Eliza

Eliza
Portrayed by Audrey Hepburn
Statistics
Fullname	Eliza Marie Bordelon
Birthday	March 13
Species	Vampire
Age	33 (27)
Height	5'2"
Weight	97lbs
Eyes	Brown
Hair	Brown
Occupation	Gambler

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Claim to Fame

Eliza is a well known gambler in every casino in Shreveport. In some she has a bad reputation, in some she has a good one but all of them know that somewhere along the line her notes get picked up.

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Character Details

Personality

Eliza is fairly standoffish and suspicious of strangers though she will warm up quickly should a new friend have something entertaining to offer. She will bet on anything, from cards, to dice, to how many previews are shown before a movie. She is a rather generous winner and a very poor loser, so most her friends are fair weather. This suits her just fine as she doesn't stick around anyone that she might think is bad luck. Eliza is a very private person, she doesn't divulge much of her own information, preferring to gossip about others.

Skills

Gambling
Eliza is well practiced in all aspects of gambling. From the finer points of counting cards to the art of sleight of hand she can do it all. Not to say she always cheats, she doesn't… but she still tries to avoid the machines, as they aren't as fallible as their human dealer counterparts.
Law
Eliza is a former law student of Tulane University. She never graduated due to an unfortunate incident involving a cameo appearance on 'Girls Gone Wild: Mardi Gras' and some public drunkenness charges.

Weaknesses

Gambling
Eliza is a sucker (hee hee) for any kind of game or bet. If there is money to be won, she will try to win it. She's been known to toss bills away in the worst types of bet, ones without a clear win or loss. Perhaps it's the camaraderie of gaming or just the thrill of the possibilities but nothing can keep Eliza away from a table when she's in the mood.
Smoking
Flavored tobacco pretty much makes the world go round. Even though smoking is hazardous to the health of a vampire, Eliza has found a way around the dangerous bit by using a long filter and never carrying around her own light.
Ennui
Eliza's birth as a vampire ended her zest for life. Without the uncertainty of what would happen next, she became bored and tired with her own existence. Though she isn't suicidal by any means, she just likes to walk the thin line between safety and danger. It's the little things… you know? Like smoking and antagonizing animals, that's what keeps life interesting.

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Rules of Eliza

On Gambling

1	Know when to hold them
2	Know when to fold them
3	Know when to walk away
4	Know when to run
5	Never count your money when you're sitting at the table, there's time enough for counting when the dealings done

On Life

Rule	Note
Dream	Because it'll always be better than what you've got here.
Speak up	Because there are people listening that might not be able to hear you.
Question	Ask but don't answer (at least not honestly).
Embrace	Embrace your every blessing. If you sneeze three times in a row without one, a leprechaun will try to kill you.
Laugh	Laugh like a lunatic when faced with danger. They'll be so confused you might be able to escape.
Humble	Humble yourself. If people don't know what you're capable of, they'll never expect what's coming.
Live	If only for the moment. Because the next thing you know you'll be waking up in the dirt and it'll be too late.
Accept	Everyone has problems, accept them and move on… to another state if you have to.
Grow	Until puberty hits then stop. Because up is better than out.
Die	When your time comes to die, die with grace. If you can't do that… at least make a huge mess.

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Relationships

Humans

Name	Relation	Notes
Randy Pearson	Friendly	Though she hasn't signed a contract, Randy is Eliza's personal trainer. She doesn't know what she'll get out of it yet, but he's entertaining enough. She probably owes him a beer or two.
Matilda Marsh	Friendly	The two met in the lobby of the Strand one night when Eliza was stood up for a date. Rather than stand around alone, the pair struck up a conversation and ended up watching the movie together.
Ivy_Greenwood	Friendly	Ivy was almost eaten by a bear and Eliza was a hero, they have been meeting in different bars ever since. The flighty doctor is nice enough, but she talks all funny.

Shifters

Name	Relation	Notes
Hyde Blakeley	Frenemy	The two might not be Yin and Yang but Eliza just might be the nipple clips to Hyde's car battery, the Princess to his pea. That is to say, he's really annoying and not good to sleep on (not that she's tried). Beyond that, she's getting used to the stench.

Vampires

Name	Relation	Notes
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NPC's

Parents		Notes
Otis Bordelon	Father	Runs a small gas station in Ida, Louisiana.
Elva Bordelon	Mother	Helps her husband run the gas station they own.
Silbings		Notes
Otis Bordelon Jr. (Junior)	Brother	Helps his father and mother with the station as it will be his to inherit when they finally retire. He works as a handy man on the side to support his own family.
Thibodeau Bordelon	Brother	Sheriff of Caddo Parish, retired military. A very by the book individual, intolerant of anything out of the ordinary.
Mellette Herbert	Sister	Married young to the local pastor of the Evangelical church, much to the dismay of her very Catholic parents. Mother of 5 children.
Leroy Bordelon	Brother	Ida Elementary's 4th grade teacher.
Raymond Bordelon	Brother	Owner and operator of Ida's only tow truck.
Other Family	Relation	Notes
Roseanne Bordelon	Sister in Law	Wife of Junior and mother to his 2 children.
Cyril Hebert	Brother in Law	Mellette's husband and pastor of Ida's Evangelical church. Father to Mellette's 5 children.
Laura Bordelon	Sister in Law	Leroy's wife, Ida Elementary's nurse, and mother to Leroy's 3 children.
Otis Bordelon III (O3)	Nephew	Oldest child of Junior and Roseanne, works for the local feed store.
Louise Bordelon	Niece	Youngest child of Junior and Roseanne, works for the local pub, unmarried with 3 children of her own.
Other NPC	Relation	Notes
Amos Beauregard	Maker	Amos is a vampire of mediocre importance, not a Sheriff by any means but he does serve his area well. Eliza and Amos have a strained relationship and come into contact only when Amos wills it.

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Personal Logs

Title	IC Date	OOC Date	Quick Description
Strippers and Vampires and Bears, oh my!	April 23, 2004	August 18, 2009	Eliza is judging the horse and pony show when Hyde enters the fray.
Hold the Onions	April 26, 2004	August 23, 2009	Eliza meets Randy for a late dinner or is it an early morning snack?
The Shreveport Fangers vs. The Bayou Bears	May 15, 2004	September 4, 2009	An innocent basketball game between Hyde and Eliza is ruined when someone unwittingly invites a mascot that seems more hell bent on destruction than cheering the home team on. Poor Ivy gets caught in the middle.