Post by lillebell on May 2, 2007 10:41:24 GMT -5
[/u][/center]Player
Alias: Lille
Gender: Female
Contact: whilexyouxsleep (AIM)
Location/Time Zone: United States, Central Standard Timet
Character
[/u][/center]Name: Julian Nathaniel Evans
Gender: Male
Age: 26
City: Port Caynn
Status: Merchant
Personality
With a dry sense of humour and sharp wit, Julian is more than capable of entertaining. His sarcasm is rarely taken in hand with serious issues; rather, it is reserved for times of laughter and playful banter. Despite climbing up into his late twenties, Julian has enough laughter to keep him spinning for years to come.
He was labeled a womanizer by his brother. Samuel meant his comment to be taken more seriously, but Julian pocketed it as a compliment and never let that thought go. In all honesty, the man believes men and women have free range to do as they please and keep their sexual relations light. He would not be the man you see marching down the aisle in a suit; instead, he'd be the private entertainer keeping the female guests occupied until the music began. His flirtatious nature and comical charm create one dramatic and lovable, though only temporarily, young man.
Unlike his brother, Julian keeps a daily count of how many times he uses swear words. His mouth is far from clean, likely thanks to the daily interaction with sailors and other commonfolk. Like his sexual interactions, however, Julian isn't too concerned with his behavior. Once again, life is a playing field and you better have fun while you can.
When it comes down to business, though, Julian knows how to drive a good bargain. Though he might toss a glance or two in the direction of a pretty lady in the market, his mind is on his work. Julian enjoys what he does and wouldn't trade it for the world. He has grown quite capable of keeping up the merchant business his father started and does his best to keep smooth sailing.
-Personality Flaw: The comedic charm and odd sense of witty humour can often leave a person with the impression Julian is arrogant. He keeps cocky in humour, but his dry remarks can occasionally make him seem serious. Those who know him best are aware it is simply his strange entertainment at work, but strangers are more than likely to be put-off.
His true downfall lies with his dedication to his mother. Julian tends to be a good little soldier when it comes to following his mother's orders. In some cases, she controls what he does and often leaves him without a mind of his own. Nevertheless, he is frighteningly loyal, especially since his father's death, and would go to all extremes to earn his mother's approval.
Appearance
On more than one occasion as a young child, Julian was mistaken for a girl. His high cheekbones and faintly chubby cheeks were all the rage from the time he was one until he was three. It was not until the merchant’s son was nearly five-years old that he began to shed his feminine qualities and take on the masculine appearance of his father.
Blessed with dusty brown hair and the same hazel eyes as his mother, Julian transformed seemingly overnight into a young man. His chiseled jaw line set in not long after the subtle fat in his cheeks disappeared. Full, pink lips that still carried just a hint of feministic beauty remained, but the rest seemed to fully evaporate and be replaced with a younger image of Jasper.
Unlike either parent, however, Julian reaches a height of nearly 6’2”, just shy a quarter of an inch. His physique is trim and fit, not overbuilt to the point of a turn-off but far from being considered out of shape. The muscles in his arms are far from bulging, but Julian is more than capable of lifting and moving carts and crates much heavier than his own body weight.
Ever since he was a teenager, Julian has worn a single silver band on his right ring finger. The ring was a gift from his father when he first stepped into his teenage years. It is uncommon to see him without the adornment.
-Appearance Flaw:Julian’s chin is set just a hint too far forward. He was never a fighter; rather, the protrusion has been noticeable since his birth. His ears are also a hint too big for his head. Although some find it all too adorable, Julian quietly curses the feature. Also, like several commoners, his teeth are not perfectly straight or pearly-white. They are in great condition, all things considered, but are not picture-perfect.
History
Cadence was twenty-five when she finally gave birth to her first son. Jasper was already thirty and striving in the marketplace as a highly respected merchant. The Evans had wanted children for some time but couldn't afford to feed another mouth until the market picked up and more money was flowing through their hands. Although Cadence’s pregnancy was a surprise, it was a pleasant one. By the time Julian Nathaniel was born, the family had experienced a breakthrough in their finances.
Julian was born small; he weighed merely six pounds and two ounces. However, he was a rather tall baby, measuring twenty-one and a half inches. His hair was a dark, chocolate brown and his eyes were as brown as could be. It was not until he hit his teen years that the green sparkle began to appear around the corner of his irises.
Life for the Evans was similar to that of any merchant family in Port Caynn. Cadence had the luxury of staying home with her newborn son thanks to the thriving market and the thriving success of her merchant husband. She was the primary influence in Julian’s life until he was four-years old.
Once more, a surprise pregnancy shifted gears for the Evans. Julian grew restless at home with his bedridden mother. At four years old, just days before the birth of Samuel Edward Evans, little Julian went with his father to the market. Though he did not necessarily fall in love with the occupation, he was attentive and eager to learn from the man he held in such high regard.
From then on, Julian went back and forth from staying at home with his mother and baby brother and going to the market with his father. He did not attend regular school; his parents taught him everything he knew. Although he is far from being equal to a learned noble, he is quite intelligent for a commoner in Port Caynn.
When Julian was twenty-four years old, his father passed away from a stroke. Jasper had been training Julian to take over the family business, but Julian wasn’t sure he was ready quite yet. Nevertheless, the clock kept ticking and he found himself in charge of a prosperous and rather large trade.
Julian always held his father in high regard. Once the man passed away, the stab was taken primarily by his first son. Julian had not prepared to lose his father so early in life, yet the stroke hit without warning and unfortunately nothing could be done. Julian spent just under a month in absolute misery. It wasn't until the bills began to pile up that Cadence reminded her son of his commitment. Once that reminder was in place, Julian took advantage of the business enterprise. He spent every spare moment working his tail off. It became his only priority, even over the little pleasures in life.
Since Jasper died, Julian has developed a shaky relationship with his younger brother. Rather than prepare to work in the merchant industry like Julian and his father, Samuel desired the life of an writer. He wasn’t necessarily the best impersonator around, but it was enough to get by if he truly desired to take that path. However, when Jasper died, Samuel found himself forced to help Julian get everything in order at their father’s trade. Julian and his younger brother rubbed each other the wrong way, bickering like there was no tomorrow. The vicious and relentless work ethic Julian had picked up did not help the situation in the least. After a year of mutual frustration, Samuel picked up and left for Corus. Neither Julian nor Cadence have heard from him since.
Julian was left to juggle taking care of his aged mother and keeping his father’s business from plummeting to the ground. He is struggling to manage both tasks, but at the moment things are working in his favor.
Family
Jasper Tyrone Evans :: Father :: Deceased :: NPC
Cadence Amaretta Evans :: Mother :: 51 :: NPC
Samuel Edward Evans :: Brother :: 22 :: PM for more information[/blockquote]