"Silence is a source of great strength."
~Lao Tzu
Full Name
Clementine Rayne Harper
Nicknames
Clem
Princess | Used by her family
Age
Twenty Seven
Occupation
Kitchenhand
Gender
Female
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Appearance
Clementine stands at 5'4" and weighs a little below average for a woman of her stature. Don't be fooled though, she's stronger than she appears and can pack quite the punch. It's common to see her wavy, dark blonde hair tied back. Her eyes are blue and her skin is pale.
She mainly wears plain dresses, white leggings, and a pair of boots, preferring not to draw too much attention to herself. When in the kitchen she wears an apron with pockets to hold her notepad. If she does not have pockets she will keep the notepad in a small bag strapped around her hips. While she does have a few items from her life in higher society, she will almost never wear them.
Summary
Clementine is a cynical young woman, having learned that life isn't all sunshine and happiness. She's distrusting of others, having had too many bad experiences with people in the past. Nonetheless there is a small hope in her that there are still good people in the world. Though she's become used to looking out for herself and being alone, she would still like to have the company of a true friend one day. When in social situations she would much rather be in a corner observing then in the middle of a conversation. She will normally start conversations if immensely curious about something or in need of assistance. Furthermore, she finds it slightly embarrassing that she cannot hold a verbal conversation with anyone. While Clem is somewhat embarrassed about being mute, especially when meeting new people, she tries not to let it get to her too much. There are worse things in the world. Plus, being silent means she has an easier time listening in on others' conversations. This is a habit of hers-- listening to others' conversations be it for amusement or to gain knowledge about those speaking.
She's always had a temper and been prideful. As the years have passed she's learned to deal with both better. However, there are times where her anger boils over and she needs to walk away before she hits something. There are also times when she feels her pride being challenged and she will do what it takes to defend it. Though she does not make snarky comments verbally, she tends to do so in her head. Clementine is rather intelligent, though this intelligence can be thrown off by her strong emotions.
β Independence | Who doesn't like being free?
β Being Left Alone | Especially when working, she prefers that she be able to do her work in peace.
β Music | She loves the sound of the violin and the piano, whether they be played together or individually. She also enjoys playing her violin.
Dislikes
β Most People | She distrusts most people.
β Being Touched | Sheβll jerk away from or hit you if your touch is unwanted.
β Thunderstorms | Clem doesn't like the loud noise, flashes of light, and heavy rain thunderstorms bring. It's unsettling for her.
Quirks
β Always Has a Notepad and Pencil | She'll keep the notepad in a pocket or small bag and the pencil behind her ear.
β Picking Flowers | If she sees a flower she really likes, she will pick it or cut it off and smell it. She will even do this on someone else's property.
β Doesn't Drink Alcohol | She never really liked the taste to begin with and figures it'd be best not to consume it after her injury.
Strengths
β Lying | She's become quite good at lying through practice with facial expressions and the fact she writes to communicate.
β Fighting | She's more or less pretty good at fighting.
β Determination | (Stubborn might be a better word in some cases.) When she sets out to accomplish something she means to do it with all she's got.
Weaknesses
β Muteness | Being unable to speak, Clementine relies on writing, hand motions, or facial expressions to communicate with others. Sometimes this isn't enough to convey what she means. Her muteness also renders her unable to (vocally) call for help should the need ever arise.
β Can Only Have Liquids and Soft Foods | She has difficulty and discomfort swallowing solid foods.
β Temper and Pride | She's gotten better at controlling these aspects of her personality, but nonetheless both can be used against her.
Secrets
β Disowned by Her Wealthy Family | It's a heavy topic for her and one she'd rather not discuss or have everybody knowing.
β Became Mute After Fight With Ex-Fiance | He hit her in just the right place and she yelled a little too loudly right after the injury, causing her to become physically mute. If asked why she cannot speak, she will inform others that she was simply born without a voice.
β Wanted by Police in Another Town for Assault | The last chef she worked with was a very hands on kind of guy.... so she put him in his place with a kick to the groin and a knee to the face.
Fears
β Snakes | They creep her out.
β Being Found By the Police or Her Family | She would prefer not to go to jail or an insane asylum. She would also prefer not to encounter her family and have them gloat in her face.
β Working for the Rest of Her Life | The idea is a scary one, though the idea of marriage is equally is scary.
Thinking that perhaps marriage would tame their wild daughter, her parents began the search for suitors. Of course, it was a bit difficult given Clementine's tendency to act as horrendous as possible. Somehow, a young Mr. Edward Devitt decided to try his luck in courting her. Under the constant scrutiny of her mother as a chaperone, Clementine acted out less. When it came time to accept or deny Mr. Devitt's proposal for marriage, she felt she had no other choice than to say yes. Now allowed to speak with him without a chaperone, Clementine confronted him only a few days later to inform him that she did not want to marry him and had only said yes because he'd proposed in the presence of many others.
Angered that she had lead him on, he impulsively struck her. Clementine struck at him in return and continued taking hits at him until she was struck in the neck just right. Enraged, she opened her mouth to let out a curse at him. However, only half the word came out before her voice abruptly cracked and failed to work. She would later learn that the combination of a well placed blow to the neck and her yelling at the top of her lungs was enough to render her permanently mute.
Her parents were furious and embarrassed by her assault on her ex-fiance. Not caring that their daughter had no work skills, had nowhere to go, and was mute, her parents abruptly told her she was no longer a member of their family. She was thrown out at the age of 21. Since then, she's wandered around from town to town. Saved from working in a factory due to her literacy skills, Clementine has had an assortment of domestic related jobs. None paid too well, but it was enough to get by. Her attitude, still that of a rebellious teen did not help her keep any one job for too long. As the years passed, she found it easier to just mind her own business and do her work. She also did her best to maintain the temper and pride still residing in her.
At her job previous to coming to Blackford Manor, the chef she worked with was a bit too handsy. At first she thought it was just a few accidental bumps, but it became apparent he was purposefully touching her. After a few months she was fed up with his behaviour. While cleaning up one night, she kicked him in the groin and then kneed him in the face. Effectively acting as a notice that she had quit, she left the kitchen and gathered what few things she had from her small, rented room. Clementine left town and slept in the next town over. When she woke up, she found a mysterious letter offering employment, food, lodging, and good pay. She also overheard others' conversation of "a mad-woman wanted for assault." Needless to say, she did not need much prompting to travel to Blackford Manor.
Faceclaim
Sophie Lowe
Hex Colour
#7A378B
Player
SlightlyInsane