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[Penelope Waters]

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Out of Character Information:

• Real Name: Layla
• Nickname?: Niya
• Real Age: 16
• Gender: Female
• Orientation: Bisexual
• Where are you from: Columbia, SC
• How did you find VM?: Blood Thirst

In Character Information

General Information

1. Name: Penelope Waters
2. Nicknames: N/A
3. Gender: Female
4. Age: 748 yrs. total
5. Birth date: 03.11.1059
6. Orientation: Bisexual
7. Clan: Ventrue
8. Place in Hierarchy: Prince of Anar City
9. Generation: 6th Generation
10. Affiliation: Camarilla
11. Hometown: Athens, Greece
12. Birthplace: Athens
13. Clan Disciplines: So far the only disciplines Penelope has mastered are Dominate and Fortitude. The next discipline she has gotten the farthest in is Presence followed by Animalism.

Physical Information

1. Age Appeared To Be: Twenty-Three
2. Face: The vampiress face is an oval-shape with slender cheekbones. Her face for the most part is broad, but still has a babyish type look to it. Penelope's eyebrows are thin and most of the time they're arched. Brown eyes with matching black eye lashes. Depending on the way light is hitting her face her eyes will show their true color instead of the dull dark brown, usually seen in the dark. Her nose isn't something that she thinks about that much, but it seems proportional to the rest of her body. In her opinion the best feature on her face is her lips. They're full, peach coloured, and soft...her top three reasons why she thinks they're the best features on her face, among the many other reasons. Beautification, something she unwillingly inherited from her mother is the only reason why she doesn't have any blemishes, scars, marks or other distinguishing features on her face.
3. Hair: Despite her age she dyes her hair more then most kine usually do. On average she changes her hair color every year, but doesn't go to any extremes---like pinks, blues, greens, and reds. She tends to stick with browns, blacks, and blondes. Her current hair color is brown with highlights. To keep herself from looking the same everyday Penelope doesn't have any particular style for her hair...one day she may have it down and curly while the next day it might be pinned up in a bun, more business style then not.
4. Skin: For her age and species her skin colour is normal. Using tips and tricks she keeps her skin colour close to the one she died with. Pale is something she is not. Just by her appearance excluding her fangs the average person wouldn't be able to tell that she is a vampire.
5. Height/Build: Over many years Penelope has sculpted her body to the way she wants it. Her most prized possession, so to speak, on her body are her abs. She has worked long and hard to get her body to that point of perfection. She is one of the view women in the world who can say that they have a pack and don't look like a man with one. Overall she is a toned women standing at five foot seven. Her weight is something that she keeps under control by doing intensive regular exercise. She’s neither a plus size model nor a size zero, Penelope would like to believe she is somewhere in-between.
6. Accessories: When picking out something to wear for the next night it takes her hours and hours to pick something out. She has to be a little perfectionist and everything has to be just right. The main reason for this is that she has tons upon tons of accessories to choose from, causing her mix and match lots of combinations. From earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings she has lots to choose from and a variety of different colours and shades.
7. Weapons: She has a wide assortment of weapons. She has swords, knives, daggers, explosives, guns, any weapon you name she has stashed somewhere. But, she tends to stick with melee type weapons like swords and daggers. Guns aren't complicated she just finds that they make too much of a mess for her.
8. Tattoos, if any: N/A
9. Other Distinguishing Features? N/A

Background Information

Born almost millennia ago in Athens, Greece, was the woman Penelope Waters. By now you would automatically assume that she is dead, well she is, sort of, but that will all be explained later. Born into a medium sized family of five brothers and sisters Penelope was the youngest out of the pentagon. When she was just an infant their age range between her and the eldest child in the family was nine years. Elijah was the eldest at nine years of ago followed behind by the twins Ambrosia and Draco at the age of seven while Melania was only two. Having a total of seven people in one single household was nothing drastic for her parents. Being her father was a well-known and influential political figure at that time. Her mom of course stayed at home, but managed to bring income into the household as well by weaving an assortment of fabrics and things. During most of the day her father was always away because of his job and their mom was typically busy doing other things, like cheating on her husband and other sinful matter. The children had to take care and watch out for each other even though there were born into a wealthy family. Elijah always went out of his way to do things for Penelope whatever she wanted she always got it from him. Being the oldest he made sure all of the others were safe according to his calculations. But, when Penelope turned five her life took a turn.

Elijah had dreams of becoming a general in the army and when father found out he was in big trouble. Telling him that being in the military was peasant work in hopes of crushing his dreams. But, all he was doing was making Elijah want to become a solider more and more. Running away months later, that one event shook Penelope’s life in every which way. As stated before Elijah always went out of his way to take care of her and now that he was gone she would have to do just about everything on her own now. Though she soon became accustomed to her daily routine of life, but it was abruptly interrupted once again when she turned thirteen. It was a secret that had been kept from her until her parents thought she was of age to know. She was in an arranged marriage with a senator’s son. He was three years older then her with jet black hair, ruby red cheeks, and a stomach that looked like he had drunk his share of kegs in his short lifetime. He disgusted her despite how he tried to please her even before she knew of this terrible arrangement of hers. She knew no way out of this and cried herself to sleep on many nights. Weeks after this news her brother returned, but only showed himself to her. She could tell he had changed and that he wanted to tell her something, but left quickly because of something about the full moon approaching.

She wanted to tell him everything that had happened to her in the past years, but wasn’t able too on accountant of him leaving...abruptly. Things around her parent’s estate were becoming an utter mess so they had hired roughly 13 servants to help throughout their land. One particular servant always seemed to have her eye on Penelope and talked to her whenever it was possible. She always tried to make her feel as if her troubles would magically go away and sometimes Penelope actually believed her. The servant herself was only sixteen, three years older then Penelope. A year went pass and the two were getting closer and closer to each other, Penelope started to feel somewhat attracted to the young lady and always wanted to be around her. After expressing these feelings to Ashlee, the servant, the feeling was mutual and the two kissed on day while they were alone. Within a couple of weeks the two had done several things together besides kissing and hugging. Her arranged marriage be within 9 months and now more then ever she didn’t want to marry the boy she barely knew...hell she didn’t even know if she liked boys anymore. Her ‘girlfriend,’ so to speak was sent away once her parents found out about their several encounters from Melania, known was the snitch in the pentagon which had became a quadrilateral.

She was feeling lost again, once things were getting good for her then they started to go bad. Four months went by and Penelope had met someone else, once again this was a female, but she was different from Ashlee. Her name was Carmela; she seemed to have a different swagger about her then Ashlee did. From her appearance she showed that she was wealthy, sophisticated and highly intelligent. And something else that Penelope found intriguing was that she only saw her at night and she was new in Athens or from what she knew. She met her one-day just walking the streets one night while she was trying to clear her head with tears covering her face. The stranger didn’t even know her, but she comforted her and without hesitation Penelope followed her the whole night, her parents didn't worry because they never knew where she was and frankly probably didn’t care. That night something happened to Penelope, but she couldn't quite remember anything except for waking up in her bed with a neck being a little sore. Carmen, the 500-year-old Ventrue had fed on her that night, but decided not to Embrace yet. Seeing her every night for the course of two months one night they went to the biggest and most luxurious estate Penelope had seen in her entire life. She was in the Prince’s home, but had no idea that it was the prince looking at her until much later on. He gave one grin and nodded his head to Carmen. They left and Penelope didn’t question what had just happened back their. That night the ecstasy between the two girls was high and around one or so in the morning Carmela sired Penelope. She was now a fledgling and had just become a vampire, but she had lots to learn about being one.

Her transition to life to unlife wasn’t hard for her because she loved the power she now possessed. For the next century she learned the ins and outs about being one with the night, from clans to things that could kill her. She spent time on disciplines and getting social, mental, and charismatic skills. Her and Carmela were still together even though she was now longer a fledging, but now a neonate. Another two hundred years went by and Penelope had traveled the world, gaining new skills with every place they lived in. She learned many of marital art styles and mastered them as well as weapons skills and mastering the weapons in every way possible. Half a century went by and Carmela and Penelope were in China soaking up all of the ancient history, fighting styles and everything else they could. Maybe they shouldn't’ have been so far away because one night their presence disturbed the peace greatly. They were just walking through the streets when the other kindred that night noticed that they weren’t from here and the two soon go the message when a clan attempted an assassination on the duo. Their first attempted failed and from then on out the duo’s main focus was getting out of their domain, but that wasn’t happening without a fight. Another night it happened again Penelope got away, but Carmen wasn’t so lucky. She forced Penelope to go ahead promising her that she would be right behind her, but stayed to fight off the vampires and give Penelope a chance to escape. In her lifetime Penelope had lost three very important people to her and from then on out she had promised herself never again to commit to a relationship.

She made her way back to Greece, finally and explained their whole journey and what had happened to the new prince of Athens. Centuries passed and Penelope traveled on her own a little bit still practicing her skills here and their to hone and refine them. It was now in the 1800s and technology had started advancing, causing Penelope to learn more and more new things on a constant basis. Something else she liked and that was learning. She truly believed that knowledge was power because if you knew too much about a certain thing or certain person you would truly have them at your feet begging for you to keep their secret a secret.

Finally settling down in Anar City with fellow Ventrue and Camarilla clan members she felt as if she was at home now, but new there was lots of things for her to do. She bought several estates throughout Anar and it’s outskirts with her very old money. She learned the map of the Whole City and blueprints to almost every building currently in the city and just about everything that could aide her in whatever she wanted to accomplish. Soon the year turned into 2000 the new millennia. Penelope was soon appointed the Prince due to her accomplishments in the city and her status as a Ventrue. She has managed to keep her power after those few years considering that most of the Prince’s she has known don’t keep their status as Prince for more then three years top. Penelope is currently aware of the virus the humans have created to fight them and has the best minds vampire and humans alike working on a cure and a way to treat this threat. She has been wrecking her brain trying to figure out where they are manufacturing this, so she can lead a mission to end this once and for all.

Personality Information

1. General Personality: As her middle name only suggests, the youngest Waters daughter is certainly a tad bit obsessed with her looks. One of her weakest (or perhaps strongest) traits is her vanity; the compliments coming from those around her do not help in the least. Mirrors adorn her bedroom wherever she can fit them – on top of her vanity table, in the powder room, a full length mirror on one of her walls and one that she carries around in her pocket at all times. Whenever she passes something even remotely reflective, such as a window or even an eating utensil, Penelope will always take care to check herself out. Some say that she has no need to, as she looks good almost all of the time, but it will never hurt her to ensure that her hair hasn’t stuck out at a weird angle or there isn’t something stuck in her teeth from lunch. She’s been reprimanded more than a few times for fixing her hair in the middle of meetings yet continues to do it, even through her years of scolding. Penelope strives for perfection both in her looks and in other aspects of her life.
   
   Penelope is a perfectionist; it can be seen in her seemingly flawless appearance and in her studies. Contrary to popular belief, there is a working brain underneath those colorful curls, yet because of her upbringing she chooses not to show it the majority of the time. In school her marks weren’t spectacular; certainly nothing compared to what her brothers used to achieve, but they’re above average. Again, it is required of a young woman of her class to not worry about a job after school, so although she can wave and a maid will seem to just instantly appear to her, there’ll hardly be a need for her knowledge in the future or so she use to think.
   
   Penelope once that she would never assume the leadership role; though now she believes that women can make a difference in the world, she was either hesitant or under the rhetoric of her family’s beliefs that she cannot step up and lead other people, and certainly not men. She whole-heartedly preferred being the follower, the sheep, one that is easily molded. It was lesss work and pressure on her part. She looks up to those older than her with the utmost respect – well, most people anyway; her close friends making up that group. Penelope is hesitant to take the initiative and if being watched by others she will often become clumsy and embarrass herself in the process. If she is extremely comfortable in doing something, however, you can really see her in her element and her talent shining through.
   
   The youngest Waters daughter, as mentioned above, is almost the picture perfect example of what every rich girl should be. Though she assumes a quiet and docile front, this is most certainly just a front kept up for security. You wouldn’t imagine the amount of gossip that circulates around the clan during a formal event, so it’s merely safe for Penelope to put on a pretty dress and smile instead of open her mouth. Around whomever she feels comfortable, or even if no one important is looking on and constantly judging, she will speak her mind. Her opinions are actually quite logical, and she finds that whenever she speaks she does so with reason. Penelope can be quite blunt when she wants to, and it’s evident that when she does have a conversation or confronts someone about something, she does it in a rather mature way.
   
   When it comes to relations with others, Penelope is the epitome of insecure. Having been spoiled for the majority of her life, she can assume that she can have anything she wants if she so desires, hardly having to lift a finger. She’s fairly sure that she’s had more than a few admirers throughout the years, but she really only appreciates those who are older, or even sometimes those she can’t possibly have. When she doesn’t get what she wants – the spotlight, the attention of someone, even her friends’ – she’ll slowly start to implode.
   
2. Views:
   Assamites: Fearsome warriors too bad though because they will have to be killed...guess they should have stayed with the Camarilla.
   Brujah: They are always fighting for a cause which is a good thing ,but these hotheads need to know when it's a time to fight and when it isn't.
   Setites: I hate snakes so if I see any of these bastards in my domain they will be dealt with swiftly and quitely.
   Gangrel: These Kindred I hold dear to my dead heart. They are so close to the Beast inside all of us that sometimes it scares me ,but there is just something about a Gangrel that I just like.
   Lasombra: Lasombra...isn't it time for them to get a new hobby? I'm sick and tired of all the fights and duels we have had with this clan. I think it's time that we have one final battle once and for all.
   Nosferatu: Sadly they are in the Camarilla and I can't do anything about that. As long as these pitiful kindred don't come near me then I'm okay.
   Toreador: Little puppets in our game nothing more.
   Tremere: Sometimes they tick me off with all of their magic and voodoo shit. Can't these bastards just fight fair for once at least their on our side though.
   Caitiff: Well you can't choose your sire...so they still have my pity for now.
   Camarilla: An honor and a burden.
   Sabbat: Get a life
   
3. Likes:
   
   • elijah.
   • precious jewels.
   • dresses.
   • formal events.
   • white chocolate.
4. Dislikes:
   • failure
   • bright neon colours
   • commitment in relationships
   • old kine
   • poor and filthy kine and kindred
5. Hobbies/Interests:
   • learning
   • techonology
   • the hunt
   • writing
   • singing
6. Strengths:
   • deceiving
   • manipulating
   • fighting
   • lying
7. Weaknesses: Penelope was serious trust problems. She may have known someone for a while, but she still may not trust them which has sometimes put her into the worst of situations. You would think by now with all the years of wisdom and knowledge she has gained that would have learned to trust people more ,but it’s the exact opposite.
   
   As far as fighting goes sometimes, she will underestimate her opponent which has caused her to have some serious injuries.
   
8. Worst Fear: Penelope’s worst fear is something that most would just laugh about ,but it is a phobia that she has been dealing with for centuries now. Her fear of stairs, when she was in duel with a lupine once he had almost killed her ,but she managed to survive the battle by the slaying the beast. She left with severe battle wounds and was on bed rest for several weeks ,but then once she was up and walking again when she tried to walk up stairs she started to freak out always thinking that she might fall and she will be in the same ole’ condition she was once in. An experience she doesn’t want to experience again.

Sample Roleplay Penelope had been at the University ever since night had fallen. Her thirst for knowledge needed to be quenched and being cooped up in her room at the coven just wasn't working for her anymore. She had gained just about all the information she could there already and she needed some more. The University had tons of books on just about any subject. But, the number one thing that peaked her interest was reading up about Malien City. She knew some things ,but others were still a mystery to her. Learning in general wasn't something she liked to do ,but twice a year or so something just made her want to learn things. Since another coven was coming to Mailen maybe reading up on the city would help her out in the long run as they may run into problems. Maps would also help her out on the quest.

Getting out of the cushioned chair her bottom had been sitting in for a couple of hours, Penelope yawned stretching as she did. Everything had been so quiet until she stood up and it was as if that was the cue for some party to begin. She could hear the music loud and clear even though she was on the other side of the university. Well that just runs my night out, the vampiress thought and she placed the book back on the shelf. It wasn't as if it mattered anyway the library was about to close for the night. Walking out of the three-story library her heels made clicking sounds as she walked towards the elevator. Pushing all of the right buttons she arrived on the first floor and began her way towards the exit.

She was hungry and needed to fed soon. She had recently been around five or six easy meals, so to speak. But, once one was her age their taste began to get more selective. They were too old and just wouldn't fill her up right. That parties that she could hear going on was bound to have some easy meals and something she like to sink her teeth into. She used her hearing and made her way to the party. Attempting to get inside of it she was denied access by a buff guy in a tight black outfit. "Can I come in please," Penelope asked in a babyish tone. The vampiress was denied once again. She stood there thinking for a minute. I don't have to get into the party to get a meal this guy right here should do.

She walked up to the bouncer, flesh against flesh. She slid her hands from his stomach to his pelvis area and grabbed him, teasing him ever so lightly. "Wanna have some fun?" she asked and went around the nearest corner waiting for him. The bouncer was utterly shocked and being the horny guy he was he walked around the corner. Before he could react or say anything she had taken him and started to drain him. Penelope hid his body once she was done and started walking to the car lot.

Who bit you? [---]

This post has been edited by Angelic on Mar 12 2007, 01:14 PM

[Angelic]

Well, Niya! I can't exactly accept you, yet. I'm a tease, I know.

First, I'll start with the musts that need to be added/changed/fixed.

Here's the most important thing and without this.. well.. you simply can't be accepted! You forgot to type in your hobbies/interests.

Next, Amanda and I have agreed that we don't want anyone TOO old on the site. Too old = way older than her. So, if you could.. like, knock off 100 or 200 years of Penelope's age? You won't have to change your background or anything, the two will still fit together realistically.

Okay, now that musts are done with there. I do have one question, though. We're definitely going to allow you Prince, but Prince of what? Anar City? I don't think I've got a problem with that, I'll just have to talk to Amanda.

Now for the last thing: This is going to affect being accepted. This is just me giving you a heads up on whether you want to fix this stuff or not. :3 Just simple, here and there a major one, spelling/punctuation/capitalization errors. I found some in:

• Face
• Hair
• Height/Build
• Accessories
• Background Information
• General Personality
• Weaknesses

Oh, and in your background history when your talking about Penelope's sire, you called her Carmela once and then changed it to Carmen. Just curious as to whether it was intentional or not.

Well, that's it!! Fix those things and let me know when you're done! Sorry about now posting this before I left. >.< I'm such a ditz sometimes. Lol!

Kity!

[Penelope Waters]

fixed.

[Angelic]

Well, after reading my post and noticing some typos that clearly changed the context of what I meant to say.... The typos I caught in your app didn't have to be fixed because they were small enough. So, sorry for saying it was. I was super tired from packing probably. But, for the ones I've noticed that you fixed, thanks!

I'm still wondering about her sire and what her actual name is and whether the second name is just an alias.

I've also discussed with Amanda about you becoming the Prince of Anar. We're going to allow it as long as your fine with the fact that there will still be other sires within the city, you'll just be the head honcho of it all.

But, other than any of that... thanks for fixing the app, everything looks pretty good now! I hope you have fun on VM! RP your little bloodless heart out...

[Angelic]

Congratulations! Your character has been accepted and your profile has been moved to Accepted Kindred Characters!

Thank you for submitting! Happy Biting!

~Adela and Angelic