Marion Stendhal

Name: Marion Helene Stendhal Nickname: Marie, Len (Dislikes being called this by anyone but her father)

Species: Human (Dhampyr) Gender: Female Age: 18 Birth Date: 21st September 200x Blood Type: AB+

Nationality: German Ethnicity: German Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany Home: Victorian-style house in Anyville, USA, located not far from Mirabelle de Rochefort's residence

Height: 166 cm Weight: 59 kg Body: Slender yet athletic build, B-cup breasts. pale skin. A noticeable, faded gunshot scar marks her left shoulder, a reminder of a past attack, and she sometimes experiences slight stiffness or discomfort in that shoulder, especially during strenuous activity or cold weather Face: Striking heterochromia with one eye a piercing yellow and the other a deep, blood red. Her features are sharp and aristocratic, framed by a soft, almost delicate jawline that contrasts with her intense gaze Hair: Long, wavy dark brown hair, typically worn down and flowing freely.

Outfit: Her usual attire consists of a classic Lolita outfit in shades of brown and cream. This typically includes a long-sleeved blouse with ruffles, an A-shaped skirt, and a large, wide-brimmed hat adorned with a silk flower. She always wears pantyhose or stockings and sturdy, elegant boots. Items: custom-made ornate rapier, antique pocket watch (a gift from her mother), lace parasol for sun protection Items:

• A custom-made, ornate rapier with a wolf's head pommel, a subtle nod to her mother's lineage.
• An antique silver pocket watch with mother-of-pearl inlay, a rare gift from Lady Wilhelmia, which strangely doesn't affect her like other silver.
• A delicate lace parasol, essential for protection against prolonged sun exposure, which causes her significant discomfort and mild burns.

Personality: Marion presents a prideful and aloof exterior, projecting an air of detached superiority. She values honor and chivalry above all else, and despises anything she deems dishonorable or vulgar. Beneath this guarded facade, however, lies a deeply protective nature towards those few individuals she genuinely cares for. She struggles internally with the complexities of her dual heritage, feeling like an outsider in both the human and vampire worlds. This fuels a profound sense of loneliness, which she expertly masks with a veneer of cool independence. Speech: Her speech is formal and articulate, often peppered with archaic phrasing and vocabulary ("Thou art toast"). When particularly flustered, angry, or experiencing intense emotions, she may unconsciously slip into her native German. She has a habit of delivering cutting remarks with a polite, almost detached tone. Behavior: Poised and deliberate in her movements, carrying herself with an air of quiet confidence. She's observant and analytical, preferring to watch and assess situations before acting. When her honor or the safety of her loved ones is threatened, her aloofness can quickly give way to fierce determination.

Likes: Lolita fashion (especially classic and gothic styles), fencing (both modern sport and Historical European Martial Arts), dark chocolate, adhering to a personal code of honor, classical music (Bach and Mozart are favourites), well-written literature (especially gothic novels and historical texts). Dislikes: Firearms (a deep-seated fear from her childhood trauma), overly processed junk food, hot and humid weather, mainstream popular music, dishonorable or cowardly behaviour, people who judge her for her parentage, overt snobbery in others (despite her own aloofness).

Occupation: Student at Anyville High, competitive fencer on the school team and in regional competitions. Skills: Expert proficiency in rapier and smallsword fencing, fluent in German and English (with a slight German accent when speaking English), highly skilled chess player, possesses a keen analytical mind. Powers:

• Dhampyr Physiology: Possesses enhanced strength, speed, agility, and senses, though roughly half as potent as a full-blooded vampire of comparable age. Her healing is accelerated but not instantaneous, and severe wounds can still leave scars.
• Sunlight Tolerance (Limited): Can endure sunlight for longer periods than a full vampire, but it still causes her discomfort, gradual weakening, and eventually mild burns with prolonged exposure. She avoids it whenever possible.
• Silver Aversion (Muted): Silver causes her discomfort and mild pain upon contact, and wounds inflicted by silver weapons heal much slower than normal, but it's not as debilitating as it is for full vampires.
• Short-Term Clairvoyance: She can focus and see a few seconds ahead of her.

Family:

• Father: Manfred Stendhal. A successful German businessman in the automotive industry. His work necessitated the family's move to America. He was initially hesitant and somewhat terrified to raise Marion, given the circumstances of her birth, but has grown to be a deeply caring and fiercely protective father. He worries constantly about her safety and her unique nature.
• Mother: Lady Wilhelmia. An ancient and immensely powerful vampire, known for her ruthlessness and adherence to an old, almost feudal code of honor. She is notoriously slothful and prefers to delegate tasks to her numerous vampire and ghoul servants, especially Volke and Mystia. Her involvement in Marion's life has been sporadic and distant, usually involving cryptic guidance or sudden, unsettling appearances. She seems to view Marion more as an interesting experiment or a potential asset than a daughter.

Friends:

• [[Annette Nebraska]]: The perpetually cheerful zombie skater girl. Annette's sunny disposition and genuine kindness managed to pierce Marion's aloof exterior. Marion is surprised by her own fondness for "Nene" and finds herself uncharacteristically protective of the zombie. Enemies:
• [[Vanessa Montgomery]]: Initially a fierce rival at Anyville High. Marion found Vanessa's overt popularity and often haughty demeanor grating. Their rivalry culminated in a verbal altercation where Marion's sharp words, combined with Vanessa's pre-existing heart condition, inadvertently contributed to Vanessa's fatal heart attack. Marion felt a surprising amount of guilt over this. After Vanessa's resurrection, their relationship is complex, a mix of old animosity and a new, grudging respect.
• [[Mirabelle de Rochefort]]: A powerful and influential vampire lord residing in Anyville. Marion feels an instinctual distrust and animosity towards Mirabelle, sensing a manipulative and dangerous aura around her. Mirabelle, for her part, seems amused and mildly intrigued by Marion, viewing her as a potential pawn or an interesting new player on the local supernatural scene.

Bio: Marion's existence began as the unexpected consequence of a liaison between her human father, Manfred Stendhal, a pragmatic German businessman, and Lady Wilhelmia, a vampire of ancient and formidable power. Upon discovering her pregnancy – a rare occurrence for vampires – Wilhelmia, with uncharacteristic promptness, located Manfred and delivered an ultimatum: raise their daughter properly, or face dire consequences. Though initially cowed and bewildered, Manfred gradually developed a deep affection for Marion. Wilhelmia, however, remained an enigmatic and largely absent figure, her appearances fleeting and often tied to Marion's burgeoning vampiric traits.

Raised in the relative seclusion of her father's Stuttgart estate, Marion received a privileged education and excelled in fencing, a pursuit her father encouraged. Her sheltered life was violently disrupted at age twelve when assassins, targeting Manfred due to a business rivalry, attacked their home. Marion was caught in the crossfire, taking a rifle bullet to her shoulder. Her dhampyr physiology allowed for a quicker recovery than a human's, but the experience seared a lasting phobia of guns into her psyche and left her with lingering shoulder issues.

Seeking safety, Manfred relocated them to the East Coast of the United States. The transition was jarring for Marion, who struggled to navigate American culture while concealing her supernatural nature. She retreated further into her interests in history, literature, and fencing, cultivating her distinctive classic Lolita fashion sense as both a form of self-expression and a protective shield. Her aloof demeanor became a well-honed defense mechanism.

When Marion was sixteen, another business opportunity for Manfred led them to Anyville, California. At Anyville High, she quickly clashed with Vanessa Montgomery, the reigning queen bee whose overt confidence and occasional snobbery grated on Marion's nerves. Their rivalry was intense, culminating in a public, scathing argument where Marion's sharp tongue, tragically, became a contributing factor to Vanessa's fatal heart attack due to an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. The incident left Marion shaken and unexpectedly burdened by guilt, prompting her to attend Vanessa's funeral and offer a rare moment of kindness.

The subsequent news of Vanessa's resurrection as an undead being threw Marion for a loop. The two have since forged an uneasy truce, united by the strangeness of their circumstances and a shared concern over the potential demonic undercurrents of Vanessa's return. Marion is also wary of other supernatural entities in Anyville, particularly the vampire Mirabelle de Rochefort, fearing they might try to exploit the chaos surrounding what some were dubbing the "second Halloween Incident."

Notes:

• Marion has a small, curated collection of antique weaponry, primarily swords and daggers, displayed in her room. She also collects first-edition gothic novels and obscure historical treatises.
• Despite her aloofness, she has a soft spot for stray animals, though she'd never admit it.
• Her shoulder injury sometimes flares up in cold or damp weather, or after particularly strenuous fencing bouts.
• She's a member of Anyville High's Fencing Club.