[cis woman and she/her] Welcome to Aurora Bay, [CELIA BAKER]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [MAUDE APATOW]. You must be the [TWENTY-SIX] year old [COSTUMER FOR THE CHARLES LEVIN THEATRE/FREELACE COSTUME DESIGNER AND SEAMSTRESS]. Word is you’re [DETAIL-ORIENTED] but can also be a bit [SELF-SACRIFICING] and your favorite song is [SATURN BY SZA]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [SEABROOK QUARTER]. I’m sure you’ll love it!
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Full Name: Celia Mae Baker Nickname(s): Cece, C, C. Mae Age: 26 Birthday: September 1st, 1998 Astrological Sign: Virgo Place of Birth: New York, New York Parents: Edward and Miriam Baker (62 & 62) Siblings: Aaron Baker (33) Children: N/A Pets: Dionysus “Dio” (1-year-old male Ragdoll/Orange Tabby cat) and Thalia (4-month-old female Ragdoll cat) *Relationships: Jamie Ryder (ex-boyfriend/first love(NPC)), **see wanted connections** Scars: A light one on her knee from reconstructive surgery Tattoos: A small spool of thread on her left ankle (that she absolutely hides from her parents) Other Physical Distinctions: Gets seasonal freckles across her nose in the summertime Sexual Orientation & Gender: Pansexual and Panromantic ;; Cis Female Occupation: Lead Costumer for the Charles Levin Theater/Owner of CMB Designs *subject to change as roles are taken
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• tw: mention of broken bones, medical issues, chronic illness, reckless behavior, self-destructive behavior•
○ summer was still hanging in the air as the clocks turned to midnight. at that moment, on september 1st, 1998, celia mae baker was welcomed into the world on her exact due date. that ‘fun fact’ seemingly predicted her future, as she grew into a child that thrived off perfection and preciseness.
○ her child was felt as if it was out of a storybook: two college sweetheart parents who were brilliant scholars, a brother who was nothing less than her closest and dearest friend, and the entirety of the Lower East Side as her playground? it was a dream. family means everything to this girl and she would both die or kill for any of them.
○ september 1st, 2004: it was celia's birthday and that year's gift? tickets to go see the lion king on broadway. from the moment the newly six-year-old stepped her black mary-janes into the lobby of the theater, she was hooked. it was like magic to her. every moment, every song, every performer: she had found her calling. after hours of begging the next summer, the baker's finally allowed celia to take acting lessons. and what would you know? she was seemingly born for the stage. instructors were suddenly sending her on auditions, getting her gigs, and even had her touring for a year with a professional production of secret garden. it was like a dream come true for the girl.
○ when she wasn't at rehearsal or doing a show, celia was shut up in her room playing all the classic cozy games. her summer nights and free weekends were filled with whatever sims or harvest moon game was out at the time. to this day, she still can be found with a blanket wrapped around her, a bowl of chips by her side and her little virtual life on the screen in front of her.
○ she is also a blossoming cat lady. she has two currently and they are her pride and joy.
○ to no one's surprise, celia decided to major in musical theatre. she hoped to soon transition into either performing on broadway or return to touring as an adult. however, during a production of into the woods in which she played cinderella her third semester (and in front of talent scouts), there was a part in her performance of steps of the palace where she went down to her knees. everything before that was going swimmingly; a shoo-in for an invite to audition for their summer program. when that first knee hit the stage though, all celia remembers was hearing a loud crack and feeling as if her entire leg had exploded. she was soon whisked away to the hospital where they discovered her kneecap had completely shattered, requiring her to get a full knee replacement. 'devastated' wasn't a strong enough word for the feelings that overcame her when she found out she couldn't dance for at least a year after the surgery.
○ but everyone in her family had one question on their minds: how did a completely healthy nineteen-year-old's knee completely shatter from a simple landing? well, after extensive and invasive testing, the culprit was revealed: systemic lupus erythematosus causing osteoporosis. it made sense; she had been feeling achier than usual (chalked up to her getting older and less flexible as she grew), got exhausted so quickly (usually blamed on lack of sleep or doing too much), and was starting to see a rash pop up across her cheeks (which was misdiagnosed as eczema). she thought the year ban on performing was bad, though? once she heard her doctors recommend she not do any professional touring ever again at the risk of her doing irreparable damage to herself as he condition continued to progress, the sound of her heart shattering felt louder than hearing her literal bone split open. her whole life had been planned by her since she was seven. and now? she had to start back at square one.
○ after a gap year of healing (and moping. and crying. and wallowing), celia went back to school (this time in aurora bay as she wanted to be as far from the broadway signs that were a reminder of everything she had lost) and began to fall in love with another aspect of the theatre: costuming. she poured herself into the world of storytelling through clothing and creating pure magic on stage. if this was the path her life was to take, it was time to throw everything she had into starting off on the right foot. getting both her BA and MA in costuming and fashion design plus getting a 4.0 GPA both times was absolutely a coping method for losing her past love. though it was bittersweet getting her highly coveted position at The Charles Levin Theater, she could not be more happy to be close to the industry that has brought her so much joy.
○ celia has grown into a highly respected costume designer. so much so, she was advised to start freelancing as well (since so many people gushed over her creations on stage). and celia agreed. in 2022, she started CMB Designs and it took off faster than she could have ever expected. it's almost turned her into a workaholic. it seems she can only be found hunched over her sewing machine, working on some elaborate costume for either the theater or for the many drag queens who have added her to their 'designers' list
○ however, as these past few years have gone by and her lupus has progressed, celia is starting to feel the toll all this work and stress is taking on her body. the aches have been stronger, her fatigue putting her out for days. but will she stop? no. she's never stopped. yeah, she's being held together by a string with the structural integrity of one of her most worn character shoes' buckle but what's a little breakdown every once in a while, right? ....right?
○ to be honest, celia has been trying to 'let loose' a little more. it started with simply breaking up with her high school boyfriend when she moved to aurora bay. then she just started partying with her college friends. however, she may be swinging the pendulum a little too much to the other side these days. between the only 'romantic relationships' she's had in the last few years have been some one-night stands and partying too hard too frequently, it's obvious her behavior is more reckless than a liberating 'fuck you' to her proclivities for perfection. after all, it's easier to not care about yourself when your body is only going to degrade.
wanted connections/plots
the frenemies ;; are they friends? do they hate each other? you’ll never know with these two. the one night stand ;; hit it and quit it (is there more of a relationship past that? we'll just have to see) the one? ;; these two flirt so much, they might as well just get it over with and date. however, many steps have to be taken to get there. are they willing to make those steps? fwb ;; having a friend is good. having a friend who has sex with you is better. no strings attached. onesided love ;; either celia or this other person has feelings for the other, but the feelings aren’t quite reciprocated customers;; simple: these people go to celia for costumes for work or recreation! the fan ;; it can be known or not, this person just really appreciates and enjoys celia’s work.



















