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Name: Falco Amadeus Marks

Nicknames: "Radio" ((FM/AM, like his initials. This started out as a joke, and stuck. Falco admits he kind of likes it, though it's not used as frequently anymore.))

Age: 25

Birthday: January 9

Sign: Capricorn


The Capricorn man will often conceal things about his life for little reason. Being defensive comes naturally; he is afraid that if he allows himself to be open, he will be exposed. This is why he seems so serious. With those he trusts he shows his wicked sense of humor and good nature. He is principled, though he keeps his beliefs and philosophy to himself. Capricorn men are often devoted to their career, which can make them seem distant regarding family responsibilities.

Blood Type: AB
- Type AB – The Humanist
# cool
# controlled
# rational
# sociable
# popular
# critical
# sometimes standoffish
# indecisive

Fav. Food: Smoked Salmon, Pepperoni Pizza

Hated Food: Black Olives, Squash, Peppermint

School: Shop help teacher for Hillworth

Hobbies:
Watching Racing: Falco watches racing. Anything with a motor, and he's there. He doesn't tend to invite anyone to join him, probably because he actually openly resents the racers, and the only reason he watches, is so that he can imagine himself in their shoes. ((See expanded history))
Before the crash, he rarely watched anything he wasn't in, but afterward, he developed a quiet, angry obsession with it. Fellow race fans: Feel free to join him in occasionally snarling advice on the screen!

Engine Repair: Although it wasn't originally his forte', Falco took up an definite interest in engine repair and rebuilds since his accident. He'll never be the grand master of engine repair, but he's as stubborn about this as he is about anything else
It's a way for him to stay close to the machines, and also to make sure that his safety is in his own hands, not a strangers. He feels safer riding at all knowing that he's had his hands on almost any given part of the bike, and he knows exactly when parts were last changed, and what they were changed with.
This does occasionally bring him into contact with others, since there are a handful of 'motor-heads' in Destiny City, though it's not the most common hobby.

Bodice Ripping: Well... not literally. But he does secretly enjoy reading Romance Novels. The lamer, and sappier the better. He buys them, or hand someone a few bucks to go get them at the used book store, the better to save a few bucks. If he's feeling like enough of an wise a**, will leave them in church lobbies. Otherwise he drops them off at donation centers to give other people a quick read and a laugh.
Technically he prefers Gabaldon's Outlander books, and similar weighty reads to What a Gentleman Wants but he's not actually that picky if he just wants something to read.
((He secretly keeps a copy of Every Night I'm Yours Behind the other books on his shelf. It's his guiltiest guilty read so far. Confronted, he claims it's hysterical.))
Deep down, (Core drills may be required), he has a touch of the romantic, but he's loathe to admit it, especially these days. He can't help but laugh at some of the 'purple prose' and shallow characters, but he wouldn't exactly mind sweeping someone off their feet and then riding into the sunset.

Cat Fancy It's probably hard for some people to picture, but Falco's rather fond of cats. Maybe it's their independent nature and relatively 'low maintenance' qualities, but they appeal to him on an almost primal level. One of his general 'soft spots' is feeding strays that wander around, and one of the fastest ways to throw him off of a grumpy tangent is to introduce him to something fuzzy and purring. He 'keeps' several cats around his apartment, though they tend to come and go, and will occasionally take in strays and have them fixed. He's aware of his limitations though and is avoiding taking in more cats than he can afford, though he's perfectly happy to act as a way house for cats who are otherwise 'between owners'.

Gemstone: Garnet

Virtues:
Hold the Line: perhaps it's an side effect of his altered lifestyle, but it's damned hard, under most circumstances, to get Falco to flinch. He's already lost everything he once cared about before, he stands up stubbornly to keep what he has left. He doesn't like to retreat for any reasons that don't involve a tactical plan, or leading Senshi into a line of traps, and he'll hold his ground for as long as possible, a merit that will work well when working with others, though it could be a detriment if working alone.
He holds his line stubbornly in day to day life too. The things that matter to him, his cats, for example, or causes that might affect his home and quality of life (maybe the neighbors, depending), he'll dig his heels in and refuse to budge until he absolutely has to
Were he interested in environmental causes ((He loves his motorcycles and their dirty motors far too much to really 'get', or want to get, tree huggers.)), he would be the man tied to a tree to keep the bulldozers at bay. As it is, he's the man who would, if it came down to it, be glaring back at the land lord through the wrong end of the peep hole and shoving the fiftieth copy of a petition through the seams of the door.

Punctuality: He's late, he's late for a ver... oh wait no he's not. Falco's rarely late to appointments or meetings without an extremely good reason, though this may mean he flirts with a ticket or four to do it. He'd rather be the first one at an designated meeting place than the last, even if it means arriving early. Blame it on wanting to be the first one at the finish line, but he's not going to be tardy if he can help it.

Supportive: Although he has notable resentment issues, all of which are framed through the filter of a layer of what boils down to a degree of self loathing, Falco is, surprisingly, capable of being supportive of others. Feeling that he, himself, is an underdog gives him a certain degree of sympathy for other underdogs, and he'll stand beside them and cheer as the perceived 'enemy' takes a fall. Generally speaking, although he's perfectly capable taking orders from someone who's his superior in a given environment (Including a nine to five), he'll only really consider himself as 'supporting' those who are on his level. Higher ups may feel the benefit of his being able to work with those on his level, but Falco personally considers this to be incidental. He'll pretty much inevitably choose the road that benefits him, and those he considers in his current circle, over the road that benefits those above him, unless there's no choice in the matter.

((This is a rewrite of supportive and is very open for crit.))

Flaws:

Misinterpretation: One of the major things that stands between Falco and actually opening up past his cold, defensive shell is his tendency to misinterpret peoples intentions, most particularly how they are directed at him. He tends to see people in one of two lights. Either they pity him, which he can't stand, or they look down on him, which he can't stand either. Regardless of whether or not someone is actually doing -either-, they're likely to find themselves slapped with that label and treated in an accordingly prickly fashion. It doesn't help either that it means he's more inclined to 'throw someone under the bus' if he's reached this conclusion. While it's possible to get past it, it's wise to be cautious in the mean time.

(Darkly) Nostalgic: The Good Times have past, at least as far as Falco is concerned.
He carries his past with him like a heavy load. Every action and decision is informed by previous experience. He cannot act impulsively and instead is forced to consider the possible outcomes based on past experience, losing valuable time in the process. Because of his inability to forget about things and move on with his life, he is a bitter man who holds grudges long after everyone else has forgotten them.

Bitter: His Nostalgic flaw also makes it very difficult for him to appreciate anything good that happens –now-, since he’s so focused on the idea that everything ‘good and right’ is in the past. That beautiful sunny day with perfect weather? The one before his accident was better. This one sucks.
He's bitter and resentful, and he hates that he's afraid to go after what he wants, and hates other people who get what they want, because he feels like it's unfair, even though his barrier is all in his head.

Blinded by the Fuzz- Falco's great affection for cat's means it's going to be extremely had to make him consider attacking a cat, regardless of what side they're on, unless they attack him first. This has potential to be a problem if it's caught onto, since it's a trait that could easily be taken advantage of.


Challenge: "I'll bring you down!"

oldold form in tinytextThe Human:

Name: Falco Amadeus Marks

Nicknames: "Radio". ((from his initials. FM, or using the middle intital AM))

Appearance: Platinum blond hair, shorter in back than in front, Falco's face borders on sharp, especially around the cheekbones, and the eyes. His olive green eyes are openly aggressive and piercing, and no matter his guise he seems to accuse the rest of the world for wrong doing in being happier than he is. He's a great fan of leather jackets and jacket patches, and still follows racing diligently, especially motorcycles, though for reasons (explained in his history) he is unable to race as he would like to.

Age: 25

Birthday: January 9

Sign: Capricorn
-The Capricorn Man

The Capricorn man will often conceal things about his life for little reason. Being defensive comes naturally; he is afraid that if he allows himself to be open, he will be exposed. This is why he seems so serious. With those he trusts he shows his wicked sense of humor and good nature. He is principled, though he keeps his beliefs and philosophy to himself. Capricorn men are often devoted to their career, which can make them seem distant regarding family responsibilities.

Blood Type: AB
Type AB – The Humanist
# cool
# controlled
# rational
# sociable
# popular
# critical
# sometimes standoffish
# indecisive

Fav. Food: Smoked Salmon, Pepperoni Pizza

Hated Food: Black Olives, Squash, Peppermint

School: Shop help teacher for Hillworth, and (maybe?) seconds as a guidance counselor ((See “Supportive”)), encouraging kids not to waste their youth when they could be doing something better.

Hobbies:
Watching Racing: Falco watches racing. Anything with a motor, and he's there. He doesn't tend to invite anyone to join him, probably because he actually openly resents the racers, and the only reason he watches, is so that he can imagine himself in their shoes.

Engine Repair: Although it wasn't originally his forte', Falco took up an definite interest in engine repair and rebuilds since his accident. He'll never be the grand master of engine repair, but he's as stubborn about this as he is about anything else. He mostly does motorcycle engines, for the obvious reasons, but also dabbles some in other forms of the Combustion engine, believing it useful to know

Bodice Ripping: Well... not literally. But he does secretly enjoy reading Romance Novels. The lamer, and sappier the better. He buys them, or hand someone a few bucks to go get them, at the used book store, the better to save a few bucks, and, if he's feeling like enough of an wise a**, will leave them in church lobby's. Otherwise he drops them off at donation centers to give other people a quick read and a laugh.

Chase your Dream: Surprisingly, in spite of his general bitter attitude, Falco does occasionally manifest a soft spot for the downtrodden, especially those who have been told maybe once to often that they're incapable of getting what they want. It's a brash way of going about it, but Falco has been known to ‘accidently’ step on a few toes, as a way of getting his point across.

Gemstone: Garnet

Virtues:

Stoic: Having been through some rough times, Falco has been learning himself to pick up the pieces, and although he still needs more time to get there in full, he's healing. Although he doesn't necessarily admit it much, he's enjoying working with the kids, however nightmareish some of them can be, and is seeing enough to even suggest to others, that there's always another opportunity. Between this and the biggest curveball in his life to date, he's hard to shake a second time to the extent he was in the past.

ThinkFast: Although his race career was short, the career at large requires the ability to think fast, and act faster. While he's not impossible to outsmart, he's difficult to outpace for reaction time. It's only a question of weather or not he can complete the action.

Supportive: Although Falco’s support is a two edged sword. (He hugely resents people who have achieved their dreams when he cannot), By the same token, he believes it’s something people should do, and will give others both a shoulder, an opinion, and sometimes a good swift kick in the @$$ if that’s what it takes to push them into doing what they really want.


Flaws:

Cold: Falco does have feelings, but he hides them well, even from himself, something he occasionally laughs about, if bitterly, as the one secret he keeps from himself. He believes he cannot afford to feel doubt, and with it he sacrifices anything that might cause it.
This leads to an open disconnect from not only other people, but also from his co-workers. He'll still jump to a superiors demands, but the harder he is pushed or verbally assaulted, the more he closes up.

Misinterpretation: One of the major things that stands between Falco and actually opening up past his cold, defensive shell is his tendency to misinterpret peoples intentions, most particularly how they are directed at him. He tends to see people in one of two lights. Either they pity him, which he can't stand, or they look down on him, which he can't stand either. Regardless of weather or not someone is actually doing -either-, they're likely to find themselves slapped with that label and treated in an accordingly prickly fashion.

Nostalgic: The Good Times have past, at least as far as Falco is concerned.
He carries his past with him like a heavy load. Every action and decision is informed by previous experience. In spite of his fast reaction time, he still finds it difficult to enter new situations without looking at them through the lens of the past,.

Outside Looking In:
Because of the accident, Falco has lost a lot of who he used to be. Past acquaintances remember him as being much more outgoing, when now he prefers to sit back and watching the way he watches racing on TV, instead of participating himself. He loves the kids, and loves working on motors, but he's more likely to ask you how the party was than show up for it.
-He did once enjoy participating in activities, at least on his own. ((Like Deiphobus and his exploration.)) But he has largely become rather shut in.



History:
-Falco wanted to be a professional racer. More than anything, he wanted it, and even showed promise. He even went as far as going to the try outs, and could almost touch a pro-racing jacket, patches and all… when things went to hell. A massive accident happened on the track with the riders in front of him suddenly lost control of their bikes and went over. Falco himself was involved in the pile up, and spent a week or so in a coma, and months after that in the hospital in rehabilitation. It’s nothing short of a miracle that he wasn’t hurt worse than he was, and that he can even walk again, especially after two of the other racers involved in the crash died. Since that time, to his own fury, Falco has found himself unable to face the race track.
Although he can still ride, and speed doesn’t frighten him, sitting on the race track, he becomes all but paralyzed with the memory he can’t overcome, until someone interrupts him and escorts him off the track.
The accident has changed him to a man who’s out to take his anger and pain out on the world around him, furious at those around him who aren’t paralyzed by the past, and are capable of chasing their dreams, even while he defends their right to chase them with an equal passion, since although he hates his own inability to do so, he hates just as much people who don’t have the drive to do so.




Pictures:
By Romantic Wishes
By Orestae
By Me

Why Falco:
The Outskirts are the fringe of things, and Falco was written to be a man looking in on everyone else. The mythical Deiphobos also struck me as someone with cunning and pride, but unlucky in love, loosing Helen after temporarily gaining her, and like Falco, there was a definite share in tragedy, though the only thing in Falco's life that was mutilated was his career and optimism. I think the two would work well together, and it would be an interesting path for Falco.
Falco would gain a side that still has a degree of optimism, and an objective perspective on things Falco doesn't see in himself, and Deiphobos would have a host with which he has some things in common, as well as a familiarity with other technology implied as not present in the Dark Moon kingdom, and the athletic, adult body he would find useful in guarding Gaia, (and proving that he REALLY doesn't need your help. REALLY.)

Why would Alexandros pick Falco: Alexandros' 'human' side would be around Falco on a regular basis, and someone that could sympathize with the need to push the limits. (Dylan's trespassing and Falco's racing.) Even a certain degree of self loathing, something that one might be inclined to try to cure in others, as well as hide in himself. Falco also, like Dei, is better at supporting others than himself, since working with the students, he does his best to encourage them to pursue their dreams, a quality that may be useful with a queen and court far from their home realm and reality.


I -think- his human side is pretty good. It was once approved before some further solidification of things made some traits impossible, but the Cav side... oof.

Help me out here folks.

Oops! I copied over his history, I forgot I hadn't copied that. I'll look over and add some more info.

Updated:
Just fixed Falco up a little, working to adjust Deiphobus.


Edit: Further tweaked. I'll look at it again later, but hopefully it's looking a bit better.

Thanks Sou, awesome crits and rename for that flaw. <3
Hopefully this helps, I made some tweaks based on your advice. smile

Why hello, Ryuface! Ask and ye shall receive!

According to that little guideline thing Marushii posted the other day, they’re asking you don’t alter the format of character sheets, so you might want to think about cutting all that extra out and go ahead and format to custom form. Assimilate! |D

That aside. If you have questions about his occupation, I might ask the staff, just so you can be certain about what he does. Knowing his occupation will probably help iron out a few wrinkles, like exactly how Dylan might meet Falco, especially where as Falco’s a little old, as far as parallel cavaliers are concerned.

Alright, virtues. I’m not sure if stoic is aptly named. What you describe is more a solid, supportive figure. You already have supportive as a virtue, but stoic is, according to the online dictionary, ‘that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity’. Which, in and of itself, doesn’t sound that virtuous in my opinion, but that aside, doesn’t really sound like what you’ve described. Perhaps you’re looking for something more like enduring or persevering? From what I understand, you’re describing his patience with the kids and the fact that he picked himself back up after his accident (which sort of sounds like two different traits to me, but). Perhaps a reword is in order?

Think Fast seems like a fine virtue, but you sort of confuse me with that last sentence. Why wouldn’t he be able to complete his actions? I feel a little like I’m left hanging, so I’m not sure if I want to categorize it as a virtue or a flaw, you know?

I like supportive as a virtue, but I’m a little confused why he’s so supportive if he’s also jealous of people who get what they want? Is it because he likes the kids, or does he have some other motivation? I think just a little more explanation would be very helpful.

I actually don’t have much to say about the flaws, they’re looking pretty good. They make more sense to me given his history than his virtues do, and they look like they have the ability to mesh with his virtues. I can see him being supportive of someone rather than go and do it himself, if that makes sense.

As for the cavalier, I like Deiphobus for the most part, but I’m having a hard time seeing where he has the ability to hurt others. I definitely see where he can hurt himself, with his trouble asking for help and the fact he is self-defeating, but I’m not really sure making inappropriate jokes counts as the ability to hurt someone. I guess it depends on the level of inappropriate we’re talking? I’m just not sure how strong of a flaw it is, to be completely honest. It sounds more like an interesting trait that an actual detriment. Maybe if it was intentional?

I would suggest adding a Falco and Dei section. I’d like to know how you think they’d mesh. To be honest, I’m not exactly sold on the ‘why Falco’ bit. He is older than the listed age. Supposing he is one of Dylan’s teachers, what about Falco would incline Dylan/Alexandros to select him over a number of other candidates? What specific features will make Falco a good cavalier?

Something to note, I know that coda/Shaz have mentioned loyalty is very important to the Cavaliers as a whole. One of Falco’s traits is that he is cold and shuts off, so do you know how he’d do in a ‘brotherhood’ of sorts? Just some food for thought. :]

I hope that helped! Feel free to ask me if anything was unclear. Good luck! <3