Name Given at Birth: Nadia Nadia
Name Given at Birth: Nadia
Nicknames: I have no official nicknames though I did hear Adonis mutter "Naughty-a" under his breath. I do not know what he was implying.
Hometown or where you were born: A town in France along the Rhone River called Montélimar.
Current Residence: Wherever the vardo rests.
Age: 24
Class: Gypsy
What do you do, your main function in life/society: After being dismissed as a court musician the kind gypsies welcomed me into their troupe. I mostly make music for the enjoyment and entertainment of others and myself.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I do know how to swim though I have yet to experience it without clothing.
Do you make fun of people: I try my best not to as I would not like to be made fun of.
Favorite Color: I do enjoy green. It is the color of leaves and grass and life.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: I did not break the law but you could call it a crime of the heart.
Closest friends/How did you meet:
Avery – My closest childhood friend. He was also a court musician. Sadly, I have not seen him since my departure. I miss him very much.
Sapphira – I have a very strong connection with Sapphira. She is the first real friend I made when I joined the troupe. Perhaps it is because we can both feel the gypsy rhythms and are able to share them with others through our drumming. She is the one who taught me many of the dances and songs to accompany them.
Viola – Viola and I did not really start getting to know one another until I had been with the troupe some time. She did not trust me at first as I was once gadje. But now we have become great friends. I do enjoy spending time with Viola. She is a lot of fun. We do a bit of gossiping among our selves. Nothing that would hurt anyone’s feelings, of course.
Adonis – Adonis and I did not meet until I joined the troupe but I do remember seeing him from time to time. How can one forget his dancing? He is great fun to be around and even more fun to tease. It seems that I am always getting some silly little song stuck in his head though.
Esmerelda – I do believe Esmerelda and I began our friendship by teasing Adonis. It is fun to watch her dance and sing and to win the attention of a certain gypsy. I enjoy seeing her face light up when I surprise her with sweet treats I make every so often.
Evgeny Boleyn – Evgeny and I made acquaintance at a gypsy revel. I enjoy seeing him and hearing of his adventures. I especially like hearing about his artistry. I feel a kind of understanding of him. Perhaps it is because we are both artists at heart.
Nikolai Boleyn – Nikolai and I also met at a gypsy revel. No one else in the troupe can make me laugh as he does. He is quite silly, though I do enjoy watching him dance. He often throws me off beat while I am playing my drum.
One Pillow or two: Two but I will gladly give them up to someone who has none.
Pets: I have a soft heart for animals and I feel it is wrong to keep them from their natural environment.
Favorite Type of Music: Anything that I am able to play on my flute or drum. I also enjoy hearing my fellow gypsies sing.
Hobbies/Pastimes: Making music, of course. I also enjoy dancing and making my friends laugh.
Personal Hygiene: I bathe as often as possible and try to always keep sweet smelling flowers in my hair.
Favorite Food: Fresh fruits and cheeses. Oh, and bread also. Did I mention I like sweets as well? Wild game is quite tasty too.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: I am not sure if they are alive or not. After being dismissed as a court musician I was not welcome back in their home.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die:
Favorite place to relax: Beneath a starry sky while a gently breeze carries the sounds of nature to my ears.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: Whitsuntide. I have fond memories of my childhood receiving gifts and much food. I often wish for those days to return.
Favorite Drink: Clean water.
What's your bedtime: Whenever I am tired, which is usually late into the night.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: Usually, I prefer to be barefoot but I do have a fine pair of slippers to wear when the ground becomes too rocky.
Are you married or single: Single, sadly.
Do you have a family / who are they: My parents were (or still are) servants to the royal family. I had no brothers or sisters. My family now, is the gypsy troupe.
Favorite Entertainment: I enjoy watching the gypsy dances and listening to my friends make music.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I always did enjoy my music lessons.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I do not like history. I find it extremely boring.
Favorite Sport: I was never allowed to participate in any kind of sports. I do wish to try now.
Most Humiliating Moment: Being dismissed as a court musician. You flirt with one guard and suddenly you’re an outcast.
Proudest Moment: Being selected as a member of the court ensemble. I have never seen my parents more proud.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: My childhood friend Avery was quite silly.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: A man with a kind heart and a handsome appearance.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord": Every member of the gypsy troupe as I am brand new!
Favorite Sport to watch: It is quite entertaining to watch villagers compete for the attention of the gypsy women.
Do you remember your first kiss: I do. It was not a real kiss though. Avery and I were merely curious.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: I have lost contact with all of them. I do miss them, Avery the most.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: It seems now every where we go is a vacation.
Have you ever been overseas: No, I have not. I do wish to someday though.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Dirt mostly.
What is your bed made of: The softness of the grass and a pillow or two.
How many people sleep in your bed: I sleep alone.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
1. I am shy when you first meet me.
2. I want to be friends with everyone.
3. I enjoy flirting but am too shy to do anything more.
4. I am deathly afraid of spiders.
5. I was raised a Christian and follow their beliefs.
6. I can read and write but I do not like show off in front of my fellow gypsies so I pretend that I can not.
7. I love putting wild flowers in my hair.
8. My flute is my most prized possession.
9. Though it is shameful, I enjoy gossip. Not spreading or starting, just hearing.
10. I am a fine dancer.