The Baleford Family

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The Baleford Family​

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History

It was entirely unclear where the first Baleford had originated from, how long it had been since they settled in Anglia or indeed, whether they originated from there originally.
The earliest recorded mention of the name came from tax papers dated close to one-hundred years ago, with the name 'Elric Baleford' noted in place.

From then on did the name grow within Anglia. By no means were they well known outside of the local farming community, but within they were known for their hard work and their consistent supply of wheat and varying crops. Elrics wife, Mathilda- who had been married in from a neighbouring family, grew her own name by way of baking and cooking. As such, both of these skills were passed on and taught to their small army of children. Five children they had until the six was lost along with Mathilda in childbirth.

Each of the children were taught valuable skills to take with them- to spread throughout the community. Some were taught combat, and some were taught cooking. Every individual child of Elrics was raised to focus on something which made them unique, resulting in a plethora of skills and abilities.
Eventually, each child married, and the Baleford family began to grow again.



Nowadays, the Balefords are found throughout varying places within Regalia. Most keep themselves within the farmlands they know, either owning their own or otherwise being married into other families. The newer generations did not confine themselves to the Anglian area, and instead might move off to different continents, but their farming background was ingrained in their minds, and they often sought out suitable places to grow their own farmland.

As a standard to ensure that the family remain profitable, it was tought to the children at a younger age that they needed to hone in on a skill they loved, and use that to help benefit their family. As a collected, they came across as a jack of all trades type family, though there were limits to their skillsets.

The Balefords could not afford schooling, and as such the children were often raised with limited literacy and numeracy skills. They also lacked an understanding of politics, the military, or the arts. Pottery and tailoring were perhaps the only two art-based skills that found their way into the Baleford households.

Very few of the family travelled unless they looked to relocate, and it was uncommon to find a Baleford outside of Anglia. Those who visited Regalia usually looked to build trade relations with the peerage or citizens, or looked to make purchases.

Status
Lower Class Commoner

Trade
Balefords vary in trade. Every branch of the family has their own unique trade. The general consensus is, however, that they flourish in practical skills. Farming, smithing, building and so on.

Values
Family and Diligence.

Faith
Typical Anglian beliefs

Family Members
[Playable][Unplayable][Played]

Aelfric Baleford - 40

A man who was considered the leader of the family overall. The descendant of the 'main line' so to speak. He was a hard working farmer though his passion was smithing.​

Eilora Baleford née Woodfield - 37

Wife to Aelfric. A woman blessed with the compassion it took to raise children and to tend to animals. Unfortunately, she was unable to have children of her own.

Miriam Baleford - 10
Adopted daughter of Aelfric and Eilora. She had a love for cooking.

Tobias Baleford - 18
Adopted son of Aelfric and Eliora. He followed in his fathers footsteps and learnt what he could, to be ready to take over the farm when required.

Czylle Baleford - 24
Whilst Czylle was never technically adopted by the family and had been more cared for, for an extended period of time, Czylle had now come to adopt the family name after parting with her d'Vaud roots.

Bastian Ravenstad - 2
Czylles first born son. He had returned to Brissaud to live with his father.​

Richard Baleford - 38

Youngest brother to Aelfric. His focused trade was butchery- hunting and the selling of meats.

Kristian Baleford - 21
Bastard son to Richard. He had been raised to follow his fathers career choices. His mother died in childbirth.

Nathanial Baleford - 21
Twin to Kristian. He had chosen the career path of builder, and was on his way to becoming a gifted architect. His mother died in childbirth.​

Louise Baleford née Southways - 34

Deceased wife of Richard. Louise lost her life from illness.​

Rebekah Baleford - 17
Eldest daughter of Richard and Louise. She had a love for sewing and stitching, but was being forced to learn how to cook and tend to the farmland they kept.

Sophia Baleford - 15
A young girl who had a head filled with dreams of becoming a princess. She was a keen hunter thanks to her brother Kristians tutoring, and aided her father in his endeavours.​

Jessamine Baleford - 28

Only sister to Richard and Aelfric. Jess had dreams of becoming a great chef, and had delayed having a family in order to pursue this. She was outgoing, bubbly, and willing to work alongside anyone.
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If you find yourself wanting to make your mark with a lower-end commoner family, then do feel free to apply. Write-ins are totally acceptable as well.

[Character Application]
(This is not a family that strives for nobility, nor it is one that wishes to be part of politics. As such, there is no request to make this character your main. It is however asked that if you put in the effort of obtaining one, you do actually play them.)

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