[center][color=#B22221][hr][hr][h1]Alder James[/h1][hr][hr] [img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/994bed9b4155bd7c5cdb11e7241117b0/tumblr_mlz43jB7yh1s0xfbmo1_r1_500.gif[/img] [h3][i]"Please be patient with the bartender. Even a toilet can serve only one asshole at a time."[/i] ~ Alder James.[/h3] [hr][hr] [h1]General Information[/h1] [hr][hr] [b]Name:[/b] Alder James. [b]Nick-Names:[/b] Al, Batman. [b]Gender:[/b] Male. [b]Species:[/b] Human. [b]Occupation:[/b] Head Bartender [b]Place Of Origin:[/b] Klamath Falls, Oregon. [b]Age:[/b] Twenty-Four Years Old. [b]Date Of Birth:[/b] 2nd of April, 1992. [b]Scent:[/b] Black Bod cologne, beer. [b]Appearance - Human (Twenty-Four Years Old):[/b] [img]http://68.media.tumblr.com/0a553ae918a7845f2095d2a433063bed/tumblr_oh9b7xren11r5fww0o1_500.jpg[/img] [hr][hr] [h1]Relationship Information[/h1] [hr][hr] [b]Relationship Status:[/b] It's Complicated. [b]Sexuality:[/b] Straight. [b]Partner:[/b] It's Complicated. [b]Father:[/b] Lawrence James. [b]Mother:[/b] Coleen James. [b]Siblings:[/b] Renae James (Oldest sister), Lori James (Second oldest sister - deceased), Amy James (Third oldest sister - lives in Utah), Blaine James (Older brother - lives in Corvallis, Oregon). [b]Pet/s:[/b] None ⚜ [b]In-depth Relationships[/b] ⚜ [hider=Relationships] [img]http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad11/myandrallene/Character%20Gifs/ezgif.com-resize_zps2o2te5ea.gif[/img] [h3][i]"If you can find someone that can be your happily ever after then nothing else matters."[/i] ~ Alder James.[/h3] ⚜ Respects ~*~ ☯ Neutral ~*~ ☮ Friends ~*~ ♫ Best Friends ~*~ § Tense ~*~ ♥ Crush ~*~ ⚤ Significant Other ~*~ ☠ Enemies ~*~ ♦ Unsure [hr][hr] [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [h3]♦ [b]?[/b] ♦[/h3] [i]“?.”[/i] ?. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ [/hider] [img]http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d9d8047b27cf0567d06a7499c4a39e9/tumblr_mkeffinJeg1s63swko1_500.gif[/img] [hr][hr] [h1]Personal Information[/h1] [hr][hr] [b]Personality:[/b] ♦ Stubborn ♦ Determined ♦ Romantic ♦ Funny ♦ Creative ♦ Insecure ♦ Technical ♦ Alder has always been hard-headed. Having always wanted or needed attention from his older siblings, everything became a competition to prove that he could be just as smart as they were, or that he could be on their intellect. He likes making points or bringing up technicalities in conversation, though those who don't know him too well consider his conversations more of an argument. He finds it hard to put into words what is on his mind or what he is feeling and often-times expresses himself by means of music or writing. His creative side ranges from creative writing, expressive drawing, playing music and coming up with spontaneous ideas that could potentially become a plot for a movie or video game. When he sets his mind on something, Alder will not take no, or defeat as an answer. When something sticks true to his heart, he will fight for what he wants until he gets it. He is stubborn by nature and almost always refuses help from other people, wanting - [i]needing[/i] to do things on his own. However on the rare occurrence that he does rely on someone else, he has more than likely given in to his insecurities, making him a fragile, angry mess. Socially he is quite popular, seemingly. At work, he is a big thing and all of the regulars and co-workers seem to love him. He's funny, quirky, and almost always smiles and knows how to treat the customers like friends (with the benefit of being able to cut them off whenever he wants). He even gets invited to their parties (which is weird coming from the regulars who are all almost in their forties or older) but when it comes down to it, Alder doesn't have any one person he can truly call a best friend, anymore. The girl he has fallen in love with over the internet and met a few times was that person, but she has since found someone else to call her best friend, labeling him as simply "still trying to figure it out." His friendships no longer run blood-deep like in high school, but seem to be on the surface only, which helps very little when it comes to his insecurities. Romantically, Alder puts everything out there, making the person he loves know without a reason of a doubt as to where his head is. He buys gifts and organizes events. He can even be sappy by coordinating their every day lives into the little things that have built their relationship, such as taking his girlfriend to Lake Tahoe (a surprise) when the subject matter of Tahoe was how they first met. He remembers the little things, such as favorite song, smell, color, even how she likes her hair to be played with in specific areas. He's a great snuggler and a solid rock within the relationship so long as things are good. Though his insecurities often lead him into believing things that aren't there, which have caused many problems. [b]Likes:[/b] ✔ Beer. ✔ DC/Marvel Comics and Superhero Movies/TV shows. ✔ Legos and other random nerd collectables. ✔ Disney/Fairy tales. ✔ Animals of all kinds. ✔ Sports. ✔ Music. ✔ The color red. ✔ Video games. ✔ Sports. [b]Dislikes:[/b] ✘ Not being told the whole truth. ✘ Getting put on the back burner for someone else. ✘ Early mornings. ✘ Organized religion. ✘ Hate on the LGBTQ community. ✘ Tweakers. ✘ Sleepless nights. ✘ His own insecurities. ✘ Being alone at night. [b]Hobbies:[/b] Alder is going to school as well as working full time as a bartender. In just a few months, he will be graduating with a Bachelors in Game Art and Design where he hopes he can one day get a job and make millions on video games. When not doing school work, he spends his days off either with family or on Skype his his girlfriend/not girlfriend and/or her friends, either playing video games, writing creative stories, or just talking. [b]Strengths:[/b] ⚜ Loyal- When it comes to people he cares about, Alder is quick to put them first. He is solid when it comes to keeping secrets for others, making him a reliable go-to person that many people find comfort in going to for venting. There isn't anything he wouldn't do when it comes to the people he loves and his motives are never questioned. When someone he loves is in trouble, or someone is giving someone he cares about a hard time, Alder is not afraid to tear that person down and make them feel worthless. No one messes with those he cares for. ⚜ Handy-man- Alder's father taught him at a very young age how to take care of the house in the ways that mean being a man. He knows how to split and stack wood, mow the lawn, check circuit breakers and fix petty little repairs that most people would have to call a repair man for. He can fish and camp on his own, clean and cook fish and if he really wants to, cook up a fantastic meal to feed quite a few people. ⚜ Fun-Loving- In general, Alder is a really easy guy to like. A bit of a social chameleon, Alder's personality adapts to certain people that he is around, especially when dealing with different waves of regulars that come in and out of the bar. Some people he can talk sports to all day, while others need a more personal approach to give advice on their daughters problems, while a third group he can talk sex and farts. He's seen as fun, compassionate, easy-going and love hearing the stories he has to share about his younger mishaps. [b]Weaknesses:[/b] ☠ Insecure- Alder doesn't have a whole lot of self-confidence. Everything he ever had when it came to relationships outside of his family was just settling. He's had his fair share of using and even abusive girlfriends that got him nowhere, which made him believe that he wasn't good enough for anything else. So when presented with the possibility of what it is that he wants, he often times casts doubt, not wanting to be hurt again. ☠ Jealous- Alder doesn't do very well being "second best" in almost anything. Competitive by nature, Alder simply just likes to win. Whether it be coming in second in a college bowl pool, or having his girl looking at someone else, Alder doesn't like it. Though he keeps quiet about his jealousy most times, if things continue to pile up that feed into his securities, he will be due to explode. ☠ Impulsive- Learning how to live life the way he wants, Alder has quickly come to realize that he is rather impulsive despite it being a trait from the start. Despite his usual organized nature, there are times when a certain opportunity will present himself and Alder will delve in head-first into the situation without thinking too much on it. Examples being buying an Xbox one when he didn't exactly have the money, or falling in love with a girl who already had a boyfriend. [b]Brief Biography:[/b] Born the youngest of five, Alder was never really expected to be much of anything. After the murder of his sister Lori when he was only two, his parents practically gave up in raising him the way that they had his other siblings. He grew up never knowing Lori, but the massive amount of friends his family had made it near impossible for Alder to escape any stories and legacies she left behind. Being considerably younger than the rest of his siblings, they took to being his baby sitter for most of his life. His father was a firefighter, and hardly ever home, but Alder idolized him above anyone else in his family. Though he was never allowed a puppy like he always wanted, Alder spent a good portion of his time with his family, mostly camping or doing get-togethers for food. He felt somewhat secluded from his older siblings, though he and Blaine had a decent relationship. It wasn't until he was eighteen and graduated from high school did his older siblings start to want to bond with him. Generational gaps amongst siblings is never easy. He managed to graduate on a somewhat higher level of academics than his peers, though he wasn't anything significantly special. Most of high school he spent it drinking and skipping, though used his charm on his teachers to always find a way to get a good grade. During his senior year, he became quite serious with a girl he eventually married at age twenty. However as soon as they said their "I do's" something changed in their relationship that eventually spiraled down into almost nothing. Alder just grew to accept that his relationship was the way it was. However finding a friend online he had common interests in, that friendship slowly developed into something more romantic, though by pure accident. Alder realized quickly what he was missing in his marriage and found it in the girl he met online. He knew what he wanted, finally, and decided he no longer wanted to live a life of settling. The straw that broke the camels back came when he found out that his wife had been lying to him about finances, and unable to take it anymore, Alder divorced his wife and became more involved with the woman he met online, despite her having a boyfriend. Since then, Alder has gotten a job at Mia and Pias and what started out as a simple dish washing job turned into Alder becoming the Head Bartender at the parlor. He has gone to Australia once to meet the girl he knew he was in love with and she has come to visit him. Both times, they experimented with a relationship, though each time she has gone back to her boyfriend. However a promise remains in the air, a promise he is willing to be patient for. Because she is everything he could ever want, and he knows that she loves him too. [img]https://68.media.tumblr.com/a37a8bed4d39d965aa8e403a4b849c69/tumblr_nolyz3A7G71sg4aiio4_500.gif[/img] [hr][hr] [h1]Supernatural Information[/h1] [hr][hr] None at this time. [img]https://68.media.tumblr.com/4aa106ba6d5a09541fd019deaca0e011/tumblr_nolyz3A7G71sg4aiio1_500.gif[/img] [hr][hr] [h1]Other Information[/h1] [hr][hr] [b]Other:[/b] Alder suffers from chronic depression that was passed down to him genetically by his father. He began medication for it when he was just twelve years old, however now as an adult, Alder didn't want to become dependent on any drug and quit taking them. With his girlfriend/not girlfriend in his life, it helps him out a great deal and he feels fine. However, when she isn't there, it's very easy for him to spiral down into a crash landing that not even sleep can help. Diagnosed at fourteen years old, Alder has a condition called Long QT Syndrome. It is a condition that relates to the heart - an irregular heart beat. There are times when his heart just decides to stop, which results in him losing consciousness which has been dangerous in the past. He has passed out in parking lots, church, and even at work. Though older now, he has somewhat of an idea as to how to know when it is coming and can prepare himself so he doesn't fall where he can get injured. He has been in and out of hospitals and treated like a guinea pig, as the doctors don't seem to know [i]exactly[/i] what is wrong. He has had two heart surgeries, the latest being done only a few months ago. Alder isn't an avid smoker, however when stress gets to him he will indulge in a cigarette or two to help take off the edge. However he has taken to purposefully leaving his cigarettes at home so he doesn't smoke at work. [img]https://68.media.tumblr.com/e720284fadc739ce88978114b1755028/tumblr_nftis0XeUY1sg4aiio1_500.gif[/img] [hr][hr] [h1]Theme Song[/h1] [hr][hr] [b]Theme Song:[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H4l9RpkwM]"Breaking the Habit" by Linkin Park.[/url] [b]Lyrics:[/b] [i]Memories consume like opening the wounds I'm picking me apart again You all assume I'm safe here in my room Unless I try to start again I don't want to be the one the battles always choose 'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream I don't know why I instigate And say what I don't mean I don't know how I got this way I know it's not alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight Clutching my cure I tightly lock the door I try to catch my breath again I hurt much more than any time before I have no options left again I don't want to be the one the battles always choose 'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream I don't know why I instigate And say what I don't mean I don't know how I got this way I'll never be alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight I'll paint it on the walls 'cause I'm the one at fault I'll never fight again And this is how it ends I don't know what's worth fighting for Or why I have to scream But now I have some clarity to show you what I mean I don't know how I got this way I'll never be alright So I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit I'm breaking the habit tonight[/i] [img]https://68.media.tumblr.com/16898e584d987d503fcb4390f1c68fa1/tumblr_nwbzr17Qbj1sg4aiio3_500.gif[/img] [/color] [/center]