Aribella

[Aribella]

| ~ • ~ | Character Basics | ~ • ~ |

.:Name of Character:. Aribella Cantour
.:Nick Name:. Bell
.:Age:. 32
.:Status:. Small time Duchess in Camelot

| ~ • ~ | Appearance | ~ • ~ |

.:Physical Appearance:. Aribella is relatively tall for a woman and stands at a height of 5'8. She had long waved red hair that is almost light enough to be called strawberry blond. Her eyes are an icy light blue and are set under an even brow. Her features are very delicate but she has pronounced bone structure that give her high cheekbones. She is moderately curved but has more of a lean figure then a voluptuous one.

Aribella often likes to keep her hair back and out of her face. She is often found in gowns but also favors riding clothes to wear since she likes to travel. You will never find Aribella without her favorite hair pins in her hair.
.:Height:. 5'8
.:Portrayed by:. Cate Blanchett

| ~ • ~ | Personality | ~ • ~ |

.:Personality:. Aribella is a very strong willed woman who is very aware of her surroundings. She is often slightly manipulative of those around her and is good as finding ways to meet her own ends. Being a very decisive person, Aribella always know exactly what she wants to do, and is very good at planning ahead. This all makes Aribella a very bad enemy to have since she is very skilled at gaining allies.

Aribella is very fond of traveling and loves to be outside. Her favorite pastime is riding. Although she is a women she is very fond of hunting. The only weapon Aribella can use is a crossbow. Aribella is also highly competitive and does not like to lose. Aribella also has a very teasing manner to her. While she is not exceedingly likable at first glance she is very charming.

Aribella is also very fond of music of any kind. She enjoys singing, and while she is not highly talented, she is quite good in her own right. However, she is likely to joke about being instrument challenged since she is not able to play any instruments. Although she is very balanced on horseback, it is a grace she does not always posses in other manners.

Aribella, while possessing some magical ability, hardly ever uses it. She does not like magic normally. The most Aribella ever accomplishes with her magic is a few small potions to help with headaches she gets at times.
.:Strengths:. Horse-back riding, singing, manipulating people, hunting.
.:Weaknesses:. Bossy, clumsy on foot, can be selfish.
.:Magic Abilities:. Small time witch, magic is from her mother's side.
.:Special Skills:. Crossbow, small potions and spells to help with headaches and other minor ailments.
.:Accents:. Upper-class

| ~ • ~ | History | ~ • ~ |

.:Birthplace:. Her father's estate some ways outside of Camelot.
.:Family:. Both parents deceased.
.:Occupation:. N/a
.:Current Location of Residence:. Is currently visiting Camelot, but resides in a manor three days journey west.
.:History:. Aribella was born to her father who was a Duke with a medium sized estate three days ride from the castle. Her mother was the daughter of a very wealthy merchant who married into nobility. Her mother was also a witch of a small calibur. Aribella grew up relatively cut off from others due to her father's dislike of court. In fact, Aribella's first trip to the castle to see the court was when she was seventeen. She stayed a while and only two years later was married off to a nobleman.

However, only three years into the marriage, her husband died in an accident. Aribella went into a year long mourning. After that year of self-induced seclusion Aribella went on a traveling spree. She traveled for long periods o time only stopping at her estate for short stays to rest and plan the next trip.
Recently Aribella has traveled back and is visiting the castle. She plans to stay for a while this time to make up for being away so long. However, she does not plan to stay indefinitely. She only has plans to stay for a month or so.

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