Dominique La Fontaine

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## Background

Dominique was born as the Second child to Viscount Raymondin and his first wife Audovera. As the first girl, she was spoiled a lot as a child, even after Gossuin was born. Yet even though she could have anything she wanted, Dominique did not act out or even ask for things. She caught on to things quickly and saw how the other girls her age acted and how those older than her were treated. She wanted no part in that, so she only asked for what she needed and lived as sparsely as she could. She also learned how to take care of herself by watching the servants and her brothers. It was through this action that she discovered her love of the sword and her family's history. She began practicing what her brothers were being taught in secert. This would benefit her greatly a few years later.

Tragedy struck the family when her younger brother was born when she was Seven. Their mother became ill, and for the next 2 years, she was confined to her bed. Nothing the doctors did had any effect and the priests would often whisper that Audovera was being punished by God. Dominique could not understand. Her mother had followed all the church rules as well as her husband. What did she do that she had to be punished for? It was at this time that Dominique would learn that God was not on her side, nor was he a just being. In her ninth year of life, she lost her mother.

## Personality and Behaviour

Sometimes she is seen as arrogant, which isn't the case. Dominique likes order and effectiveness which means she will often get straight to the point and doesn't tolerate slacking off. This doesn't mean she is a "stick in the mud", just that she believes there is a time and place for fun and the like. She can get around upper society due to her upbringing, however, she is still out of place even if no one can tell her why. Dominique is honest, and she has a hard time understanding those who live lives of unnecessary lies. When she has let someone in, she tends to be very caring, cheerful, and protective and she tends to smile more, like around her family. If given the choice between a dress and trousers she will always pick trousers. She will wear whatever is appropriate for the setting she is going to be in, which means she can conceal her desires, wants, and needs if it will benefit or protect those she holds dear.

## Likes/Hobbies/Interests

Likes: Billiards, Chess, Reading poetry, sweet/salty foods/drinks, Feel/smell of Leather/wood.

Hobbies: Sword & glove collecting, sparing, wood carving

Interests: Astronomy, Horse breeding.

(Swordsmanship is a way of life, not a like, hobby or interest)

## Dislikes/Fears/Phobias

Dislikes: Firearms, sour foods/drink

Fears: Marriage (fears it will limit/restrict her lifestyle), death of family members, dishonor

Phobias: Small rodents (I.E Mice and rats), Boats (being on the water in/on a vessel).

## Strengths and Weaknesses

### **Strengths:**

Dexterity, swordplay, riding, intelligence, working with her hands.

### **Weaknesses:**

Bluntness, Rigidness, disdain of firearms.

## Appearance

Dominique has long wavy Auburn hair, which she usually keeps up atop her head or braided behind her fastened with a leather strap that she can use as a weapon if she is ever disarmed. Forest green eyes analyze her opponent with an unwavering will shining through. Two decades of swordplay have created a lithe body hiding lean muscles underneath lush curves and an impressive bosom. She has sun-kissed, peach toned skin from year's in the sun dotted with freckles.

## Physical Skills

Fencing

Cloak and dagger

Average horseback riding

Average hand-to-hand

Whip

## Intellectual Skill

Quick study and practical application

Multilingual

Will of steel

## Armour/Clothing Style

Dominique prefers men's clothing, however, she usually wears basic daily dresses. Being a minimalist, you will often see her in the same five dresses, unless there is an event she must attend. Then she wears the latest fashion but donates it afterwards. she favors richer colors, such as dark reds, warm browns and nature greens. You may see her in peach tones if the mood strikes her. Her fencing attire consists of a loose white silk shirt and soft brown leather pants she stole from Andrew with flat scuffed up boots. Dominique is always wearing a different pair of gloves from her collection.