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xoDespite popular opinion, if you removed the dirty rags she wears as clothes, combed her hair, washed her face, scrubbed out the dirt from underneath her fingernails, and forced her to stand up straighter … Remy would be considered very pretty, maybe even beautiful. It is quite befuddling, how her handsome appearance is hidden away by a simple guise. Because she has lived in poverty for seventeen years, Remy has never indulged in brand-new dresses, shoes that didn’t pinch her toes, combs that weren’t missing any teeth, or jewelry that wasn’t stolen. Her demeanor will not change, as long as she stays a moneyless crook.

xoIt is her size that others notice when introduced for the first time. To put it simply, Remy is small, extraordinarily so. But if it wasn’t for her chest, she would have a difficult time trying to convince everyone that she is seventeen. Considering her situation, Remy is the owner of a perfectly-portioned, petite body. Even though she is very lean, her body possesses the subtlest of subtle curves that most men enjoy. Remy may not have been blessed with a lot, but what she was blessed with was a flawless complexion. Remy was lucky enough to escape the wrath of acne. Unfortunately, her unblemished face is covered up by a thick layer of dirt … Just like the rest of her body. Her wispy magenta-colored hair is chopped rather short, revealing the graceful curves of her neck. Situated in the middle of her face, are Remy’s dark violet eyes, surrounded by thick, long lashes that look like feather-dusters. Her hair and her eyes compliment each other, enhancing and defining her face’s cute, doll-like features.

xoEverything that Remy wears was either stolen, or given to her by a friend or member of her family. Her clothes are often too big for her, or either not big enough. Like stated before, because of her finical situation, she has never had a choice when it comes to clothing. But nonetheless, Remy likes wearing outfits made for boys; collared shirts, trousers, and even suspenders. They are more comfortable then the dresses and skirts girls wear. But then again, Remy will wear anything, as long as it keeps her warm.

xoA jambiya, which is a specific type of dagger with a short curled blade that is worn on a belt. But Remy hides her jambiya under her shirt by tucking it into her pants. Although it is a very worn weapon, given to her by her brother, with a wooden hilt and a rusty blade, it serves its purpose.

xoEver heard of the phrase, ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’? Well, when it applies to Remy, the words could never be more true. She is a very deceitful girl, and would do anything for a little pocket money, like trading her own grandmother to a horde of bandits. Although the thought is rather grim, it’s true. But what did you expect? She was raised by a group of thieving crooks and scoundrels; so stealing only comes naturally. Lying has become a habit, she can’t seem to break. But her little white lies have turned into a profession, which she is very good at. When on the street, begging for money, she can create the most brilliant sob stories that would make even the blackest of hearts ache in sympathy in a matter of seconds. Her imagination is limitless. She misleads, deceives, and cheats for her own personal gain.

xoAlthough she maybe very sly, she makes up for it in intelligence. Not the type of smarts you gain by reading a lot of books, oh no, it the type of brains you use on the street. And either you got it, or you don’t, and Remy definitely has it. It’s called cunning. She wouldn’t be such a good liar or deceiver, if it wasn’t for her ingenuity and artful subtlety. If you want to survive Wisteria’s slums, you have to have a great deal of courage and craftiness, or you will not survive. Fortunately, Remy possess those abilities and more. She may not be that valiant, but she is gutsy, most have to admit that. Even though it may not be expressed on the outside, she has shows a lot of nerve standing up to foes bigger and stronger to her. Nothing seems to scare this plucky little girl.

xoEttie “Remy” Remington entered the world, trailed by Ollie her young brother, on a very cold morning. The birth of Ollie and Remy was not a commemorated occasion; it was in fact, the exact opposite. It was a very grim day for their mother. She was completely alone in the world, with only little money, and two crying babies. The twins’ father had scampered off seven months ago, after their mother had told him she was pregnant. But despite all the obstacles in her way, she and her children survived … for the most part. Out of sympathy from the owner, the new mother was hired as a bar maiden at a small tavern in the slums of Wisteria. She and her children lived in the attic of the tavern for several years, sharing only one bed. It was in that old building with creaky floorboards and rotting wood that they grew up in. It wasn’t the best atmosphere for a child, considering it was always filled to the brim with drunks, prostitutes, gamblers, and thieves. But that was where Remy and Ollie learned the art of deceit. As their mother worked, they would roam the streets, begging for money. They would come home in the evening, with heavy pockets of gold and sweets. No one could refuse them, they were so adorable! But as they got older, gradually less money started coming in. So, they learned how to pickpocket. It first started out as a game, and ended up as a well-paying profession. Of course, along the way they ran into a bit of trouble. But nothing they couldn’t lie themselves out of.

xoThrough the years, their mother enjoyed many boyfriends, desperately searching for the perfect father figure for her rambunctious children. But, of course, they all turned out to be criminals and scoundrels. Considering himself the patriarch of the family, Ollie rarely got along with her flighty beaus. In the mornings they would help clean the tavern, and at night their mother taught them how to read. Books never sparked an interest in Remy, unlike her twin, because she’d rather be outside actually living the adventure. But she didn’t mind when her brother read to her; actually, she enjoyed it very much. Even though they had no money, they live a good, simple life. But that soon came to a change, once the war started.

xoOnce he turned sixteen, he joined the Wisteran army, against his family’s wishes. Ollie, although much bigger than his sister, was scrawny, prone to sickness, and hardly fit for fighting; he didn’t last a month on the battle field. At least he died for his country, which was the only honor that Remington had to its name. Remy’s mother passed away shortly from a mixture of sickness and grief. But, being the strongest of the three, Remy survived. It’s very hard without Ollie. When he died, he took an important piece of Remy with him. She is now living, but not very well ..