Post by Alexander Finke on May 20, 2017 5:32:57 GMT
Alexander "Xander" Finke
Male | Heterosexual |
Twenty-Six | Regular |
appearance
Xander is 6'0 tall with a toned, muscular body. Despite his alcoholism he has miraculously managed to stay in shape. His ruby red eyes are bright with energy but if you look close enough you can see the weight he bears. Only those who know him well are able to spot the sadness in his eyes or the heaviness in his heart. He walks as though he has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
His hair is dark as night with long bangs hanging just past his eyes and coming to a point in the back. He has a small amount of stubble on his chin and he prefers to have it as he believes it makes him look mature.
His usual style of dress is semi-formal. White button up shirts and black slacks with a pair of dress boots. He also prefers to wear a tattered, red cape that cuts off right below his butt. Xander has a small, sideways cross necklace and 3 rings on his right hand, two on his ring finger and one on his index finger. They are simple bands of silver coloured metal and are always kept shiny and clean.
personality
Alexander Finke is a kind but firm man. He is hardworking and dedicated to keeping the settlement running smoothly. If any character trope were to describe him it would be "tall, dark, and mysterious". He keeps to himself unless he needs to discuss business with someone and even then he doesn't talk much.
You will hardly ever find him sober, problems in his childhood caused him to become a heavy drinker. He keeps a flask on him at all times, though he usually keeps it hidden away and only drinks from it when he thinks no one is looking. He is tough but fair, with many of the traits you would expect from a leader. Though he is a quiet man he can't help but throw in the occasional sarcastic comment.
abilities
N/A
background
Trigger Warning - Mild Gore, Implied/Referenced abuse
You could say that Alexander Finke has had a rough life, but that would be more than an understatement. He was born to teen parents who decided they were too young to care for a child and left him in a dumpster to be found two days later by the trash collectors. Soon after, he was put into the foster system and was moved from household to household until the age of four. Adopted by a young, newlywed couple, things began to look up for Xander. His adoptive parents were kind and caring, giving him everything he needed. Life was going well until at the age of ten, tragedy struck. Xander was forced to watch as his father was brutally beaten to death when he refused to cooperate during a robbery. They then dragged his mother into the other room and after about an hour of screaming a gunshot rang out and silence ensued.
Days later, the family maid found Xander huddled in his closet, hidden under a pile of clothes. He was promptly thrown back into the system and bounced from home to home. Some families were kind to him, but others took him in only for the money he would bring. Some families were abusive in more ways than one, causing Xander to block out most of his childhood.
At the age of eighteen Xander was released from the foster system and went out into the world. His first act as a "free man" was to go back to school and get his GED and then a job. He worked two to three jobs at a time, saving up until finally he was able to move to Canada at the age of twenty-one. Alex lived in British Columbia for six months before moving to the island of Iona. There he made his home in the city of Nootau. Settling in didn't take long and he soon adjusted to his new surroundings.
When the bombs dropped, Alex was one of the citizens fortunate enough to make it to the bomb shelters. There he stayed, waiting for the all clear. When it didn't come, people became antsy. Supplies were running low and people began to panic, thinking they would starve. Xander quickly took control of the situation, rationing food and water to make it last as long as possible. When that wasn't enough, he gathered a group of volunteers and left the bunker to investigate. Several hours later, Alex and his group of volunteers returned with news that the area was safe and the air seemed non toxic. Slowly people began to get the courage to leave and struck out on their own, except for a small group who decided to stay with Xander. Together they found and built the Aimon settlement. To this day, Xander does his absolute best to keep things running smoothly with the help of his second in commands.
miscellaneous
-Favourite colour is red
-Really likes whiskey and vodka
-Is an alcoholic
Qrow Branwen from RWBY | PLAYED BY: Finnegan
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