Title: James Bray
James Bray - February 2, 2007 04:57 AM (GMT)
OOC Information:
Preferred Form of Address on A&A: Cate ^ ^
Preferred Contact Information: You know already
Other Characters on A&A: Marie James, and Jack Bristol
How You Found A&A: Through Lindsay
IC Information
Name: James Alexander Bray
Avatar: Michael Vartan
Occupation: English teacher of a small school
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Appearance: A short and classy styled cut, James' hair is easily what makes him look like a gentleman. He likes to keep up a nice and clean appearance, although James doesn't spend very much time primping, simply because his humble personality would not allow him to do so. He has the type of smile that initiates dimples at the corners of his lips and up just a little bit. His face posseses the type of angles that made him a simple kind of handsome, but also make him look older than he really is.
James is not an incredibly tall fellow, however it is not short. He is an average height of 5'9", and a rather slim fellow. James is not very muscular, but he isn't necessarily weak. He's slender, and handsome with a friendly and heartwarming smile. His hair is light and a dirty sort of blonde color, aswell as short cut. his eyebrows are not very dark, however they're rather expressive and fail to hide majority of his emotions with a simple raise.
Personality: James is not an atrociously proper man, nor is he conceited, angry, in possesion of a temper, or sarcasm. His smile tells a tale of immediate liking, whether or not he's crazy about you or not. James is very intelligent, and likes to bring that into conversations. James has never been one to be the life of the party, but generally people like him, and he has quite a few friends. He's kind, and enjoys laughing quite a bit, however most of his laughing comes out as chuckling, and a toothy grin.
He's excellent at remembering quotations from famous authors, books, poems, and public speakers, and likes to familiarize himself with currently society and the goings on of Lindeboshire.
History:
- Born to two parents by the names of Judith and James Sr.
- James is named for his father :]
- At a young age, James' father took to drinking, although he had previously been a respected Professor
- Judith and James Sr. informally separated after Judith became fed up with his drunken fits.
- Judith did not want to live with the shame of her husband leaving her, and strived to bring her son up better.
- James took an immediate liking to education and studied very hard at the school he attended with the help of his father's donated money.
- James worked in his teen years very hard to afford college.
- Eventually, the intelligent boy achieved the education he had worked so very hard for.
- He returned to Lindebo and met up with a few others to start a successful but small school for children who could afford, and wanted an education.
- He reports to the school four days a week, and the children have three days off for the weekend. Although, school ends at about 1:30.
- Not many are in his class, however, since only wealthy children can afford their educations, which James hopes to one day change.
Strengths:
• Writing
• Reading
• Patience
• Having a good sense of democracy in the classroom
• Teaching
• A welcoming smile
• Modesty
• Good manners
Weaknesses:
• Women
• Being suave
• A bit too gullible
• Speaking other languages
• Dancing well
Picture:
Preferred Form of Address on A&A: Cate ^ ^
Preferred Contact Information: You know already
Other Characters on A&A: Marie James, and Jack Bristol
How You Found A&A: Through Lindsay
IC Information
Name: James Alexander Bray
Avatar: Michael Vartan
Occupation: English teacher of a small school
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Appearance: A short and classy styled cut, James' hair is easily what makes him look like a gentleman. He likes to keep up a nice and clean appearance, although James doesn't spend very much time primping, simply because his humble personality would not allow him to do so. He has the type of smile that initiates dimples at the corners of his lips and up just a little bit. His face posseses the type of angles that made him a simple kind of handsome, but also make him look older than he really is.
James is not an incredibly tall fellow, however it is not short. He is an average height of 5'9", and a rather slim fellow. James is not very muscular, but he isn't necessarily weak. He's slender, and handsome with a friendly and heartwarming smile. His hair is light and a dirty sort of blonde color, aswell as short cut. his eyebrows are not very dark, however they're rather expressive and fail to hide majority of his emotions with a simple raise.
Personality: James is not an atrociously proper man, nor is he conceited, angry, in possesion of a temper, or sarcasm. His smile tells a tale of immediate liking, whether or not he's crazy about you or not. James is very intelligent, and likes to bring that into conversations. James has never been one to be the life of the party, but generally people like him, and he has quite a few friends. He's kind, and enjoys laughing quite a bit, however most of his laughing comes out as chuckling, and a toothy grin.
He's excellent at remembering quotations from famous authors, books, poems, and public speakers, and likes to familiarize himself with currently society and the goings on of Lindeboshire.
History:
- Born to two parents by the names of Judith and James Sr.
- James is named for his father :]
- At a young age, James' father took to drinking, although he had previously been a respected Professor
- Judith and James Sr. informally separated after Judith became fed up with his drunken fits.
- Judith did not want to live with the shame of her husband leaving her, and strived to bring her son up better.
- James took an immediate liking to education and studied very hard at the school he attended with the help of his father's donated money.
- James worked in his teen years very hard to afford college.
- Eventually, the intelligent boy achieved the education he had worked so very hard for.
- He returned to Lindebo and met up with a few others to start a successful but small school for children who could afford, and wanted an education.
- He reports to the school four days a week, and the children have three days off for the weekend. Although, school ends at about 1:30.
- Not many are in his class, however, since only wealthy children can afford their educations, which James hopes to one day change.
Strengths:
• Writing
• Reading
• Patience
• Having a good sense of democracy in the classroom
• Teaching
• A welcoming smile
• Modesty
• Good manners
Weaknesses:
• Women
• Being suave
• A bit too gullible
• Speaking other languages
• Dancing well
Picture:
James Bray - February 2, 2007 11:21 PM (GMT)
Fin! :wub: :wub:
Mjinga - February 4, 2007 09:56 AM (GMT)
Nice charry! Finally a teacher! Just a few questions. :)
There wasn't a subject called "English" back then, as far as I can tell. It was split up into a number of subjects with names such as "Reading," "Spelling," "Grammar," and "Writing." You can teach all of these subjects since they are related, but you'd need to have seperate classes for them and suchlike.
What kind of children are we talking? Primary education or the higher department? What is the prestige of this school?
I'd like a weeny bit more in his personality, and... what do you mean about him not being atrociously proper? Since good manners are a strength of his, I'd think that being proper would be part of that...
I'm assuming that under his weaknesses "Speaking other languages" and "Dancing well" mean that he can in fact do neither of those things, yes? If so, I don't think that dancing well really counts as one, since as a lower middle-class gentleman he might not go to very many dances anyway. As for the speaking other languages, most people did not, either. I think I'll ask for an additional weakness, since right now I think he's a bit short of them.
Then for "being suave" as a weakness... do you mean he is or is not suave? If not, how drastic is this and please explain how this is compatible with the strength "good manners"?
:) But he'll be approved in no time.
There wasn't a subject called "English" back then, as far as I can tell. It was split up into a number of subjects with names such as "Reading," "Spelling," "Grammar," and "Writing." You can teach all of these subjects since they are related, but you'd need to have seperate classes for them and suchlike.
What kind of children are we talking? Primary education or the higher department? What is the prestige of this school?
I'd like a weeny bit more in his personality, and... what do you mean about him not being atrociously proper? Since good manners are a strength of his, I'd think that being proper would be part of that...
I'm assuming that under his weaknesses "Speaking other languages" and "Dancing well" mean that he can in fact do neither of those things, yes? If so, I don't think that dancing well really counts as one, since as a lower middle-class gentleman he might not go to very many dances anyway. As for the speaking other languages, most people did not, either. I think I'll ask for an additional weakness, since right now I think he's a bit short of them.
Then for "being suave" as a weakness... do you mean he is or is not suave? If not, how drastic is this and please explain how this is compatible with the strength "good manners"?
:) But he'll be approved in no time.
Jack Bristol - February 5, 2007 02:03 AM (GMT)
Bahh, I don't have the muse for him anymore.. I kind of want to trash this and start fresh with another charrie. Would that be okay?
Mjinga - February 5, 2007 03:09 AM (GMT)
Sho thang. :)