Appearance: [hider=Nick][img=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/James_Stewart_-_1959.jpg][/hider]
Quote: "I didn't get where I am today by being nice or having connections. I got here by being right more often than people would like to admit."
Name: Nicholas Irving
Nicknames: Nick
Age: 37
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Writer, journalist, editor.
Personality/History: Nicholas was born into a wealthy family, and his parents always had high expectations of him. He never showed much ambition, doing well in school but never really pushing himself. His twin sister quickly became the favored child, because she had the competitive nature and perfectionism were exactly that Nicholas lacked. The lack of attention led him to become more introverted and sullen, sometimes going out of his way to avoid socializing. He never enjoyed the activities his parents forced him to do, preferring to read or write alone. Nicholas went to college at University of Pennsylvania, but ended up with an english degree, instead of the business degree his parents had wanted.

While his sister founded her own company and pushed for ever-increasing revenue, Nicholas worked whatever jobs he could find. His trust-fund supported him when money was tight, but he always felt bad relying upon it. In his spare time, he practiced writing obsessively, and started a small website. Over the years, people began to notice his website, his articles on popular culture were often both insightful and controversial. His first real break was when the LA times noticed his internet popularity, and hired him to report on arts and culture. With a wider audience, he captured reader's attentions with his signature combination of dry wit and bitter social criticism. His first book, a long polemic aimed at the current consumer-focused media, became a bestseller, and introduced his writing to the average American.

Nicholas has kept on writing, working for many publications over the years, and writing more bestsellers. He has become well-disliked by many, especially those in the entertainment industry, but people still read his columns and buy his books. Nicholas tries to keep a low profile, he never gives interviews in person, always preferring to communicate by writing when possible. Recently, he has begun to slow his output, wanting to settle down more. He sold his website to a media conglomerate, no longer managing its content. Using some of the money from the sale, he bought a fairly modest house in Hollywood Road, where he lives alone, writing about whatever crosses his mind.
Extra:
He likes alcohol and fast food, maybe a bit too much.