#i mean there will be background relationships + dalliances etc

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i might be being delusional but i kinda ship prongsfoot in wfrau too

lmaoooo i mean. u do u babe <3

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Hello! I’m Fizz and this is Rowan. I’m looking forward to writing with you guys, so please feel free to send me a message to chat or plot, or like this post and I’ll come to you. Have a nice day. :)

( chris hemsworth, he/him, male ) HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Allow me to introduce ROWAN MALLORY of ENGLAND. The 31 year old HOUSE GUARD is known to be EGALITARIAN and DETERMINED, but rumors about court claim HE can be CUNNING and DESTRUCTIVE when crossed. Only time will tell where their interests belong. Penned by FIZZ ( gmt + 22 + they/them ).

BIOGRAPHY

Rowan and his family have worked in service of the English royal family for generations.

For most of his life, Rowan has resented this, as while it’s always been a secure income, it’s been thankless and goalless.

His family have never expanded or risen above themselves, and Rowan has always resented that all of the work he or his family do is for the richest in the land.

While England wasn’t hit with famine as badly as mainland Europe, trade and commerce collapsed and bankrupted both wealthy families and those that sold to them, affecting everyone from the top down.

Through this, Rowan’s family enjoyed security. But Rowan quickly saw how unfair this was. Knowing it was because of the royal family’s wealth, he at first kept silent, though his job grew harder as the population began to strike back against those that wore silk while they couldn’t buy bread.

Knowing his position was unique and advantageous, Rowan was quick to offer his services to an organised group of rebels.

When standing guard, all but invisible to the nobles that passed, he heard a great deal. With full access to the palaces of royals, he had the ears of many servants.

Gradually, he began work to turn those closest to the royal family - lucky enough to still benefit from their wealth - against them.

When public violence reached its zenith, Italy’s offer came and the royal family made plans to leave the country. For this, they organised a small, personal guard for guidance on their journey and protection once they arrived. Rowan was lucky enough to find a place in this unit.

Though far from home and disconnected from the revolutionary sect, Rowan holds his anti-establishment motivations close to his heart and, surrounded by those he has come to despise for their place in the world, he has big plans.

CHECKLIST

THE BASICS

Name: Rowan Mallory Age: 31 General physical description: Tall, fit and broad shouldered. Shoulder length dark blonde hair and rough stubble. Generally about as unkempt as one can be in polite society. Hometown: London Type of home: Small family home provided from service to the crown. Now, in Sardinia, he has quarters near the other staff. Relationship status: Separated Current family: Mother, father, siblings and extended family still in England.  Family background (parents, previous marriages, etc.): Close to and respectful of family, though sometimes a little distant. Has never settled into marriage, though he has a wife back in England. The two are recently married, though have no children. Friends: Got on well with other guards and servants, calling a few friends alongside his comradery with the group of rebels. Other close relationships: There has been one or two romantic dalliances in the past whose companionship he still treasures, though he would never say as much. They are left behind in England, in any case. Relationship with men: The majority of his friends are men, as it is more accepted to enjoy their company. Rowan enjoys them more than most, he would wager.  Relationship with women: Having worked alongside female staff for many years, he holds a respect for them that other men might not, knowing what even the wealthy are capable of. Besides, they are beautiful creatures.  Job: House Guard to the royal family of England; protecting their home in Sardinia and their person, performing tasks as ordered and occasional courier work. Dress style: Most often found in his guards uniform of light armour and surcoat of the St George’s cross, his personal clothes are simple and of his means, usually made of dark fabric or simple undyed cotton. 

A BRIEF LOOK

Religion: Protestant Attitude to religion: Practised for the sake of politeness. Favorite pastimes: Enjoys socialising and sports.  Hobbies: An amateur smith.  Favorite foods: Simple tastes for simple folk, though he particularly enjoyed chicken in garlic sampled from the royal table once. 

PERSONALITY

Strongest positive personality trait: Determination Strongest negative personality trait: Unsympathetic Sense of humor: Generally varied. He likes a bawdy joke as much as dry wit.  Temper: Very patient. Consideration for others: His consideration for the lower class is far higher than for the wealthy, which he privately respects far less. Where nobles are concerned, though he will keep his silence to their face, he works hard to undermine and ruin them behind their backs.  How other people see him/her: An outwardly loyal and quiet guardsman with little else to offer. Opinion of him/herself: Has a high opinion of himself.  Other traits, especially those to be brought out in story: Egalitarian, destructive, confident, cheerful, vindictive, cunning, crafty.

AN ENDING

Ambitions: Better the lot of the lower classes, either through political arrangement or the overthrow of the upper class.  Philosophy of life: A staunch believer in equality for all, though this stems to the downtrodden far more. Equality for those already in power tends to slip his mind. Most important thing to know about this character: I have written far too much about him here and if you got to the end, good for you.