Thread: Onyx Landing Character Thread

Character Name Alice Rook Aliases Ally, Sawbones, That one knife bitch Gender Female Profession Aspiring Doctor Apparent age 24 Appearance Vaguely attractive in a perky manner, with high cheekbones and a slightly pointed chin. This is marred slightly by a faded scar across her lip and left cheek. Has never been seen less than fully clothed, and wears several layers in any case - usually hard-wearing or easily washable, except for some of the softer dresses usually hidden well-back in her wardrobe... Personality Alice alternates between a curious and perky attitude with people out and about, and a stern determined look when there are important matters to attend to. Takes absolutely no shit from anyone either under her care, or anyone she thinks should be. Can be absolutely rabid about sanitation. Recent history Alices tenure as an apprentice doctor was marred by several notably more misogynistic senior doctors in the cities. She travelled across several towns, but one with a particular grudge against her talent really had it out for her. Rumours and insulting letters have followed her progress around the country, despite her best efforts. Her curiosity and steely intellect have nonetheless landed her here, where a fully accredited doctor might visit perhaps for a day every other month. Notable relationships Alice managed to escape from a somehow arranged marriage to a old war veteran. She is nonetheless on good terms with him, if notably less so with her own family... Strengths, talents, and points of pride Her skills include particular usage of chemicals and research into the different medicinal practises used all over the world. Her own testing on mostly-willing subjects has done her certainty a world of good, and she has managed to fill several notebooks with useful - if occasionally disgusting - treatments for otherwise deadly possibilities. While she has no experience whatsoever with firearms, she has a deadly knack with small blades of all kinds, from the ability to throw knives, sever a mans tendon with a deft stroke, or simply look threatening with a bonesaw and an intense glare. Weaknesses, detriments, and points of improvement Alice has never had a particularly good bedside manner. While others could comfort a patient, she was always quite brusque and explaining her procedures in uncomfortable detail. This has carried over to her normal social skills, along with an unfortunate tendency to self-aggrandisement. Her bodily strength and physical condition leave something to be desired, despite her steady hands. What is your greatest regret? Alice wishes that her family could accept her for who she is. While they wanted their third daughter to marry, have children, work as a housewife and inherit a minor fortune after a few short decades, Alices unbounded curiosity drove her away from the future they had planned out for her. She still misses them, despite their insistent letters and entreatments. What fascinates you? Alice is always trying to find out more about the world. Even if she puts down topics she finds too mundane, she will always seek to understand the best she can. Particularly biology, as she can be occasionally found poking around the inside of some critter... How strong is your faith? Alice has an almost complete lack of faith. To keep up appearances, she mouths the words and gestures, but her mind is fully set on what she can observe for herself. This has engendered a certain lack of trust in second-hand observations...