Lys+(Mistress+Alystriona+Pestle)



Author’s Questions Name: Alystriona Pestle Nickname: Lys Meaning: Defender of Mankind Title: Mistress Meaning: She is a Master of her trade Race: Half-Fae Sexual Orientation: straight Social Class: middle Occupation: apothecary

Physical Appearance… Impersonal Questions Description: Tall, slim and red-haired, Lys holds herself proudly. She is equally at home in full court dress, leggings or her usual work clothes. She is graceful and quick (from her Fae heritage). Age (Appearance): early-30s Age (Physical): early-40s Weight: 150 Height: 5’ 11” Built: lithe and lean Psychological Health (1 to 10): 7 Physical Health (1 to 10): 10 Skin Tone: fair with gold undertones Shape of Face: oval Hair: long, red Eye Color: grey Eye Shape: slightly almond Vision: excellent Most Remarkable Feature: her hair and eyes, she is considered beautiful...there is something about her that is compelling to most. Her ears are slightly pointed, but she keeps them well hidden.

Background… Impersonal Questions Ethnicity: Half-Fae Hometown: Triskellion Birthday: Midsummer Mother: Deirdre (sorrowful) Mother’s Age at Birth: 16 Brief Description: Beautiful and red-haired, Deirdre’s health deteriorated after Lys’s birth and she died very young. Relationship: It was good before her death. Father: an unknown Fae who raped her mother Father’s Age at Birth: unknown Brief Description: Relationship: hates him and by association, most other Fae Education: Extremely well educated Religion: Worships Brigid, goddess of fire Finances: seemingly good, secretly has much more money than at first appearance Skills: apothecary, potions mistress and poisoner Abilities: can cast small glamours, can influence people Unique Traits: a leader in the rebellion, she has extensive knowledge of the tunnels that lead out of the city and various bolt-holes located through the city.

On Sight… Personal Questions Name one word you would use to describe yourself. Driven Describe your style. Practical and utilitarian. I can dress up if I need to though and not feel out of place. What do you consider your best physical characteristic? My height. I am seldom taken unawares. What do you consider your worst characteristic? The damn ears What do people usual notice about you first? My hair What about you is heroic? I try to help people who are in need What about you is social? What do you like about people? People are fine. I am particularly drawn to helping children. What’s your typical outfit? Most days, if working in the shop, I wear a long sleeved chemise, underskirt and overdress. When running with the rebels, I wear leggings, top, corseted vest, and boots. What do wear when you have to dress up? I wear full court dress to suit my station. What do you wear when you’re alone? Comfortable clothing that is suitable to several purposes. What do you wear to bed? A chemise Do you wear any jewelry? The ten rings that I wear on my fingers, symbols of each aspect of my trade that I have mastered.