Music is a gift. It brings people together, brings out their joy and sorrow, commands them. It’s my blood but not my life.
Adrien is a member of a long line of musical prodigies, related to Sirens. He was disowned by his family after refusing to follow in their footsteps soon after his father died. He made the decision to leave home when his mother grew more obsessive and controlling. After leaving he found the Limbo Freak Show and they took him in, offering him sanctuary and a home when he had none. He soon began to help them with their music and choreographed their routines, after their previous musician passed away.
He gained a permanent spot in their family and has no intention of leaning any time soon. While he still refuses to turn music into his sole drive, he shows incredible talent for it. Preferring to do it for fun and without the suffocation of judgement or expectation that chasing it as a job would offer.
Very little is actually known of his history, and the majority of it is speculation and rumour. He rarely talks about his past, finding it quite difficult to be serious and open up to others about his family and his difficulties. He deflects most questions with humour.
Important Features
- Has glowing rings around his pupils, which is a sign of siren blood. The rest of his family also have this.
- Has a dark brown, thick beard and mustache, keeps it well groomed.
- Hair is dark brown and pushed back, with a few loose strands over his forehead.
- Blue, coming of age, tattoos all over his shoulders, back and neck. These are ocean, water and fish inspired.
- Wears his father's wedding ring. It's highly sentimental and he never takes it off.
- Props for him would be his violin, which is his main instrument, and a piano that he also plays often. Always wears a gold wedding band around his right, ring finger, that used to belong to his father. Other props are music, ocean and circus themed, also has a large wardrobe that he can wear, though he often wears tight clothing.
- Poses for him are varied, he is often found dancing, or playing an instrument. He never sings, especially around others, due to the effect of a siren's voice. Normally found working around the freak show tent, helping others, shopping, or when alone, composing, writing or reading. Is serious when working or focusing on his music, but can also be very silly or energetic.
- Expressions are normally very happy, jovial, flirty and smiling. very rarely shows any other face, especially to other people. Always sincere, and friendly. However, he is very serious and focused, almost caught up in the moment, when he’s playing the violin or piano. Prefers others to never see him when he's sad or suffering, so it's hard to ever spot him with anything other than a smile.
- Can be drawn, platonically, with anyone in the freak show (can be flirting with them), gets along well with almost everyone, though can be considered annoying.
- Gets along well with Bella, who he often drags out, he helps her come out of her shell.
- Can be drawn with his sister Ani, the two get along very well.
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and ghouls! Welcome to the greatest show unearthed!
The Limbo Freak Show is primarily located in Limbo itself, suspended between time and space and Heaven and Hell. It was founded an incredibly long time ago, by Bessartaila. It's a sanctuary and home for those who are suffering. It acts as a beacon, offering entertainment and hope for anyone in a difficult place.
The Freak Show tent is massive, and can be seen even from massive distances. It can house a great number of people, in the case of refugees. Its biggest point of interest is the massive stage in the middle of the tent. It's carved from ancient and powerful wood, stands tall and powerful. The stage has carvings for each member of the show and are imbued with magic and soul.
Aggressive
Passive
Arrogant
Humble
Callous
Compassionate
Cowardly
Courageous
Defiant
Obedient
Dishonest
Sincere
Dull
Charming
Greedy
Generous
Idealistic
Realistic
Impatient
Patient
Impulsive
Disciplined
Instinctual
Logical
Pessimistic
Optimistic
Reckless
Cautious
Reserved
Affectionate
Serious
Playful
Shy
Confident
Suspicious
Trusting
Unjust
Honourable
Vengeful
Forgiving
Likes
- Music
- Dancing
- Shopping
- People who let him joke out of tough conversations
- Freedom
Dislikes
- Stuffy situations
- Constraints around his life
- Authority
- Contact from his mother
- Expectations
Bella, I have another routine for you to try out. How about we get some time together so you can practice, love?
Adrien works with Bella quite closely, practicing dance routines and creating music that will match her performance style. Though he is slightly over familiar with her and will sometimes receive threats in return. They've developed a teasing, playful relationship. Adrien likes getting her to come out of her shell and is trying to help her find comfort in other people's presence.
He also enjoys buying her new outfits, often dragging her out with him. Adrien has let Bella see into his mind so she has a good grasp over his feelings and how he struggles with himself and his upbringing. She shows signs of frustration at him hiding his struggles, but doesn’t bring it up. They very rarely discuss their pasts, he finds comfort in knowing she understands a similar upbringing and they fill their time with not thinking about their struggles.
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Current
Adrien found his way to the Limbo Freak Show by chance. They were performing in town, to offer solace to the people during a hard economic hit. When he saw their show he saw a chance to escape from the life he'd been caged to. They saw his interest and saw something in him that was seeking freedom. He agreed to join them and travel to help bring light to other people.
He became their musician and choreographer. The Show has given him a sense of family and he's coming out of his shell a lot, finding comfort in their company.
History
Adrien was born to two musical geniuses. Isabella and Mateo Giovanni de Luca. The atmosphere he grew up in was suffocating and very strict. His oldest sister, Maria, grew to be cruel and unpleasant as well. Both Adrien and his younger sister, Ani, were struggling under their parents. Neither wanting to be constricted to their parent's plan for them. Even from a young age, Adrien has been very talented with instruments and music. The pressure of his parents made him avoid his responsibilities as much as possible in order to push back about it.
Becoming a little jaded and neglecting himself and his emotions, he tried to protect his sister as much as possible. When his father died, his mother grew even more controlling. Likely to help bring some more control into her life, that she believed she'd lost. When he realised she was going to lock him into a life he didn't want, he left home with no word to his mother or sister, only giving Ani a way to contact him.
Important events
Leaving home
Around the age of twenty, he finally managed to pull out from under his controlling mother. Not long after his father died and her treatment and personality worsened. This event helped him escape an abusive situation, and opened up his life for freedom and a chance to be comfortable in himself again.
Joining the show
Met and joined the freak show very soon after leaving home. Working a dead-end, boring job just to survive, he went to see them perform in the nearby town and was brought in by day/night, who saw a great deal of musical talent in him (As well as a lot of pain).
Reconnecting with his sister
A few years after having joined the freak show, he received word from his sister, Ani, that she was free from their parents and searching for her own direction in life. This event took a great deal of weight off his shoulders. Adrien is highly proud of his sister, and writes to her as much as he can.
Lilac Breasted Roller
AnimalButton-up Shirt
Clothing itemDark Blue
ColorPassion Fruit Martini
DrinkBlue Gentian
FlowerFabada Asturiana
FoodMusicals
GenreAquarium
LocationClassical
MusicLemon
ScentSunset
Time of dayRain
WeatherHabits
- When tired, thinking or upset, he turns the ring on his finger around, it helps him centre his mind or refocus.
- Hums a lot when he's thinking, almost always seen walking around with some tune on the brain. Either making new music or singing to songs that exist.
- Has to clean his hands almost every hour on the dot, otherwise his mind becomes muddled and he finds himself uncomfortable and stressing out.
Hobbies
- Skilled with almost any instrument, and enjoys practicing new ones.
- Enjoys dancing and singing though he doesn't sing very often. His siren's blood makes it a little dangerous to sing around others.
- Loves shopping, specifically window shopping. Often drags other show members with him. The reactions are varied.
Social
- Big fan of drinking games, he's always the first to recommend them in a gathering and will whip out a bottle or set of cards before anyone can blink.
- Is intensely outgoing and extroverted, and gets a lot of his energy and 'positivity' from other people. Almost as though relying on the social expectation to make himself seem happy.
- His preference for spending time with others, is to be at high energy gatherings or away from home. Not big on sitting at home and watching movies together, as an example.
Combat
- Has only ever 'fought' once, and it was with an unpleasant visitor to the show. He quickly belittled the man so badly all the fight went out of him.
- Is actually trained in fencing, like any good rich boy should be. Is actually the clumsiest person, so while he got the skills down, he's dropped his Épée more times than he can count.
- Could absolutely use his voice to control others, or even cause their deaths. It's probably for the best that he's intensely pacifistic.
General
- He is ambidextrous.
- Will happily fall asleep floating in water, and be woken up hours later because he had lost track of time.
- Despite being a passable cook, is more likely to eat beans out of a tin than put the effort in to cook, or even order food.
Extras
- Anyone: Hey Adrien, can you take this seriously?
Adrien: Haha no I'll never do that. What is this? Oops I got a call, beep beep, better take that.
Creator Notes
- Adrien was created on 13 December 2015. He was originally named adagio.
- Every freak show needs a musician. This freak show has a flirty dumbass of a musician.
- You know when you have a pretty boy character and you never use him? Poor adrien, I love him but he's so neglected.
- The kinda guy who blogs pretty aesthetics and wholesome memes.
Arcana
Athletics
Coercion
Crafting
Creativity
Insight
Knowledge
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Persuasion
Stealth
Technical
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Skills
Carries the power of the siren's voice that has been passed down through his family. It has captivating and controlling powers and can put others under a spell that takes away their control and safety.
Skilled with music, capable of picking up and learning almost any instrument presented to him. Specifically skilled in playing the violin and the piano, and are the two instruments he is found with most often.
A great dancer. Specialises in latin and south american dance. Is able to choreograph dance routines as well and often does so for the Freak Show.
Inventory
Passed down through his family for ages. Often siren's choose their voices instead of an instrument. Adrien was one of the rare few in all generations who took up an instrument instead.
A beautiful golden wedding band. Adrien got his father's wedding ring after the man passed away and has been wearing it ever since it was given to him. He never takes it off and keeps it close at all times.
Wardrobe
Adrien's usual outfit, worn for most types of weather and events as its easy to wear, customise and adapt. Primarily leans towards blue colours, and is normally fairly smart-casual in his clothing choices. Especially likes smart shoes and takes good care of them. He's far more comfortable in formal than he is in casual clothes.
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