Post by Sync on Oct 26, 2010 15:51:14 GMT -6
.Craig Simmons.
Full Name: Craig Tyler Simmons
Nick Names: None.
Student or Staff: Staff, Art Teacher
House (if student): N/A
Age: Twenty Seven
Ethnicity: British (English)
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Physical Description: Tall and Lanky, Craig towers over most people. He's not well muscled, yet he's a hit with the ladies. He has a cheeky grin that reaches his chocolate shaded oracles, which are almost always lit with mischief. His upper lip and chin hold a beard and mustache which really suit him, and his elaborately styled locks are a feature that gets questioned a lot. People often tell him to get a hair cut, but he just calls it his birds nest. Literally, as Hickory often perches on top of it. As mentioned before, Craig is very tall. He's 6'7 and towers over most people. He's often hitting his head on things, always covered in bruises. His body structure is slender, he never carries excess weight, and is quite toned even if you can't really see it. He has a lot of strength even if it doesn't seem so.
He'll dress smart if he has to go somewhere posh but apart from that he can be a little kooky in the way he dresses, he loves waist coats and top hats and often carries around a cane. His shoes are the only thing that are smart. Black dress shoes are his favorite. When he rides, it's usually Jodhpurs and a T-shirt. He also has a thing for ties. Although he doesn't often wear them, he has a large collection.
Personality: Craig is eccentric, there is no denying it. He speaks elaborately and uses his hands to get things across. He has out there ideas and can't rein himself in at all. He seems to not have the part of the brain that tells him that it is a bad idea. The way he acts can sometimes scare people off, but others find it amusing. He would never harm anyone though, he's a big softy at heart.
He is very, very funny. He can draw things from every day life and make them into a joke. He plays the clown, which makes him a fun teacher as he's always coming up with peculiar things for his students to do. He's very clever, but dyslexic so creative things are his forte. He's very artistic and always has a sketch book on him. He loves to paint and often has it splattered all over him, when he gets the urge to draw or paint he just does it. His favorite subjects are his pets. Especially Hickory as he has such elaborate coloring.
Craig is a ladies man, there is no denying it. He leaps from bed to bed but still has that caring edge to him which isn't as bad. He loves the ladies, and will pursue any one he would like. He's never been tamed, but hopes to settle down at some point as he would love to have children. He seems to fill that void with animals, and secretly he's a little depressed that he doesn't have a serious partner.
He's a sweetheart really, and can be quite awkward. He's very clumsy and is often falling over. It doesn't help that he's so tall, it's like he has no control over his legs. When he gets nervous, he bits his lower lip and clicks his fingers and he really hates confrontation. He'll always be the first to back away from a fight, and can be seen as a coward but he really doesn't want to fight. Instead, he baffles people with words which spill out when he's nervous also. He's very caring and doesn't like seeing someone upset. He'll try his hardest to cheer them up and it often works.
Craig is fascinated by supernatural things. Ghosts, Aliens etc, he believes in them all. He claims to be able to see ghosts, mainly his mother, but not many people believe him. He doesn't care though, he knows he can. He cannot speak to them, nor understand them, but he can see them. Many seem to follow him, the ghost of his first horse also stayed for a while. Many past pets like to hang around for a while longer. His mother is still with him, and he believes that she shall follow him to the academy.
History: Craig grew up in the Lancashire country side. His father was a respected horse dealer who made sure all of his equines went to good homes. It was inevitable that dear Craig was to fall in love with the mighty beasts. He grew up quickly due to his mother passing away from Breast Cancer when he was eight, but he went by the logic that life had dealt him these cards and he didn't take it too hard. In any case, he still see's her ghost form. He has never been freaked out by his 'power', it seemed natural for him. He doesn't spread the fact that he can see the supernatural beings, but some question why he's staring at something and he'll tell them openly that he is staring at a dead human being (but in kinder words).
His talents as an artist shone out at a young age, and he knew he would pursue it as a career. He studied it in university, and did very well. He's taught in England and Wales, and now coming to the academy to do so. He has had his work on display in a few galleries around the world, but has never thought of turning it into a career for just himself. He would much rather teach students to become better artists. He believes that Art is a way to channel all the bad emotions that you may feel and has even started up a support group in England for teenagers to join. It is now being run by his sister.
Craig has now come to the academy as it is his dream job. He can teach and ride all in the same place, two of his loves. He cannot wait to settle in and start his classes. Of course, he has an array of pets with him. His three horses as well as Hickory and Tock. He hopes to set up an art club and bring some life into the students who are unable to have free reign over what they create. He can't wait to get started.
Misc.: Nope
Face Claim/Playby: Russell Brand
.Hickory.
Registered Name: N/A
Name: Hickory
Age: Twenty
Species: Parrot
Breed: Blue and Gold Macaw
Registry: N/A
Personality: Hickory is a very opinionated parrot. He has a wide rage of vocabulary, his favorite being swear words, and will air his disagreements to Craig when ever he feels like it. He loves to perch on top of Craig's head and shout abuse at people as they pass. Craig isn't innocent in this relationship either, he teaches Hickory all his bad manners, "Just for a laugh!"
History: Hickory was bought for Craig by his mother. She bought him as a birthday present and Hickory was two at the time. He was from a pet store and not much of his history was known to Craig and his family. Since they have been together, Hickory goes everywhere with his owner and even went to university with him.
.Tock.
Registered Name: N/A
Name: Tock
Age: 1 year
Species: Canine
Breed: English Bull Terrier
Registry: N/A
Personality: Tock is only 13 months and still very, very excitable. She's a sweetheart and would never hurt a fly. She can get scared of stupid things at times and tends to cower behind Craig's legs when nervous. She is fascinated by Hickory and follows him around everywhere.
History: Craig found an advertisement in the paper for Tock and knew he had to have her. He loves the English Bull Terrier breed and has never owned one for himself. She was quite cheap as she was the runt of the litter. Still young, not much has happened to her yet, so there isn't much of a history.
