Post by Prince Reese de Somerville on Nov 22, 2006 4:54:00 GMT -5
Name: Prince Maurice de Somerville (a.k.a Reese)
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0
Race: D'Angeline (Agnacite)
Home Province: L'Agnace
Appearance: Reese, as he prefers to be called, is literally the black sheep of the family. Where his siblings and parents are fair of hair and skin, Reese is crowned with dark brown hair and tanned skin. He is tall like his elder brother, and fit like his younger, though he has little to no interest in sporting or physical activity. Reese is toned through necessity. His eyes are the same summer blue as Gratien's and often shine with sardonic humor- usually at someone's expense. The faint smell of apples only rises from his skin when he's rutting or fighting.
History: Reese was an odd child growing up, not unliked, but never close to anyone. As a young man, his aloofness mellowed out and he became much more social. Unfortunately, his social leanings are more suited to a card room than a drawing room.
Reese is a gambler, loves the games of chance and defying the odds. It first started when he was just 16 and bored. Hunting held no diversion, social functions only held his interest so long. And learning the business of the estate only depressed him. So much profit, and none of it would ever be his, as his brother was hale and likely to father a brood of children with the first wench he married. So he turned to games of dice with the guards, sharking their money and collecting a tidy sum.
Once he discovered the City, and Bryony House, well, his addiction was set. From the finest parlors to the seediest gaming hells, Reese loves them all and tries his luck. Oft as not he wins, and when he doesn't, he gives luck a helping hand. And on those times his fellow players suspect, well, then his physical brawn comes in handy.
With his brother's decision to move to the City, Reese follows. Much nicer to live close by than trying to ride home drunk and with a heavy purse. It also affords him the luxury of seduction. The only pursuit Reese loves more than winning, is wenching. A beautiful woman is often the best luck charm, or so he claims. Because one day, all his gambling will pay off and Lady Luck will truly bless him, and he'll be able to go after his heart's desire. What that is- well, only Reese and Fortuna know.