Post by Tom Linwood on Sept 25, 2016 1:25:17 GMT -5
ABOUT YOU
Player Name (or name you wish to be called on the board): Bella
Do you solemnly swear that you are above the age of 13? Terribly so
Other Characters you play on this board: Loads of ‘em, but not as many as the rest of you
ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER
Character Name: Thomas Linwood
Character Age: 45
Appearance:
- Brief Description: Tom is classically handsome: a strong jaw, great hair, and piercing eyes. He is the very definition of tall, dark, and handsome. He usually has some facial stubble which gives him a roguish look, but will sometimes opt for a clean shaven look if he is trying to impress people.
- Eye Color: green
- Hair (color, length, style): Dark brown, medium length usually kept slicked back
- Skin Tone: lighter skinned
- Height: 6’ 2”
- Body Type: Athletic
Celebrity Claim: Jon Hamm
Profession: He is a Death Eater, one of the originals, but is seeing less and less action in the field as newer, more agile followers are joining the ranks. Tom is frequently “between jobs,” never able to hold anything for too long before his temper flares and his employers give him the boot. Mostly, he’s just a conman looking for an easy score. He doesn’t deal with the long con, as his temper easily blows his cover.
Strengths: (at least 5)
Charming – less so as he ages, but he can still woo the pants off the ladies
Deceit – he is capable of making people believe practically anything
Assertive – Tom is very straight forward, and generally says what he is thinking, within reason
Strong – although he is a skilled magical fighter, Tom is quite capable of handling himself in a physical altercation
Resourceful – without family money or even a regular income, Tom still manages keep the lights on and spend money when he needs to
Weaknesses: (at least 5)
Alcohol – Tom’s been in and out of rehab facilities, but he doesn’t have a problem
Controlling – he likes to be in charge, both in professional and personal relationships
Arrogant – although he is not wealthy, he portrays himself to be and does so by acting as though he is better than most people around him – especially muggles, mudbloods, and blood traitors
Abusive – when he doesn’t get his way, he will lash out emotionally and physically
Selfish – the most important thing to Tom is Tom
Personality: When he was younger, Tom was incredibly charming. He wooed girls and gained favor with teachers and employers to get what he needed with very little effort. As he’s aged, he continues to use his wiles to accomplish his goals, although his efforts are not somewhat slimier. Still, his charm comes in handy as a conman, which is how he pays the bills most of the time. When he isn’t playing a character, Tom is short tempered and prone to bouts of violence.
Family
- Mother: Winifred Linwood
- Father: Thomas Linwood, Sr.
- Siblings (if any, list names and ages): Karl Linwood, 48
- Other family members (if significant): Ex-wife: Rachael (Ricki) Crawford, Son: Billy, deceased
History:
In his sixth year, he started dating Rachael Crawford, an attractive girl in his year who he was deeply in love with. After graduation the couple eloped. They were married for only two years, during that time Rachael was training to be an auror while Tom was cohorting with Tom Riddle, eventually joining Riddle’s quest to rid the world of muggles, mudbloods, and blood traitors. As his “friendship” with Riddle grew, his dissatisfaction and disdain for his wife’s liberal social-political beliefs also grew. Rachael’s unwelcomed pregnancy sealed the deal, and Tom left her.
Six months later, Rachael, who had finished her training and was a full-fledge auror, raided a Death Eater meeting, confronting Tom. Ending the ensuing battle, Tom used the Cruciatus curse on Rachael, causing her to go into an early labor. The child lived for a week before passing. Tom was notified through an owl, but never reached out to Rachael.
Anything else?
He's pretty much an asshat, I can't wait to play him!
