#without relying to much about underlying lore and timeless and blah blah blah

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save me jane austen fan ocs. save me wes anderson background characters. i have work in 7 hours.

Lovely Nonsense under the cut.

THE HOSTESS / MARQUISE

She/Her • 49

Dynamic, Vindictive, Refined

Fears turning 50, but prefers dating older people

Finds younger people Irritating, but warms up quickly

Widow, Glad older husband has kicked the bucket

THE LIBERTINE / VICOMTE

Any/All • 43

Dangerous, Sardonic, Mercurial

Strong advocate of Free Will, well read

Womanizer, has ruined marriages

Has a hidden Gambling addiction and many debts

THE SPREZZATURA / VISCOUNT

They/He • 48

Cold, Secretive, Skeptical

Considered a Bastard, revels in this

Pissed off a Cardinal, possibly killed a bishop?

Divorced The Madame

THE LORETTA / MISTRESS

She/Her • 32

Independent, Crafty, Confident 

Former mistress and apprentice to The Marquise

Finally free, but found herself here again…

Collects antiques, trying to prove herself

THE CHEVALIER / LORD

They/Them • 35

Dramatic, Flirtatious, Lackadaisical

Aspires to be a Novelist

Know for their outlandish appearances

Strictly here for Gossip & Sex

THE PROVOCATEUR / VIDAME

They/She • 30

Creative, Romantic, Hedonistic 

Only heir to wealthy family

(In)famous writer and poet

Loves horses, former Jockey

THE MARSHALL

They/She • 45

Honorable, Disciplined, Stoic

Many injuries from war, missing arm and limp in leg. 

Has a playful rivalry with the Chevalier

Widower, deeply emotional about it (of course!)

THE MONSEIGNEUR / REVEREND

They/Them • 28

Calculated, Vengeful, Dignified

High up clergy member, despite their “young” age. 

Has many intense phobias! Please be nice!

Despises The Sprezzatura…

THE BIJOU / JEWEL

She/Her • 29

Alluring, Ditsy, Ambitious 

Uses her foolishness to her advantage!

Highly Spoiled! Has always lived in high places!

Wants to sleep with everyone!

THE ADVERSARY / MADAME

She/Her • 50

Established, Seductive, Competitive

Divorced The Viscount

Source of wealth is a scandal (Casino? Brothel?)

Considered to be Marquise’s “Rival”

THE RÊVEUR / SIR

He/They • 33

Meticulous, Humble, Indifferent 

Skilled in mathematics

Loved being outdoors, good swimmer

Asexual and Aromantic. Just here to make business connections!

THE PARAGON / BARONESS

She/Her • 31

Idealist, Enlightened, Carefree

Hates Hierarchies, social norms are fun to mess with!

Helps the poor, no ulterior motive, despite rumors

Lover of Greek & Roman Mythology 

THE COQUETTE / DAME

She/Her • 29

Adaptable, Inquisitive, Anxious 

considered to have divine luck, apprentice to Marquise

Known for her lovely singing voice 

Has many superstitious beliefs