Martha Hart

Martha Hart

Full Name: Martha Elizabeth Wood Hart 

Nickname, if any (if so, explain its origin – e.g. who created it?): Mar, friends came up with it

Does s/he like the nickname? Yes

Birth date: July 21, 1845

Place of birth: Hudson, New York 

Ethnic background: European- Parents immigrated from England in 1830.

Religion: Magickus

Degree of religious practice  (e.g. orthodox, casual, lapsed): Orthodox

Current address: Unknown

Does s/he rent or own? Own

Brief description of home (apartment, house, trailer, etc.): Private mansion in the woods

Does s/he live with anyone? No

Describe the area in which s/he lives  (big city, town, rural, other): Town but she lives in the woods outside of the town

Is this his/her ideal home and location? Yes

Home decor (check all that apply):  Expensive, Carefully planned, Comfortable, Neat, Sometimes cluttered

Pets?  No

Current occupation (include length of time, location, job title): Teacher- Northwest Washington, since 1901

Job satisfaction (happy, discontent, ambitious...): Happy

Education: 

Homeschooled

Night University 

Does s/he drive? What kind of car does s/he own, if any? (Make, model, color, age, etc.): Audi TTS Roadster, black, newest model 

Sexuality (e.g. straight, gay, bisexual, asexual, unsure...): Straight

Marital status: Widow 

If married or currently romantically involved, with whom, and for how long? 

Nathaniel Alexander Hart (married in 1866)

List any significant previous romantic partners: None

How did they meet? 

The two met at a ball in 1864. Nathaniel was a Union solider at the time and Martha was a socialite. Martha noticed Nathaniel when he entered the room and gushed to her friends about how she found him handsome and hoped he would ask her to dance. She got her wish when he requested a dance with her not just once but every dance. Afterwards, the two kept in contact through letters while Nathaniel continued to fight in the war. Once the war ended, Nathaniel and Martha's courtship began. They married just over a year later.  

Any children (include names, ages, other parent if different from current partner)?

Nathaniel Alexander Hart II (deceased) 

Lauralynn Grace Hart James (deceased) 

Izabelle Marie Hart Smith (114 but poses as 35)  

Describe relationship with each child (if any): She used to be close to all her children but once her two oldest died and her youngest moved away, their relationship changed. She is trying to rekindle her relationship with her youngest now that Izabelle has returned to Eastwood.  

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:

Height: 5' 7''

Weight: 131 lbs

What is his/her body type (skinny, slim, athletic, curvy, overweight, muscular, etc.)? Skinny with a slight curve. Her hips have widened since having kids but she managed to loose all the baby weight.

Eye color? Red

Does s/he use glasses? Contacts? Hearing aid? When she's in public, she uses a spell to disguise the color of her eyes to be light blue. 

Skin tone (pale, ivory, ruddy, tan, olive, brown, black, etc.): Ivory

Any prominent features, freckles/moles/scars/tattoos/other distinguishing marks? None

Face shape (round, oval, chubby, thin, long, square, heart-shaped, etc.)? Heart-shaped

Whom does s/he most look like (e.g. famous person or relative)? Mom

General health (good, excellent, poor...)? Excellent

Any chronic conditions? None

Any current health problems? None

How does s/he dress (mark as many as appropriate): 

PRICE: Expensive 

STYLE: Couture, Business, Casual

                

Does s/he dress to be noticed? Why? No because she has no need to. 

Any special jewelry? Her engagement and wedding rings, her Carmen crest pendent

If so, why is it special? Her husband bought them for her and they're a sign of their love. Her Carmen crest pendent shows that she's a witch. 

Other accessories: 

Grooming: Every hair in place, very neat (Why?) She was raised to be that way and hasn't changed. 

Hairstyle (long, short, crewcut, locs, bangs, side-part etc.): Long

Natural hair texture (thick, thin, wiry, smooth, wavy, curly, nappy, etc.): Thick, a mix between curly and wavy, frizzy

Current hair texture (if different from above): Smooth

Natural hair color: Blonde 

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION:

Pace (does s/he talk fast, average, slow?): Average, can change depending on the situation

Accent or dialect, if any: None

Voice tone (shrill, high, average, deep, squeaky, hoarse, harsh, authoritative, cultured, etc.): Average

Any favorite/habitual words/phrases or curse words? None

Describe general vocabulary or speech pattern (e.g. educated, precise, pretentious, average, childish, uneducated, vulgar…): Precise, average

Mannerisms/demeanor? Cool/confident

Typical posture: Stands straight but not stiffly, Average, varies with mood

Gestures: Only when excited/upset

Common gestures (e.g. nail-biting, hair patting, drumming fingers, clenched fists, hands in pockets, etc.): Drumming fingers when frustrated or nervous/anxious 

EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR / HABITS:

Finances: Well off

Morning Routine:

She wakes up around eight in the morning. From there, she showers and gets ready for the day. Once she gets ready, she has breakfast and then cleans up the house a bit. She likes to read the newspaper during breakfast (both mortal and Night). 

Afternoon/Workday:

She works both in the home and outside. She trains witches and warlocks, but she is also an Elder in the magick community and on the council for the community. Sometimes she has meetings to go to or other errands she has to do. These things usually happen during the day with training in the late afternoon. She enjoys her work and is good at it being named the official Teacher for the region. 

On the weekends, it is similar, but she trains during the day and late afternoon. 

She tends to eat lunch around noon. 

Dinner:

She tends to eat at home most evenings but will occasionally go out whether by herself or with others. She tends to eat alone, but sometimes others will come over and join her. During dinner, she will read, or if others are there, chat. Once she finishes, she cleans everything up herself no matter who is there.  

Evening:

On a typical evening, Martha will do work related to Night. She'll also watch television or a movie. Sometimes she will go to events that her students are in. Occasionally, she'll work on developing new spells. 

Bedtime:

Around eleven, she will begin to get ready for bed. She tends to go to bed around midnight or shortly afterwards. She usually falls asleep right away unless something is bothering her. She dreams a lot, usually about other reincarnations or the Carmen Era. She sleeps well. 

Skills/Talents: 

What is s/he particularly unskilled at? Handy work

Any hobbies (sports, arts, collecting, gaming, etc.): Painting, dancing

THE PAST:

Home town (if different from current home): Hudson, New York 

Was his/her childhood happy? Troubled? Dull? (And does the character remember it accurately?) Her childhood was happy and occasionally dull. She does remember it accurately. 

Earliest memory: 

Saddest memory: 

Happiest memory: 

How much school did s/he attend, if any?

Did/does s/he like school? Why or why not? 

Most significant childhood event: 

Other significant childhood events, if any? 

Significant past jobs:

Any police record? 

If so, what was the arrest for? When/where? 

Convictions? Sentence(s) served? 

First crush or romantic love? 

What was his/her first sexual experience?

Is it a positive/negative memory? 

Major accidents or traumas? 

How is s/he still affected, if at all? 

FAMILY OF ORIGIN:

Mother's name (include maiden name if known/applicable): 

Mother's current status:  ___ living ___ deceased  (If living, her age: ____)

Mother's occupation, if any: 

Describe the mother's relationship with character: 

Father's name: 

Father's current status:  ___ living ___ deceased (If living, his age: ____)

Father's occupation, if any: 

Describe the father's relationship with character: 

Any step-parents, foster parents, 

or birth parents (if not same as above): 

If s/he is adopted, does s/he know? 

Any siblings (include age and birth order, i.e. relative to main character): 

Relationship with each: 

Nieces/Nephews, if any: 

In-Laws, if any: 

Other than the above, who else in the story is part of his/her extended family (e.g. cousins, aunts/uncles, grandparents, etc.)? 

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

Who, if anyone, is his/her best or closest friend? 

Other close friends: 

How in general does s/he react to or is perceived by...

Friends? 

Strangers? 

Spouse/Lover?

Past spouse/lovers? 

Own children, if any? 

Other family members 

The opposite sex? 

Children in general? 

Others who are more successful? 

Others who are less successful? 

Boss (if any)? 

Underlings at work? 

Competitors? 

Authority (police, IRS, politicians, attorneys, doctors, etc.)? 

Anyone who challenges him or her? 

Anyone who angers him or her? 

Anyone who asks for help? 

What do most people consider likeable about him/her? 

What do most people consider his/her biggest flaw? 

Any secret attractions? If so, does the other person know it? Has there been any actual romantic/sexual activity? 

In romantic relationships, is s/he generally monogamous or uncommitted? (If the latter, is s/he honest w/ partners?) 

Is his/her sexual behavior inhibited, average, experimental, or reckless? Has this changed (and if so, why)? 

Whom does s/he dislikes most, and why? 

Whom does s/he like most, and why? 

Who's the most important person in his/her life right now, and why? 

Whom does s/he admire (nonromantic), and why? 

Biggest influence, and why (famous or not)? 

Whom (if anyone) does s/he consider an enemy, and why? 

Person s/he most misunderstands or misjudges: 

Person who most misunderstands or misjudges him or her: 

Has s/he's lost touch with anyone who was once significant in his/her life? If so, why? 

Worst end of a relationship (could be friend, romantic, colleague...) 

Whom does s/he most rely on for practical advice? 

Whom does s/he most rely on for emotional support? 

Whom, if anyone, does s/he support (e.g. advice or emotional support)? 

MENTAL ATTITUDE/PERSONAL BELIEFS:

Any psychological issues (e.g. phobias, depression, paranoia, narcissism, etc.)? 

Is s/he an optimist or pessimist? 

Personal philosophy: 

What is his/her biggest embarrassment? 

What is his/her greatest wish?

Any prejudices (race, culture, sexuality, religion, etc.)? 

Political party or beliefs, if any: 

Does s/he believe in fate or destiny? Is s/he superstitious? 

Character's greatest strength:

Character's greatest flaw: 

Other good characteristics: 

Other character flaws: 

What are his/her own favorite attributes  (physical and personality)?

What about least favorite?

Biggest regret: 

Other regrets: 

Proudest accomplishment: 

Other accomplishments:

Biggest secret(s): 

Does anyone else know these secrets? 

If yes, how were the secrets revealed? 

How does s/he react to a crisis? 

What usually causes the problems in his/her life (romance, finances, friends, colleagues, personality flaws, health, etc.)? 

How does s/he react to change? 

Quirks: 

What would s/he most like to change about her-/himself, and why? 

Short term goals: 

Long term goals: 

Does s/he plan to achieve these goals, or does s/he think they're unrealistic? 

Will others be affected?

If yes, does it matter to the character? 

What, if anything, is stopping him/her from achieving these goals?

What event or occurrence does s/he most dread or fear?

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