[hider=Alden Song] [center][color=Purple][h1]ALADDIN[/h1][/color] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/96/64/26/966426393cdb1aa772f345d1ffd20f7d.jpg[/img] [h3][i]People want riches, they need fulfillment. [b]- Robert Conklin[/b][/i][/h3][/center] [hr][hr] [color=Purple][b][u]Name[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Alden Song[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Nicknames[/u][/b][/color] [indent][b]Street Rat[/b] - More of a derogatory name than anything else, people used to refer to Aladdin as a street rat when he was begging for food or stealing. While this may not be the nicest of names, Aladdin now wears it like a badge of honor, mostly just as a giant screw you to everyone who ever called him it. [b]Prince[/b] - A title thrust upon him after marrying the princess. Aladdin is no longer a prince but the name has stuck with him in certain circles, though he tends to feel rather uncomfortable when anyone refers to him as a prince. It's a reminder of a time he'd honestly rather forget. [b]Songbird[/b] - A name bestowed upon Alden in the modern world by his friend for his tendency to whistle all manner of tunes. The kitchen of Moriarty's is often filled with the sound of Alden happily whistling while he works.[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]The Original Name[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Aladdin[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Story of origin[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Unlike what a certain mega corporation would have you believe, the young boy who would eventually come to be known as Aladdin was born and raised in China. An impoverished but talented thief, Aladdin was recruited by a sorcerer to steal a lamp from a booby-trapped cave. When the sorcerer attempts to betray him, Aladdin ended up trapped in the cave, still clinging to the mysterious lamp. Fortunately for the boy, he still had a magical ring that the sorcerer lent him. The ring contained a lesser genie which helped Aladdin return home. The rest of the tale is more or less accurate from the well known movie. Aladdin discovers the lamp contains a powerful genie, the genie helps Aladdin defeat the sorcerer and secure the heart of the emperors beautiful daughter. But the real story doesn't exactly tell what happened afterwards.[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Age[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Looks to be in his mid twenties (But is at least 300. I'm not 100% sure how old the story of Aladdin actually is.)[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Gender[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Male[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Sexual Orientation[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Heterosexual[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Magic[/u][/b][/color] [indent]No but has an affinity for magical items. He possessed a ring and a lamp that both contained genies.[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Job/Position[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Chef/Cook at Moriarty's[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Appearance[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Alden stands about 5ft 9 and looks slightly scrawny but is actually quite well muscled in a compact sort of way. With dark eyes, slightly messy brown hair and flawless skin, he is a very attractive man. He tends to dress in rather casual clothes and seeing him dressed up is a very rare occurrence.[/indent] [hr][hr][center] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/68/f7/f9/68f7f988ecdf62132364fd6ee2dbb95b.jpg[/img] [i]"I enjoyed my life when I had nothing...and kinda like the idea of just being happy with me."[/i][/center] [hr][hr] [color=Purple][b][u]Personality[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Aladdin has always aspired to great things and even today is full of optimism for the future. He is confident and headstrong and not easily deterred. Despite his many experiences in life, he is still somewhat naive and and maybe a little too trusting. He is brave and more than a little reckless at times but never puts others in danger if he can avoid it. Aladdin is also incredibly charming and knows it. He can usually talk his way out of any situation, which is useful, as he has a tendency to get himself into trouble. He's know to be something of a womanizer and some would even call him a slut. He's somewhat in denial about this though. He is a mostly likeable guy and tries his best to help others in need whenever he can, even if it gets him into trouble.[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Strengths[/u][/b][/color] [indent][list][*]Athletic [*]Excellent at parkour [*]Adventurous [*]Kind [*]Brave[/list][/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Weaknesses[/u][/b][/color] [indent][list][*]Naive [*]Reckless [*]Too trusting[/list][/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Mortal Weaknesses[/u][/b][/color] Having spent so much time in possession of a magic ring, Aladdin has become almost as bound to the ring as much as the genie which once resided within it. Without the ring, Aladdin is much weaker than he normally would be. [color=Purple][b][u]Fears[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Claustrophobia - Even as a young boy, Aladdin didn't like enclosed spaces. The sorcerer trapping him in a dangerous cave only made this fear worse. His fear hasn't eased any over the years and he still doesn't like feeling trapped.[/indent] [hr][hr] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/12/ad/96/12ad96e7b98b9de2d571f4483633349a.jpg[/img] [i]"Trouble? No way. You're only in trouble if you get caught."[/i][/center] [hr][hr] [color=Purple][b][u]History[/u][/b][/color] [indent]After the adventure with the sorcerer and the genie, Aladdin and the princess did live happily...for a while at least. The end of their relationship was entirely Aladdin's fault. Growing up with nothing but the shirt on his back (and sometimes not even that) Aladdin revelled in his newfound wealth upon marrying the princess. Maybe a little too much. He became greedy and the friendly young man he had once been slowly vanished. The princess could almost put up with the changes in her prince...but then she learned he had been cheating on her as well. That was the last straw. Their relationship in tatters and feeling guilty for betraying his beloved princess, Aladdin left. He spent years trying to return himself to the man he used to be and was at least partially successful. After losing everything, he realized what his greed and lust had cost him and while he still tried to regain his wealth, it was more out of a desire to use it for the good of others rather than personal gain. He became known as something of a huckster, with a plethora of get rich quick schemes brewing. Some worked, some didn't. He managed at least to support himself until the exodus forces him and everyone else to relocate to another realm. The exodus took Aladdin entirely by surprise and on the other side, he was shocked by how different the world was. He became lost in more ways than one. He was once again reduced to his lowest point and was forced into begging for food or stealing it when the opportunity arose. But with the help of some supportive Vale's Aladdin managed to pull himself back up. His life today is by no means glamorous but he at least has a home and a job He still dreams of making it big though.[/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Likes[/u][/b][/color] [indent][list][*]Good food [*]Music [*]Sports (all of them) [*]Free running[/list][/indent] [color=Purple][b][u]Dislikes[/u][/b][/color] [indent][list][*]Enclosed spaces [*]Snobs [*]Snakes [*]Sorcerers[/list][/indent] [hr][hr] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3f/7c/16/3f7c165003a65db025191f7324c50bb8.jpg[/img] [i]"Smile...You're alive."[/i][/center] [hr][hr] [/hider] [hider=Alden's Relationships] [center][h1][color=Purple]A L D E N S O N G[/color][/h1] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f7/4c/c0/f74cc01c0859f192b09b1a91d7b22564.jpg[/img] [i]"Never give up. Never. Never. Never."[/i][/center] [hr][hr] [center][h3][color=9400D3][u]A L Y S S A M I T C H E L L[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"I guess she's doing well for herself...I guess."[/i][/center] Alden really only knows Alyssa by reputation. He's seen her around but never really spoken to her. He has, however, noticed that she seems to be trying very hard to be be prim and proper instead of just having fun. He has thought about trying to get to know her a little better to see if she really is so proper but as yet has not had the chance. [hr] [center][h3][color=28c1d9][u]M A R L I N M A X W E L L[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"He's a know-it-all but he's a nice guy. Having a smart friend does come in handy every now and then."[/i][/center] Alden likes Marlin. Not so much that they hang out all the time but enough that he's not put off by his company. The only thing that kind of bothers Alden about Marlin is that he has a tendency to make Alden feel stupid. Not intentionally but it still happens. [hr] [center][h3][color=honeydew][u]L A W L I E T L A K E W O O D[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Slimy little weasel of a man."[/i][/center] Lawliet is one of the few people Alden truly doesn't like. But then, as a thief, Alden is naturally inclined to dislike lawyers. At least those on the prosecution side of the court. He does his very best to avoid this man. [hr] [center][h3][color=228B22][u]R O B I N H O O D[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"When I grow up I want to be this guy."[/i][/center] If there's anyone in Cedar Grove that Alden admires more than anyone, it's Robin Hood. Truth be told, he may even have a slight man crush on him. Alden and Robin are very similar. Both charming thieves with a casual disregard of the law and a drive to help others. The biggest difference is that Alden almost fanboys over Robin whenever he's around. [hr] [center][h3][color=FFD700][u]K I N G S L E Y[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Poor old devil. He must truly be in a bad place to inflict this way of life on himself."[/i][/center] Alden holds a special place in his heart for Kingsley. He knows the older man from his time living on the street. Alden knows that Kingsley chooses to live on the street for whatever reason but he tries not to pry into his business. He still brings the old man food whenever he can. [hr] [center][h3][color=yellow][u]S A A R A A M E E N[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"A truly wonderful human being...Oh, you're talking about Saara?"[/i][/center] Alden has strongly conflicting feelings on Saara. On one hand, he kind of sees a kindred spirit in her and finds her occasionally fun, but on the other hand she's such a rampaging diva at times it's very hard to like her at all. Most of the time, Alden will hang around Saara simply because he knows his presence annoys her. [hr] [center][h3][color=#7F525D][u]M A I L E B L A C K[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"I don't really know her. I guess she's got a cool look but that's all I know."[/i][/center] Having really only met Maile in passing, Alden doesn't really have an opinion on her other than she looks kind of cool in that rock/goth kind of way. He knows she works at Merry Men's though, a place where he has been trying to get some work as their kitchen is much better than Moriarty's. So maybe he'll get to know her better one day. [hr] [center][h3][color=#657383][u]T A R R A N T D R A P E R[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"What a fun guy. T is a good friend and always up for a good time."[/i][/center] Tarrant is perhaps one of Alden's better friends. They both have a good sense of adventure and fun and Tarrant always seems willing to help out with Alden's crazy schemes. At times, Alden feels like his friend may be a little too clingy but understands Tarrant's fear of being alone for too long so he does his best to hang out with him whenever he can. [hr] [center][h3][color=HotPink][u]A M A R A J I N[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"We've been joined at the finger for a very long time. Not having Amara in my life would break my heart."[/i][/center] Despite their seemingly contrasting personalities, Amara is essentially Alden's best friend. They have spent centuries together and despite Alden's attempts to set her free, Amara refuses to leave. He appreciates that loyalty. Amara is usually the person that Alden goes too when he needs someone to talk to. She's the only person he feels truly comfortable enough with to open up about his deepest, darkest thoughts. [hr] [center][h3][color=9e0039][u]R U B Y H U N T E R[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"She's a nice kid. She reminds me of someone but I can't put my finger on who..."[/i][/center] Ruby is, in many ways, very similar to Alden. Their matching personalities mean they get along very well on the odd occasion where they find themselves in each others company. As both have a love of music, Alden often joins in on Ruby's songs. [hr] [center][h3][color=fff200][u]C H L O E H U N T E R[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"We'd probably get along if we knew each other better."[/i][/center] Alden is far more aware of Chloe than she is of him. He wasn't particularly interested in her until he learned that she was also a thief. It peaked his curiosity and he has kind of studied her from afar ever since. He knows that she has potential but he also slightly worries that she may get in over her head. He has no doubt that she could take care of herself if she ever did but he worries more for the safety of Chloe's younger sister, Ruby, than he actually does for Chloe herself. He knows that certain elements of the criminal underground wouldn't hesitate to use Chloe's sister against her if they ever felt the need. So Alden keeps a close eye on both of them, ready to jump in if they ever need help. [hr] [center][h3][color=e7bf36][u]A R C H I E P E N N[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"What a fine upstanding citizen. We should all aspire to such greatness or whatever blah blah blah."[/i][/center] As the local law, Alden isn't particularly fond of Archie. He has had more than one encounter with the sheriff but has somehow managed to maintain his freedom. Alden doesn't like law enforcement in general but what really annoys him about Archie is his unmitigated arrogance. The thief will take every opportunity to subtly try to bring Archie down a peg or two. Despite the fact that Alden doesn't much like Archie, he at least respects the man for trying to do the right thing. [hr] [center][h3][color=firebrick][u]P I P E R K A P P E L[/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Beautiful woman but I guess, in this case, it does only go skin deep."[/i][/center] Alden doesn't really know Piper all that well but he's not impressed by what he's seen so far. She seems cold and just unfriendly. And on top of all that she's a lawyer too. He does his best to stay away from her. [hr] [center][h3][color=???][u] [/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Write what your character will say out loud about this character here"[/i][/center] Write a more in-depth description about their relationship here. What does your character think about them? Any memories? Are they friends? Enemies? Acquaintances? Secret admirer? [ hr] [center][h3][color=???][u] [/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Write what your character will say out loud about this character here"[/i][/center] Write a more in-depth description about their relationship here. What does your character think about them? Any memories? Are they friends? Enemies? Acquaintances? Secret admirer? [ hr] [center][h3][color=???][u] [/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Write what your character will say out loud about this character here"[/i][/center] Write a more in-depth description about their relationship here. What does your character think about them? Any memories? Are they friends? Enemies? Acquaintances? Secret admirer? [ hr] [center][h3][color=???][u] [/u][/color][/h3] [i]"Write what your character will say out loud about this character here"[/i][/center] Write a more in-depth description about their relationship here. What does your character think about them? Any memories? Are they friends? Enemies? Acquaintances? Secret admirer? [ hr][/hider]