Welcome one and all, may you find comfort, hope and wonder in the walls of this show. Open your minds and imagination, and let yourselves dream.

Bessie is a Blood Beast, formed as a result of the endless wars between Heaven and Hell. Given form by Taxionna, she travelled to the planes of Limbo, where she believed she could find a place to belong, and spent many years collecting outcasts or 'freaks' who needed someplace to go, or a new direction in life.

She founded the Limbo Freak Show, which is a sanctuary that travels the many realms to bring joy to anyone suffering, protects those stuck in warzones and offers food and guidance to lost souls.

As the show's Ringmaster, she keeps everything running smoothly, often pushing herself in order to go above and beyond to bring joy to others. She's motherly by nature, nurturing and protecting people, while also uploading law and order within the shows' walls.

Important Features

  • Has light blue and green dragonfly-like wings on her back, elbows and calves.
  • Is very tall, taller than anyone else in the freak show and also fairly muscular.
  • Has long, pointed ears.
  • Has a maroon-coloured flower marking on her left hip.
  • Hair is white with purple highlights along the edges, it's very long, classic length, straight and is often pulled up into a braided bun.
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HAIR
SKIN
WINGS

  • Props can be the ringmaster cane she often keeps on her, as well as her top hat to match her outfit. Can also be drawn in casual clothes with are normally loose blouses. She can often be seen with fairies that are constructed out of blood that she can summon at will, they help her with small jobs. Is capable of manipulating and constructing shapes or objects out of blood.
  • Poses for her are often at the forefront of the freak show, taking care of visitors, welcoming people, introducing the performances, taking care of refugees and the like. She is very welcoming, warm and graceful, though can grandstand a little when on stage. Has a powerful bearing but is very soft and caring towards others, and while she can appear strict and stern it comes in the form of a motherly manner. Important to note that she is generally much taller than most people.
  • Expressions for the most part are smiles, though they are normally quite small, more a quirk of the lips than a grin, however, her eyes are very soft and warm. Often keeping positive expressions on her face, she rarely shows anger or upset, keeping it inside. When she is upset, instead of being outwardly angry, she becomes quiet, contained and deathly cold.

  • Can be drawn, platonically, with anyone from the Freak Show. Is close with them all and treats them like family.
  • Can be drawn, romantically, with both Epona and Viuda, the three are very close and work together to found and run the show. She is very loving towards them, and always attempts to soothe their souls no matter the issue. They're very touch and affection driven.
  • Can be drawn with Taxionna, who created her, the two are fairly close and often spend time together when they get the chance.

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.

Nickname
Bessie, Ringmaster Agana
Pronouns
She/Hers
Age
Unknown, appears to be in her thirties.
Height
7ft 6
Body Type
Heavyset and Muscular
Species
Blood Beast
Nationality
Netherlander
Sign
Libra
Alignment
Neutral Good
S/O
Epona and Viuda
Hometown
Created in the space between realms, she moved and now lives in Limbo with the Freak Show.
Occupation
Ringmaster
Abilities
Capable of manipulating blood, be it hers or someone else's, and is able to create shapes, creatures and figures from it. She can taste blood in order to experience a person's memories and emotions, doesn't do this often, due to it being very invasive. Able to manipulate pain and good at healing others, she often tends to wounded visitors. Her showmanship is incredible, she is very charismatic and great at leading others. Brings people together easily and is almost motherly towards those she takes under her wings, this makes people seek out the protection of her Show and find comfort there.
Family
Created by Taxionna, her family is the Freak Show.
Mannerism
A kind and caring person who will offer help to anyone who needs it, she has motherly traits and often offers guidance and affection for those who wish for it. Though she can be stern, it's with the goal to make everyone pull their weight and help keep things running smoothly. She's never unfair, and would never demand too much from others. Due to her age and experience in travelling the realms, she has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge that she is happy to offer to people. A good listener and giver of advice, many in the Freak Show find her incredibly comforting to rely on. When performing she is a showman, able to act and exaggerate at will, drawing eyes and focus and captivating an audience with ease. No nonsense and can be very stubborn, especially with authority figures and gods. Her stern nature comes out full force and she doesn't believe in offering up respect for those who do not pay it back.
Health
Very Healthy, Immortal and is immune to the majority of illnesses or diseases.
Speech
When performing, her voice is captivating and easily carries without a microphone, filling the Show's grounds with ease. She's clear, easy to understand and knows a wide variety of languages which allows the Show to travel all around the Universe. Can sound mysterious, and is almost haunting when she speaks as a performer, but in normal situations she is well-spoken, clear and warm. Can be commanding, but this is only when working, otherwise she's soothing to listen to.
Orientation
Polyamorous Demisexual Demiromantic

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

Dislikes
  • Bloodshed and war
  • Laziness
  • Selfishness and greed
  • Authority, especially egotists
  • Disorganisation

Affection
Respect
Trust
Comfort
Intimacy
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.

Affection
Respect
Trust
Comfort
Intimacy
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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.

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Habits
  • 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.
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General
  • he is ambidextrous.
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  • put stuff about fave things and random facts here.
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.
  • put memes, tropes, etc here
  • put memes, tropes, etc here

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 u have a pretty boy character and u never use him? poor adrien, i lov him but he's so neglected.
  • the kinda guy who blogs pretty aesthetics and wholesome memes.
STR
+1
12
DEX
+0
10
CON
+1
13
INT
+2
15
WIS
+3
17
CHA
+4
18
Tactic
Support/Attack/Defence
Distance
Ranged/Hand-to-Hand
Weapon
Sword/Bow/Staff/Knife/Dagger/Brick
Fighting Style
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Athletics
Coercion
Crafting
Creativity
Insight
Knowledge
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Persuasion
Stealth
Technical
Weaponry

Skills

Arcane Assault
Spell

Difficulty
Mastery

Unleashes a bolt of magical energy from the grimoire that inflicts Raw damage and Dazes targets in the area.

Siren's Voice
Talent

Difficulty
Mastery

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.

Musical
Ability

Difficulty
Mastery

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.

Dancing
Ability

Difficulty
Mastery

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

Family Violin
Key Item

Value
Sentimental Value

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.

Father's Wedding Ring
Accessories

Value
Sentimental Value

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.

Item Name
Weapons/Armour/Books/Resources/Tools/Misc

Value
Sentimental Value

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