Corrine Massoud

Councilor Corrine Massoud

Corrine Massoud is one of the members of The Council of Kaisu. She was elected based on her work as an alchemist - predominantly a potion she developed that could cure a plague that had been running through the streets of Yahven, about six years ago. She is often a voice of compassion in The Council, arguing for more welfare and support for the disenfranchised, even at the cost of the upper and middle class.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Corrine is an elegant, beautiful woman with aristocratic proportions. There is a softness to her, a warmth in her smile, that speaks to her compassion. She dresses in simple elegance, fine silks and plain jewelry, but all exquisitely crafted. She carries herself humbly and without ceremony in spite of the accolades she has received.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Corrine was born in Yahven. Her mother died in childbirth and her father was a professor, so growing up, she spent all of her time at the Royal Academy, playing in the halls and listening in on lectures, as she got older. Per her father's wishes, she joined the academy herself, at thirteen. He wanted her to follow in his footsteps as a historian, but she had little care for long-dead heroes or ancient treatises. Instead, she pursued the natural sciences, botany, zoology, and geology. She spent months on excursions and study-trips in the wilderness, and it was here that she found a love of herbalism. Throughout the next several years, she refined her interest into the study of Alchemy. With no natural magic of her own, it took countless hours of study and focus to craft potions. It became her obsession, and everything else - friends, family, hobbies - all fell to the wayside.
When a plague infected the streets of Yahven, Corrine turned her singular focus to finding a cure. She risked contracting the disease herself to go out among the people to study the disease and test potential cures on those willing to chance it. It was here that she truly got in touch with the laymen of Kaisu. She came to see that not everyone lived in the golden light of academia. For all Kaisu's talk of equality and elevating the masses, there were still orphans on the streets, farmers that couldn't read or write, and laborers who died form illnesses that could easily be cured. She became outraged at the inequality of it. Eventually she developed a successful cure for the plague. She was celebrated as a hero was the first every nominee for Councilor put forth by people from outside the Academy. She was elected that very year and has been a member of The Council since.

Education

Growing up the Royal Academy of Arts and Science, Corrine was educated on every topic every field of science and humanities. While she specialized in Alchemy, she received a broad education, including knowledge of the arts.

Morality & Philosophy

Corrine is possessed with the notion of true equality. She believes that it is the duty of the privileged to elevate the masses. She believes that only widespread education can truly equalize the classes. She believes only when the masses are educated and able to participate in politics will policy change to reflect their needs.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Corinne believes in radical equality and believes that, given her unique position to affect change, it is her job to move the country in that direction. In regards to her personal ambitions, she is constantly tinkering with new potions and spends an inordinate amount of time in her library.

Alignment

Lawful Good

Current Location

Yahven

Age

30

Pronouns

She/Her

Gender

Female

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Dark Brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Brown

Height

5'5''

Weight

150 lbs