Post by Toby on Jun 2, 2012 21:15:25 GMT -5
ADULT APPLICATION.
BASICS.
Name: Tobias - formerly known as Tobias J. Selther II, but as that individual was listed as a wanted felon in connection with the Society of Shadows, and now listed as deceased, it would be incredibly unwise to stick to that identity.
Nickname / Alias: Harvey Rhodes - that's what his papers and files say at the least.
Age: 21
Gender: Male
PERSONALITY.
General Personality: Tobias - or Harvey at this point, has gone through a fairly radical change of personalities - partially due to maturation, and partially due to having to construct an entirely new identity to maintain his freedom. Whereas once upon a time he was completely in-tune with his inner sociopath - relishing the Dark Arts of Magic, learning from wizards whose names would strike fear and revulsion into the hearts of passerby, embracing his id and of course seeking knowledge and power whenever possible - years of being on the run from both sides of the Magical Law and the necessity of a new identity have forced him to adopt a different mindset, at least on the surface.
The man who calls himself Harvey Rhodes is a cheerful fellow. Optimistic, always the first to offer a helping hand, quick with a joke or a drink if one is needed. He tries to smile as much as possible, and strives to not disappoint those around him. He tries to be humble, nonchalant, and generally amiable.
This is all, of course, an elaborate facade. Underneath the mask of 'Harvey Rhodes', Tobias remains unchanged. Older, Wiser, and Stronger for certain. His true self is cold. A touch callous. Calculating. All of his feigned acts of kindness and selflessness all have his own interests at heart: the personality is such a far cry from what he was known for, it provides the perfect cover. Behind every action is a scheme of some kind, a plot of sorts. However, at the very core is the basic survival instinct - if his life depends on living the Harvey facade, he shall do so with every ounce of effort he can muster.
APPEARANCE.
Hair Color / Style: He has no hair to speak of - he maintains a shaved head somewhat religiously. However, his papers list him as having black hair, however he's never been seen with anything less than head-stubble. He does however sport a moustache-goatee combination, though he dyes his facial hair and eyebrows a ligher blonde.
Eye Color: Whereas he once had hazel eyes, a simple spell has changed their color to a darker, richer green - not quite emerald, but a touch closer to forest( if this paint-chart is to be trusted...it's all just green to me.) However they still maintain a touch of their previous sharpness when this temper is touched on.
Ethnicity: Southern French - though his practiced accent suggests Welsh, or somewhere in the North
Prominent Features: Tobias has worked rather extensively to alter his appearance over the past few years, tanning a great deal to give his skin to a rich, healthier shade as opposed to the pallor he typically sported for most of his comparatively short life. He even went so far as to mesmerize certain Muggle cosmetic surgeons, and have them instruct him on how certain facial structures were placed and could be altered - with magic of course - knives and surgery and the like were both too time-consuming and messy for his liking.
The end result: "Harvey Rhodes" has notably angular, somewhat sharp features as opposed to the softer, more round face he was born and raised with. A far cry from the scrawny, waif of a lad he was while in school, Tobias has put forth a great deal of energy into honing his body, both in the interest in separating himself from his past *and* becoming a touch more formidable. So, now he sports a much more athletic build, mostly lean muscle with a fair bit of tone. The word "wiry" would apply, despite the fair bit of substance on his bones now. Long story short, dude's not bad to look at.
Other: "Harvey" enjoys sporting comfortable jeans and heavier-duty work boots. This is always combined with a wide variety of closer-fitting vintage Muggle band shirts - from Pink Floyd to Meatloaf to Jimi Hendrix. Some simply do not make sense: "Idaho Discotech 1965" for example. No matter how formal he dresses up, one such shirt is underneath. Does he like them? No - they're garish and horrid - a nice simple black ensemble would do - but one must make sacrifices to maintain cover, no?
DETAILS.
Occupation: Barkeep / Waiter at Joker's Bar
Former House: Tobias was a Slytherin for his time, but never officially graduated. His papers list that "Harvey" was an average Hufflepuff, who received mediocre marks and did nothing of note - but then, plenty of records were lost what with the War of Shadows.
Wand: Ebony, 11 inches, Dragon Heartstring, used as a idle thing to be spun playfully more often than not.
Companion / Pet: Once upon a time, Tobias had a tawny Great-Horned owl named Valefor. Valefor became a pile of messy feathers during the War. Then, when under the tutelage of 'The Unknown One', he learned to create miniature chimeras, and other abominations of nature. All such creations have been burned and disposed of. Now, he is the content owner of an overly affectionate, grey-and-black striped cat named Mury.
HISTORY.
General: Tobias Jonathan Selther II was a legacy. His father and namesake had been a member of the Society of Shadows before his untimely (and entirely justified) end. Young Tobias was raised primarily by his mother, also a Society devotee, and was brought up with the intention of carrying on the family business. He was raised to be the perfect little scheming monster that he became. Subterfuge, brutal ambition, his youth made him the perfect plant within Firefox University, to spy and weaken it from within.
Then things went south for the Society. Incredibly so. Young Mr. Selther was just a touch unhinged after Scorpius' defeat, and the prompt deconstruction of what his entire life had been guided for. So, after some serious psychological trauma and guidance, Tobias opted to continue the Society's ideals, if with a somewhat different goal. The quest for power, for knowledge, and perhaps life everlasting outside of the normal confines of the contemporary Wizarding world. However, he would be serving a new master - him. He scavenged the ruins of Diadem Fortress briefly, his Family's deserted libraries all while simultaneously finding a way to elude the authorities.
For four years, Tobias ran, hid, cheated, lied, stole, killed, going so far as to hunt down other Society members who knew his name just to keep them from being a liability. The coup de gras was abducting some poor sap, forcing a Polyjuice Potion down his throat to put him into Tobias' form, and then killing him and charring him to the bone - to keep him that way. And with that, "Tobias Selther" was dead, leaving him free to go back to Spain, to Diadem, and to the lost secrets he intended to collect for himself.
Place of Birth: The Selther Villa in the south of France - now burned to the ground.
Prior Education:
Family/Relationships
IF SIGNIFICANT.
Parents / Guardians: Tobias I and Anna Sophia - DECEASED
Siblings: N/A
Other relatives of significance: N/A
Optional, add on to as you go.
Friends: He's long since burned his bridges, though under the guise of "Harvey Rhodes" he is attempting to build more connections -really only to complete the illusion.
Interest: N/A
Enemy / Rival: As far as Rivals go - any who would threaten his security, would deter him or fight over the same knowledge he seeks, etc. As far as enemies go...well...anyone who could POSSIBLY identify him. But he's a new mad....he hasn't had time to make new enemies just yet. Give it time.
MISC:
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While Tobias/Harvey has been through somewhat severe mental trauma in the past few years (understatement of the century, that) he's done his best to overcome any fears - however he is genuinely afraid about being discovered, simply due to his necessary proximity to the school. Even though he has done every thing conceivable to mask himself and sever ties, the fear remains - needing to pack up and vanish again. However he sees the risk as necessary.
That said - he's become quite the adept brewmaster, to suit into his new role. Learning by observation and practice, of course. he's rather content in his cover/job at Joker's, working to establish himself as a friendly face among the students and someone who can be relied on. After all, keep your friends close, and your enemies closer...
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