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Name: Saleh Fakhoury

Nickname: He tells some people to call him Sal, and he doesn't mind the mispronunciation of "Say-leh." It's got a nice ring to it.

Age: 19

Birthday: April 28th

Sign: Taurus

Gemstone: Emerald

Blood Type: O-

Fav. Food: Dates. Simple, traditional, unique. Kind of like him! Kind of.

Hated Food: Yogurt. Something always seems ever so slightly off about the taste...

School: Destiny City University

Hobbies:

Meditation - Saleh likes to spend his alone time in a quiet space, centering himself and reflecting. He doesn't really subscribe to a specific school of meditation, though mindfulness meditation is close. For him, it's all about keeping calm and reflecting on the day's happenings.

Social Media - Saleh loves using social media to keep abreast of what's going on in the world and to share his own happenings. He's got a Facebook, a Tumblr, a Twitter, possibly some other stray blogs... something strikes him as inherently fascinating about the exchange of personal information that goes on, a space where it's okay to go on and on about the mundane. Besides, you can glean interesting patterns from people's posts, like fashion trends. Also, the Like button is the best thing ever. A way to express approval or even just a quick "I got your message" at the touch of a button? Sold!

Memo Bombing - What? Well, Saleh carries a pen and a pad of post-its just about wherever he goes, and if he sees something he wants to comment on for others to see, he'll scribble something down and then stick it up and walk away like nothing ever happened. The world is his message board, and it's a shame that there's not a portable Like button for every little thing. He likes seeing when people respond, though he's often disappointed when the note gets taken down right away.

Virtues:

Adaptable - Saleh is good at accommodating new information he encounters once he's convinced it's valid. His mental databases are quick to update, and he can easily adjust his handling of people or situations based on information that comes in. Contradictory information tends to cancel out into a "tread carefully and use your own judgment," which he generally does well.

Mellow - Saleh is cool-headed and laid back. He takes surprise happenings in stride, and it's generally hard to ruffle his feathers (at least outwardly; there are some people who can get under his skin and unsettle him). His calmness gives him a certain ease and candor that makes him seem very casual and accessible, and for the most part, that seeming is true.

Disciplined - Saleh possesses a strong focus and the ability to power through tasks he is given. He has his priorities in order, which gives him a keen efficiency to his work. He likes to get his work done as quickly as possible; he has an uncanny ability to avoid distractions. Not even Facebook can fully take him away from his homework, which is something to marvel at on some level.

Flaws:

Skeptical - Despite his adaptability (see above) and his malleability (see below), Saleh is very prone to doubting just about everything. He suspects people are lying to him about the little things all the time, and he can even be made to doubt himself if given enough contradictory information ("did I really see that?").

Malleable - Saleh is easily persuaded by what he does believe, and his opinions can shift based on who talked to him last. Some might consider that part of his flexibility, but it's definitely a double-edged sword. It leaves Saleh open to a wide variety of problems. He might act like a hypocrite as one set of whispers overwrites another, and at worst, it leaves him vulnerable to being gaslighted.

Poor Self-Esteem - While not exactly dripping with self-loathing, Saleh lacks a strong base of self-confidence. He underestimates his competency and capabilities and views himself critically. He doesn't necessarily disregard compliments, but he feels a little like they don't ring true for him. When praise comes from respected sources, he's definitely surprised.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Eyes: Grey, a bit narrow.

Hair: A striking teal-blue, bangs swept to his left. On the longer side of short.

Face: Generally round, with some edges. Clear complexion, tan-dark skin.

Clothes: How do men dress? I have no idea, put him in something classy-casual. ;A;

Looks good to me! Have fun!