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Gruß Dich, alles! It's been awhile, huh? As you can probably tell, I've become somewhat obsessed with Axis Powers Hetalia, and have become very active in the Hetalia historical roleplaying community, being a history nerd myself, and enjoying researching other cultures/languages/etc.

This is the original character I've been working on for over a year and a half. Be kind to her, I promise I've been researching like a madwoman and basing her personality, looks, and mannerisms off of the Bavarian stereotype. And no, she's /not/ blonde. Bavarians and Austrians often have brown hair and eyes, and darker skin.

The name "Gabi" is from a friend of my mother's from Germany. My family is from Mainz, and my Großmama was from Nuremberg. And I've actually /been/ to Bavaria, and other parts of Germany as well. It's freaking beautiful. <3

I shouldn't have to tell you that if YOU STEAL MY ART, IDEAS, CONCEPTS, OR ANYTHING ELSE PERTAINING TO THIS CHARACTER, I /WILL/ REPORT YOU. PERIOD.

Art done in Gimp. Art and Character Copyrighted to Claudia M. Ruggia, aka Michantangelcat, or Michan Starfire, of Lucky Mushroom Productions.

Axis Powers Hetalia belongs to Hidekaz Himaruya <3

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~BIO~ *Updated as of 6/28/2013

• NAME: Gabriele Elisabeth Beilschmidt
• COUNTRY: The Kingdom of Bavaria(Königreich Bayern), The Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern)
• NICKNAMES: Gabi, Gabilein, Gabrielina, Gabrielita, Gabrielle

Most of her friends call her "Gabi," which is a common South German name, and the recognized short version of "Gabriele" (pronounced “GAH-BREE-LEH“). "Gabilein" is a diminutive nickname, and the "-lein" ending is one usually tacked on to nicknames for children, but it can be used among close family members in a teasing way. "Gabrielina" and "Gabrielita" are the Italian and Spanish diminutive nicknames for her, and Gabrielle is the French version of her name.

• BIRTHDAY: January 1st (The date of the establishment of the Kingdom of Bavaria/Königreich Bayern)
• HEIGHT: 5’6” (approx. 168 cm)
• WEIGHT: 148 lbs (approx. 67 kg)
• CAPITAL: Munich
• AGE (Appearance): Appears to be in her mid twenties-early thirties. I'd place her at around 27.

• LANGUAGE: German, in the Austro-Bavarian dialect (Her German sounds more “folksy” and less formal, and she has regional phrases only used in South Germany and parts of Austria, such as “Gruß dich” or “Gruß Gott” instead of “Guten Tag.”)

• ABOUT BAVARIA (BAYERN):

Though she now is a German Free State, Bavaria was a kingdom until the year 1918, and has been around since approximately the year 550. She was "born" as a Duchy in territory formerly occupied by the Gauls, and her culture stems from the Germanic "Bavarii" tribes (most likely of Celtic origin). A former kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire, Bavaria has had a rich history following establishing her monarchy and forming a longtime alliance with her oldest sibling, Austria, who has had the most influence on her, and was partially responsible for her upbringing. Under his strict tutelage, the rural Kingdom gained a deep appreciation and love for fine art, dance, and most of all, opera. She was also schooled in etiquette and diplomacy, which ended up helping her survive during a time when large Empires vied for dominance over the rest of what is now Unified Germany, as well as the rest of the world.

According to personal headcanon, she played an important role in Gilbert and Ludwig's upbringing, acting as a surrogate mother figure to both, and she also has a son, Salzburg, who was found much in the same way as America was discovered as a child by England. (This was decided because Salzburg has been described as being the child of Austria and Bavaria, and given that I portray the characters as siblings, I felt this would be far less awkward. ^ ^; )

Note: Another possible child would be Bozen/Bolenzo, a small territory in South Tyrol. This would most likely be the son/daughter of Bavaria and North Italy (this can be either found or born traditionally), and I personally would love the opportunity to roleplay something involving this concept. ?

Throughout her history, Bavaria has been caught in the middle between Austria and Prussia’s squabbles, and has had to carefully choose whichever side could help her citizens most at the time. Generally, she was usually not punished badly when she was on the losing side, as she tended do go to war only out of obligation to whichever side she was on at the time (and generally wasn‘t a huge contributor). Though Bayern was second only to Prussia in size as a kingdom, had a strong economy, and territory in South Tyrol, she was never really interested in becoming a huge empire, being content to just be left in peace most of the time.

She had what could be interpreted as a brief marriage to Heracles Karpusi. during the time Otto of Bavaria served as the first ruler of the newly-freed Kingdom of Greece (starting in the year 1832), and for RP purposes, this would most likely be the most historically accurate pairing involving her.

In 1918, with the signing of the Anif Declaration, Bavaria ceased to be a Kingdom and became a Free State of Germany, and today it is the largest and most populous German state, and its people have a distinct culture uniquely different from the rest of Germany. A common joke among Germans is that Bavaria is not part of Germany, but “near” it. Her kingdom is known for its fairytale castles, artists and composers (such as Duhrer and Strauss, and Wagner), Oktoberfest, BMW cars, dairy farms, and the best beer in the world (At least, according to Gabi).

• PERSONALITY:

If there is a word to sum up Bavaria’s personality most of the time, it’s jolly. She has lived as a warrior and a lady of court, but at heart, she’s a farm girl, and she loves nothing more than to be with family and friends, laughing, eating, dancing, and of course, a stein of good beer. She’s passionate about her beer, too, and won’t drink anything less than the best. Though cheerful, idealistic, and sweet, she will not allow herself to be dominated entirely, and though she’ll usually try to talk things out first, will become willful and stubborn about her freedom, whether as a Kingdom or a State. She has a strong sense of identity, and sees herself as a separate person from Germany.

Due to her history of surviving by diplomacy, she’s good at conflict resolution, and she usually gets along very well with most people, coming up with clever ways to solve problems…or at least get out of them. However, she tends to be run over by her siblings and more aggressive countries. She owns (and for the most part, lives on) a small dairy farm at the foot of the Bavarian alps, and though it has been rebuilt several times, has lived there on and off for centuries. True to the German stereotype, she is very hardworking, though she’s usually willing to drop everything if someone invites her to come and do something fun. She’s good with animals, particularly cows and other livestock, and loves children. Motherly to a fault, and somewhat of a worrywart, she's everyone's sister, but often has trouble finding people who see her as dating material as a result. She also has a great deal of insecurity due to her height, strength, and curves, though she's actually considered a beauty amongst German women.

IMPORTANT: If you have a problem with original characters, or if you think mine is a “mary-sue,” please do yourself a favor and leave me alone. Like the other countries in Hetalia, I’ve based her personality strongly on what I've been able to interpret as the Bavarian stereotype, and added in traits I felt were appropriate considering her history. I'm still technically from the United States, so no matter how much research I do, I doubt I'll be able to portray her completely accurately due to the fact that I'm not from the region. Regardless, I did a ridiculous amount of research on her, and am of Bavarian/German descent myself, and frequently go to my German relatives for advice and information. If you think she’s boring or unoriginal, fine, but please keep it to yourself.

Description
Gruß Dich, alles! It's been awhile, huh? As you can probably tell, I've become somewhat obsessed with Axis Powers Hetalia, and have become very active in the Hetalia historical roleplaying community, being a history nerd myself, and enjoying researching other cultures/languages/etc.

This is the original character I've been working on for over a year and a half. Be kind to her, I promise I've been researching like a madwoman and basing her personality, looks, and mannerisms off of the Bavarian stereotype. And no, she's /not/ blonde. Bavarians and Austrians often have brown hair and eyes, and darker skin.

The name "Gabi" is from a friend of my mother's from Germany. My family is from Mainz, and my Großmama was from Nuremberg. And I've actually /been/ to Bavaria, and other parts of Germany as well. It's freaking beautiful. <3

I shouldn't have to tell you that if YOU STEAL MY ART, IDEAS, CONCEPTS, OR ANYTHING ELSE PERTAINING TO THIS CHARACTER, I /WILL/ REPORT YOU. PERIOD.

Art done in Gimp. Art and Character Copyrighted to Claudia M. Ruggia, aka Michantangelcat, or Michan Starfire, of Lucky Mushroom Productions.

Axis Powers Hetalia belongs to Hidekaz Himaruya <3

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~BIO~ *Updated as of 6/28/2013

• NAME: Gabriele Elisabeth Beilschmidt
• COUNTRY: The Kingdom of Bavaria(Königreich Bayern), The Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern)
• NICKNAMES: Gabi, Gabilein, Gabrielina, Gabrielita, Gabrielle

Most of her friends call her "Gabi," which is a common South German name, and the recognized short version of "Gabriele" (pronounced “GAH-BREE-LEH“). "Gabilein" is a diminutive nickname, and the "-lein" ending is one usually tacked on to nicknames for children, but it can be used among close family members in a teasing way. "Gabrielina" and "Gabrielita" are the Italian and Spanish diminutive nicknames for her, and Gabrielle is the French version of her name.

• BIRTHDAY: January 1st (The date of the establishment of the Kingdom of Bavaria/Königreich Bayern)
• HEIGHT: 5’6” (approx. 168 cm)
• WEIGHT: 148 lbs (approx. 67 kg)
• CAPITAL: Munich
• AGE (Appearance): Appears to be in her mid twenties-early thirties. I'd place her at around 27.

• LANGUAGE: German, in the Austro-Bavarian dialect (Her German sounds more “folksy” and less formal, and she has regional phrases only used in South Germany and parts of Austria, such as “Gruß dich” or “Gruß Gott” instead of “Guten Tag.”)

• ABOUT BAVARIA (BAYERN):

Though she now is a German Free State, Bavaria was a kingdom until the year 1918, and has been around since approximately the year 550. She was "born" as a Duchy in territory formerly occupied by the Gauls, and her culture stems from the Germanic "Bavarii" tribes (most likely of Celtic origin). A former kingdom in the Holy Roman Empire, Bavaria has had a rich history following establishing her monarchy and forming a longtime alliance with her oldest sibling, Austria, who has had the most influence on her, and was partially responsible for her upbringing. Under his strict tutelage, the rural Kingdom gained a deep appreciation and love for fine art, dance, and most of all, opera. She was also schooled in etiquette and diplomacy, which ended up helping her survive during a time when large Empires vied for dominance over the rest of what is now Unified Germany, as well as the rest of the world.

According to personal headcanon, she played an important role in Gilbert and Ludwig's upbringing, acting as a surrogate mother figure to both, and she also has a son, Salzburg, who was found much in the same way as America was discovered as a child by England. (This was decided because Salzburg has been described as being the child of Austria and Bavaria, and given that I portray the characters as siblings, I felt this would be far less awkward. ^ ^; )

Note: Another possible child would be Bozen/Bolenzo, a small territory in South Tyrol. This would most likely be the son/daughter of Bavaria and North Italy (this can be either found or born traditionally), and I personally would love the opportunity to roleplay something involving this concept. ?

Throughout her history, Bavaria has been caught in the middle between Austria and Prussia’s squabbles, and has had to carefully choose whichever side could help her citizens most at the time. Generally, she was usually not punished badly when she was on the losing side, as she tended do go to war only out of obligation to whichever side she was on at the time (and generally wasn‘t a huge contributor). Though Bayern was second only to Prussia in size as a kingdom, had a strong economy, and territory in South Tyrol, she was never really interested in becoming a huge empire, being content to just be left in peace most of the time.

She had what could be interpreted as a brief marriage to Heracles Karpusi. during the time Otto of Bavaria served as the first ruler of the newly-freed Kingdom of Greece (starting in the year 1832), and for RP purposes, this would most likely be the most historically accurate pairing involving her.

In 1918, with the signing of the Anif Declaration, Bavaria ceased to be a Kingdom and became a Free State of Germany, and today it is the largest and most populous German state, and its people have a distinct culture uniquely different from the rest of Germany. A common joke among Germans is that Bavaria is not part of Germany, but “near” it. Her kingdom is known for its fairytale castles, artists and composers (such as Duhrer and Strauss, and Wagner), Oktoberfest, BMW cars, dairy farms, and the best beer in the world (At least, according to Gabi).

• PERSONALITY:

If there is a word to sum up Bavaria’s personality most of the time, it’s jolly. She has lived as a warrior and a lady of court, but at heart, she’s a farm girl, and she loves nothing more than to be with family and friends, laughing, eating, dancing, and of course, a stein of good beer. She’s passionate about her beer, too, and won’t drink anything less than the best. Though cheerful, idealistic, and sweet, she will not allow herself to be dominated entirely, and though she’ll usually try to talk things out first, will become willful and stubborn about her freedom, whether as a Kingdom or a State. She has a strong sense of identity, and sees herself as a separate person from Germany.

Due to her history of surviving by diplomacy, she’s good at conflict resolution, and she usually gets along very well with most people, coming up with clever ways to solve problems…or at least get out of them. However, she tends to be run over by her siblings and more aggressive countries. She owns (and for the most part, lives on) a small dairy farm at the foot of the Bavarian alps, and though it has been rebuilt several times, has lived there on and off for centuries. True to the German stereotype, she is very hardworking, though she’s usually willing to drop everything if someone invites her to come and do something fun. She’s good with animals, particularly cows and other livestock, and loves children. Motherly to a fault, and somewhat of a worrywart, she's everyone's sister, but often has trouble finding people who see her as dating material as a result. She also has a great deal of insecurity due to her height, strength, and curves, though she's actually considered a beauty amongst German women.

IMPORTANT: If you have a problem with original characters, or if you think mine is a “mary-sue,” please do yourself a favor and leave me alone. Like the other countries in Hetalia, I’ve based her personality strongly on what I've been able to interpret as the Bavarian stereotype, and added in traits I felt were appropriate considering her history. I'm still technically from the United States, so no matter how much research I do, I doubt I'll be able to portray her completely accurately due to the fact that I'm not from the region. Regardless, I did a ridiculous amount of research on her, and am of Bavarian/German descent myself, and frequently go to my German relatives for advice and information. If you think she’s boring or unoriginal, fine, but please keep it to yourself.