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Character History: Ancient House of Cards

Ancient House of Cards

Ian Stephens

His Backstory:

Ian Stephens is a troubled twenty-seven year old, good looking, openly gay and trapped between his own dreams and the responsibility he feels for the care od his aging mother. He is kept busy with his successful photography business and an active social life with his close gay friends and longs for a happy and loving relationship.

Attributes

  • Funny
  • Creative
  • Needy
  • Emotional
  • Vulnerable
  • He wants to be liked
  • Attractive
  • Intelligent

Values

Those things this character holds most strongly to be true. A value is an obvious truth to this character:

  • No matter how much he loves someone, they will always hurt him
  • He needs to be loved unconditionally

Ambition

The one abstract things this character wants in life:

  • To truly be loved

Fears

  • Being judged and rejected
  • That his anger issues will control his life and he will remain unhappy
  • That no one will love him for who he is

Ian Stephens

Profile

Full Name:Ian Stephens
Nickname:None
Age:27
Race:White
Weight:160
Height:5’10”
Eye Color:Gray
Hair Color:Sandy Brown
Skin Color:White/Pale
Body Type:Medium Build
Voice/Speech Pattern: Excitable
Masculinity:Strong

Family History

Parents:Lucille Stephens
Siblings:One sister, Susan
Father:Recently deceased
Children:None

Education

High SchoolMorris High
CollegeJasper Junior College
DegreeAssociate of Arts

Father Sebastian Morales

His Backstory:

Sebastian Morales is smart, gorgeous and has just turned thirty. He is also one of the youngest priests to be assigned to the sleepy little town of Morris Colorado, nestled just below the majestic Rocky Mountains. Born in a remote village in Spain, Father Morales’ life had been perfectly scripted as he obtained his dreams. Now in America, he is tasked with revitalizing an aging congregation.

Attributes

  • Confident
  • A man of God
  • Dedicated
  • Loving
  • Faithful servant
  • Uncertain
  • Kind
  • Brave

Values

Those things this character holds most strongly to be true. A value is an obvious truth to this character:

  • He is dedicated to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
  • God is salvation and you must lead a life free of sin
  • It is okay to be attracted to someone as long as it remains non-sexual
  • Dedicated to his church’s mission of bringing in more youth to the congregation

Ambition

The one abstract things this character wants in life:

  • To be a faithful servant of God and the church

Fears

  • His realized attraction to men
  • That he is falling in love with another man
  • That he may have to leave the priesthood
  • That he will bring shame and the wrath of God upon himself

Father Sebastian Morales

Profile

Full Name:Sebastian Morales
Nickname:None
Age:30
Race:Hispanic
Weight:180
Height:5’11”
Eye Color:Hazel Brown
Hair Color:Black
Skin Color:Olive
Body Type:Lean
Voice/Speech Pattern: Gentle, slight accent
Masculinity:Manly

Family History

Parents:Arthur and Rico Morales
Siblings:3 sisters
Children:None

Education

College:Saint Peter’s University,
Los Angeles
Major:Religious Science
Degree:Master of Divinity

Residence

Current:Morris, Colorado
Birth Place:Barcelona, Spain

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