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Name: Simone Alphonse
Age: 32/88
Species: Mage
Appearance:  In spite of her age, magic keeps Simone looking youthful. Her blonde hair, bright blue eyes and slim build fit with the classic European idea of beauty, though she prefers to keep he hair shorter, usually in a pixie cut like was fashionable long ago. She dresses in long, flowing clothes and prefers solid colors over patterns, yellow and white are her favorite colors and most of her outfits incorporate them as the primary colors.

Personality: Simone is outgoing and has a cheerful demeanor, but that is coupled with a cynical outlook on the world. She is not an idealist, and quick to critically examine, but in spite of seeing flaws everywhere she doesn’t let it dampen her positivity. She is inquisitive and loves to learn about people and their problems, and is not afraid to give advice. Being seen as helpful is very important to her, and she rarely turns away anybody who comes to her with a problem. She enjoys reading philosophy and other intellectual pursuits in her spare time.

Biography: Simone is from Alsace in France, a region that bordered Germany. Her early life was turbulent due to World War 2, which her older brother fought and died in. It was at her brothers funeral that she experienced her awakening as a mage, and soon after she left her hometown and settled in Paris for a few years. There she got involved with various cultural movements and became involved with the local mage covens. Although sympathetic to the traditions she never joined any of the major ones, instead identifying with the orphan tradition that would come to be known as the Hollow Ones. Simone was loyal to people over factions, and as her confidants in Paris began to drift apart she traveled the world.

For several decades her life was constantly on the move, searching for truth in far off locales like Cambodia and Rwanda. The ascension war never interested her, but she did make it her mission to nurture younger mages and show the ways of the world of the supernatural. Personal relationships came and went, including marriage with Steven Yang. After growing dissatisfied with the wandering life, she moved to Los Angeles, the center of so much of western culture. Simone still tries to mentor young mages, but also has taken more of an interest in building ties with other supernatural in the region. As she grows older it becomes harder for her magic to sustain her youth. The paradox incurred will eventually be enough to make her unable to maintain on earth, and she will have to leave for a horizon realm if she wants to continue. With these concerns, she is now thinking about what kind of legacy she will leave on the world. 

Supporting Characters: Steven Yang: Divorced husband, still on speaking terms. He’s with the Euthanatoi and lives in Hong Kong, but when he’s in the area he and Simone like to meet up for coffee and other discussions. 
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