Averelie Talbot

Early History
Averelie Talbot, nee Brightheart was born over three-hundred years ago to the noble family of House Brightheart. Her family controls to this day, a thriving region of Quel'thelas. She lived in the high elven homeland for about all of three years, before her father packed up his bags and took Averelie and her mother to Boralus. He figured he could make a great deal of money there, but was murdered after only a few days in the city. Now homeless and worrying about her child, Averelie's mother was forced to provide for her daughter through various means.

Only a few years after being thrown into poverty, Averelie's mother married a man named Larry Talbot. He took the two in, and treated them terribly. Forcing both of them into an abusive lifestyle, that Ave still struggles with to this day. From him, Ave had a younger sister who was doomed from being born into the family. His abuses reached its peak, when Averelie's mother was murdered and her sister absconded with. Realizing she had nothing left, Ave stole what money she could and went off to become a mercenary. She was just sixteen.

Life as a mercenary
Ave joined up with The Golden Dragon Company. At the time, it was an ever growing band of mercenaries filled with soldiers from various races and kingdoms. It was here that Ave learned all the combat skills she still carries, as well as all the wealth she still possesses. Despite being so young, (and a woman) Ave was able to secure an officer position. From here she watched various events, some which are lost to history. She partook in great wars, as well as small scale conflicts.

With the Golden Dragons, she was often employed to fight in the various wars started between kingdoms. This began the development of her current mentality towards life. In these wars, she witnessed (and committed) horrendous atrocities. It became so common place, that she is almost incapable of feeling any semblance of guilt for what she does.

However happy she might have been in those early days, they came to an end. The company turned on itself, with some trying to give what wealth they had to the Kingdom of Lordaeron. A protracted war started between the company and the Kingdom. Despite her own best efforts, the base for the Company was destroyed. This left her dispossessed, searching for a purpose.

Ave continued her life as a mercenary for quite some time. She joined companies occasionally, but for the most part went it alone. She was serving in Dun Morogh, at the time the First War broke out. After hearing of what happened to Stormwind, she realized Lordaeron was next. Being as lustful for money as she ever was, Ave went to employ herself with the budding Alliance

The Second War
Ave joined with what would later become Turalyon's forces during the Second War. Having served for and against Lordaeron for so many years, few found themselves able to trust her. Over the course of the war however, she showed just how much she was dedicated to the cause. Ave found herself enjoying the military lifestyle, this being something she used to abhor.

Eventually, the war turned towards Quel'thalas. It was here that Ave re-established contact with her family. Despite her not knowing any of them, they all seemed to remember her. Almost instantly, she found herself berated by them to stay and live the life of a noblewoman. Ave rejected all their demands, and quickly left her homeland.

She continued to follow the army, back into Lordaeron. She was later assigned to helping refugees escape the horde, as well as destroy any remnants that were still within Alliance territory. She loathed the work, but distinguished herself by weeding out multiple groups of orcs. That is until one day, when she seemingly disappeared. It was about a month later, till she was found captured by one of the last remaining groups in Lordaeron. None know exactly what she endured, but most know that this is why she has a deep seated hatred of orcs.

After the war ended, she took a holiday. She refused offers from the Alliance, to participate in crossing the portal. Suffice it to say, she was happy with her choice.

The Third War
Once again, Ave found herself embroiled in another war. (WIP)