[center][hider= Nathaniel Zane Elswood][center][color=9966CC][b]Name:[/b][/color] Nathaniel Zane Elswood (Nathan or Zane is fine)
[color=9966CC][b]Image or Description:[/b][/color] [hider=Image][img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oS5LoSdk--4/UwI2cn4b_vI/AAAAAAAAAUY/CCNZEYkUoJI/s1600/MV5BNDI1NTYwMzAyNF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMjAwMzIwMDE%2540._V1__SX640_SY720_.jpg[/img][/hider][color=9966CC][b]Short Description:[/b][/color] Standing at around 5'7", Nathan knows he still has a lot of room to grow due to having rather tall parents. While he couldn't be considered muscular at the moment, he's doing his best to stay in shape and has some muscle.[img]http://www.littlehouseliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dividerline4.png[/img]
[color=9966CC][b]Age:[/b][/color] 16
[color=9966CC][b]Gender:[/b][/color] Male
[color=9966CC][b]Orientation:[/b][/color] Bisexual
[color=9966CC][b]Mage or Familiar:[/b][/color] Familiar
[color=9966CC][b]Ability:[/b][/color] super speed; being able to run at a whopping 75mph! However, he doesn’t have superb reflexes yet, so he has to be careful not to run into things, and remember where to stop! With training, he can get a better handle on his reflexes, and push his top speed even farther! Wow!
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[color=9966CC][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Nathan is often the kid whom you see sitting in the corner, attempting to blend in and be ignored. He never goes out of his way to initiate a conversation, and most of the time is silent. He always looks focused on something because of this, and most people don't know what goes on inside the teenager's head. He doesn’t do so intentionally, but rather, it developed slowly as he tried his best to live up to the expectations set for him. His family may be wealthy, but he tries his best not to notice that in himself or take note of the wealth of others. He doesn’t like the potential influence his family can have over him, and so he’s somewhat developed a lone type attitude to keep others from learning more about him. He’ll often brush off any mention of his family, and will talk little of them to keep that part of him hidden.

However, he isn't completely anti-social. While he does indeed avoid starting a conversation, he isn't afraid to answer most questions or talk to someone if they start the conversation. While they may not be the most wordy of responses, he isn't afraid to respond most of the time. This also extends to groups as well; he'll often be silent, observing other's ideas and in turn giving his own suggestions with what he feels is right if he feels he has to. Because of this, he may get some backlash for speaking his mind with an honest opinion, but at least he’s being honest.. And they asked for it. Some may consider him a leader because he'll take charge if no one is willing in group projects, but he's more comfortable with simply following the lead of someone else. In fact, he’s often willing to do an entire group project by himself if he can instead, as he often doesn’t trust others to do their work in the first place. And if he does do a group project with others, he still does all of it so that there is always a backup if one of his group members fail. He’ll often take notes of everything going on in the class, and is often annoyed by those who don’t take class seriously. And while he may have a thirst for knowledge and in general know a decent amount, he never lets that search control him or brags about it.

The easiest way to open him up is to talk about topics that he himself is interested in. From songs to potions, he'll gladly talk to people if they take an interest in what he likes. He's always smiling a bit more during such discussions, and it is one of the rare times where he'll be genuine with people he isn't close to. However, since it is the easiest way for him to consider you a friend, he'll begin to act more real with them, starting to add his own thoughts more frequently and carefully over time. When his barrier is broken and he gets a new friend, he becomes determined to make sure you stay his friend to the extent that he'd rather appease someone over causing conflict. He’ll be more facetious and friendly, displaying a dry wit by stating the obvious or pointing out details in a sarcastic manner. 

[img]http://www.littlehouseliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dividerline4.png[/img][color=9966CC][b]Biography:[/b][/color] [hider=Biogragphy]Nathan is the eldest of 2 in the Elswood family, born in Maefeld. His father was a familiar entrepreneur, while his mother was a mage who always sought to impress. Together, their combined ambition created the Elswood Center, a massive mixture of different, unique stores within the Pearl district similar to a mall. They’d rent people spaces within, and they could sell what they wanted so long as it met the Elswood standard. And while that was all nice and well, their biggest attraction within the Elswood Center was their spa, once described to rejuvenate the soul of any who went there. Of course, that wasn’t actually true as not even healing magic could accomplish that, but it made for good marketing. Nathan remembers even when he was little that the place was continuously filled with people.

And while the place was popular, it certainly wasn’t the only place to go to in the Pearl district, just rather well known and successful. Success that, while it was all well and good, often meant that little Nathan was usually left with some sort of babysitter when he was younger while his parents managed their success. He didn’t understand when he was younger, and while he could often get what he wanted and was distracted for very much of his toddler years, when it became time for him to be educated, his parents seemed to spare no expense to do so.

Personal tutors, hours of studying anything his hands could get a hold of… and they were lucky their son had a thirst for knowledge. Though, it was a desire for knowledge of how the world worked, of how magic existed and co-existed with familiars. Often, his parents attempted to have him skim over such information, attempting to entice him with economics, but he always found himself reaching back for magical information. While he was amused at his parent’s attempts at first, he often found himself at odds with their thought processes. Growing older, while gaining knowledge, also made him see the faults his parents had. They didn’t seem like perfect business owners, but instead often operated in a rather gray area, being manipulative with those they worked with or over.

So while he often did what he was told, their efforts often were in vain. So much so was the distress that Nathan caused for not wanting to eventually take over as heir of their business that they decided to have another baby boy when he became 10 This child would take his place when he grew older, while Nathan could focus on what he wanted to do. And what he wanted to do was, even at that young age, to find more out about mages and familiars. Instead of devoting most of his time to attempting to learn how to follow in his parent’s footsteps, he could instead invest that time into learning what it meant to be a familiar and how to properly be one.

This would eventually lead him to beg his parents when he was 15 into attending St. Fortuna's Academy for the Higher Arts, to which they simply agreed to. To them, it was a way to get rid of their first son and start anew, or perhaps make a name for himself and thus raise their own. For Nathan, it was a way to branch out and learn more about himself in that first year. They easily afforded the tuition the first year, and could continue to do so for the years to come. Deep down, he’s a little excited for what this year will hold, but he’ll probably do his best to keep it to himself.[/hider][img]http://www.littlehouseliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dividerline4.png[/img]
[color=9966CC][b]Likes:[/b][/color] 
- Studying
- Singing
- The Arts
- Learning
- Magic/Abilities
- Being Alone 
- The quiet
- Various Technology

[color=9966CC][b]Dislikes:[/b][/color] 
- Power hungry individuals
- Arrogance
- Large groups
- No wifi 
- Bitter coffee
- Public speaking.

[color=9966CC][b]Points:[/b][/color] 15 (+5)
[color=9966CC][b]Proficiency:[/b][/color] 3
[color=9966CC][b]Intelligence:[/b][/color] 8
[color=9966CC][b]Athletics:[/b][/color] 4
[img]http://www.littlehouseliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dividerline4.png[/img][color=#B0C4DE][b]Misc.:[/b][/color] Nathan isn’t stupid, he knows his family is simply using the school as a way to get rid of him in their eyes, but in a way he’s using them.
It’s hard to get on Nathan’s bad side, though he won’t spare words if you annoy him enough for him to speak.
He has a powerful voice when singing, warm and comforting.
Quiz Answers: 
[hider=Quiz Answers]1. What is your character's greatest regret?

Nathaniel’s greatest regret would be that his decisions have caused him to essentially lose out on the bond his family may have had. While it wasn’t strong, at least they seemed to care about him before, and it slightly bugs him that he was so easily replaced, even if his younger sibling isn’t even old enough to understand what is going on.

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

Another bump in the night? Either Nathaniel is going crazy and hearing things, or someone is practicing some sort of magic. It could also be the maid again...

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

While a facepalm is a rather obvious start to Nathan, eventually he’s going to tell them how stupid they look and that in the end it doesn’t matter. Then, he’ll ask them both to apologize, to which if they don’t, he’ll most likely facepalm once more and let them deal with it.

4. 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?

While Nathan would despise being later to class than he already was going to/about to be, the crucial thing would be much more important. After all, if it was crucial to the class, it’d be worth a single tardy or being marked late than not bringing it at all. He’d at least try to convince the teacher after class to hear him out on why he was late, but would ultimately understand if they didn’t listen.

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

Nathaniel always seemed to like Owls.

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

He’d save his notebook that contained notes on familiars and magic.

7. What season does your character like best and why?

Winter. He feels it is easier to warm up instead of cooling down, and he feels that winter’s snow can make even the most desolate area seem beautiful.

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

The capital of Lynden. He’d want to explore the old city and take pictures of the royal palace, along with other places. To him, it’d be a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of his home city.
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Password: A good old Cheeseburger[/center]
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[center][h2][color=9966CC]Nathaniel Zane Elswood[/color][/h2][/center]
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[center][b][i][color=9966CC]"These guys, huh... Alright, here's what I know..."[/color][/i][/b][/center]
[center]| [color=yellow]☀[/color] Friends | [color=FF00FF]✌[/color] Neutral | [color=brown]☕[/color] Who? | [color=gray]☠[/color] Not fond of | [color=00FA9A]⚜[/color] Acquaintances | [color=00BFFF]✸[/color] Best friends | [color=pink]❤[/color] Love interest | [color=red]❧[/color] Dating |[/center]  
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[center][hider=HENRI AMBERHALL][color=#00FFFF][h3]|| HENRI AMBERHALL|| [/h3][/color]
[color=00FA9A]⚜[/color][i]"Henri? I tutored him last year, probably will this year too... He kinda needs it. Overall, I don't mind the guy though."[/i][color=00FA9A]⚜[/color]
During their first year, Nathan dedicated a lot of time into helping Henri out as his tutor so that he wouldn't fall behind. While he has taken notice that Henri isn't subtle when he occasionally flirts, he doesn't pay the boy much mind when it comes to flirting.[/hider]

[hider=KORRIGAN 'KORREY' UMBRAISIS][color=#CD2626][h3]|| 'KORREY' UMBRAISIS || [/h3][/color]
[color=FF00FF]✌[/color] [i]"Korrey? Oh... he's tried to get me to be 'outgoing' But why? At least he also wants to learn like I do, despite our differences..."[/i][color=FF00FF]✌[/color] 
Nathan isn't sure what to think of Korrey. He's taken note that Korrey is trying to make him talk more, which at times can be annoying to him. That is balanced by the fact they both have common ground in a desire to learn, and as such, he doesn't mind Korrey, but doesn't go out of his way to be around him.[/hider]

[hider=NANCY JONES][color=black][h3]|| NANCY JONES || [/h3][/color]
[color=00FA9A]⚜[/color] [i]"Treat girl, right? We've spoken on occasion, and she's pretty chill despite looking like a goth."[/i][color=00FA9A]⚜[/color]
Casual acquaintances is how Nathan would describe their relationship. While he wishes she was a bit more serious, she makes up for it with her treats, along with her attempts at conversation... and treats. Overall, he doesn't mind her, and espesially so if she's cooking.

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