Alastriona

Name: Alastriona

Appearance: Alastriona has an androgynous beauty that causes her to be often mistaken for a young man. She lacks feminine curves and has a slender, fit physique well-suited for combat. Her facial features are delicate and noble, befitting her royal lineage. She has shiny brown hair cut short for convenience in battle. Her eyes are large and expressive, swirling with naive ideals of glory.

Attire: Alastriona dresses practically for war in the uniform of a red coat soldier to hide her identity, including leather boots, cotton breeches, white undershirt, and red uniform jacket. A sword hangs in its scabbard from her waist.

Personality: Alastriona has a stubborn streak and adventurous spirit. She thirsts for glory on the battlefield and chafes at societal expectations for her noble gender. Her romantic ideals clash with the stark brutality of war. She is charismatic yet guarded, hiding her royal status from fellow soldiers.

Background: Alastriona fled from the stuffy confines of royal living to join the army under disguise. She conceals her lineage to prove her worth as a soldier rather than rely on status. Only her commanding officers know she is female and daughter of the king. She acts brashly at times to earn respect.

Abilities: Well-educated and trained in tactics. Skilled horseback rider. Competent swordsmanship. Keen powers of observation. Ability to inspire others.

Weaknesses: Inexperience in real warfare. Small physical stature. Hotheaded tendencies interfere with strategy. Emotions distract rational thinking.

Goals: Seek glory and advancement through military victories. Conceal true identity while dispelling assumptions women cannot be effective soldiers. Reconcile nobility and warfare.