Description

Personality

Nini's personality is somewhat refined, due to his history. He speaks with moderate tone, and uses manners when speaking to strangers or nobles. Otherwise, he's somewhat casual. He's not shy or withdrawn, but he's definitely not as bold as some others in his 'profession'. He just keeps to himself mainly, speaking when spoken to, or when others are speaking about things that interest him. He's not much of a pervert really... only responds when advanced upon. That kind of deal. He is quite light-hearted, and does enjoy joking around with people; overall just having a good time. He's very open minded, and non-judgment. He values people being themselves, and not putting on some mask to be in public. This does rather lead him to be a little spiteful towards the "Silent, Mysterious" type...but he's not mean or rude. If anything is bold about him, it is that he's defensive of himself and his friends. Not to mention that he's fairly wise. You wouldn't expect it from his age, but he isn't dim. He knows a lot of fruitful sayings... courtesy of his past in a mannor.

Nini enjoys the smiple things in life; despite his life in a mannor, he wasn't given the best of conditions at all times. And simple is simple. A hot bath here, a good filling dish there, and company that hasn't undressed him (yet). He is by no means hard to please, as a simple gesture of kindness or generousity is more than enough for him.

Generally, when refered to as a woman, Nini doesn't correct the person; no reason to. It saves him some ridicule down the line.

In combat, Nini is nervous but confident at the same time. Nini isn't made for combat, and doesn't really indulge in fighting all that often. He's much more attuned to trying to solve things with words, or hollow threats. At the same time, he does know that he is a good combatant, and isn't going to back down because someone is bigger or more muscular than him. He has resolve, and stands up for what he believes, even if it does sometimes seem foolish. That being said, he does know when it's time to back down, submit or flee. He's not arrogant, and he dosen't seem to value his pride very much, so it doens't matter if it's wounded.

Romantically, Nini is bisexual. He's not much of a charmer, and doesn't really try for romance. He believes he hasn't found the right person for himself, and honestly doubts that he will find the right man.... After all, what buffoon would fall for a male harlot? This doesn't dampen his heart, however, and he keeps seaching for that handsome man that will take care of him for the rest of their lives.

Equipment

Weapon:
Nini is quite the accomplished fencer, able to use rapiers and similar swords with ease. However, it's not very common for a 'woman' of the night to be armed... so he carries a rather long parasol. The ebon fabric goes with his outfit...but it cleverly hides his self-defense weapon: A ebony and steel colichemarde. The blade is sharpened, and very durable, and excells as a parrying weapon. Fantastic for defense. It's overall length is about 36 inches, and the blade is 30'. The sharpened steel is extremely leathal for piercing attacks. And to make the weapon even less inconspicuous, the handguard has been removed... not that it has much purpose since Nini doesn't compete in many gentlemen's duels...

(For those unfamilair with a colichemarde, Imagine this without the handguard)

Armor:
Nini wears no significant armor...and is rarely seen outside his 'outfit'. This leaves him very vulnerable... however, he is much faster than someone WITH armor, being able to outrun and out-dodge them most of the time.

History

Home Town: Kevard, a small town around Novak.

Religion:
Nini believes in his own religion. No, that doesn't mean he believes himelf a God or Goddess... it's more of his 'custom' beliefs, forged from a bunch of different religions. He's even come up with a few morals of his own. While honestly closest to Buddhism than any other, it's not really accurate to say he's a Buddhist.

Backstory:

Nini really grew up an average childhood, abiet he lacked a father. Although, he was rather quiet. Shy, even. Some might have even called him timid. However, indeed his upbringing was of that of a male. He had plenty of friends, and was fairly active. He was excited with the concept of adventure and exploration as many young boys were... and fighting as well. But as he grew up, he found himself growing away from the thrills of fighting... he became a little more passive. Reasons of this are unknown...but he didn't really question it. Exploration was still on his mind - travelling the lands... Maybe as a bard. Or a storyteller. Maybe even a monk!

Not once did a 'harlot' cross his mind.

But he was still young, perhaps going into his teen years. His mother enrolled him into a fencing class (more of a gentleman's class, if anything), where he would learn to defend himself in an armed fight. He took to fencing very quickly, and with his nimble mind, showed that he could be just as light on his feet as he was in wit. He had no schooling, but was plenty streetsmart. Little did he know that he would have deeper connection to his instructor, Gaspard Von Gaven, than he much intended. As he progressed to the top of his fencing courses, Gaspard would begin to charge his mother more and more for his lessons. Soon, it was too expensive to maintain. Rather than simply dismissing the woman and her son, he struck a deal with her. Gaspard would allow to train the boy further if he worked at his mannor, doing chores and whatnot. His mother agreed, as did he... unknowing what they'd just signed Nini away for.

While yes, the fencing lessons continued, the boy was now working around the man's mannor...doing very odd chores for a male. In a very strange attire. It didn't take him long to realize he was the only male housekeeper... and thus, 'There were no special outfits for him. And he couldn't be out of uniform!' And thus, began his crossdressing. It was rather embarassing at first, and he tried to fight it all he could...but he was again, at the mercy of Gaspard. Eventually, he was attuned enough in female clothing. He'd secretly admit that it was very comfortable...and didn't seem to mind anymore. Although it wouldn't stop there. Gaspard would lay him out other female clothing for their fencing lessons... and whenever he was in the man's presense, he was in female attire. While odd at first, again, Nini grew used to it.

Although, there was indeed a problem. Little did his mother know that by signing her son away to do chores, she was actually paying him off. And when they realized it, it was far too late. Gaspard wasn't cruel, wouldn't separate mother and son... but Ninivaro was now technecally his.

It was getting very strange between the two. Not only did the Lord of the mannor key the nickname "Nini", his lifestyle was changing drastically. He was told to keep his hair long, and often wash it. As he got up every morning, a maid was issued to help him dress now in a completely feminine matter. She'd fix his hair, and depending on the formality of the day, help him apply make-up. Nini was 'blessed' with no facial hair, nor body hair, and that made his illusion of a female much easier. And eventually the time would come where Nini would be more than a maid... but more of Gaspard's personal servant.

There is no need to delve into his more personal duties as the man's servant.

To be honest with himself, (and he was quite confused) he didn't mind the man's actions towards him. Granted, they were unpleasant at first, but eventually, as all other things, he came to grow accustomed to these things. He could even say he might've been able to enjoy them if Gaspard wasn't so rough. Though it didn't matter. Because as his seventeenth birthday neared, Gaspard was killed by an unknown man, a petty crime of thievery. This did release the binds on Nini's service... but there was nothing left for Nini in the man's last will. Not one piece of gold. It was rather frustrating knowing that he was just some toy to the man, instead of someone meaningful. After all, he did whisper to him every night that he loved Nini. But he'd not dwell on this fact, finding it only made him frustrated. As Nini returned home, he had learned that his mother had fallen ill, and was unable to work. Nini had few job skills... the only thing he could really do was fence... And he wasn't exactly mercenary material. So he was left with one other skill...

And thus, begins his notorious career of selling his body. He knew no other skill that would help him other than his ability to fool almost any person into thinking he was of opposite gender. This combined with his... erm... experience made him an ideal lady of the evening.

Again, there is no need to go in depth about his job here.

He was desperate to raise any kind of money. And he did do his job exceedingly well.... This continued for a few years actually. And at this point being a female was such a second nature to him, it just felt odd NOT dressing up in knickers and a dress each day. Maybe his inner self liked it. Liked the lifestyle... sex, alcohol, and deviant acts of every nature. He couldn't even tell himself. Eventually, however, his mother would succumb to her sickness, despite medications. And left Nini everything... including her mountain of debt. Nini was left with no other choice but to sell the home, and just about everything inside of it to help level it off... and still was in debt. He tried to pay it off, but the scoundrels whom were taxing him simply wouldn't let him get his head above water, metaphorically. With nothing left to do, Nini fled his home town, and began his life on the road.

Now, Nini is still a 'lady' of the night, and frequently indulges his job. But he does it only enough to sustain himself. A bed, simple foods, and a treat for himself on occasion... But it wasn't an easy life evading men out to collect debt. He's afraid he's never going to stop running...