Manon Crestbane
"There is beauty in living a simple life."
Basic InfoRace: Viera - RavaAge: 53Nameday: 31st Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (September 29)Sexuality: LesbianPronouns: She/HerMarital status: Taken, polyamorousJob: Machinist (Weapons Tester), part-time bakerHobbies: Baking, reading, weavingLikes: Snow, hugs, her ears, helping people, ranged weapons, the sound of rain, learning new things, storiesDislikes: Open water, arrogance, being late, hurting people
Backstory
After many years of living in her village in Golmore Jungle, she left to explore the world beyond. She decided to go to Eorzea and journeyed across the sea, landing in the Black Shroud.With the Shroud as a home base, she traveled between city states, learning the culinary arts in Limsa Lominsa and weaving in Ul'dah.The end of the Dragonsong War piqued her curiosity about Ishgard, so she began frequenting the snowy city state when its borders opened. Though she has an apartment in the Lavender Beds, she found herself staying in Cloud Nine quite often. There, she took up machinistry, wanting to expand her abilities beyond her current archery skills. She took a great liking to it, and ended up becoming a machinist at the Skysteel Manufactory.
Personality
Tends to keep to herself, more on the reserved side. Opens up a lot more once you start talking to her, unless she really wants to compliment you. Then she'll initiate.
Despite her love of giving compliments, receiving one flusters her. She may play it off smoothly, but don’t be fooled!
Talks more casually than most Viera to fit in better, but is still polite.
Doesn't hesitate to help a total stranger.
Gifts! She loves giving gifts, especially those she makes.
Believes that learning many skills is better than mastering just one.
Downplays her achievements.
Relationships
Note: This is not a comprehensive list by any means! It's just a few of her relationships.
Legend:
♥ Romantic
♠ Platonic
♣ Sexual
♦ Flirtatious
☼ Professional
♪ Respected
Lisellaie Auvienne (♥ ♣ ♦ ♪)Thanks to a fateful encounter, Lise is now her cherished wife. Their relationship is tender and affectionate, and they both believe that destiny had them find one another.
Selene Sohleer (♥ ♣ ♦ ♪)What started out as a physical relationship blossomed into flirtatious friendship, then again into loving romance. Manon feels a strong kinship with Selene because of their similar experiences and treasures her love more than anything.
Deirdre Ta'ea (♠ ♪)Manon's relationship with the owner of the Pearl exists solely because she goes there so much. As cold as Deirdre seems on the outside, Manon believes she found a hint of warmth. She likes to think they're close enough to be friends, but she can't say for certain.
Kagari Young (♠ ☼ ♪)A friend-turned-business-partner, she bakes her delicious sweets for his café. Though she considers him a friend, she doesn't know him too well. All she vaguely knows is his favourite dessert and the fact that they share a love of Viera women. She hopes to change that someday and become even better friends!
Mehr Marigold (♠ ☼ ♪)Best friend and technically her boss at the café she works at, though he thinks the title is too formal. The two of them share recipes and bake together, bonding over their shared home of Dalmasca while he reaches the high shelves.
Astrid Bishop (♠ ♪)Best friend that she would do anything for. Astrid always gives her new baking ideas and is a great mentor for her sewing. While she is more of a wallflower, Manon is more than happy to keep her company and talk her ear off.
