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[b]Name:[/b] Richard J. Bateman

[b]Image or Description:[/b] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/2f3d4b77-1fae-498f-8df1-0db65df4f894.png[/img]
(sorry for the shoddy drawing, it was a quick sketch)
Richard stands at 6'2" and weighs 160lbs. Very tall for his age, he's long and lithe, with some muscle he's built up from swimming. He wears silver-rimmed glasses and always wears button-up shirts, even when out of uniform. He has a long, thin scar on his shoulder blade from an accident when he was a child.

[b]Age:[/b] 16

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Orientation:[/b] Heterosexual

[b]Mage or Familiar:[/b] Familiar

[b]Ability:[/b] Invisibility. An Enigma ability, Richard can turn himself various levels of translucent, eventually turning completely invisible. The ability seems to be connected to his stress level. With practice, he may be able to master it and turn invisible at will.

[b]Partner:[/b] Robert Allen

[b]Personality:[/b] Richard is a smart, caring young with a strong sense of responsibility. While polite and cordial to strangers, he’s prickly, dry, and gruff to his friends, and sarcastic to a fault. A secret fan of puns, he doesn’t like being in the spotlight, and most of his humor happens behind closed doors. He’s terribly anxious when put on the spot, and stammers terribly when nervous. Despite this, however, he’s strong willed, stubborn and even something of a sore loser. He doesn’t let himself be pushed around, even by those with more money and power than him. He can hold a mean grudge, and can be surprisingly manipulative in his revenge. His greatest goal is to get through St. Fortuna’s intense system in one piece, and attend college in Lynden.

[b]Biography:[/b] Richard was born in Lynden, to John G. Bateman Jr. and Paula Bateman, a doctor and nurse couple. They doted on their only son, and did their best to raised him to be polite, friendly, and level-headed. John was the son of a former minister, and had abandoned a career in politics to become a doctor. He had met Paula at St. Fortuna’s, and they quickly fell in love. Sentimental about the place, they decided they would prepare their son to attend in hopes he could one day find his match. Money was put into a savings account to pay for tuition, and little Richard was quickly put on a path to academic success.

He met Beatrice Quincy in elementary school by chance. She was the daughter of a minister, he was a minister’s grandson. They hated each other at first sight. Richard hated Beatrice for being loud and obnoxious, Beatrice hated Richard for being prickly and stuck up. They constantly fought, calling each other names, pulling hair, and pushing one another. Somehow, along the way, the fighting grew more friendly, and by middle school, they were best friends. They both applied to St. Fortuna’s their final year of middle school, and were accepted.

Richard has loved swimming since he was a grade schooler, and spent most of his summer days in the pool. His parents encouraged him to try out for his school's swim team in middle school, and Richard made it on to the team. Though he's never won gold, he has gotten two bronze medals and one silver. 
Though his parents want him to go to med school and take over the clinic from them, Richard secretly is more interested in politics, and wants to follow in his grandfather's footsteps. However, his low-self esteem, tendency to stammer, and his cowardice get in his way. Currently, he believes he has no hope of ever becoming a charismatic public speaker.

Richard still has yet to discover his Ability, the tests he took during his first year remain inconclusive. Feeling like a disappointment, Richard’s parents assured him that he was just a late bloomer and he would find it with the help of a partner. He hopes they’re right, as he doesn’t know if he can handle being the only familiar in his second year without an Ability. If he had to deal with that, he might as well just disappear. 

[b]Likes:[/b] Richard likes reading, video games, and staying inside. He’s very much a city boy, and likes keeping things neat, clean, and tidy. He enjoys swimming, history, and mathematics. Sour and bitter foods are his favorite. He likes being in control of the situation and having things go his way. Despite his grumpy demeanor in private, he cares for Beatrice like the sister he never had.

[b]Dislikes:[/b]Richard hates spicy food, messes, bad weather, and fights. He can’t hold his own in a fight, and has never used his fists in his life. He hates being humiliated and looked down on, and can hold a mean grudge. He’s allergic to bird feathers, and doesn’t like cats very much. He can’t stand horror and gore, and hates horror movies as a result. He hates his stammer and inner cowardice.

[b]Points:[/b] 8

[b]Proficiency:[/b] 1

[b]Intelligence:[/b] 5

[b]Athletics:[/b] 4

[b]Misc.:[/b] Richard loves coffee-flavored sweets, and can be bribed easily with them. He doesn’t understand poetry much at all. He's proficient in Lutetian, though not fluent. He harbors a secret love for karaoke and plays the ukulele. He got his scar from a car accident that hospitalized him for a month when he was 10.

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What is your character's greatest regret?

Richard’s greatest regret is that he feels he let his parents down with his personality. He feels like he’s too cowardly, cynical, and sarcastic to be the child his parents raised, and feels guilty as a result.

Your character is home alone after watching a horror movie and they hear a strange sound. What do they do?

First thing he’d do is probably jump out of his chair. Richard does not handle horror well. He’d then probably leave the house as quickly as possible, and waste time at a late-night restaurant until his parents come home.

Two of your characters’ friends are fighting over something trivial, and they want them to stop. How do they go about this?

He’d point out the wrongs and rights of both of their arguments, and try to mediate between them and find a suitable compromise. Or, if it’s something stupid, he’d tell them to get over it.

While your character is on their way to class, they realize they forgot something crucial. They’re already on the verge of running late. What do they do?

He’d continue on to class and try to bullshit his way through it without it. Better to make a mistake that you can cover up than publicly lose face.

If your character had the opportunity to turn into any animal, what would that animal be?

Probably a frog, actually. Something that can swim and jump long distances, and he’s always liked frogs and amphibians somewhat.

If your character’s house were on fire, and they only had time to save one thing from their room, what would it be?

A toy rabbit his mom gave him when he was a baby. He’s kept it ever since, hidden deep in his closet. He wants to give it to his kids one day.

What season does your character like best and why?

Summer! Richard loves when the weather is good, sun is shining, and pools are open. He loves warm weather and being able to roll up his shirt sleeves.

Vacation! You character gets to spend a week anywhere! Where is it and what do they do?

To the beach, probably. Anywhere warm, sunny, and quiet. A secluded cove with a coral reef, perfect for diving and sunbathing. 

[b]Password:[/b] Chocolate cake.
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