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Francesco Finch-Knightly

Full Name: Francesco Lysander Finch-Knightly, Lord Guernsey
Nickname: Francis, Frank, Finch
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Occupation: Heir apparent
Nationality: British
Languages: English, French, Italian
Current Status: Bachelor
Current Residence: Swynford House (London), Packington Hall (Warwickshire)

Overall Appearance
Lord Finch-Knightly is a tall, lean man holding a noble bearing as one would expect from the son of an Earl. He has all the graces of good breeding and fine tutoring... when he chooses to employ them. His hair is dark, inherited from his mother's Italian roots, which he wears a little long, often swept back in a more relaxed European style than the side partings that seem to be favoured by the English. He sports a short, clipped beard which makes him appear perhaps a little older than his five-and-twenty years. A curious feature of the man are his eyes, whose irises are so dark as to often be indistinguishable from the pupil. This renders a slightly uncanny feeling, particularly when his attention is intensely focused on the viewer. Most often he has a smile upon his lips, for he is usually attempting to find amusement in whatever circumstance he finds himself in. He has an easy confidence about himself that, whilst self-evidently well-born, gives a sense of liberty that other gentlemen of a similar rank might not extrude. 

Height: 1.85m / 6ft
Weight: 76kg / 170lbs
Eye Colour: Dark brown (almost black)
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Hair Style: A little long, combed back. Can become a little loose at times. Short clipped beard.
Complexion: Unblemished, youthful, slightly mediterranean
Body Shape: Lean
Distinguishing Marks: n/a

Clothing: Francesco's wardrobe is of course expertly tailored and of the highest quality. He prefers linen to cotton and occasionally sports a trouser with pin stripes so as to compliment his natural height. His taste in colour bends toward the deep and dark; rich reds and luxurant greens embroidered with silver appear to be his favoured choices, which are held in the waistcoats and linings of his attire. He does not seem to wear the clothing perfectly however, the neckties are often a little loose and askew, a crease might be seen here and there. His casual regard to life in general seems to have bleed a little into his outward appearance.

Basic Personality
- Charismatic
- Laid back
- Confident
- Likes to be in the centre of things.
- Has no real focus, is easily distracted by pretty things (philanderer)
- A touch arrogant

Magic Percentage: Kin30/Abj15
Special Skills
- Charismatic, Good orator and singer
- Agile, excellent fencer and rider
- Quick witted
- A passable artist, but never dedicated himself deeply enough to be truly talented

History
- Eldest son of an Earl
- Born into privilege and well educated
- Read Philosophy at Oxford, was not hugely concerned about his studies
- Toured Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria)
- being put under some pressure to find a wife and generate a *legitimate* heir. He doesn't believe there is a woman of his equal.

Family
- Father: Right Honourable George Finch-Knightly, 6th Earl of Aylesford [Aging, Old Fashioned, Abj/Evo genes]
- Mother: Lady Marina Finch-Knightly (nee: Torlonia) Countess of Aylesford [Forceful, critical, beautiful, Evo/ElF genes]
- Sister (19): Isabella (unwed) [Nervous, panicky]
- Brother (15): Alexander
- Sister (13): Sofia
Mother's family is from Italy, no doubt there are more relatives on the continent.