Rochelle Goyle

Rochelle Goyle is a gargoyle from Paris. Her doll is set for release in May 2012, although some people have been able to get one in early April 2012.

Personality
Rochelle is from Paris, France, where she occupied a roof near a great cathedral, presumably the Notre Dame. For most of her life, her social atmosphere has been occupied solely by other gargoyles, which began to displease her as she reached adolescence. Unlike most other gargoyles she knows, who are content to minimize what they learn of the world in order to never feel like they are missing out, Rochelle wants to know all their is to know and chose Monster High as her stepping stone after several years of considering the pros and cons. Her parents, who are supportive of her, approve of her decision.

Due to the sedating environment she grew up in, Rochelle has a philosophical disposition towards the possibilities of life and the choices people make to take them but also to not take them. She isn't safe from her own scrutiny either, as she is perplexed by how swiftly and deeply she has fallen in love with Deuce Gorgon despite knowing he is unattainable.

Rochelle is somewhat aggressive too. Even little things can provoke her into a confrontation that might not be the better solution. This aggression most often presents itself when one of Rochelle's family or friends is at risk of being harmed. Rochelle is fiercely protective of her loved ones and will go far to keep them safe. But while well-meant, it isn't always appreciated, because Rochelle's protectiveness sometimes denies her loved ones their own autonomy. Rochelle doesn't mean to do this though, and has trouble coping when the realization of her error hits her.

Appearance
She seems to have taste in combining modern chic with older elements, much like Draculaura. She has long, pink hair with streaks of teal and in her bangs. Her face is very animal-like, complete with striking pink eyes, wings and ears on the top of her head. She does not have horns, however. Her skin is also speckled giving it the appearance of stone. She has bright pink lipstick and grey and pink eyeshadow.

Rochelle wears a dress with the top being black and white striped and the bottom being black and pink and has a gear-like design on it with a fishnet skirt under the dress. She wears pink tube socks and silver open toed-heel with a strap going across her ankles, her heels also have a spiral design on them. Rochelle carries around a silver handbag with a pink fluer-de-lis, a black tiara that has the same design as her bracelet and necklace.

Classic Monster
Rochelle is a living gargoyle. Gargoyles, or actually grotesques since "gargoyle" in architecture refers exclusively to those statues designed to help the water flow from the rooftops, have become part of the cultural monster line-up in the '90s. Two of the most influential pieces of fiction to use grotesques and/or gargoyles are the 1994 series Gargoyles and the 1996 movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Family
Except that her parents are gargoyles, nothing is known about Rochelle's family.

Friends
According to her bio, her best friends are Ghoulia Yelps and Robecca Steam.

Pet
Her pet is a gargoyle griffin named Roux and she has belonged to Rochelle from the time she was hatched.



Romance
According to her diary, Rochelle has feelings for Deuce Gorgon, whom she met when she was late for class and bumped into him. Deuce lost his glasses and was surprised to find gargoyles are immune to his gorgon powers. Rochelle, meanwhile, got a good look at him and his beautiful eyes and fell in love. Though she knows Deuce has a girlfriend and is loyal to her, she's not ready yet to give up on him and keeps looking for ways to meet him, such as one time she had Roux steal Deuce's casketball to lure him to her. Rochelle has talked about her feelings with Robecca Steam, who disapproves of the heartbreak Rochelle is setting herself up for.

Meta Timeline

 * September 22, 2011: Mattel requested the trademark for Rochelle Goyle.
 * December 30, 2011: Walmart.com set up pages in preparation of the releases of Rochelle Goyle, Robecca Steam, Venus McFlytrap and Jackson Jekyll.
 * February 11, 2012: Whereas her three doll peers are introduced at Toy Fair, Rochelle Goyle is represented only by a silhouette-type cardboard cutout.
 * February 13, 2012: Rochelle Goyle's profile is published on the Freaky Fab 13 microsite.
 * February 28, 2012: Rochelle is referred to, though not named, in Meowlody & Purrsephone's Diary.
 * Ending of March Beginning of April: Rochelle Goyle and Jackson Jekyll are available in certain stores like, ToysRUs and Walmart.
 * April 12, 2012: Rochelle Goyle's profile is added to the regular Monster High website.
 * April 13, 2012: Rochelle Goyle makes her animated debut in "Escape From Skull Shores".