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Name: Alexander Ortiz

Nickname: Al, Alex, Xander.

Gender/Pronoun: Male, he/him.

Age: 26

Birthday: March 1st, 1996

Sign: Pisces

Gemstone: Aquamarine

Blood Type: AB+

Fav. Food: Noodles of any kind, preferable with seafood included.

Hated Food: None really. Alexander believes there is no bad food, just food that's cooked bad.

Occupation: Lawyer, focusing in white collar crime prosecution.

Hobbies:
Working Out -- Straddling a line between vanity and utility, Alexander is in the gym at least four times a week, six if he can get the free time for it. He's not one to enter competitions or shows, but he's a fan of being able to help people out with physical tasks and showing off a bit. Beyond the gym, he starts every morning with a jog to the office; it also functions as an excuse to get a cup of tea at the corner store every morning. He's more of a traditionalist for the gym, favoring weight lifting and stretches, but he can admit he's been tempted a time or two by the CrossFit craze.

Cooking -- What started as a necessity during leaner times has become a passion for Alexander, as he tries to explore the culinary world and get his personal flair into all the styles he can. He can't help but favor the flavors and dishes of home, but it doesn't stop him from trying to cook with a wider variety throughout the week. He loves cooking for friends, whether at his apartment or their home, and especially loves cooking with people so they can swap stories and ideas. With a busy schedule he can't escape the occasional mac n cheese night, but even then he still does it stovetop with seasonings tossed in.

Cosplay -- While he doesn't have a lot of free time to read or play games as much as he'd like sometimes, he does try to keep up with the modern pop culture and tends to latch on to certain characters. He's rarely able to actually make his own cosplays, but he's a big supporter of local crafters when he's got a new favorite character he'd like to go to a convention or photoshoot as. Some of his favorite characters are Thor, from the MCU specifically, Ash Ketchum, he doesn't know about the Satoshi name though, and Moon Knight, mostly a big Oscar Isaac fan.

Museums -- Probably the most boring hobby, and strangest against the others and his general personality, but Alexander loves museums. Any time a local museum gets a new exhibit, he can be almost guaranteed to be there opening night. Usually one to prefer groups, museums are one of the few hobbies that Alexander often does alone; he takes the walk throughs very seriously, and doesn't want to attend with people he thinks will ruin the moment.

Virtues:
Outgoing -- Alexander is always ready to experience something new and rarely turns down the opportunity. He's always happy to hang out with new people, go new places, and never seems to lose his steam in social situations. He's a full extrovert, drawing in the energy around him and running off of it for as long as he can. He loves the wild stories it can give him, and cherishes the people he can meet through them.

Tidy -- He doesn't believe cleanliness is next to godliness, but he does believe in a space that could be considered for at least sainthood. Mostly part of being meticulous, Alexander's spaces are very organized and kept together; coasters stacked when not being used, laundry folded the moment it comes out of the dryer, etc. He's not immune to the occasional pile of stuff, but even the piles are usually stacked up in some order that he hasn't gotten to separating to their proper places yet.

Patient -- Alexander can always wait. So long as there's a plan in mind, or he knows someone just needs a little extra time, he's happy as a clam to just wait around. He'd rather wait with other people, and that will effect how long the patience lasts, but he'll barely ever complain about how long it took someone for something or how someone was late, provided they sent a message ahead of time.

Flaws:
Cabin Fever -- Alexander hates quiet and being alone, and gets antsy very quickly when he feels like he's stuck in an environment like that. Even with other people, if it's just sitting together in silence he can rarely stomach it and will soon begin pushing to do something else or make conversation; at least turn on the tv. He doesn't mind waiting to go do something, but having that plan, and knowing when, to do something is incredibly important to him.

Commanding -- Alexander has a bad habit of ordering more than asking. He doesn't always mean to do it, as sometimes it's just a mistake of tone coupled with his large size to make him seem like he's trying to be in charge. A lot of the time though it's intentional, as when Alexander gets the idea in his head that he's got the right idea or good plan, he just barrels forward and pushes everyone else to follow.

Oblivious -- Not a great trait for a lawyer, but one he doesn't seem to carry in the court room where he has prepared documents and paralegals to help. Outside of his job though, Alexander can be assumed to have not noticed anything that wasn't directly shown to him or said directly to his face. Shifts in facial expression, body posture, witty quips, and even things happening in the background have a pretty good chance of flying right over his head.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Eyes: Purple, upturned.

Hair: He has straight, thick, black hair that has grown down to his middle back.

Face: He has an oval face with a sleek jawline and low cheekbones.

Skin Tone: He comes from an Arabic family, so he has a darker tan skin tone. (Hex #DC7633)

Body Type: Big. Alexander is 6'6" and a gym buff, so he is one to fill the room when he enters.

Clothes: It depends on the setting. For work, Alexander is in suits almost always; even when he isn't in a suit for work, he has one close by just in case of emergency. Outside of work, Alexander is most comfortable in sweats and flip flops, and will wear them to most occasions if given the chance. When he's going out specifically to do something with people, like dancing, he'll dress in a more fashionable style; ripped jeans, fun sneakers, fitted shirt. A beach or pool is a bit more risky as he's a fan of shorter shorts for swimming, so he'll usually bring a sarong for when he's out of the water. Anything formal, he likes to keep his heritage on display, and tends to wear a Dishdasha with a heavy amount of accessorizing on it.

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