Dorothea Addington

Born to a noble dignified family, the Addingtons were well-respected and held a notable place within the ton. Her father, Lord William Addington, was a highly respected military man, who worked for years serving the crown and their safety. While her mother, Lady Allegra Addington, was well-known for her charitable work and social grace, often hosting lavish gatherings and balls that were attended by all the right people.

Dorothea had been an only child her entire life, as her parents failed to conceive any more children after Dorothea herself was born. As she flourished into a young woman, Dorothea's parents arranged for her to marry dearest Lord James, who Dorothea had known well since childhood, as their families were rather close. Dorothea initially caught the attention of many eligible suitors, but none of them had the chance to court her as James and herself announced their engagement around the time of the start of the new season. As two people who had in a way grown together, it was almost natural and rather unsurprising to see how their courtship blossomed into a deep and beautiful love story, and it was clear to everyone who knew them that they were meant to be together.

However, fate had other plans in store. Tragedy struck the following year, mere months before their wedding, when Lord James, her beloved fiancé, suddenly disappeared and was soon discovered he had met with a tragic death, leaving her heartbroken and shattered. The loss was devastating, not only because of the love they shared but also because it meant that as the only child and heir, the role of continuing the Addington bloodline rested solely heavily on her shoulders. No longer holding the belief that she’d end up marrying for love and living happily, Dorothea went on with her duties, as it was up to her to bare the next babies, resulting in her having to come out to society again and find potential new suitors the next year following James’s death.

## Personality

From a tender age, Dorothea was raised with grace, composure, and all the expectations that came with being a lady of her status. She had the best caretakers and the best teachers her parents could possibly find, as fit for the key for the future of the family. Books, arts, and even sports, Dorothea grew into a woman who always wants to learn more, do more, and be more.

Presenting herself with graceful confidence, Dorothea possessed all the charm, wit and intellect of a well-presentable lady and potential prospect. She’s a very passionate person, and will give her one hundred percent and one in everything she does, although not having any will inside her to find a husband again beside it being her parents wish, Dorothea wouldn’t put those emotions to display, while she is focused and aware of the importance of her actions, all in order to attain a final goal.

Dorothea, being only 19 years old, doesn’t seem to be rushing anywhere or settling for anything that may come her way, knowing her worth, a lady who has her standards set and wouldn’t want just any good-for-nothing sack of a bachelor to waste her time. It must be worth it. Gracious and kind, Dorothea is sociable and capable of holding a rather decent conversation, she’s an adventurer and always enjoys listening to stories about people's travels, as well as riding horses in the open air.