Name Given at Birth: EsmereldaEsmerelda
Name Given at Birth: Esmerelda
Nicknames: Essie
Hometown or where you were born: In a gypsy encampment in the dessert in the middle east somewhere.
Current Residence: Where ever our troupe lands
Age: 25 summers
Class: Gypsy class, we are a class unto our own.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: dance sing and entertain. That is how I make my coin.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Yes, swimming is like dancing. Martino and I went skinny-dipping once when we were younger in the ocean.
Do you make fun of people: No, all right just a little (only at Adonis’ expense)
Favorite Color And why? Violet – Symbolizes the creative force, beauty, inspiration and artistry. Its who I am.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime. Well… never been convicted.
Closest friends/How did you meet:
- Martino – he and I have grown up together. After the great gypsy fire of 1545 Martino’s mother took me in as one of her own. Martino and I have great friends. He has always looked out for me. I am so happy to have Martino in Troupe Festivale. We only have a few days to prepare for the Harvest Festival but I know that Martino can succeed. It has been more than a year since I have seen him. He holds a special place in my heart.
- Sapphira – She is a good friend. She always make the yummiest repast. My fondest memory of her is when I told her one time that the food she had prepared tasted like a** and then she informed me that it was… Adonis’ donkey. (the second one.)
- Rosa Lee – my teacher and friend. Rosa Lee taught me how to dance. I respect her as a teacher and a dancer. Rosa Lee has taught me to be the distraction when a distraction is needed for the Maestro or Martino, to accomplish the Queen’s "Business". She is the patron of Troupe Festivale Rosa Lee keeps my ears adorn in high gypsy fashion.
- Adonis – He and I have taken over the leadership of Troupe Festival. We have known each other for many years. Adonis always keeps me laughing. I have always had a special place for Adonis in my heart. I have always had a suspicion that he might have feelings for me. But I can never tell. He makes my heart skip a beat.
- Djali – She is off at the convent but I so miss her so. But one day when she is older she will join Troupe Festival, only if her papa allows her. When Djali was born I got to help raise her. She is like the little sister I never had. I love her so very much. I can’t wait till she comes home for a visit.
One Pillow or two – Two or more. Bolsters art each end which are made of fine fabrics of silk and velvet.
Pets - No pets. I just don’t have the time an animal deserves
Favorite Type of Music: Gypsy violin, and the drums.
Hobbies/Pastimes – dancing, I play and evil tambourine. Writing in my journal. I really do like just to sit alone and collect my thoughts for the day.
Personal Hygiene – I keep clean. I have to smell good for the gaji that I entertain. Who would want to give coin to a person who smells?
Favorite Food – Roast boar, killed on the gaji’s keep. The adventure and danger o getting the boar made the meat all that more tasty. Strawberries and the fruit of passion.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: no my parents are dead.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: They died in the great gypsy fire of 1545. That day has left me with nightmares. But each day the nightmares seem to disappear.
Favorite place to relax – having Plum brandy with Adonis in my Vardo on a rainy day.
Favorite Holy Day / Why The Harvest Festival. We have more fun then we do work. And the Maestro throws the best revel of the season.
Favorite Drink – Plum Brandy
What's your bedtime? Late to bed, late to rise. I never want to miss anything that might happen around the campfire.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet? I wear sandals when I have to dance. But when I am with in the Kampania I go barefoot.
Are you married or single? Very single, but always looking. But I think I have fallen for one of my own kind.
Do you have a family / who are they? All of the Bolyens are my family.
Favorite Entertainment: Watching the young gypsy girls torture Adonis.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up? Dancing is my favorite subject.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up? Cleaning Rosa Lee’s vardo when I was working as her apprentice.
Favorite Sport: playing games with the children of the villages.
Most Humiliating Moment?
Proudest Moment? When the Maestro asked me to join Maestro’s Angels.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: Adonis – He amuses me with his quick wit and charming ways. He loves to see me smile and he always knows how to lift my spirits. There’s just something about him. He makes me laugh.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: He must be honorable, caring, dark hair, eyes that can reach my heart with just one look.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them. Who is your immediate "overlord"? The maestro and the Merry Widow (Rosa Lee)
and How Do You Feel about that person: We are all friends.
Favorite Sport to watch: The joust, when a certain, handsome knight in Red and white is competing.
Do you remember your first kiss? Yes, Martino was my first kiss. After he kissed me I slapped him. But then realized that it was pleasurable and so I pushed him to the ground and kissed him back. Martino and I didn’t speak for the rest of the day while the hand print I had left went away. That moment has been kept a secret between us both and has created a bond that can not be broken by anyone.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends? Yes they are my family.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot? I must say that Whitehall is definitely a place I could go back too. Handsome men, and delectable food.
Have you ever been overseas: yes – as a gypsy we travel everywhere.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: I have wooden floors. It is the floor of the vardo.
What is your bed made of: The bed frame is made of wood and the mattress is made of feather ticking.
How many people sleep in your bed: Me most of the time. But I do not mind sharing my bed when it is raining or cold outside.
Our patrons may not need to know the answers to very many or even any of these questions, but if you can answer them for yourself, you will know who you are. If you, as a character, know who you are, our patrons will believe you are that character.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me
1. I am a part of Maestro’s Angels
2. Martino is my best friend and confidant
3. I am a strong and determined woman
4. I had 3 brothers, but when the fire happened they went off with other gypsy troupes.
5. Esmerelda – means Emerald and a jewel.
6. I am named after Esmerelda (Lady Highgate)
7. I love the children of the villages. I enjoy teaching them how to sing and dance.
8. I have disappeared from troupe festivale for months at a time. For reason that I can not explain! All anyone must know is that I am working for the DarkFox.
9. I know the truth of Amy’s (Robert Dudley’s 1st wife) death.
10. I need a HERO!!