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[color=aba000][h3][I]"Only The Strongest Paws May Hope To Guide The Wayward Masses And Curb The Uncouth Tongues, Lest They Wander Unto Their Own Demise. As Such A Watcher Must Steel Themselves To Possess The Strongest Of Paws And the Firmest of Spirits."[/i][/h3][/color]

[color=silver][h3] Arlette of Lithelin [/h3][/color]

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[color=silver][h3]Appearance[/h3][/color]

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Arlette is a mouse of presence and prestige, presenting herself in a manner that commands the attention and respect of all those around her. Not without reason either. Her bravado is not just a show, but a story of a mouse unlike any other. Her patchy grey fur and lithe figure speak volumes all of their own, what with the scars marring her muzzle and shoulders, and her left hind foot missing two toes. One need only watch the way she struts about on her hind legs like a lord to recognize the pride and confidence she possesses. Indeed the Daughter of Lithelin is a sight to behold, tall (even for a mouse) and garbed with the crimson armband of the Watch and a dark yellow cloak. At her hip is sheathed her sword, its black leather-bound hilt worn from common usage. Despite these features, even if she was to shed the cloth and weaponry Arlette would be hard to mistake for anything other than royalty or a ranking Watcher. There is something behind her eyes denoting a mouse of unshakeable resolve, that even the creatures of little wit or wile could recognize in an instant.

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[color=silver][h3]Personality[/h3][/color]

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	True to her appearance Arlette of Lithelin is a mouse of confidence and ambition. These two facets of her character, are almost caricatures in their own right. She is a hardnosed, cynical creature of little nonsense, apt to make her uncompromising opinions known without remorse to status or feelings. Her tact, or lack thereof is well noted throughout the Watch, mostly due to her aforementioned unsympathetic expressiveness. She’s also highly intelligent, and is well aware of it, to the point where she looks down upon those she considers “lesser”. [color=aba000]“Commonmice and idiots,” [/color]as she might say. All that being said she is not just a bull in a china shop, wrecking without strategy. Quite the opposite in fact. Fore, although Arlette’s words are blunt and commonly scathing they are said for a purpose, all of which extends to her own ends and ambitions for power. She is something of an advocate for a greater level of interventionism and force from the watch, and enthusiastically acts upon her convictions, despite the reprehension she might receive from her superiors, of whom there are few. Some might say she abuses her power, but Arlette considers her actions justified as a realistic application of force. And at the end of the day she gets results.

	 With these facts in mind you might be thinking her weakness then is diplomacy, and therein you would incorrect. Arlette actually possesses an impressive knack in diplomatic pursuits, as long as it does not require sucking up to somemouse. Fortunately in Arlette’s case buttering a mouse up is not often a mission requirement, otherwise Arlette will, and has resorted to throwing noblemice off their thrones and into their moats. She is not adverse to taking matters into her own paws, whether for better or worse. No if you were searching for her true weakness, Arlette lacks charisma and empathy. Whereas some leaders inspire those around them with words of grandeur, Arlette expects those under her follow without question. Her higher calling is above the wailing masses, and she recognizes, if a mouse wants to thrive in a world as harsh as theirs one has to break a few paws and cut a couple whiskers. Her approach to life leaves little room for mourning the demise of a few weaklings. After all somemouse has to stand firm with a stiff upper lip, daring the forces of the earth to unleash their worst upon them. And if anymouse could be that mouse, it would be Arlette
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[*] [color=aba000][i]STR:[/i][/color] [b]14[/b] - Although there may be members of the guard whose strength outmatches Arlette's, she is nevertheless a mouse to be reckoned with.
[*] [color=aba000][i]CON:[/i][/color] [b]10[/b] - An undeniably tough mouse, Arlette can take a hit or two and keep going.
[*] [color=aba000][i]DEX:[/i][/color] [b]10[/b] Though age has been catching up to her recently, Arlette is still light on her toes.
[*] [color=aba000][i]CHA:[/i][/color] [b]6[/b] - Encouraging mice to follow her into battle has never been Arlette's greatest strength, and she is far to blunt to lie or preform.
[*] [color=aba000][i]INT:[/i][/color] [b]10 [/b] - Arlette is of keen mind, it would take a talented mouse to fool her.
[*] [color=aba000][i]LUC:[/i][/color] [b]9[/b] - Fortune favors the mouse with the bigger army. Though a little luck has never hurt Arlette.
[*] [color=aba000][i]REP:[/i][/color] [b]6[/b] - Most of the Watch aren't sure what to make of her, Arlette is her own mouse and makes a poor friend, but a valuable ally.
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[color=aba000][b]Equipment:[/b][/color] [i]Bastard Sword 5 pts[/I] - A steel blade of exceptional quality which Arlette wields with the skill and expertise of a master bladesmouse. It is a simple weapon in truth, commissioned to be crafted by Arlette personally when she achieved the rank of Watchguard.

[color=aba000][b]Traits:[/b][/color]
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[*] [color=aba000][i]Diplomatic[/i] [/color]- When at the diplomatic table Arlette is quick to shed her usual brashness and at least pretend to be more understanding to other points of view, granting her a boost to her Charisma.
[*] [color=aba000][i]Scathing[/i][/color] - Things don't always go Arlette's way, and when that happens she tends to blame those beneath her and above her for the issues, decreasing her Reputation significantly.
[*] [color=aba000][i]Unrelenting[/i][/color] - If there is one thing Arlette is known for it is being uncompromising to the extreme. When pitted in a deeply unfavorable combat situation she can become resolute and unmoving, and gains an advantage to her Constitution.
[*] [color=aba000][i]Venerable[/i][/color] Arlette isn't getting any younger, after every battle she can feel her paws grow numb and her limbs weaken, devastating her Dexterity for a while.
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[color=aba000][b]Trade:[/b][/color] [i]Forrester[/i] - Fittingly Arlette started her life working under her father collecting leaf stems for kindling, and occasionally even taking up the axe for the smaller twigs. The labor granted her considerable strength for a young female mouse, but she never was fond of the work. She soon left home to seek greater deeds among the Watch.

[color=aba000][b]Friend:[/b][/color] [i]Emansewul of Lithelin[/i] - Arlette's elder brother, and also the new leader of Lithelin, their childhood home in the Westercroft kingdom. Like his sister he was ambitious, except in another way, proving to be more charismatic and manipulative then his tougher sibling. The two work together whenever possible, and Arlette rests assured that she always has a loyal friend in Lithelin.

[color=aba000][b]Enemy:[/b][/color] [i]Lord Kimberly of Gunardu Rift[/i] - A Redfield lord in the eastern reaches of the kingdom, powerful and well respected. He is also a sniveling fool, and Arlette once picked him up off his throne in a fit of frustration and threw him into his own moat. He has yet to forgive her and actively seeks vengeance.

[color=aba000][b]History:[/b][/color] Born and raised by a family of foresters in the Westercroft town of Lithelin, Arlette began her early days working for her father until the itch for greater deeds finally drove her to join the Redwatch. She proved to be an efficient, if disruptive Watcher, capable and trusted by her superiors to always accomplish her mission one way or the other. In the later years of being a ranking Watcher she aided in the establishment of her own brother as lord of Lithelin, (through allegedly nefarious means) and single pawedly brought about the deaths of several traitors to Glendale, and she slew the troublesome weasel shaman Hy'Guthlur. Recently Arlette finally gained enough infamy, renown, and experience to be granted the rank of Watchguard, to the dismay of several of her new peers.


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