Marion Dreyfuss

**Marion Dreyfuss** is the late husband of Beckham Dreyfuss and father of their daughter, Bina. Born to a wealthy family in Codurra, Marion was always interested in the arts and pursued his passion for jewelry-making by becoming a silversmith.

## Marion Dreyfuss

### Relatives

Beckham Dreyfuss (husband)
Bina Dreyfuss † (daughter)

## History

### Early Life

Marion was born an only child into the famous Dreyfuss family. In Codurra, the Dreyfusses were known for being wealthy landowners and intellectual geniuses. He grew up in Codurra, but moved to Fenne when he turned eighteen to pursue jewelry-making and silversmithing. He caught on to the trade and made a name for himself in southern Sumusaari.

### Meeting Beck

Marion was taken to an Underground auction where he saw a young Selkie who was being put up for sale. Although he hadn't gone with the intention to buy anything, Marion couldn't stand the sight of seeing his would-be husband, Beckham Dreyfuss, in such a state and bid the highest. At first, Beck was apprehensive of Marion, but after being showed that a relationship built on trust was possible, both of them started to grow closer. Marion's marriage to Beck was necessary for Beck to become a citizen of Fenne and to grant him equal protective rights. Seeing as though Beck was still a minor, Marion did not experience or pursue romantic relations with him until he was of age.

### Silversmithing Business

After marrying Beck, Marion branched off from his silversmith instructor's studio and established his own in the same town. Marion's business prospered quickly and he began receiving orders from some of the Codurran elite and Elkshore royal family. At this time, Marion started to go on mining trips to have a first-hand look at the precious gems and stones he would be using in his pieces. While this was important for the success of the business, the trips were often long and Marion missed being home. He wrote Beck letters and painted a little bit of the scenery on his travels to send back as well.

### Illness and Death

Marion fell ill to the same disease that was running rampant in Fenne in September 1796. It eventually killed him, a day after his daughter died. He last words to Beck were, "Please save yourself."

## Appearance

Marion was a tall human with short blonde hair and blue eyes. Despite his large size, he was extremely nimble, especially when it came to his silversmith work.

## Personality

Beck describes Marion as a well-meaning, but socially awkward man. He was always so hyperfixated on his work that sometimes, the lack of experience in socializing with others showed. Marion was a patient and hardworking silversmith who had a strong sense of justice. Despite his rich upbringing, he was incredibly humble and showed generosity by gifting expensive jewelry to the poor for free. Beck explained that he never once heard Marion raise his voice and described him as a gentle giant.

## Relationships

### Beckham Dreyfuss

Marion and Beck were married for almost four years until Marion's death. During this time, the two built a strong relationship based on mutual trust, similar interests and honest communication. While Beck wasn't in love with Marion per say, he was grateful for the other's kindness. Marion's parents didn't approve of Beck as a partner, not knowing the circumstances of the marriage, but Marion always defended his husband and never spoke ill of him. Up until his death, Marion regarded Beck with deep respect and admiration for his strength and kindness.

### Whitney Blackbird

Whitney and Marion met when Beck took in the Blackbird brothers. Although Whitney was more skeptical of Marion than Beck, he learned to appreciate the man's silent support. Marion went out and left Whitney's favorite fruit on the table after leaving early for mining trips. These small gestures allowed Whitney to trust him more and maintain a friendly relationship. While Whitney wasn't too fond of Marion's absence, especially in the months leading up to Bina's birth, he respected him because he had been so good to Beck when others would have jumped at the chance to have a Selkie plaything.