Author Games: A Knight's Valor

Colette Bennett of Valden

♔ Character Name: Colette Bennett

♔ Gender: Female

♔ Age: 22

♔ Birthplace: Valden

♔ Physical Appearance: Colette isn't traditionally beautiful; her fair skin is paler than most of the citizens of Valden, and her piercing green eyes are startling in the way that they seem to see through any facade. She is of above average height, with a lean, muscular build. She has sharp features and high cheekbones that make her look rather elf like, belying the strength and determination she possesses. In addition to her pale skin and sharp features, Colette has white-blonde hair that falls to her waist, even when in her customary braid. Her hands are calloused from years of practice with swords and daggers, and a single scar is faintly visible on her arm from a childhood accident.

♔ Personality: Colette is a very passionate and determined person. She's worked hard to excel at everything her entire life, and for the most part she has. She enjoys the thrill of a good fight, but only if it's a fair one. Having integrity is important to her, as it's one of the things her parents were most adamant about teaching. She also values family very highly as she loves them dearly.

However, Colette hates with the same intensity that she loves and it's all too easy to get on her bad side. Growing up in a household where honor and family meant everything, she holds everyone to her standards and looks down on those who she deems dishonest and dishonorable.

♔ Past: Colette grew up with a large family consisting of three brothers and two sisters. Both of her parents were well-known and respected knights, and they expected their children to hold up the family legacy. As a result all six children grew up learning how to wield swords and throw darts at an early age, along with learning about honor and respect for others. Colette in particular took to her parent's teachings, often spending hours listening to her father's stories and lessons.

She spent most of her childhood learning how to use a short sword and throw darts with her younger sister Vivian. Vivian was always Colette's favorite sister, and they would do everything together. Then Vivian got into an accident that resulted in her losing her sight, and Colette volunteered to put her life on hold to take care of her sister. Vivian refused to let her though, convincing her that Colette should continue to pursue her dream. Eventually Colette gave in, going into her training with a new intensity. She even found a new friend, Elyes, who she trained with and became very close friends with. When she heard about the tournament, she immediately decided to join in hopes of winning and being able to find someone who could help her sister.

♔ Skills: Colette can use a large variety of weapons, but she is most adept with a short sword or darts.

♔ Strengths: She is determined and will do whatever she sets her mind to. Colette is a quick thinker and can adapt to most situations.

♔ Weaknesses: She judges people too quickly and too harshly after meeting them, and she has a penchant for holding grudges.

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COMMENTS FROM THE ROYAL COURT:

♕ King Artheur: Ah, Valden, our closest neighbors. You'll do good to honor them, my dear. I'm certain of it.

♕ Queen Melinda: A girl who can fight, huh? I'll be amazed if you get past round three.

♕ Roland Delmere: You're high on judgement and low on forgiveness. Neither trait will serve you well here...

♞Sir Thomas: Don't let Her Highness get you down. She just doesn't like another pretty face in court, is all.

♞Sir Adeline: Fighting for family and friends...there is no better reason. I love a knight with integrity. I'm keeping my eye on you.