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| Noah Rand; Tavern worker | |
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| Topic Started: 9 Jan 2008, 06:33 PM (318 Views) | |
| Aztec Gold | 9 Jan 2008, 06:33 PM Post #1 |
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Note: Before the staff begin tearing this apart, I want to say that, when I asked her, Alia had no objections to express about this. It is, therefore, partially her fault that I went ahead and wrote this... fellow.  The idea was gotten from Arlen Hightower's handler. I just grabbed it and ran. Username: Noah Rand How did you find out about AG: Someone told me. Given Name: Noah Surname: Rand Nickname: Noelle Age: Twenty-three Sex: Male Ethnicity: English Country of Birth: England Current Whereabouts: Port Royal Occupation: Tavern worker Former Occupation(s): Cabin boy Parents: John and Jane Siblings: Molly (died of fever at age seventeen) Children: None Avatar: Jared Leto Description: Naturally well-curved in body and soft-cheeked in face, Noah is often mistaken for a woman. His thick, curly dark hair and large brown eyes help further that impression. A slim, effeminate nose accentuates a full mouth, with a light dusting of freckles across his cheeks and the bridge of his nose. His neck is a little too long, giving him a mildly stretched appearance. His thin, delicate-looking fingers and hands show the marks of some use, though Noah avoids heavy labour when he can. Despite being a bit short-legged, he walks with a strut and, often when he is not paying attention to what he's doing, his gait becomes a sort of gliding walk. Being so blessed - or afflicted - with such a feminine body, Noah can and often does wear skirts and petticoats. He has little difficulty passing himself off as woman, especially when he applies rouge and powder to his face. In such attire and with his hair braided and pinned up, one would have a very difficult time believing that he was not actually female. His favourite dress is a light blue gown with embroidered flowers, complete with white lace trim. The gown is conservatively cut, which helps him immensely, as he lacks a bust. The only other thing noticeably masculine about him is his Adam's apple, which he often covers up with a cravat or a scarf, depending on his costume. His other wardrobe is decidedly male, consisting of a variety of breeches, stockings, and shirts. These articles comprise Noah's typical working dress. His hair is usually tied back with a length of black ribbon when he's working and he is most often seen in the standard white shirt and brown breeches and waistcoat. A patched brown coat and well-worn leather tricorne are reserved for forays outside the tavern, and with these items present, there is little mistake that he's a working-class man. With his other tavern workers believing - or unwilling to question - that he is nothing more than a man unhappily bestowed with feminine features, Noah is able to conduct his private business as he pleases. Noah's personality reflects a definite femininity as well. He tends toward being emotionally expressive and makes little effort to conceal his feelings. He was never a very strong boy and was easily induced to tears over the most trifling injury or slight. While he's managed to overcome that tendency to a degree, his vulnerability is still very present. It doesn't take a great deal to get a reaction from him, be it angry, frightened, or upset. His fellow tavern workers enjoy needling him about this, which he has gradually grown used to. Dresses. Noah adores them. He owns several, of varying colours and styles. They were acquired through surreptitious means, as it is somewhat difficult to explain why a grown man is interested in ladies' dresses. His small room over the tavern is filled with various pieces of women's clothing, from petticoats to shifts. He has managed to obtain a corset recently as well, though he hardly needs it. These articles are scattered freely around his room alongside his working clothes. This gives him a mixed wardrobe from which to chose his outfits, which delights him. Second to his love for dresses is his fascination for all things French. Many of the garments in his collection of ladies' clothing are French in style and origin. Noah considers the French to be the best in nearly all things, from language to food to fashion. Especially fashion. There are a few French men and women in Port Royal and Noah loves hearing them converse in their native tongue. Even more than he enjoys passing himself off as a woman, Noah wishes that he was French. His predilection for dresses led him to adopt an entirely female persona. Calling himself "Noelle" when he is fully attired in gown and cape, he adopts the mannerisms of a working-class woman and is able to display his natural personality without fear of ridicule or reprimand. As "Noah", he is expected to be more restrained with his feelings and that's something he dislikes greatly. He steps into the role of Noelle whenever he can, as it is both an escape and a pleasure for him. Strengths & Weaknesses: Strengths
Noah Rand was the only son born to a prominent orator in the House of Commons. His father was often absent from home when the House was in session and the boy spent a great deal of time in female company as a result. Between his mother, older sister, the two ladies' maids, and the various other female servants, the presence of women in the house was all-encompassing. The boy grew up affecting and absorbing feminine mannerisms and speech, which he began displaying as if they were completely natural. With his peculiar build and acquired female behaviours, many visitors to the house thought him a quaint child and quite amusing. His father, when he was home, disdained his son's conduct and did his best to give Noah a proper young gentleman's education. Tutors were hired and the boy was taught mathematics, French, classics, and philosophy. The schooling sharpened Noah's mind and kindled what would become a life-long fascination with the French, but ultimately did not eliminate the boy's inherently effeminate nature. He did, however, recognise that behaving like a lady was grossly improper and strove to model himself after his father. There was a noticeable gap between John Rand's manners and bearing and those of his son, however. Much of it was attributed to the boy being touched in the head, a rationalisation that his father soon, if grudgingly, accepted. It was much easier to believe that his son was not whole mentally than to entertain the notion that Noah might end up being the sort who preferred other men. The decision was made to keep Noah largely confined to the house, where he would be unable to publicly disgrace himself or the family. Being isolated from the outside world did not bother Noah unduly, as it allowed him to amuse himself as he pleased. He spent a good deal of time following his sister's maid around, observing her as she went about her duties and occasionally questioning her about life as a lady's maid. As he reached his pre-teen years, however, he was increasingly discouraged from bothering the servants in such a fashion. Undaunted, he pursued a different sort of study that involved reading his sister's books, the novels that she kept hidden in a corner of her room. He would often sneak into her room when she and their mother went out and spirit away a book, which he would read with devoted interest before returning it to its place. This happy, mostly unthinking existence came to a sharp end when Noah was fourteen. His sister became gravely ill with fever and was confined to her bedchamber, attended constantly by her maid and a local physician. Noah was allowed to visit her only once a day, which pained him greatly. He hated seeing his sister, normally so bright and lively, lying in her bed and looking so pale and weak, particularly since there was not a thing he could do to help her. She clung to life for a fortnight before the fever took her. The physician declared the illness to have been ague and asserted that the girl's constitution had not been strong enough to resist it. Noah was too aggrieved to care and spent many days curled up on his sister's empty bed, mourning her in his own way. John Rand, while understanding of his son's grief, was disgusted that the boy was constantly moping about his sister's room and often in tears. He had several stern talks with Noah, where he impressed upon him the importance of maintaining his gentleman's bearing even in the face of tragedy. After the funeral, Noah began displaying very odd behaviours. In addition to the time he spent sitting in his sister's room, he was often seen standing before her opened wardrobe, as if studying the gowns contained within. It was not until the butler discovered the boy standing before a mirror with a dress pulled on over his clothes that Noah's father lost the last of his patience. Convinced that his son would ultimately disgrace him, especially with such unacceptable behaviour, John Rand ordered Noah sent away. His mother pleaded with him in Noah's defence, but John was unmoved. The boy was taken from the house and put aboard a ship, escorted by an unhappy footman. Confused by the sudden turn of events, Noah bombarded the footman with questions until the man was obliged to cuff him into silence. The ship they were aboard was bound for the American colonies, where Noah would be put ashore and left in the care of a cousin. Noah, however, had other ideas. Upon arrival to the port of Boston, he managed to escape from the footman and disappeared into the city. He wandered the streets for a day or two, before making his way back toward the docks. His plan had effectively ended after escaping and he had no real thought of what to do next. The next step was decided for him when he chanced across a pair of French sailors, working to unload crates and barrels from a drayman's cart. After striking up a conversation with them, Noah found himself being offered passage to the distant island of Jamaica. While he had no money with which to pay for passage, the sailors assured him that he could earn his keep by working as the merchant captain's cabin boy. These terms were confirmed and agreed to by the captain himself, and Noah had taken the first step toward eventual freedom. In accordance with the deal, the French captain delivered Noah to Port Royal, Jamaica. Though he was sorely tempted to remain with the merchant vessel, the runaway wanted to know what sort of future he could make for himself ashore. Certainly there had to be more French men and women here, with all manner of delightful things brought with them from their home country. The voyage from Boston had stoked his interest in France's culture and people. Giving in to his yearning to explore, Noah left the merchant sloop and ventured into the noisy, bustling town of Port Royal. He was only fifteen and without money or belongings, yet he was determined to find his niche in the thriving port. Another instance of good fortune landed him a job as a serving boy at a tavern near the docks. It was this tavern that would employ him for the next eight years. With the security provided by his job, Noah began quietly indulging his private hobby. The day he had tugged his sister's dress over his head, he had felt at ease, comfortable with himself for the first time in his life. He wanted that feeling again. To achieve this, he set about acquiring various pieces of ladies' clothing, usually from the whores who worked in the tavern as well. They giggled at the boy who proclaimed to want to make a dress for his sister back in England and donated old garments to the cause. It was an unusual kindness from the jaded and often brusque women. Noah delighted in their generosity and indeed used their donated garments, though not for the purpose he claimed. The shifts and petticoats were only the beginning, however. As the years passed, Noah developed the persona that would become his alternate identity. "Noelle" made her debut when Noah was twenty and was warmly received by both the tavern's workers and patrons. After that brief appearance, Noah could not resist becoming Noelle more often, though he confined her performances to the evenings. Eventually, he grew bolder and began venturing outside the tavern. Noelle was soon exploring the town, standing out just slightly with her conservatively-cut dress. Other women greeted her warmly and gentlemen tipped their hats in deference when she passed. Though she was clearly lower-class, she carried herself upright and walked with a definite purpose. She was proud and that drew the most notice. Little was known publicly about her, other than she lived somewhere on the docks. Speculation about her abounds, but Noelle is not forthcoming with information about herself, and neither is Noah. Many men ask him about the mysterious woman who is seen strolling along the street in the evenings, but he answers their queries with a non-committal shrug. He knows nothing of her, he claims, though he privately delights that his masquerade is so successful. Sample/Past Roleplay: I can has paras0l. Answer here if you give permission for a link to exist on the website to your bio: Sure. |
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