Ariane

Ariane Ebert of Mondstadt, current owner of the Northwind Tavern. Ariane was born in Mondstadt and lived there until she was 12, however, when her parents divorced, she moved to Fontaine with her mother and only returned to Mondstadt two months ago. Her mother died when she was 19, but instead of returning to Mondstadt and living with her father, she continued to live in Fontaine. Her father passed away four months ago, and since she was his only heir, she had little choice but to return to take care of the tavern he left behind. To be honest, she was planning on just selling the tavern out and staying in Fontaine. But after she read the letter her father left for her, she changed her mind and decided to run this bar herself. Which ultimately turned out to be a good decision, because in just two months she was able to get the people of Mondstadt back to frequenting Northwind rather quickly. This was all because of the unique drinks she made, drinks that only she knew how to make, which for her was a bit ironic since she was never a big fan of alcohol and usually only drank socially. Now about her house, well, Ariane's father built a house right above the tavern before he died, where the entrance to the house was at the back of the outside of the tavern which had a staircase leading up to the door. Which was quite convenient for her, as she didn't had much trouble going back and forth from home to work and vice versa.

Ariane is determined, strict, and has a hot-headed nature. She has a firm grip on the management of her tavern but remains polite (yet blunt) when dealing with customers. Despite her nonchalant demeanor, she is confident, straightforward, and a good listener. Ariane is independent and a little bit of a workaholic, but she surprises many with her friendly and sociable nature when she opens up. She is a skilled bartender and has a talent for creating new and innovative drinks. Ariane's hot-headed nature can sometimes lead to conflicts with others. She struggles to show vulnerability and can be overly independent at times, which usually prevent her from seeking help when she needs it. Ariane's blunt and straightforward approach sometimes come across as harsh or insensitive to others. She values hard work, honesty, and loyalty. She believes in earning respect through actions rather than words and is skeptical of those who try to charm their way through life. She has a habit of tapping her fingers on the bar counter when she's deep in thought. She enjoys simple, hearty meals like roasted chicken and potatoes. She has a fondness for herbal teas and fresh fruit juices. Has a close alliance with the Löwenherz Vineyard, all her wines comes from them. Her father had a Anemo Vision, which is why he named his tavern after the wind. Ariane is 21 years old. She doesn't have a Vision. She's Graysexual and Grayromantic (Heteroleaning).

Appearance: Ariane has brown wavy hair that reaches her chest, she ties some of her hair in an back-braid to keep hair out of her face but lets the rest loose. She has brown eyes and fair skin. She is 174 tall.

She wears a soft, slate-blue blouse with a wide, gently draping neckline that slips just off her shoulders, revealing the straps of a crisscross harness beneath. The sleeves fall to mid-upper-arm in loose, fluttery tiers.. The blouse itself is deliberately uneven, longer in back and dipping into a small point at front. Peeking out from under the blouse is a delicate lattice of brown straps that cross over her collarbone and upper chest. At her waist she wears two leather belts, one snug and narrow, the other wider and slightly draped, both in warm brown tones. Underneath she wears semi-sheer taupe leggings. Three leather garter straps wrap around her left thigh. Slim, brown leather gloves cover her palms and backs of her hands, ending just before the first knuckle. Her boots are soft, matte‐leather in a muted charcoal. They come up to mid-calf with a slight fold at the top, and tiny brass studs line the fold, the heel is low but sturdy.

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