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[yourcupoftea]

Hey, everybody! I'm Dee. I'm completely new to the game and DW role-playing in general, so I hope you'll be patient with me while I get the shape of things. I'm really excited to dig in here, though, and to start writing with all of you. HoC's concept is fantastic.

I'll be bringing in Meera, a Four of Spades. You can read more about her here, but I'll give you a quick rundown. Her mother was something of a wunderkind in her day. People expected a lot from her. But, around the time that she met Meera's father, her interest in the game started to dwindle. Her competitive spirit was passed down to Meera. Meera is incredibly motivated and determined to one day be the Ace of Spades. Keywords: one day. For now, she's perfectly happy to run errands for her betters in the castle. You never know what you might overhear changing the linens, after all.

What else, what else. She's extremely chatty and is less socially graceful than most other Spades. She's still very courteous, but if she sees someone, no matter their rank or suit, chances are she'll try to talk the ears off them.

Meera was born in the Deck to a Spade mother and (though Meera herself doesn't know it) a Club father, so she's bound to know a lot of people. I love all kinds of CR, so just toss anything at me. And apologies in advance to the Spades. She is going to pester the socks off all of you.

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[maskofhearts]

Hola Dee! Welcome, welcome. :)

I'm EJ, and we are all learning DW together, so no worries there. Pretty much any question you could have, one of us has probably asked as well- so don't be afraid to ask anyone. :D

As far as who I play, I have five kidlets here.

First is Hadyn Novak, (this one). He is a Nine of Hearts, though he was born a Spade. He's only a year (year and 1/2? He turns 22 in July), older than Meera, so there is a chance that they knew each other as children. While he carries the name Novak, he isn't related to the Novaks by blood. This was something he and his half-sister (Zoe) discovered rather unexpectedly last August. His brother, Jordan, and he were trained from a young age in the various ways to hurt people thanks to their mother. He is currently dating the King of Clubs, Elisha, and has just recently decided on something in his life but thus far has only discussed it with his brother. :)

Next, Victor Fox, [morallydefunct], is a Ten of Spades and head of Security. He is engaged to Zoe, and has a bit of a reputation for being a touch scary. Generally he is polite unless he has a reason to not be (with the ladies, those reasons are actually fewer and far between), buuuut he is akin to the boogeyman for most Spade children (at least that is how it has been played thus far with younger Spades). He is a quite one, not prone to talking much but he'll listen to most anything for a little while. Hates parties, more so if he has to go to them. And in general does the suits dirty work (such as putting former kings into medical comas and shipping them off...for the betterment of the suit.)

Clive Kelly, [wouldbetrump], is King of Spades. He is part of the Bernard family tree and the Kelly family tree (the Kelly's have been Spades for a while, but they also have roots in the Clubs/Hearts/Diamonds- not nearly as straight laced). He is a bit of an atypical Spade, not particularly keen on senseless violence just to prove how much better than someone you are. He is known for his non-violent challenges as he rose through the ranks, and for his charm. He, however, forgets how to be prince charming when it comes to flirting. His words, they fail him. Luckily, he doesn't have to do the flirting that much anymore.

Leona Matthews, [mightbedrunk], is a Six of Clubs. She's a bit of a lush. She's the head of accounting for the Clubs, and typically does a very good job there. She has a bit of a love/hate relationship with Hadyn (most hate), and is close with Elisha. She's also good friends with several other people around the deck, and is willing to take on more. :) Especially if they look shoe shopping.

Jack Donovan Maynard, [jack_of_trades],a two of Clubs. He is part of the external investigative group with Peter and Diane. He is the interpol agent, American by birth, and a country boy at heart. He works in the stables at Club castle under Monty, and has keen eye for most everything. He has his own brand of charm, and smooth talking which has caused a few issues as he's managed to be somewhat friends with a few people around the Deck- which he should be. He can't afford to like these people after all.

And that is it! Looking forward to seeing you in the game.

[yourcupoftea]

Hey!

I'd love if they were childhood friends. Maybe she doesn't tolerate Hadyn's games and he can tell her to just shut up and at the end of the day they're comfortable with each other?

Meera would be very polite to Victor, but would probably avoid him if she could. Some of those boogeyman stories wormed their way into her brain. Still, if they were ever in a situation where they had to engage one on one, she'd pluck up the courage to grill him about his life story and maybe get over her fear of him.

Clive, you will only ever see Meera out of the corner of your eye. She is trying to butter up the higher ranking Spades, but the King and Queen are hurdles she is not yet prepared to tackle.

Totally up for bumping into Leona and Jack in town!

[maskofhearts]

Sure, I'm down with them being childhood friends :) His life is full of being surrounded by girls. ;D And he would certainly be comfortable with her.

AS for grilling Victor, XD she's welcome to try. Victor holds the longest list of secrets, it feels like sometimes. XD He isn't much for story telling, but can surprise people at times by telling them unexpected things.

And Clive would be disappointed XD He likes to think he isn't scary, at all.

And sure! Run ins are cool for Leona and Jack.