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— MOSLEY LAKE
a small village outside of boston, massachusetts; 1863
01. introduction.
mosley lake is a quiet village settled on a lake and surrounded by a forest. everybody knows everyone. each family is vital to the town, contributing in some way. it is generally quite a happy place, however recently it has been rocked with four disappearances. so far, three of the missing residents have turned up dead. each decedent has been killed in a different way. the first to turn up was walter harmon. the 52 year old was the local farmer. his farm supplied most of the food in mosely lake. he was found with his heart ripped from his chest. at first the locals thought it was some sort of animal attack, tragic but explainable. but when mary elizabeth burton disappeared and then was found with all the blood drained from her body, the village grew suspicious. she was the oldest daughter of the town preacher, richard burton. the 22 year old was set to marry edward keyes next month. finally, they knew something was very wrong when constance goodwin disappeared last week. she was found two days ago with her flesh eaten. the 76 year old widow was beloved by everyone.

the local detective is under serious pressure. they have only just begun their job as many of the village's men are off fighting in the war. they have no help aside from volunteers from the town and a city detective. also arriving to help is a spiritualist from salem. she was struck by the nature of these deaths and found a supernatural theme in each cause of death. now that a fourth resident has gone missing, the clock is ticking. the pressure is on to find the killer or killers before any more life is lost. but, in a village so small, it is hard to rule anyone out, even those who are helping to search for the culprit.


02. rules.
RULE 01. this is not first come, first serve. i will be accepting characters i feel best suit the rp

RULE 02. realistic faceclaims only (real pictures, no drawings. sorry!)

RULE 03. we will be using discord to plot and for ooc chatting

RULE 04. romance is not required, but it is welcome as long as it doesn't overshadow the plot

RULE 05. all rpn rules apply!

RULE 06. if you are having issues with another roleplayer, let me know. i'd be happy to help work things out

RULE 07. while i am allowing for some creative liberty, do keep in mind that this takes place in 1863


03. roles.
before i get into the roles, i do want to make a quick note. none of the roles are gender-locked. i know the gender roles in 1863 were pretty strict, but i'm going to take some creative liberty here and say that because there are many men away at war, women have stepped up in place of them. i'm also leaving the roles vague because i don't want to confine anyone to a specific personality

THE LOCAL DETECTIVE. new to their job and lacking in proper experience, they are quite nervous. nothing like this has happened in mosely lake before. though they are quite intelligent, they were not prepared for this. they knew they needed help and called in a city detective for assistance. (OPEN)

THE CITY DETECTIVE. while they are far more experienced than the local detective, they are still quite young. they are detached from the familiarity the local detective shares with both the victims and the potential suspects, so they are more objective. however, they grew up in the city and do not understand the dynamics of the village. (OPEN)

THE SPIRITUALIST. coming from salem, the spiritualist has a deep interest in the paranormal and supernatural creatures. once they noticed the cause of death of each victim mirrored the methods of different supernatural beings, they packed their bags and immediately made their way to mosely lake to offer a unique point of view. (TAKEN)

THE OUTSIDER. this individual belongs to a family of outcasts in mosely lake. the family lives on the very edge of town. they never were active in the church or the community, only interacting with the village if necessary. rumors about the family are often spread by the children of the village. (OPEN)

THE RECENT ARRIVAL. about a month before the first disappearance, they had first moved to mosely lake from philadelphia. not much is known about them and the reason why they had decided to move from so far away. (OPEN)

FOUNDER'S DESCENDANT. their family was the first to live in what is now mosely lake, settling the land nearly 150 years ago. their family has been here ever since. the family is well regarded and the wealthiest family in town. (OPEN)

THE CORONER. the local doctor's oldest child. they have studied medicine just like their father, continuing the family business. however, in such a small place, the village doctor also acts as the coroner. they volunteered their insight as they had just finished their schooling are up to date on the latest teachings. (OPEN)

THE JOURNALIST. while they are in it for a good scoop, they are also quite a skilled investigator in their humble opinion. in exchange for their help, they request all access when writing up their story. (OPEN)


04. application.
basics
name:
nickname:
age: (21-26)
date of birth/zodiac:
gender:
sexuality:
role:

looks
height:
hair:
eyes:
body type:
distinguishing features:
scars:
body mods:
faceclaim:

persona
vices: (5+)
virtues: (5+)
likes:
dislikes:
fears:
habits/quirks:

background
family:
history: (2+ paragraphs or bulleted, but it must be fleshed out)

code by @leviathan.​

intro:

mosley lake is a quiet village settled on a lake and surrounded by a forest. everybody knows everyone. each family is vital to the town, contributing in some way. it is generally quite a happy place, however recently it has been rocked with four disappearances. so far, three of the missing residents have turned up dead. each decedent has been killed in a different way. the first to turn up was walter harmon. the 52 year old was the local farmer. his farm supplied most of the food in mosely lake. he was found with his heart ripped from his chest. at first the locals thought it was some sort of animal attack, tragic but explainable. but when mary elizabeth burton disappeared and then was found with all the blood drained from her body, the village grew suspicious. she was the oldest daughter of the town preacher, richard burton. the 22 year old was set to marry edward keyes next month. finally, they knew something was very wrong when constance goodwin disappeared last week. she was found two days ago with her flesh eaten. the 76 year old widow was beloved by everyone.

the local detective is under serious pressure. they have only just begun their job as many of the village's men are off fighting in the war. they have no help aside from volunteers from the town and a city detective. also arriving to help is a spiritualist from salem. she was struck by the nature of these deaths and found a supernatural theme in each cause of death. now that a fourth resident has gone missing, the clock is ticking. the pressure is on to find the killer or killers before any more life is lost. but, in a village so small, it is hard to rule anyone out, even those who are helping to search for the culprit.

rules:

RULE 01. this is not first come, first serve. i will be accepting characters i feel best suit the rp

RULE 02. realistic faceclaims only (real pictures, no drawings. sorry!)

RULE 03. we will be using discord to plot and for ooc chatting

RULE 04. romance is not required, but it is welcome as long as it doesn't overshadow the plot

RULE 05. all rpn rules apply!

RULE 06. if you are having issues with another roleplayer, let me know. i'd be happy to help work things out

RULE 07. while i am allowing for some creative liberty, do keep in mind that this takes place in 1863

roles:

before i get into the roles, i do want to make a quick note. none of the roles are gender-locked. i know the gender roles in 1863 were pretty strict, but i'm going to take some creative liberty here and say that because there are many men away at war, women have stepped up in place of them. i'm also leaving the roles vague because i don't want to confine anyone to a specific personality

THE LOCAL DETECTIVE. new to their job and lacking in proper experience, they are quite nervous. nothing like this has happened in mosely lake before. though they are quite intelligent, they were not prepared for this. they knew they needed help and called in a city detective for assistance. (OPEN)

THE CITY DETECTIVE. while they are far more experienced than the local detective, they are still quite young. they are detached from the familiarity the local detective shares with both the victims and the potential suspects, so they are more objective. however, they grew up in the city and do not understand the dynamics of the village. (OPEN)

THE SPIRITUALIST. coming from salem, the spiritualist has a deep interest in the paranormal and supernatural creatures. once they noticed the cause of death of each victim mirrored the methods of different supernatural beings, they packed their bags and immediately made their way to mosely lake to offer a unique point of view. (TAKEN)

THE OUTSIDER. this individual belongs to a family of outcasts in mosely lake. the family lives on the very edge of town. they never were active in the church or the community, only interacting with the village if necessary. rumors about the family are often spread by the children of the village. (OPEN)

THE RECENT ARRIVAL. about a month before the first disappearance, they had first moved to mosely lake from philadelphia. not much is known about them and the reason why they had decided to move from so far away. (OPEN)

FOUNDER'S DESCENDANT. their family was the first to live in what is now mosely lake, settling the land nearly 150 years ago. their family has been here ever since. the family is well regarded and the wealthiest family in town. (OPEN)

THE CORONER. the local doctor's oldest child. they have studied medicine just like their father, continuing the family business. however, in such a small place, the village doctor also acts as the coroner. they volunteered their insight as they had just finished their schooling are up to date on the latest teachings. (OPEN)

THE JOURNALIST. while they are in it for a good scoop, they are also quite a skilled investigator in their humble opinion. in exchange for their help, they request all access when writing up their story. (OPEN)

application:

basics
name:
nickname:
age: (21-26)
date of birth/zodiac:
gender:
sexuality:
role:

looks
height:
hair:
eyes:
body type:
distinguishing features:
scars:
body mods:
faceclaim:

persona
vices: (5+)
virtues: (5+)
likes:
dislikes:
fears:
habits/quirks:

background
family:
history: (2+ paragraphs or bulleted, but it must be fleshed out)
 
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eleanor
occult expert






  • basics




    name: eleanor jane lavant

    nickname: elle (only her aunt calls her this)

    age: 22

    date of birth/zodiac: december 31st, 1840

    gender: female

    sexuality: bisexual

    role: the spiritualist









coded by weldherwings.
 
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The Journalist

basics
name: Reagan Crichlow
nickname: Rae
age: 21
date of birth/zodiac: October 31st / Scorpio
gender: Female
sexuality: Lesbian

looks
height: 4'11"
hair: Short, black
eyes: Dark brown
body type: Slim frame, slightly wider hips.
distinguishing features: Nose piercing
scars: None
body mods: Nose piercing, ears pierced, birdcage tattoo on her chest with two birds escaping
faceclaim:
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persona
vices: Lust, Obsessive, Promiscuity, Dishonesty, Faithlessness
virtues: Determination, Health, Intuition, Vivaciousness, Daring
likes: Journalism, scribbling in a notebook, taking walks
dislikes: Being forced to move at a pace that is not her own, staying in one place for too long
fears: Commitment, heights
habits/quirks: Licks her teeth when she finds something interesting

background
family: Maddie Crichlow (Mother; deceased), Vincent Crichlow (Father; alive), Veronica Crichlow (Older sister), Benjamin Crichlow (older brother), Lincoln Crichlow (older brother)
history:
Reagan Crichlow is a 21-year-old student who enjoys walking, journalism, and theatre. She is bright and exciting, but can also be very disloyal and a bit obsessive.
She is Dutch Irish who defines herself as gay. She has studied journalism at college.
Physically, Reagan is in pretty good shape. She is short with pale skin, black hair and dark brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her chest of two birds escaping a birdcage.
She grew up in a middle class neighbourhood. After her mother died when she was young, she was raised by her father.
She came out as gay at age 16.
Reagan went to univeristy and got a degree.
She is currently in a relationship with Astrid Melissa Wright. Astrid is 12 years older than her.
Reagan's best friend is a student called Lorraine Patterson, a former ex. They have a very firey friendship. She also hangs around with Robert James and Grover Blaese. They enjoy going to the theater together.
 
EDIT: Added more details on the BG and Family. Might add some more soon.

The Coroner.

Name| Mary Grace Hawthorne
Nickname| Grace, Doctor Hawthorne, Sawbones, The Coroner
Age| 24
Date of birth/Zodiac| January 21/ Aquarius
Gender| Female
Sexuality| Homosexual

Height| 5'5
Hair| Strawberry Blonde
Eyes| Steel Blue
Body type| Small frame, Slender
Distinguishing features| None
Scars| slightly visible cut above her left eyebrow from childhood fun.
Face claim| Sophie Rundle

Virtues| Driven, Organized, Business-like, Gentle, Inquisitive
Vices| Temperamental, Callous, By the Books, Stubborn, Patronizing
Likes| Open spaces. The sea. Her work. Developed a peculiar taste for the macabre (books, art work) but only kept behind closed doors.
Dislikes| Noise, intrusions specially while working. Nosiness.
Fears| A violent end. Closed, narrow spaces. Being buried alive.
Habits/Quirks| Nips her thumb when deep in thought. Eyes narrowed, jaw clenching when things don't go her way. A deep exasperated sigh, eyes closed when irritated by something.

Family|
Dr. Charles Hawthorn - Father
Mrs. Nelson - Neighbor, Live out housekeeper
Billy Nelson - Mrs. Nelson's son, courier, over all helper around the clinic


History|

The first time Grace ever saw a dead body was of her mother's.

She was barely 6 at that time yet the memory was clear as crystal; her pallid, lifeless body sprawled on the bed that bright Sunday morning, dark crimson stained her night gown and pristine bed sheets, the room smelled of lavender and metal coalescing in an odd and sickening fragrance. As she walked closer meekly calling to her, she saw her blue eyes devoid of any vibrant life it once had, looking up with an expression as if she 'd seen the face of God. Her father always said she wasn't well, plagued by an illness that spoils the mind. It was only a matter of time until that illness overcame her and irrationally taking matters into her own.

Grace spend the rest of her lonely childhood in a spacious manor in the Welsh countryside. With her father mostly away, she was kept in the company of various nurses and outside relatives. An inquisitive child, she had passion for learning. A habit she developed would be journal keeping, where she would jot down anything interesting and seemingly important that comes her way during her adventures, with various volumes neatly organized in her own book corner.

At 14, her father took her to study medicine in Oxford, which she greatly excels in, as to continue the family profession like her forefathers before. After graduating medical school, Grace traveled with her father to the states, where he settled office. Years before, the government had commissioned Dr. Charles Hawthorn's expertise during the war's peak, and for years he had grown fond of the damp and gloomy ambiance of Mosley Lake.

With her father away on another commission outside the country, Grace expectantly took over her father's position as the resident doctor of Mosley Lake just right after her finishing school.

Since then Grace had been a resident for almost a year now, assuming the day to day responsibilities of both doctor and coroner. The recent strange deaths had left her especially curious and pressured for answers, not only by the local law enforcement but also the families of the victims, desperate for accountability. Grace had never seen such unusual and grotesque states of the human body, perpetrated by a person perhaps. Though in all aspects she is a woman of science, and with limited clues to go by, Grace couldn't help but assume a more sinister and otherwise, otherworldly explanation to this phenomena, much to her self-condemnation.

 
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cain j. taylor
the recent arrival
"o, ruthless rebel, where is thy cause?"

height | 5'10

hair | dirty blonde

eyes | dark, murky grey/blue

body type | ectomorph

distinguishing features | gaunt, defined cheekbones and cold, calculating eyes

scars | too many from scuffles and fights (half of which he started). most noticeable is the deep scar that runs across his cheek, given to him as a gift from his dear old man.

body mods | one across his right wrist that spells "devil's blood". angel wings follow closely on his forearm and finally, that of a snake that winds from his shoulder down to his elbow.
cain jeremiah taylor
twenty-two
heterosexual
male
he/him
p.o.b | philadelphia
ben nordberg
virtues
clever
mischievous
resourceful
shrewd
free-spirited


vices
aloof
enigmatic
rebellious
two-faced
sardonic
likes & dislikes
+his sassy, equally as free-spirited cat, delilah
+pretty faces
+a healthy blunt before bed and a shot of whiskey to get him going in the morning
+the open sea of the countryside
+committing mischief
+independence
+a challenge


-authoritative figures
-people who are all talk but no bite
-his business and privacy being interfered with
-when there's no good whiskey or smokes to be found
-prying eyes and ears
-being caught


miscellaneous
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history
not much is known about cain jeremiah taylor. his most favorable impression is that of a young, sarcastic, if somewhat enigmatic nomad with a questionable appetite for smokes & whiskey, occasionally seen with a snow white feline trailing behind him. if lady luck was merciful, that was what cain left behind for any and all bothering to give a rat's ass. nothing would slip out; none on about being a disillusioned deserter, running away from the glory of battle, the noose haunting his every step and the bullets echoing in his sleep. nothing on being an orphan, desperate to find a place in the world, a mere boy struggling to find the meaning of being a man. no, not a word, not a whisper slips out; secrets must remain buried, skeletons tucked deep isnside their closets. but as cain enters the state of massachusetts and comes across a small, unassuming town in the middle of nowhere, there is a feeling that that is about to change.
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The Outsider



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    Name: Adisa Winter; Born as Adisa Redglow (Face Claim: Kaya Scodelario)
    Nickname: Adis
    Age: 24-25
    Date of birth/zodiac: She is unaware of birth date but was born somewhere between 1838-1839
    Gender: Female
    Sexuality: Bisexual

 
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The Basics

Name: Edward Peterson
Nickname: "Fast Eddy"
Age: 26
Date of Birth/Zodiac: 03/07/1837
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Role: City Detective

Who Said Looks Don't Count?

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Height: 6'0" (1.8m)
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue-grey
Body type: Lean, wiry-framed
Distinguishing features: Bushy mustache and penetrating gaze. At a glance his eyes appear filled with smoke.
Scars: None.
Body Mods: None.

Well They Do, But...

Vices: Gambling, Loose Women, Revelry, Likes the Sound of His Own Voice, Vanity
Virtues: Truth Seeker, Wordsmith, Full of Fresh Ideas, Charming (He's Sure), Kind of Actually Cares If He Tries Real Hard
Likes: Gossip, Lavish Parties (!), Publicity, The Company of Women, Meeting Challenges Head-On
Dislikes: Rigid Rules, Conformity, Losing, Running Out of Clues, Unintelligent People
fears: Public Backlash/Embarrassment, Bankruptcy, Lynch Mobs, Death (Of Course!), Running Out of Time
habits/quirks:

Rolling coins along his fingers or handling small objects.
Winking 😉
"How very interesting/intriguing/strange/etc..."
Getting worked up when telling a story.
Always dressed to impress.

Background

Family:

The Petersons of Boston, Massachusetts:

Nora Peterson (Mother)
Mortimer Peterson (Father)
1 Sister
No other siblings (that he knows of)

(More relations TBA)

History

Known around Boston as "Fast Eddy", he developed a reputation for cheap parlour tricks at dinner parties and card games. Edward's panache for reading people soon landed him a steady income snooping around places he didn't belong. The conversation would start along the lines of, "Oh, you believe your wife to be infidelic? How very unfortunate! Let me look into that for you." Sometimes he actually completed a job, but most of the time he ended up chasing skirt. Regardless, Edward dug up a fair amount of dirt on Boston's inhabitants. Then somewhere along the way, Edward managed to acquire a tin star and became a proper lawman (no doubt the result of a few greased palms behind closed doors). One would expect his gravitation toward lively activities to decline. However, it seemed Bostonians preferred having county sheriffs who were seen rather than just read about in the papers.

Edward is currently one of the youngest county sheriffs in the history of Massachusetts and wears it as a badge of honor. Pun intended! And if that isn't enough, he intends to make a name for himself by personally solving the Mosley Lake murders. "Six days, gentlemen. Six days and seven nights. Let it be known the butcher of Mosley Lake shall be strung up like the animal he is before the week is out! And a message to you, Killer. You may think you are the cat, but in reality it's the mouse who runs. Run, fool! Run and hide, for I shall find you!" he shouts, putting on a show for the press gathered around.
 
Founder’s Descendant



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    Name: Elijah Osmund Mosley (Face Claim: Daniel Sharman )
    Nickname: Eliah
    Age: 26
    Date of birth/zodiac: March 10, 1837
    Gender: Male
    Sexuality: Heterosexual

 
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the founder's daughter
celestia mosley.
full name — celestia florie mosley
nicknames — celeste
age — 26 years old
birthday — march 26th
zodiac — aries
gender — cis. female
sexuality — bi-curious
role — the founder's descendant

height — 5'7"
hair — dark brown
eyes — brown
build — ectomorph (she suffers from an eating disorder due to untreated mental health issues)
distinguishing features — hight cheekbones, button nose, prominent collarbones

mods —
scars —
face claim —

likes —

dislikes —

quirks —
fears —

vices —

virtues —

background —

other —

family
coded by social (inspo cred to angcolor)
 
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BASICS

name: Josephine Laurent
nickname: "Mr. D Whitewash"
age: 25
date of birth/zodiac: May 28-Gemini
gender: Female
sexuality: Openly Bisexual
role: The Journalist

LOOKS

height: 5'4
hair: Chocolate Brown
eyes: Hazel
body type: Lithe; Shapely
distinguishing features: Long curly hair which most of the time she lets loose. Tawdry jewelries on her fingers, neck and earlobes. Her distinctive sapphire cloak.
scars: A small visible scar on her chin. A deep scar on the side of her waist, looked like it was slashed, or whipped violently.
body mods: Multiple ear piercings.
faceclaim: Ashley Madekwe

PERSONA

vices: Secretive, Deceiver, Greedy, Cynical, Overly Cautious
virtues: Patient, Cunning, Resourceful, Committed, Empathetic (only for the poor and unfortunate)
likes: Gossips, Money, Mingling with the higher class (just to get on the juiciest scandals and blackmails), Flirting
dislikes: Overly brash men, gracelessness, the deafening silence
fears: Being casted aside, the feeling of irrelevance,
habits/quirks: Unmindfully biting her lower lip when unsure or annoyed. A coy smile on her lips when things go her way.

BACKGROUND

family: Thomas Laurent- 9 y/o son.


history: As expected to a woman so secretive, Josephine is quite efficient in covering traces of her past. If one were to ask, they would immediately be retorted with a cheeky reply, or simply conjure up a believable lie to keep them off her tail.
Other than being born to slaves, being orphaned at an early age and then forced to work in a variety of odd jobs around the city. She was not exactly proud of who she was then ,driven by poverty and abandonment, she did things that were considered heinous and degrading.

As a child wandering the dangerous streets of Boston, a woman had one day took pity on her. She lived in a brothel, and seeing a sadness in her young eyes the woman took her in under her roof. To earn the young girl's keep at the same time, she had thaught her how to keep tabs on the comings and goings on the brothel. Josephine learned how to read and write through this, making her a sort of assistant-slash-receptionist of the brothel. She frequently practiced on the newspaper where she would read in front of the other women who hadn't the skill to do so.

As she got older, Josephine developed a taste for thrills and scandals, rooted by her innate hatred and cynicism for the higher class. She herself witnessed and experienced the harsh treatment of these people under her own roof. Tragically, one such atrocity had bore her a son that she had to regretfully give up without a choice.
Josephine got into journalism when one of the local news papers were in need of a writer after the last one got 'suspiciously' murdered. With her cunning, commitment and feminine wiles at great advantage, Josephine efficiently does her job under the name of "Mr. D Whitewash" one of the most unfiltered, bold and scandalous writers of their time.

Her ventures lead her to Mosley Lake, a quaint little town in the secluded part of Massachusetts. News of unusual deaths had swerved about the city. Determined to know the bottom of this mystery, (and expecting a shocking revelation at the end) "Mr. D Whitewash" made a little visit to see it all for himself.

 
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full name

Margaret Emilia Langsdale

nicknames

Mary
(scroll down)

age

24

gender

female

sexuality

bisexual

role

local detective

face claim

Emma Watson

height

160cm

hair

hazel

eyes

hazel

body type

lean, slim, fragile

distinguishing features

fair skin, freckles

scars

none

body mods

none

faceclaim

Emma Watson


vices

jealous,
assertive,
opinionated,
sensitive,
proud

virtues

brave,
intelligent,
ambitious,
curious,
big-hearted

likes

piano,
nature sounds,
insects,
winter and fall,
reading,
riddles,
silence,
loneliness,
logic and science

dislikes


hot summer,
loud sounds,
distraction,
fuss,
rumours,
irrational people,
thunderstorms

fears

loss,
failure,
fail expectations

habits/quirks

nibbling at pencils,
furrowed brows,
tying her hair together,
thinking out lout

family

Stanley Langsdale - Stanley is a physicist, loving father and already an old man. He loves his children, and Mary is probably his most favourite without him ever saying it out loud. He is an open-minded man that encouraged his daughter to study at a university.

Johanna Rosie Langsdale - Her mother is a woman of society, house wife and her father’s advisory at times. She never studied at a university, but would probably have had the mental capacity for it. She is a very proud lady and used to be a strict mother. Mary's relationship towards her is more difficult which could reason in both women being very similar.

Nathan Langsdale - Mary has a very good bond with her brother Nathan. He studied physics and both of their interests are in the scientific field. Sadly, he had to leave the village to go to war. Both siblings write letters to each ofter ever week.


history

Mary was born two years after her brother Nathan in Mosley Lake. She always used to be a very alert and bright girl that showed a lot of interest in her father’s science. From an early age she helped him with his experiments. Her brother and her went to school, both with excellent grades. His father was always known in the village as a prestigious physicist so it was no surprise that his children always excelled in scientific subjects. After school, her brother went to the university of Oxford to study physics such as his father. Mary was kept home so her mother could introduce her to the society to find a reputable husband. Mary however had a lot more interest in reading books, solving riddles and helping out her father. It was her father’s idea to introduce Mary to the university of London’s senate who had agreed to accept few women into the university.

To her pleasure, she was accepted to study Mathematics. The time in London was difficult as she was part of only nine women that hat been accepted at university. Friends were hard to find and most men tended to make fun of womankind at university. Mary tried to brush it off the proud woman she was, but the jokes still strucked her deeply. She tried to make the best out of it, enjoying the solitude, learning a lot and playing the piano more often. In the end, she succeeded with brilliant grades. However, it was hard to find a job so after university she decided to stay in London and work as a scientific associate for her professor. Yet, she recieved a letter shortly after with the start of the war with a request to help out at Mosley Lake as a detective. A friend of her father that worked with the police knew about her problem-solving skills and since the village's detective was sent to war, there was an urgent request for another person to help out at Mosley Lake. So, Mary packed her few possessions and went back to her home village.


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elliot t. wilson.
basics.
full name : elliot thomas wilson.
nickname : ell (only by his siblings).
age : 22.
date of birth/zodiac : july 3rd 1841 / cancer
gender : male.
sexuality : homosexual.
role : recent arrival.

looks.
height : 5’8
hair : Dark brown.
eyes : Blue.
body type : Slim, ectomorph.
distinguishing features : high cheekbones, rougher-looking facial hair.
scars : a long cut across his leg from a childhood accident.
body mods : none.
faceclaim : Colin Morgan.

persona.
vices : reserved, reluctant to change, sensitive, detached, idealistic.
virtues : thoughtful, eloquent, observant, imaginative, curious.
Likes : writing poetry, being alone, nature, dawn.
Dislikes : sudden changes, manual work, crowds.
Fears : not having a future, commitment, tight spaces.
habits/quirks : often gets lost in his own head, taps his fingers on surfaces when nervous or thinking, chews on the end of pens.

background.
family :
Frederick Wilson - father.
Eleanor Wilson (formerly White) - mother.
Emily Wilson - younger sister.
Gus Wilson - younger brother.

history :
Elliot grew up in a moderately wealthy family on the outskirts of Philadelphia. He was the oldest of three, and his father, an no-nonsense ex-military officer, took it upon himself to mold Elliot in his image. A prospect which the quiet, introspective Elliot didn’t enjoy in the slightest. He was far more interested in spending evenings reading by the window and scrawling poetry onto scraps of paper, than he ever was being taught how to handle a gun or pick up women. Despite his parents’ attempts at persuasion and punishment, he never grew into the man they wanted him to be.

As soon as he was old enough, Elliot left home. He didn't particularly care where he went, as long as it was away. He managed to get transport north to Boston, hoping he could find a place to live there, earn his way as a poet. It didn't turn out anything like the escape he’d hoped for. He was cramped into a tiny house, struggling to find any work. The city was overwhelming. It was filled with too many people, a constant bustle of activity sapped his inspiration and energy. He didn't manage to even go outside some days. Moving back to his father’s house began to seem almost appealing- but he knew that he wouldn’t be allowed back.

When he caught a passing mention of Mosely Lake and the little village settled on its shores, it was like a breath of fresh air. The space, the quiet, the chance to be out in nature without a million things happening at once… He knew he had to go. Moving again so soon would cost him, but he would have done anything to get out of that city.

During the month he’s stayed in Mosely Lake, he’s kept mainly to himself, only talking to the other villagers when he needs to. The funds he has stored aren’t a lot, but they’re enough to get by. The solitude has been golden. His work has flowed like never before. But news of something as horrific as the recent killings reaches even Elliot, and he knows his little corner of the world is about to change for good. He’s anxious over the fate of the victims, of course, but he’s also aware that suspicion could easily turn on him, detached from the rest of the village as he is. If he’s forced to leave here, there’s nowhere left to go. Volunteering to help investigate seems to be his only option.


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