Franklin Drake
Name Given at Birth: Franklin Drake
Nicknames: Frankie D
Hometown or where you were born: London
Current Residence:
Age: 24
Class: Servant to the Royalty/Military
What do you do, your main function in life/society: Yeoman of the Royal Guard
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I can keep myself afloat, but I cannot swim well.
Do you make fun of people: All the time. The Guard poke fun (and swords) at each other constantly.
Favorite Color And why? Red. Signifies to me battle, blood, and passion.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime. Broken a few heads when I shouldn't have.
Closest friends/How did you meet: The Guard.
One Pillow or two - A pillow when I get a chance. I'm used to sleeping on whatever I can find.
Pets - Don't have time and accommodations for one.
Favorite Type of Music: Violin, or battle drums, depending on the mood.
Hobbies/Pastimes - Practicing fighting with friends and drinking my money away.
Personal Hygiene - As often as dictated. The Royals like us smelling nice.
Favorite Food - Roast turkey and bread.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My mother is still alive and taken care of by my other brothers.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My father died in the army, protecting our country. We're all proud of him.
Favorite place to relax - Whenever we get to go with the Royals on Holiday.
Favorite Holy Day / Why - August 19th, St. Andrew the Tribune.'s feastday. Led his company to victory against the Persians.
Favorite Drink - Really not picky, but I like a good stout.
What's your bedtime? Whenever my shift is over.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet? The sturdiest boots I can get a hold of.
Are you married or single? Single and happy to be so. Much more fun on Holiday.
Do you have a family / who are they? 2 brothers, Edmund and George, and a sister, Camille.
Favorite Entertainment: Gambling with the Guard.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up? I liked getting food from the village, meant I could visit with girls on the way!
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up? Cleaning the floors.
Favorite Sport (to do): Fencing!
Most Humiliating Moment? Getting knocked flat on my face by a younger officer during a sword fight.
Proudest Moment? The day I was inducted into the Guard. The Captain at the time knew my father, and said he would have been proud of me.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: The court jester I suppose, I don't pay much attention.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: Large...tracts of land, and a sway of the hips that catches the eye.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them. Who is your immediate "overlord"? The Captain.
and How Do You Feel about that person: He's my Captain, and a da- er, really good one.
Favorite Sport to watch: Free style dueling (whatever weapon is at hand)
Do you remember your first kiss? I don't really, but I remember who it was. Elsie Baker, a sun haired girl of good disposition and better features.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends? I hear about them from time to time from my brothers, but no we don't keep in touch.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot? I enjoyed Spain some when the Royals visited for a bit.
Have you ever been overseas: Prior trip mentioned, and a few tours of duty.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Stone
What is your bed made of: Basic padding on a wood cot.
How many people sleep in your bed: Just me, but I have someone in a bunk above me.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me
1. I'm one of the best fencers in the Guard.
2. I'm one of the worst with the pike.
3. I owned 4 cats for a week when I was a child, before they went "missing". Sigh.
4. People also call me Duck.
5. The Captain's wife calls me Goose. Only she gets to do that.
6. I really love my job.
7. I'm quick to defend the honor of my King and whomever is his company at the moment.
8. I trust my friends with my life.
9. I've had to kill a few people before, and will not hesitate to do so again if needed.
10. One of my weaknesses is my left guard. My other is a sweet kiss.