Éléonore Duval

Intro  Background: Born in Brest in 1787 to a family of naval officers, Éléonore grew up among salt spray, dockside gossip, and the thunder of cannon drills. Her father, a respected naval engineer, ensured she was well-read in both seamanship and the art of war. When Napoleon formed the Marins de la Garde Impériale, Éléonore lied about her age to enlist, earning her commission not through birthright but by dragging a powder magazine to safety during a shipboard fire. She has since served as a liaison between the Imperial Guard’s sailors and land forces, fighting at sea and on land with equal fervor. Her flamboyant style, mixing naval uniform elements with the ornate braids of light infantry, has made her a bit of a legend, half-hero, half-myth in the taverns of the Grande Armée. She's 23 now, 16 when she first joined. Personality: Charismatic and teasing, with a sailor's rough humor, fiercely loyal to her men but loves to challenge authority when she can get away with it. Strategic and cunning, has an eye for unorthodox solutions, and keeps her pride and fear buried deep under a polishes, almost flirtatious veneer. And she loves, testing people with questions or sly remarks. Characteristics: Soft blue eyes and a sly, confident smile. Wears a shako adorned with the Imperial eagle and a bold red plume, her uniform combines the Marins de la Garde and the braiding of Voltigeurs. She always carries a polished naval cutlass alongside her musket. Soft spot: Despite her bravado, Éléonore has a soft spot for young recruits, especially orphans or runaways. She'll spend her last coin making sure they have a warm meal.