith and considered how he might help with her sword and her horse's tack in the future, especially if he truly was joining the guild as the others seemed to hope. She did have a question for the guild masters though. "Sirs? I do have a horse of my own. Would our guild house have stabling for him?"

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Starlight Cove: Oceanside Memories

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An Up & Coming Farmer

J A N E F A I R T O N
J A N E F A I R T O N

^{“Alright. My house is set. There's tea in the cupboard and it's a brand-new day. Let's see what this life has in store for me.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y _________________________________________________________ Jane Fairton is a twenty-five year old freelance accountant and budding farmer, cook, and artisan. She grew up in the big city on the mainland, but she always wanted to live the country life. So when she saw a cottage for sale in Starlight Cove, she took the chance and now plans to live her dreams. She's an independent spirit who likes to do things herself and not rely on others, but also likes to help others when she can. Her work has developed her ability to analyze situations and take charge in ways that she sees as bringing about the best outcome. How well she does depends on how well she understands the situation. But even if she does mess up, she'll pick back up and seek to figure out how to do what she's attempting until she succeeds. She's not been one to step down when the going gets tough, and she won't allow her dream to slip away from her fingers without a fight.

C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y ________________________________________________________________________________________ Jane had always wanted a peaceful life. Her dream was always to have a cottage where she could grow roses and tend her own garden. She hated living in the city on the mainland with all it's noise, rush, and crowds. So as soon as she could, she saved up for that life. She studied accounting in college, worked part time jobs, got through many years of grueling monotony. But finally, she'd saved and invested enough. She found the cottage of her dreams for sale in Starlight Cove, and purchased it. She arranged things so she could do her work from home, but otherwise, her time is now her own. She just needs to set about planning those roses, getting some fruit trees for shade and their produce, starting a little vegetable garden, and getting to know her new home. Though she's a newcomer, she already feels at home here. And she would do anything to not lose what she's worked so hard to gain.

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Fried eggs on toast with black tea? Good taste, Jane. Good taste.
- Miriam, probably

@Lemons

Thank you, Miriam. How else would a person properly start their morning?
- Jane, probably

It does seem to be a trend.

I'm sure at least three characters have a stated preference for tea so far.

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_{Location: Brierton Cottage -> Town Streets}

Timeframe: Early Morning

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_{Interaction(s): N/A}

The gentle rays of sunlight slipped through her window as the birds twittered outside, gently waking the sleeping occupant in her bed. For a moment, she just let herself luxuriate in the feeling. It was her first morning in her new home. She could allow herself a few moments. But not forever. There was still much to do today. So she got up, stretched, then made back up her bed and walked down to the kitchen. She didn't have much currently, but it would be enough for breakfast. Definitely would need to buy groceries today. She got bread into the toaster, turned up the stove, filled up the kettle with water, then got out a pan and eggs and set to work.

There was a nearby supermarket she recognized, but she could swear that she saw a smaller, local general store while she was moving in. She'd have to try it out, see what it had in stock. It'd probably be pricier, but it would also be better quality. Besides, the glimpse of it she'd seen, it had looked so quaint and cozy. A picturesque small town general store. She couldn't wait to go in. Then while she was there...Hmm...She could use more eggs, also milk, cream, and butter. Those would be guaranteed to be there. Likely also bacon, she'd have to see what they offered there. She'd also need to see what fresh produce they had. Also see if they had any seeds. It was the first day of spring after all. She'd need to get started on her kitchen garden. And prepare the space near the front door for the rose bushes. She hadn't gotten them yet, but she would before too long. Just had to figure out where to source them from. But that would be for another day. Today was to focused on grocery shopping and getting to know the town. Best to know her way around her new home after all.

With that, everything was ready. She buttered her toast, laid her over-easy eggs on top, prepared her tea with the last of her milk and some sugar, then sat down at her kitchen island to eat while her laptop booted up. There shouldn't be anything that would need to be done before this evening, but better safe than sorry. A quick scroll through her emails showed nothing dire though, so she was set. She then turned it off, put it away, then finished the rest of her breakfast in peace, relishing in the quiet of distant lapping waves and birdsong. She didn't care about anyone that had seen her as crazy for the move. She'd never trade this for even the most luxurious penthouse on the mainland.

After she was done, she cleaned up, got fully dressed in cozy yet neat country attire, then headed out. The air was slightly nipping, but in a pleasent way. A perfect day for a walk to town. So she set out the half-mile, enjoying the views as she went. It wasn't too long till she'd made her way into the town proper, taking in the shops and houses as she passed. Now, where was that general store...?

Starlight Cove: Oceanside Memories

I know Cyrania went with a budding farmer, but I think a local farm to contrast and/or help out the out-of-towner is kind of a staple of these kind of stories.
_{Not that they'll be able to do much helping.}

@Yankee

Helping her learn the ropes would help out a lot. We'll have to make sure they meet.

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@Lemons

Thanks. I'll get that fixed.

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Jane Fairton: An Up & Coming Farmer

J A N E F A I R T O N
J A N E F A I R T O N

^{“Alright. My house is set. There's tea in the cupboard and it's a brand-new day. Let's see what this life has in store for me.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y _________________________________________________________ Jane Fairton is a twenty-five year old freelance accountant and budding farmer, cook, and artisan. She grew up in the big city on the mainland, but she always wanted to live the country life. So when she saw a cottage for sale in Starlight Cove, she took the chance and now plans to live her dreams. She's an independent spirit who likes to do things herself and not rely on others, but also likes to help others when she can. Her work has developed her ability to analyze situations and take charge in ways that she sees as bringing about the best outcome. How well she does depends on how well she understands the situation. But even if she does mess up, she'll pick back up and seek to figure out how to do what she's attempting until she succeeds. She's not been one to step down when the going gets tough, and she won't allow her dream to slip away from her fingers without a fight.

C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y ________________________________________________________________________________________ Jane had always wanted a peaceful life. Her dream was always to have a cottage where she could grow roses and tend her own garden. She hated living in the city on the mainland with all it's noise, rush, and crowds. So as soon as she could, she saved up for that life. She studied accounting in college, worked part time jobs, got through many years of grueling monotony. But finally, she'd saved and invested enough. She found the cottage of her dreams for sale in Starlight Cove, and purchased it. She arranged things so she could do her work from home, but otherwise, her time is now her own. She just needs to set about planning those roses, getting some fruit trees for shade and their produce, starting a little vegetable garden, and getting to know her new home. Though she's a newcomer, she already feels at home here. And she would do anything to not lose what she's worked so hard to gain.

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George Strand: The Doctor's Apprentice

G E O R G E S T R A N D
G E O R G E S T R A N D

^{“This wasn't the life I desired, but it's the one I have. I will not desert those who rely on me.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y _________________________________________________________ George Strand is a thirty-three year old trainee doctor in his last year of residency. He serves in the local clinic under the aging Dr. Jason Reinhold, his mentor who is only a year or two away from retirement. George was born and raised on the island, but had always hoped to go someplace else, be someone important. Instead, he's found how much even a local country doctor can be important to those he serves. He still sometimes fantasizes of serving in some first world country where he'd save thousands. Personality wise, he tends to be strict and assertive. He will not let others boss him around and he will make sure his patients take their medication and follow his orders, even if he has to scare the living daylights out of them to do so. Yet, he also will listen to those that need to talk, comforting those that need it and seeking to give advice that would truly help. He never wants to fail anyone under his care, nor wants to see them suffer unnecessarily. When not on duty, he tends to keep to himself and read in one of his favorite haunts. Sometimes, he reads pure fantasy and adventure. Other times, he's going over travel guides and various sources of life and cultures around the world.

C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y C H A R A C T E R B I O G R A P H Y ________________________________________________________________________________________ George was among those born and raised on the island, exploring every inch he could when he was young. But as he grew older, the island seemed less magical and more, ordinary. So he dreamed of recapturing that magic by traveling all around the world. He saved every cent he ever got, took on what odd jobs and part-time work he could, all to see the world. But then he started learning about the suffering that happened, the various peoples that suffered from disease and other ailments with no one to help them. Wasn't his dream a little selfish then? Did one kid from Starlight Cove and his dreams matter in the grand scheme of things? After much reflection, he decided to become a general doctor. That way, he could travel but also save lives and make a true impact on the world. The money he saved ended up helping to pay for his medical degree, with his parents helping as they could. Unbeknownst to George though, Dr. Jason Reinhold, the local doctor for over thirty years, also helped in paying his tuition, wanting to encourage George in pursing his goal. And through hard work and persistence, George made it through the eight years of schooling with a high average all throughout and passed through the first stage of exams. However, he now needed to serve a five-year residency under another general doctor for five years. While his grades were high, they weren't outstanding. Nor did he have any personal connections to the rest of the medical field. And so his classmates that were either stand out students or had connections went on to snap up the available residencies. George desperately sought for anyone that would take him. But in the end, only one person would: Dr. Jason Reinhold himself. George at first rejected it, seeking for anyone else. But it was truly his only option. So he took it, telling himself he'd only stay the five years needed then leave. Yet, as the years went by, George couldn't help but find himself caring more now for the old ladies and elder men that had watched him grow then he'd ever expected to before. Some many stories they were willing to share if one simply took the time to listen, some many pains and troubles he'd had no idea before. Yet there was also such tenacity and strength of will in them all. It made it all the sadder whenever one of them ended up being taken out of their homes to be sent to a care center on the mainland to eventually pass away, far from the gentle breezes of home. He tried to see if there might be a way to at least set up some sort of care center on the island itself, but Starlight Cove was itself seen as being in its twilight years, consigned to quietly drift away. Few seriously considered setting up such a place there. The one who did, business tycoon Cassias Potter, planned to wait until after the town was dead then buy the land for cheap and bulldoze everything that the town had built so he could make the island into 'a true untouched paradise'. Needless to say, George was quite enraged by this answer. But there was little he could do as a resident doctor. Only take care of his patients and use the clinic's limited resources to help as many to continue living in their own homes for as long as possible. Perhaps find some way to spring new life into the community so that there would be no chance for Potter to remake everything into his own image, but that would take a miracle. Complicating matters is the fact that Dr. Reinhold is older himself, and nearing the point where he'll need to retire. However, if Reinhold retires and there's no one to take over the clinic, there's a good chance that the clinic will shut down and the nearest other one will be a boat's trip away, requiring more people leave if they want to receive the medical care they need and practically dooming the island immediately. However, if Reinhold makes it through till George finishes his residency and passes his final certification exams, then George would be able to take over the clinic and Reinhold could retire in peace. The real question remains if time is on their side. George has been taking over more and more of the daily operations of the clinic, but Reinhold's has been deteriorating slowly day by day. It is now George's final year of residency, and Reinhold has started suffering severely from dementia, all timers, and arthritis. He still has good days occasionally, but they've gotten fewer and fewer. George is basically the town doctor now in all but name as he starts his final year of residency. If the two of them could make it till the winter time, then everything will be alright on their side at least. He just has to do what he can then continue pushing on.

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@Lemons

I got it all set up now. And it really does look a lot better.

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<Snipped quote by Cyrania>

The way I've always done it was just...copy over another character's CS and fill it back. If you want I can do it, I'm well practiced at filling out this kind of sheet, I could probably do it in a couple minutes.

@Lemons

I think I could use that method. Thanks.

Let's see if I can fix up Jane's sheet.