I will do doing the history of the family over a period of time using Lore Compliant Stories. This will help you relate to the characters and give a much more detailed account of the family's history. This may take some time.
Name
de Escrebano ( Day - esc - ray - ban - oh)
Family Motto
"We know where our loyalties lie."
Family Sigils
A Pheonix on a Navy Blue and White background. This symbolises the family's new beginning after the revolution as well as their ties to sailing and trade.
Family Colours
Navy Blue: Representing the families ties to sailing and trade.
Gold: This represents the fortune they found in Regalia through trading and such.
White: This represents the clean sheet and the family's new start.
Family Culture
The family do not obey by any traditional cultures, instead mixing the culture of their home (Daendroque)with the more culturally-developed way of the Caerdians. They teach their children Daendroqean from a young age, although they learn common first. Many members of the family have picked up different languages from their travels, especially the older generation that are rather privateer and trade based.
Religion
Unionism: They are not particularly strict in their religion but most of them are Unionists. They do not try to push their religion onto anyone and, quite frankly, could not care what religion one chooses to follow.
Combat Style
Nicolean (Martial): The old generation specifically, were taught the Nicoloan fighting style from a young age. Due to their lack of weapons during the revolution, this was the best way they could fight back against their Slave Masters. The original teacher was Matías de Escrebano, he taught Rodrigo and Diego the style, as well as various other slaves (most notably the Cuevas Family). Rodrigo and Diego would then go on to teach their children the style as well but in a much looser way, the art fading away slightly through the generations. There are still various members of the family (most notably Aurora) who carry on the art and practice regularly.
- Modest - Their children are taught from a young age to be modest, sometimes too much so. This sometimes holds certain members of the family back, doubting themselves and telling themselves that they just can't do something. Although there are some downsides to this, it gives off a good impression to acquaintances.
- Laid-Back - Although, when it is a matter of great importance, the business oriented members of the family like to be very formal, most of the time they are all very laid back. They do not care what people think of them so they dress how they want and act how they want, as long as they abide by the law.
- Loyal - The family are very loyal to their allies and stick by their side until the end, even if they are wrong. If they believe what the party is doing is against the law or outrageous, they may decline to help them or get involved. They tend not to, however and like to stick with people for as long as possible.
The male members of the family tend to have tanned skin and blonde hair. Most members have brown eyes (especially the main line of the family) but some members have green or blue eyes depending on who the family have bred with. They tend to be quite tall and bulky, doing manual labour for their previous "boss" as well as doing the rigging on their ships. Most members are between 5'9" - 6'2" and have a muscular body build.
Female Members:
The female members of the family tend to have tanned skin and naturally blonde hair, similar to the male members of the family. However, most women in the family dye their hair because it simply looks better. Most members have brown eyes (especially the main line of the family) but some members have green or blue eyes depending on who the family have bred with. They tend to still be tall yet slightly shorter than the men of the family, they also have very flattering body builds, keeping up their public image. Most members are between 5'6" - 5'9" and have a femmefatale body build.
El Castillo de Botellón
After the success of the revolution, the Escrebano family took over El Castillo de Botellón, employing those who were previously slaves to work for them there. They currently use El Castillo de Botellón as a base of operations for their businesses and a dock for their ships. They often visit here if it is a matter of great importance or business matter. It isn't particularly fortified but can withstand a weak or brief attack using it's ships and cannons.
After the success of the revolution, the Escrebano family took over El Castillo de Botellón, employing those who were previously slaves to work for them there. They currently use El Castillo de Botellón as a base of operations for their businesses and a dock for their ships. They often visit here if it is a matter of great importance or business matter. It isn't particularly fortified but can withstand a weak or brief attack using it's ships and cannons.
A lovely view of the seaside from El Castillo de Botellón's main building's patio.
This is the family's home within Regalia, although some members choose to live elsewhere. It is relatively large but not the size of a noble estate, unfortunately.
Escrebano Materiales
The family have a very succesful business in that they import and export a variety of materials from all over Aloria. They travel far and wide searching for the best quality materials they can to sell on for a large sum of money.
Aurora's Gowns and Silks
Although this is independently owned by Aurora, she prefers to think of it as a family business. Many people come to here for outfits as she uses the best quality materials as well as her own unique techniques that you won't find anywhere else.
The first Patriarch of the family and the one who started the revolution. He set out all of the original plans and when he died, Rodrigo and Diego vowed to fulfil their father's plans.
Married to Valería de Escrebano, father of Rodrigo and Diego de Escrebano, grandfather of Aurora de Escrebano.
Rodrigo de Escrebano -
The second Patriarch of the family and the father of Aurora de Escrebano. He was the one who put all of the plans into the place, only to be betrayed and killed while doing so. He was the person who inspired Aurora, taught her everything she knows about sailing and combat. He was her hero.
Son of Matías and Valería de Escrebano, married to Isabella de Escrebano, brother of Diego de Escrebano, father of Aurora, Gabriel, Lucas and Sara de Escrebano.
Diego de Escrebano -
The third Patriarch of the family and the business man of the family. He was the one who ended the revolution, coming out of it victorious. He was also the one who taught Aurora about business and finances as well as leadership. He travelled to many places, making allies and trade routes. This is how he met Signur Rothgarn, a Northerne woman who he had two children with, illegitimately. Once he returned to his loving wife and two children, Signur was left with two children of her own. He never did tell his wife, Catalína, about Signur, she found out shortly after his death and now the two have a heated rivalry.
Diego passed the Patriarchy down to Aurora due to her being the oldest, most experienced and most qualified for the position. Although her siblings weren't particularly happy at first, they have since forgiven her.
Son of Matías and Valería de Escrebano, married to Catalína de Escrebano, brother of Rodrigo de Escrebano, illegitimate father of Ivar and Rolf Rothgarn, legitimate father of Daníella and Thiago de Escrebano, uncle of Aurora, Gabriel, Lucas and Sara de Escrebano.
The most important rules you should follow are;
- Try to use your character as one of your main characters, other characters are permitted but not too many. You should play your de Escrebano character at least 50% of the time.
- Try to input as many traits as possible that relate to the de Escrebanos when creating characters so that they can be clearly identified as such.
- Act in a manner befitting of a respectable person.
- Communicate with each other in a good and friendly tone, regardless of it's a good friend, a family member, or other players!
- Try to add as much history into your character sheet as possible, including El Castillo de Escrebano and how the history relates to them
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