Active ➸ Atticus Faulkner

[Jovee]

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“ Addicus Faulknuh, at your service. Pleshuh's mine.~ „​

BASIC INFORMATION

❖ FULL NAME: Atticus Leopold Faulkner​

❖ NICKNAMES: Atti // Atty // Faulknerd // Piano Man​

❖ AGE: Thirty-Eight​

❖ GENDER: Male​

❖ SPECIES: Human​

❖ SOCIAL CLASS: Working Class // Peasant​

❖ OCCUPATION: Freelance Musician​

❖ RESIDENCE: Primarily the Graynor Inn, occasionally staying at the Llewellyn home with his daughters and ex-wife​

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BASIC INFORMATION - EXPANSION

❖ Atticus teeters just above destitute, barely scraping by on the daily. Because he is essentially homeless due to his unreliable career, he occasionally stays with those that offer, but typically chooses to fend for himself as he'd rather not be in debt of others. Every now and again, he'll spend the evening at the local pub, which is his default option if he's got the coin.​

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❖ Atticus was born into a rather average family; however, his father, a Piers Evelyn, was executed for multiple strings of murder before Atticus was even a month old. While he wasn't entirely accepted into his mother's new family- one that she had married into for monetary reasons- Atticus accumulated a total of four half-siblings: Amadeus, Mathias, Eliana, and Amelia.​

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❖ Atticus would really love to see his daughters full-time again; after the divorce was final, his ex-wife requested he leave the house they had bought years back and he respectfully obliged. While he's currently working toward building on his musical career in Linlea because of his thirst for greatness, he's also putting in said hours so that he has the money to support a family, if his daughters choose to let him back into their lives.​

“ Duh gray jus' means I'm suffistuhcated. „​

VISUAL INFORMATION

❖ HEIGHT: 5'9"​

❖ WEIGHT: 155 LBS​

❖ BODY BUILD: Skinny​

❖ EYE COLOR: Steel Blue​

❖ HAIR COLOR: Dark brown, but graying in areas​

❖ HAIR STYLE: Short and side-swept, accompanied by stubble growth along his jaw​

❖ SKIN TONE: Medium - not tan, not pale​

❖ SCARS // CHRONIC AILMENTS:​

↬ Shoulder injury [rotator cuff], early symptoms of COPD [obviously undiagnosed], mild insomnia​

❖ TATTOOS:​

↬ Both forearms [bass and treble clefs], chest [daughters' handprints], and knuckles [moon phases]​

❖ POSTURE: Lax, casual, and calm - he usually has one hand in his pocket at all times​

❖ VOICE:​

↬ [ CLAIM ] Billy Joel​

❖ CLOTHING:​

↬ Layered and well-worn; those today would classify him as a 20's hipster​

❖ INVENTORY:​

↬ Pack of self-rolled sticks of tobacco​

↬ Matches​

↬ Coin purse with dwindling funds​

↬ Pearl earring​

❖ VISUAL REFERENCES:​

[x] [x] [x] [x] [x]​

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VISUAL INFORMATION - EXPANSION

❖ Atticus’ face is elongated and the hollows of his cheeks are exaggerated due both his failure to eat properly, typically choosing brandy over actual food, and his advanced age. A series of wrinkles gathers at the corners of his mouth and some deeper crevices beneath his expressive eyes. His nose is arguably petite, but it has a harsh point that is angled downward in his profile. Atticus doesn’t shave regularly, so his face is almost always covered in three or so day-old stubble, and his scruff migrates upward enough to meet his sideburns; however, the tufts of hair that sit before and alongside his ears appear much lighter in color when compared to his natural tone: a faded, taupe grey. He wears his hair short and tends to part any stray bangs to the left. Furthermore, his brows are thin, but dark.​

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❖ Due to his lack of daily, physical exercise, his body is regrettably absent of any visible muscle, but this doesn’t deter him from offering taunting insults to those that rub him in the wrong direction. His core is solid enough and may be the most reliable asset to his figure, in high contrast to that of his right shoulder. As a child, he was severely injured during an accident brought on by one of his mother’s falcons, the bird’s razor-sharp talons having dug mercilessly across his right-side collarbone and nearby tissue. It never healed properly and it impedes him even to this day. Additionally, a thick layer of dark body hair spans over his chest, forearms, and legs.​

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❖ If he had the money, Atticus would probably be one of the more fashion-forward men of Aloria; however, he is quite poor and just about every article of clothing he owns is either stained or has at least one ragged hole. He usually wears layered, structured shirts that aid in making him look bulkier, fitted trousers to play down his lower half, and finishes off the ensemble with various accessories (such as a thin, untied and disheveled cravat slung about his neck, or an assortment of wrist wear). Atticus’ right, pearl earring is of high sentimental value. It once belonged to his daughter, Tegan. She offered it to him when she was made aware of the divorce between her parents.​

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❖ Atticus has a smooth, suave demeanor about him; however, he reverts to utilizing a great amount of slang that detracts from what could be a rather proper manner of speech. His voice is almost soothing, but has grown to hold traces of rasp after enduring so many years of unnecessary conversation. He can sing reasonably well.​

“ Deese finguhs can do more dan jus' play piano... „​

SKILL INFORMATION

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❖ ARCHETYPE: Musician​

❖ EXPERTISE: Strings [ with an emphasis on piano ]​

❖ ADDITIONAL BUFFS:​

[ 4/10 ] Vocal Music​

↬ His mother had a beautiful voice and would often sing him lullabies as a child. He picked up on it.​

[ 6/10 ] Musical Composition // Lyrics​

↬ At the beginning of his musical career, Atticus primarily wrote songs by ear, but through study and a helping hand from various bards in his life, he came to understand music theory quite well.​

❖ EDUCATION: Literate​

❖ LANGUAGES:​

↬ Common​

❖ SKILLS:​

[ 8/10 ] Piano​

↬ Atticus has been playing the piano since he first picked it up at age nine. Practice makes perfect!​

[ 2/10 ] Dance​

↬ Naturally, as a musician, Atticus has a solid sense of rhythm.​

[ 3/10 ] Literature​

↬ His family was wealthy enough to afford books and Atty immediately took to fictional works, even as an adolescent.​

[ 2/10 ] Animal Husbandry - Canines​

↬ The Faulkners are known for their niche in falconry, horses, and hounds; however, Atticus was always most partial to the dogs.​

[ 2/10 ] Horseback Riding​

↬ Despite being closest to the dogs of the family, Atticus held a fondness for the horses, too.​

❖ COMBAT ABILITIES:​

[ 1/10 ] Balance​

↬ He's not the lightest on his feet, but Atty could probably outrun a heavyset guardsman in full plate armor.​

[ 1/10 ] Agility // Evasion​

↬ Again, Atticus was never trained in stealth or evasion tactics; he was forced to learn as a child, for his siblings were not the most agreeable at times.​

[ 3/10 ] Hand-Eye Coordination​

↬ Years of piano has made his fingers nimble and mind sharp.​

[ 2/10 ] Reaction​

↬ Sibling rivalry was a persistent facet of Atty's childhood. If he didn't want hit, he had to do his best to avoid it.​

[ 1/10 ] Archery​

↬ All Faulkners know how to handle a bow-- archery was a key element in keeping food on the table.​

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[Jovee]

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“ Stay away from musicians, dey're nothin' but trouble. „​

PERSONALITY

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❖ ALIGNMENT: True Neutral​

❖ PERSONALITY TRAITS:​

↬ Well-Versed​

As a child, he wasn't considered the most athletic. In order to make up for what he lacked in brawn, he took to music and literature. Over the course of many years, he's read his fair share of books, which has helped him build a rather vast vocabulary-- not to mention a basic understanding of problem solving.​

↬ Competitive​

Ever since he was just a boy, Atticus has always struggled to be at the top; though he was smart, his brothers seemed to always outshine him in subjects that mattered most to his parents. He had never outgrown his desire to be the best, still obsessed with attention and earned adoration to this day.​

↬ Exasperating​

Atticus is an irritating man. He's clever, entertaining, observant, and relentless when it comes to an argument. If anyone disagrees with him, he'll be sure to prove his point regardless if it's correct. Rarely does he ever back down.​

↬ Arrogant // Prideful​

Atticus doesn't have a whole lot to his name, so what he does own, he protects the best he can. Pride is one of these luxuries. If someone attempts to attack him in an unscrupulous fashion, such as conducting an attack on his dignity, he'll surely defend it with a heavy dose of confidence and quite possibly healthy helping of scorn.​

↬ Sympathetic​

Despite coming across as an arrogant prick, Atticus actually cares for others even though he doesn't often show it directly. He's capable of love; however, his heart is so heavily guarded that it proves difficult for him to open up to just anyone.​

↬ Charismatic // Witty​

Because of his wide vocabulary, Atticus has always found it rather easy to make conversation. Through the years, he's perfected his technique and he's grown to enjoy speaking with others-- so much that he's learned how to read people quite well.​

↬ Bitter // Jealous​

Atticus is a spiteful man, one that isn't quick to forgive. He clings onto grudges for months, even years, and this behaviour has only brought about further misfortune for the aged musician. With the amount of heartbreak he's endured, his bitter nature isn't entirely unwarranted.​

↬ Cautious​

While his lips are loose and unafraid to speak what they please, Atticus is a careful man. He knows his limits and proceeds to handle any situation with them in mind.​

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❖ TALENTS​

↬ Piano // Music // Vocals​

Atticus is an exceptional pianist, but can play a handful of other instruments if in a pinch. His voice is solid, meshing well enough with his self-composed works, and he has a deep understanding of musical theory. He's been playing religiously since the age of ten.​

↬ Persuasion​

Atticus grew up around people that were known to be eloquent speakers, and while his accent muddles his speech from time to time, he has learned to pair his extensive vocabulary with body language in effective ways. Even if he's discussing a topic he knows little about, he can still muster up a convincing enough argument to feign knowledge on the subject. Additionally, very few have resisted his coy grin.​

↬ Confidence​

Atticus knows he's talented. He's also aware that he's not too terribly tough on the eyes. Add these traits to experience and age, and one has a deadly combination. Atticus isn't necessarily arrogant, but he's wise to his desirable features and isn't afraid to voice his personal opinion regarding such. His track record with women only further strokes his ego.​

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❖ WEAKNESSES​

↬ Physically Weak​

Atticus' lean build leaves much to be desired in terms of combat. He's not strong, nor is he able to take more than a few hits, leaving him exceedingly vulnerable in a physical fight. Atticus has also not been trained in any form of self-defense, which renders him even more useless if a physical altercation arises.​

↬ Loose Tongue​

Atticus has no filter whatsoever. He will often times say exactly what's on his mind, usually without any sort of sugar coating, which can get him into rather unfavourable situations. While the size of his target can sometimes dissuade his tongue from blurbing inappropriate words, on most occasions he isn't hindered. He will hold back if there is any chance of serious harm that may befall him, be it apprehension by the guards, maiming, or possible death; however, these circumstances aren't too frequently experienced.​

↬ Shoulder Injury​

His shoulder never healed properly after being dug into by a hawk's talons during a falconry training session with his mother, which resulted in a torn rotator cuff that still ails him in the present. To this day, its mobility is compromised, even to the point that he's unable to raise his arm above his collarbone.​

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❖ Atticus often itches the back of his ear, toys with the pearl stud in his right lobe, scratches the back of his head, and rubs his palm along the side of his stubbled jawline on occasion. He is almost always seen with his left hand in his front pants' pocket.​

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❖ Atticus has rhythm, enough that he can dance; he was also instructed as a young adolescent how to properly waltz, two-step, and perform various other ballroom styles. He's also a self-taught dog trainer.​

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❖ Atticus would gladly offer piano lessons to any that asked, especially so if they offered a pretty penny.​

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❖ LIKES​

↬ Music​

As soon as he learned to read notes as a child, Atticus has been perpetually obsessed with bettering his musical talent. He sings and plays the piano arguably well, convinced that there is no feeling greater than that of positively commanding an entire audience's attention.​

↬ Brandy​

While relatively strong in the mental and emotional department, Atticus wasn't equipped to cope with various instances of loss without the aid of outside forces, one being alcohol. He hasn't kicked the habit since then and has no current plans on doing so; however, he's not to the point that it's too destructive.​

↬ Canines​

Atticus adores dogs, both large and small. He has a sort of natural affinity toward them, as he proved to be spectacular with them while growing up around a family that trained them for hunting, so it's only fair that he enjoys their company under any circumstance.​

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❖ DISLIKES​

↬ Losing // Being Proven Wrong​

Ever a competitive man, Atticus craves the rewarding sensation of being correct or besting someone in a contest. When he loses, he grows bitter, often times lashing out verbally in defense of his pride.​

↬ Darkness​

Atticus is terrified of the dark. As a child, his stepfather locked him in the attic for nearly an entire day. He swore he could see figures shifting in the dark recesses of the uppermost floor of the Faulkner household and even to this day, he avoids venturing anywhere dimly lit without the presence of a candle or torch.​

↬ Birds​

Birds carry disease. They're loud and obnoxious. Additionally, his shoulder is permanently marred by the talons of a rogue hawk, scarring that he's carried far into adulthood with no visible healing progress.​

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❖ TROPES​

↬ Overprotective Dad​

↬ Smoking is Cool​

↬ The Charmer​

↬ The Nicknamer​

↬ Dog Person​

↬ Starving Artist​

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[Jovee]

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“ Evryone's got uh past. Not evryone wants tuh talk about it, dough. „​

HISTORY

❖ ORIGINS: Storm's Landing​

❖ RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Atheist // Agnostic​

❖ FAMILY:​

↬ Piers Evelyn [ father, deceased ]:​

Atticus never knew his father. Piers was publicly executed in [insert town here] for multiple accounts of murder over the course of one evening.​

↬ Winston Faulkner [ stepfather, aged sixty ]:​

Resides in Storm's Landing. He still maintains his business that focuses on recreational hunting equipment, specialising in both falconry and the rearing of trained hounds. Atticus despises his stepfather.​

↬ Lovisa Faulkner [ mother, aged fifty-seven ]:​

Also located in Storm's Landing. She aides with the family business, having the greatest charisma with the falcons and hawks due to her affinity toward the feathered hunters. Atticus dislikes his mother, but it’s not exactly a hated relationship.​

↬ Amadeus Faulkner [ younger brother, aged thirty-three ]:​

Living in Storm's Landing. He is the heir of the Faulkner lineage and is likely taking over the family business in the event of his father’s passing. Atticus is not fond of Amadeus, either.​

↬ Mathias Faulkner [ younger brother, aged twenty- eight ]:​

Is currently on sabbatical, traveling Altera to learn more about its wildlife. Atticus is impartial toward Mathias.​

↬ Eliana Faulkner [ younger sister, aged twenty-four ]:​

Stays in Storm's Landing. She is obsessive about her studies regarding avians and skyward legends, so she spends most of her time in the company of books. Atticus isn't too well acquainted with Eliana, as he left Storm's Landing when she was very young.​

↬ Amelia Faulkner [ younger sister, aged twenty ]:​

Rooms with her sister in Storm's Landing. She's an experienced falconer. Atticus has not yet met Amelia and likely doesn't know of her existence, for he was disowned by his family before her birth.​

↬ Meredith Faulkner-Llewellyn [ ex-wife, aged thirty-six ]:​

Remained in Linlea with her two daughters. Atticus holds the most bittersweet sentiment toward Meredith, despite their separation. While he doesn't admit it aloud, he's fully aware that his love for her still persists.​

↬ Victoria Llewellyn [ daughter, aged twelve ]:​

Still lives with her mother in Linlea. She’s a free spirit, possessing the tendency to do as she pleases. Atticus adores Victoria and while she's been known to be a mama's girl, they were fairly close-- up until Meredith called for divorce. She's since then chosen her side, opting to lean toward her mother.​

↬ Tegan Llewellyn [ daughter, aged twelve ]:​

Also with her mother in Linlea. She typically values her father's opinion over the command of her mother, much to Meredith's dismay. Tegan is one of the only people that Atticus truly loves; she means the world to him and he misses her dearly, despite not showing it outwardly.​

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LIFE STORY

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[Jovee]

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“ Situation's been bettuh, but I think it's awn duh right track. „​

RELATIONSHIPS

❖ SEXUALITY: Pansexual​

❖ STATUS: Divorced​

❖ RELATIONSHIPS:​

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FAMILY​

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↬ Piers Evelyn [ Father; deceased ]​

"I think he'd be proud awv duh man I've become... I mean, I've still got my head awn my shoulduhs, so I mus' be doin' somethin' right."​

↬ Winston Faulkner [ Stepfather ]​

"Don't get me started awn dat prick. If yuh got uh spare four hours, I'd love tuh fill yuh in awn our... Relationship."​

↬ Lovisa Faulkner [ Mother ]​

"She always meant well. I think she had it priddy rough, considuhrin' she lost her first husband priddy young."​

↬ Amadeus Faulkner [ Younger brother ]​

"Like fathuh, like son. He's no diffrent dan Winston. No wonduh his pa' fayvuh'd him as much as he did-- self love."​

↬ Mathias Faulkner [ Youngest brother ]​

"He's got his ma's heart. I wouldn't blame him fuh leavin'-- dat house is /god/ awful."​

↬ Eliana Faulkner [ Younger sister ]​

"She nevuh said uh mean thing tuh me. Granted, she was too young tuh even talk when I finally up and left."​

↬ Amelia Faulkner [ Youngest sister ]​

"I really hope she turned out like her ma'."​

↬ Meredith Faulkner-Llewellyn [ Ex-wife ]​

"She deserved bettuh. Always did. Always will."​

↬ Victoria Llewellyn [ Youngest Daughter ]​

"She's goin' tuh go far. Absolutely."​

↬ Tegan Llewellyn [ Eldest Daughter ]​

"She's uh firecrackuh, dat one. And I wouldn't have it any othuh way."​

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RESPECTED
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↬ Leofaren Venna [ Shankster ]​

"I owe him more dan he knows... And I've informed him awv dat uh few times already!"​

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BENEVOLENT
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↬ Gilligan Kearney [ Samwych ]​

"Good lord, was I dis nervous at his age?"​

↬ Kopii [ Omikuji ]​

"Dis guy still hasn't bought me uh drink. And aftuh all duh teas I've got him, too!"​

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NEUTRAL
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↬ Ater [ Magiik ]​

"Solid felluh wid' solid morals."​

↬ Phi [ Rujala ]​

"Nice girl. Bet she makes uh mean potato soup."​

↬ Catherine [ Sizzix ]​

"Seemingly distracted at times, but I'm sure dere's uh lot weighin' awn her mind."​

↬ Virnaak [ Vincentius ]​

"Sometimes I can't unduhstand what he's sayin', but... I can only imagine duh struggle when he's tryin' tuh decipher what I'm sayin'."​

↬ Callisto [ juulrip ]​

"Duh guy plays uh mean hand awv blackjack, which definitely warrants respect right awff duh bat."​

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UNRELIABLE
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↬ tba​

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LOATHED
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↬ tba​

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[Samwych]

what a good shaggy dog

 

[Jovee]

what a good shaggy dog

*licks your hand and wags tail*

 

[Old-Seadog]

you must really like edward norton. cool profile btw

 

[Jovee]

you must really like edward norton. cool profile btw

It's just his face claim. I'm totally not obsessed... Totally...