Post by splash on Nov 24, 2016 23:49:55 GMT
Name: Thomas Michael Ellison
Playby: Dave Franco
Age: Born January 10, Thirty Years Old
Shipping Status: Single, widowed for five years
School: Graduate of West Point and Attended Classes at Salem Community College
Class: Graduated, Bachelor's Degree in Business
Occupation: Runs a glass-blowing studio
Build: Athletic build, but is slowly becoming more of an Ottermode
Hair: Thick brown hair that he tries to keep combed neatly
Eyes: Dark cocoa colour, 'puppy-dog' shape
Skin: Wonderfully tanned with some slight freckling, rough to the touch
Distinguishing Marks: Tattoo on left pectoral: Chinese symbols for 'Honor'
Physical Strengths: Can easily bench-press twice his weight, runs a mile every morning, has a delicate touch
Physical Weaknesses: Tends to overexert himself, has a bum knee that likes to crack and pop, his hands are very rough
Sexuality: Bisexual, Panromantic
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Astrology Sign: Capricorn
Myers-Briggs: ISFJ "The Defender"
Temperment: Phlegmatic
Enneagram: Type Two "The Helper"
Chakras
- Root: open (38%)
- Sacral: under-active (0%)
- Navel: open (44%)
- Heart: open (62%
- Throat: open (12%)
- Third Eye: under-active (0%)
- Crown: open (12%)
Alignment: Lawful-Good "The Crusader"
Personality: Undying loyalty and always willing to lend a helping hand, Thomas is the kind of guy everyone wants to have as a friend. He will do what is asked of him in a heartbeat, putting much time and focus into the task at hand. He will help people with anything and everything, if he can which makes him quite a popular and friendly face in town. Though as many friends he might have, Thomas only keeps a select few very close to his heart. Even then he very rarely opens up to others emotionally.
Mental Strengths: Hard-worker, Supportive, Risk-taker, Enthusiastic, Loyal
Mental Weaknesses: Represses Feelings, Tendency to overwork himself, sometimes doesn't consider danger
Relationships:
- FATHER-- Sgt. Francois Ellison, a military figure
- MOTHER-- Jessica Ellison, a traveling nurse
- BROTHER-- Dr. Percy Ellison, a therapist
- HUSBAND-- Tristan Jackson, Deceased
Character History: No proper home address throughout most of his life. Growing up an army brat Thomas was constantly hopping form place to place. Many friends made, many lost contact. His only true friend in childhood was his older brother Percy. But no resentment to dear old father for moving the family everywhere. Father was a hero, protecting innocent lives and opposing others. Thomas wanted to be like his father.
They lived on army bases. Training was made available and Thomas jumped on it. He bulked up. He worked hard. He gave his all. Father was proud of his son. Travelling taught Thomas many languages. Some stuck more than others: Korean, Chinese, German, French.. Language skills needed for what his father did. School grades soared. Thomas graduated high school at seventeen. On to West Point.
Difficult academics and labored athletics. Thomas was mildly challenged. He'd waited his life to be in these halls. The rules were harsh. No girls allowed in the boys dorms. Vice versa applied as well. Thomas was confused. He'd never given romance much thought. But others broke the rules. His roommate did, particularly. Thomas came back from training to find his roommate and one of the female cadets in bed together. After the initial shock wore off, Thomas found himself experiencing something new. He was frightened. He bolted.
He stumbled down the hall, unsure of where he was going. Images flashed in his head. He stumbled into a dorm room, not sure of how he got there. Another male cadet looked up at Thomas from his sit-ups. Tristan Jackson. He was of good humor, listening to a frantic Thomas explain his story. The boy with such sad and beautiful eyes was kind. He became Thomas' confidant. Vice versa was true as well. Their friendship grew, sparked something more. Neither of them felt this way before. It was all so exciting and new.
Secret kisses and stolen glances throughout those years. Lingering touches and whispers of affection. They were in love. But no fraternizing with others in any romantic way on campus. That wasn't allowed. But summers they were free. Father was understanding, accepting even. Mother was overjoyed her son was happy. Percy was concerned for his little brother falling in love with another soldier but remained silent. Tristan introduced Thomas to glass-blowing, a family talent. Thomas was impressed. He fell even harder.
Thomas and Tristan married after graduation. They moved in together.Spent one last summer in each other's company. Five years of active duty lay ahead. They would be deployed in the fall: Thomas to Asia and Tristan to the Middle East. They sent letters to each other, spoke of the family they would have together. The life they would lead. In the last year the letters suddenly stopped. Thomas was concerned. Then he got home.
Dead. Tristan was dead. Killed in the line of duty. A hero. He sacrificed himself so the others might live. Thomas was devastated. His world crumbled around him. The military no longer felt the way it had as a child. He was presented with Tristan's Purple Heart and Medal of honor. The folded flag. That symbol of the American Hope. Tristan's old jacket was back home. Thomas held it to his chest and wept for what seemed liked months. Alone. The love of his life was gone.
Beginning his reserve years, Thomas headed for California. Salem. Hometown of Tristan's family. Tristan was to run the family business upon return. Thomas took the responsibility. He attended classes at the local community college. A Business degree. Just as his reserve years were up, too. Thomas resigned from the military. He could no longer be a part of it. They had taken the best thing he'd ever had. He bought himself a place and settled in Salem. He feels the love of his family and Community.
But will it be enough?
