saddest pair of eyes that you've ever seen

Aesthetics: worn out converse, scraped knees, stacks of full sketchpads and tattoo chokers

It was during a bitter winter storm that Tessa was left on the steps of Haddon house, a group home for children. No more then just a few hours old, it was a shock that anyone would leave such a young infant on a stoop during a blizzard, and as months went on many in the group home couldn’t believe that such a beautiful child had been abandon in such a way. That was until it became clear that the she was less then human.

When she was around five years old, the simple of touching a book would change her life forever. When a curious Tessa found a beautifully bound book it was only natural for her to pick it up and try to read is. Or really just look to see if there was any pictures. Unfortunately for her the book turned out to be a bible which seriously burned her hands. This of course alerted the staff in the home to her abilities. For this, Tessa was treated differently then every other child in the group home. Tess had no idea what she was or what she was capable of, and neither did those in the group home. Every time the little girl attempted to interact with the other children, they would run away screaming, afraid of her very touch. So, the the young child learned at a young age that the only person she could rely on was herself.

Commonly referred to as Timid Tessie by adults at the group home, Tessa is in fact what they say. Timid. Although shy, the teenager would very much like a friend, as she craves love even if it’s platonic. Still, the girl finds it hard to reach out due to her “affliction”. Most times, she’s found in a secluded corner with a coloring book in her lap, filling the pages with bright colors and meticulously placed patters. Her artistic abilities don’t stop merely at coloring, but also extend to singing and other musical abilities, making her wonder if it was something she was born with or something she developed in order for her to cope with her solitary upbringing.

Full name: Nataša “Tessa” Nicoletta Atwood

Date of birth: December 24th 

Hometown: Cresthill, Oregon

Traits

+ Creative, Kind, Determined, Loyal

- Naive, Sensitive, Insecure, Hard-Headed

Aesthetics: Soft pastel cardigans, baby blue converse, the smell of sandalwood and vanilla, well worn combat boots paired with tights, scriptures with worn bindings, warm chocolate chip cookies, messy waves of dark blonde hair, and clipped angel wings.

Zodiac: Capricorn . 

Sexuality: Aesexual/Panromanitc 

 Height: 5′3

Weight: 126

Build: Inverted pear

Tessa has lived her whole life in Cresthill 

She’s the youngest of 5 6 siblings. (names subject to change with players picking up connections) Marioara, Maricara, Logan, Sabrina, Gavin.

After a long line of girls the patriarch of the Sorcerer coven finally had a legitimate son. But as fortune would have it Gavin would not live to his first birthday.

Desperate for another heir to inherit the coven once he was gone, Vance pressured his wife for just one more child. They used every bit of magic they could to try and insure the birth of a healthy bot, but alas Tessa was born.

Vance was more then prepared to try for another heir only to have his wife Nicoletta die days later from complications from the birth of Tessa.

Tess is the family disappointment and often emotionally neglected. The person he’s closest to is her maternal Bunita aka Grandmother Dorotthea. Dorotthea is very old fashioned and believes in ancient Romani Gypsy traditions and talismans though many of them do not work.

Tessa’s mother’s family is Romanian and Tess loves hearing stories and using old spells Bunita  teaches her.

Tessa was best friends (and she was kinda in love with), Jeremy Marsh and was devastated by his death. Ever since she’s been trying to contact him through seances and rituals though she’s not been successful. 

Everyone views Tess as the weakest Castor in the Atwood family. Her control over weather is pitiful, her control over water is non existent, and her fire magic seems to be the worst of all her siblings. But she is able to have some sway with electricity.

Tess often has major déjà vu on occasion and vivid dreams.