[hider=The Flame of Lys] [center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/c0a279de-8b36-4247-92e9-334aa84f2c95.jpg[/img][/center] [b][color=DeepPink][h3]Name: The Flame of Lys[/h3][/color] [color=DeepPink]Age: 24 Born 17 AC[/color][/b] [b][color=DeepPink]Appearance: The Flame of Lys is always seen in expensive silks of varying colors. Her clothes adorn a beautifully curvaceous form accentuating it to astounding advantage. She always has a kind smile for those who grace her establishment. Her silvery gray eyes are large and titled like a cat's eyes. Her mouth is full and the perfect cupid’s bow.[/color][/b] [b][color=DeepPink]Description & biography: The Flame of Lys was a Lyseni pleasure slave named Leandra who was sold to pay for her father’s debts. She was ten at the time. It became profitable to sell flesh to greedy Westerosi merchants and thus Leandra’s fate was sealed. Sold off to a merchant of flesh that took one look at her and knew what a prize she had. Leandra realized quickly that while yes she was still very much property she did not have to remain so. The merchant was an older woman who’s looks were not aging well. She informed Leandra that if she worked hard she could change her fate. Perhaps the Gods had taken pity on her and sent her to a greater destiny? That hope was soon dashed as they arrived in a city that was no more than a wood and earthen fort. Leandra recalled someone saying once to her that one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. She was quickly put to work in a brothel where she served as a maid until she filled out. She was shown the craft that the other women practiced. She became quite accomplished at her craft at the tender age of sixteen she had many panting at her heels, none of them to marry her. Fame, or infamy, was a draw that led to more money being spent at [i]Sheath and Dagger[/i] which led to poaching the better… entertainment and more coins. As Leandra’s nineteenth year came, the old merchant woman Phylippa became ill. Over the years Leandra became attached to Phylippa, after all she had changed Leandra’s life. Leandra had the ability to learn to read, write, summations, herbal medicine, needlework, dancing, singing, languages, history just to name a few. Leandra proceeded to care for Phylippa and consequently began to take over the business. Quickly they both learned that Leandra had a head for business and the [i]Sheath and Dagger[/i] prospered even more. Taking opportunities given, Leandra began to invest in other businesses that surrounded them. Seamstresses, tailors, blacksmiths, even jewelers. It has grown to further her reach, extending beyond her immediate community. She quickly found that information was an even better commodity to trade in. As Leandra cared for the now dying Phylippa it was revealed who was a silent owner of the [i]Sheath and Dagger[/i]. Leandra was pleasantly surprised and began her campaign of getting her employer's attention in a subtle way. With coin came connections. Small folk could be counted on to carry messages, but the one going by Raven would be quicker and having one of the rookery boys by the bollocks didn't hurt. Leandra had found her way into many places with little favors she promised men and women. Whether it was her, the business or another of the girls those promises were kept; though she examined the deals she made to make sure they were at least evenly balanced or tipped in her favor and none of the girls were ever forced into anything. Not using force went a long way to increasing the reputation of the business but her own as well. Once communication with her employer was opened Leandra sent them qualifications to take over for Phylippa including a recommendation and the increase in profits while she'd been running the business. Unfortunately Phylippa passed away soon after that. Leandra has been thriving since then and rarely takes on a client unless it is an important one.[/color][/b] [/hider]