Name: Dorian Anthony Clayborne

Avatar: Jeremy Northam

Occupation: Captain in the British Army. Light Dragoons.

Age: 30

Gender: Male.

Appearance:
Dorian stands at about six feet, rather tall though it does add a bit
of prestige to his office. His body style is one to be quite admired
and he is well aware of this: broad shouldered and well-toned over
all. His hair is dark brown and worn in the new style with sideburns
masterly outlining the sides of his face.

Captain Clayborne finds his military attire quite tiresome when on
leave and indulges himself grandly in double breasted waistcoats,
trousers, silk cravats, and greycoats. He is never one to be found
out of the masculine style. At this point in time, Clayborne has
devised that he looks best in earth tones and faded paisley.

Personality:
Captain Clayborne can become a bit boorish with an interest in non-chalance,
though his charisma tends to carry him over. He wears a mask of
pride, frivolity, cynicism, and foppish superiority even though
within himself he is quite caring and loving. As any good standing
British captain, Clayborne is very ambitious. Despite his age, he
still holds within him the attractive capacity toward women, and he
plays on this regularly.

As a member of the upper-class, he projects an air of extravagence but
the strategist in him demands conservation and a spartan lifestyle as
evidenced by his rambunctious behavior at engagements yet the barest
of essentials within his home. He has the reputation of a charmer and
pays close attention to the elder noble women. Though he might appear
to be a terrible curmudgeon, Dorian cares for the fate of Britain and
Lindebo. His mother instilled in him a bit of the aesthete, but it
can be overrun by the pronounced military background he posesses.

History:
Dorian was born to Captain Chaunce and Emma Clayborne. Emma came from a wealthy family. Their marriage had been arranged and, luckily, the two fell fastly in love. For Emma it was a terrible kind ofc love in that soon after they were married, Chaunce went off to war. Emma had also been pregnant at the time Chaunce left and was frightened that Chaunce may never see his child. Unfortunately, Fate had a wicked way of appeasing Emma--she miscarried.

Emma withdrew from society and become desolate. She stopped eating, convinced that it was her fault that almighty God had taken her child from her. She grew ever more convinced in the idea that Chaunce would die too leaving her a grieving and cursed widow. The Clayborne name fell into estrangement with society. And for a while, there was nothing.

Until Chaunce returned. The rehabilitation of Emma's mind took several months, but their love guided the two back to one another and only strengthened by most happy tidings--Emma was pregnant again. Dorian Anthony Clayborne was born--named after Emma's father, Anthony, and Chaunce's grandfather, Dorian. Chaunce was so very proud of his new family. So much so that the usually stoic Captain could be heard singing in the mornings. Dorian was a beautiful baby as the nursemaids constantly babbled to Emma. Emma knew he was destined for great things.

Soon after, there was a brief time when Chaunce returned to military matters in Southern Britain but he swore to return. Emma used this time to educate her son in Aesthetics, Romanticism, and above all the pursuit of kindness and love. Dorian spent three years with his mother two of which were with his father as well. Emma had one more child during this time despite her failing health. It was a girl and also marked the death of Emma Clayborne. Emma dwindlingly lingered for a month or so until her frail body gave out. Chaunce was distraught and withdrew from his two children. He hid himself away from everyone to the point that the Clayborne name would once again become unpopular, but finally he returned.

Chaunce could barely look at his daughter, Emma, without seeing his dead wife's face. Emma had grown to believe that she was terribly hideous and should be thankful for any man to find her appealing. It was Dorian who grew close to his little sister. He protected her from the brunt of Chaunce's subconcious attacks and reminded her how beautiful she was. Chaunce concentrated on his proud son, having no earthly idea of what to do with his daughter. He taught Dorian Ethics, Political Theory, Strategem, Humanism, and Eloquence as well as the great art of fencing, horseback riding, and firearms. Chaunce was convinced that Dorian would fill his role some day in the military and, when he was 25, he did just that. Chaunce was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and Dorian was given his place as Captain.

Emma on the other hand grew into a great writer and theoretician. Dorian loved his sister unconditionally and gave her anything she asked for though she still found herself to be the ugly duckling.

Dorian brought the Clayborne name back into full force in society through his implicit hedonistic ways and his carefree, renegade air. Though Chaunce does not agree with all that Dorian does, he allows it simply because of his love for Dorian is far too vast to be calculated. As Chaunce grew older, he refused to allow Emma to write any longer or entertain. It was as if Chaunce's only way of expressing love for his only daughter was to hide her away. Dorian still encourages her to express her talent through the pen. At this point in time, Emma is sickly and frail due to lack of the outdoors and good company. Dorian continues to try and help his beloved sister. Chaunce has grown tired and old. He walks with a cane everywhere he goes and Dorian has come to realize that the fate of the Clayborne name will soon rest entirely on his shoulders.

Strengths: Ambition and charisma. He appears strong and as if he has it all together. His boyish charm can be quite endearing. When he feels something is right to do, he will pursue this course of action to the most dramatic extent possible. He has a deep love for the fate of Britain and Lindebo as well as strong central ties to his home and the Clayborne name.

Weaknesses: There is a part of Dorian's life that is still dictated by his father. Though he much admires high society and the liberal arts, his focused is constantly pushed toward the military. He does not like being told what to do, yet respect for his father keeps him constantly pursuing military excellence. He appears pompous at times and immaturely foolish. His ambition and immaturity can lead him to rash decisions and when provoked enough, he is a firebrand. (It usually takes a lot of effort to find where he is most partial. An insult to his family is a sure bet however.) The proverbial bull in a china shop.

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Kaaaaaate! Thanks for joining!

I see very few things I want to question. :) He's a good charry. Straight to it, then, wanna get you in RP!

You say "As a member of the nobility, he projects...." As far as I can tell he is not nobility. Neither he nor his father nor his mother seem to have been peers. But he would be upper-class. :)

Then, you say that he was born to a General, that served in the war with Napoleon. That war was in the very early 1800s. This RPG is set late 1800s, about the 1880s-1890s. His father will be ancient then.

Also, you say his father was a General. Later you refer to him as Captain, and in one spot you mention that his father was promoted from Captain to Colonel, thus freeing the slot for his son (nepotism, I LOVE it, very historically accurate :thumbsup:). Which rank did you intend him to be?

Then as a curiosity, what is he a captain of? Infantry, dragoons, artillery, engineers...?

And that's all of my questions. Thanks so much for joining. :)

Yeah, still working on it. I hate editing, but my mind moves too fast and likes to change things I've already said sometimes. Lemme finish.

OOoh. Hihi, sawwy didn't realise you weren't done. >.< Lemme know.

No worries. Thanks for this oppurtunity ma'am. I hope I fixed everything you questioned. It's strange that I have studied the times before and after this period but don't know much about this one. Anyway, lol, done.

Only one ting. :)

"Chaunce was promoted to General and Dorian was given his place as Captain."
It would be unusual for a Captain to be promoted to General. :)

But dassall.

Would Lieutenant Colonel be better?

*nodnod* That might happen. :)

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