Ginny Lovelace
Ginny Lovelace is an immigrant from Norport, England.
History
Early Life
Ginevra Mae Lovelace, 22, was born in Norport, England to a penniless, yet hardworking family. Her father, Willard, is a fisherman, while her mother, Ottie, owns a dingy bookstore left to her by her father, Theodore Puckett. Theodore built the bookstore with his own two hands, together with his late wife, Onyeka. Onyeka, who emigrated to England from Africa, fled the Oyo Empire at a young age in search of a better life. Ginny was very close to her granddad before he passed, just shy of her sixth birthday, as every night he would teach her to sing from the songbooks in his store, and regale her with wonderful stories of her late grandmother.
Willard's meager earnings out at sea were just enough for his family to get by each day, but despite all that they lacked - wealth, education, a proper roof over their damp heads - the Lovelaces were a happy, tight-knit and grateful lot.
Ginny would spend her days singing to her father as he worked the boat, or sounding out the letters in children's books with her mum while they minded the bookstore. In the evenings, Ginny would peel the fresh fish and cook a modest family dinner alongside her mum in their tiny kitchen. Without a doubt, Ginny was happy with all that she had at home...but as she grew older, she wondered if there was room for a little more.
Ginny did frequently ask her mum why they never tried to sell the old bookstore for a slightly more comfortable life. It wasn't worth much on its own, but its location overlooking the coast was often sought after by prospective buyers. Ottie's answer was always the same: "Love these books the way your grandad loved you."
And so, she did. It was through her love for learning to read, pouring through those books day and night in the years that followed, that Ginny became determined to pursue a proper education, and give her family a better life. Thus, she began her voyage to America, the land of opportunity, as a stowaway on a merchant vessel with nothing more than the threadbare clothes on her back, and a tattered book in hand. Without a penny to her name, Ginny must first learn to make a living out in the Wild West - if she can survive the bloodthirsty outlaws, crooked law officers and scheming conmen, that is.
Character
Personality
Like a fish out of water, Ginny is generally unsure of herself, though she does try her best to come across as confident because the weak don't survive out in the West. Unfortunately, Ginny is afraid of most things, including the idea of holding a gun. She mostly keeps to herself, shies away from confrontation, keeping a low profile for fear that she will be exposed as fresh lamb to the slaughter. Ginny is also aware of her strengths, and while she is not confident in combat or confrontation, she acknowledges that her culinary expertise and work ethic make her desirable to small establishments looking to exchange honest pay for honest work.
Appearance
Ginny takes after her father's light features, with her pale skin, bright green eyes and strawberry-blonde hair, while her facial structure closely resembles that of her mother, who is of Afro-European descent. Ginny has very full, rosy lips, blushed cheeks, and a small, round nose. Her eyes are large and expressive, like twinkling saucers, and always seem to give away what emotions she's feeling from one moment to the next.
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