BASICSName: Ian Scarlet
Nickname: None really, sometimes he's just called by his last name
Gender: Male
Age and Birth Date: 23, September 7
Occupation: Florist
APPEARANCEHeight: 5'6"
Build: Scrawny looking, built for running. Has toned enough arms to pack a hard punch.
Skin: Pale with no freckles. Sunburns, bruises, and blemishes easily.
Hair: No longer than his jaw, a bit shorter in the back. Parted slightly from the left. It is a rusted auburn color, reddish brown.
Eyes: Tired and with obvious bags under them. Green irises with hazel/gold around his pupils.
Style: Casual, function over form. Jeans, tank tops, work boots or sneakers. Earthy tones.
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While he stands at a measly five-foot-six, pretty short for a guy his age and scrawny looking to boot, Ian carries an air of exhaustion that many would find uninviting. He has pale skin, which make the dark bags beneath his hazel-green eyes stand out starkly and brings out the red shades of his short-cropped dark auburn hair. It isn’t unusual to see Ian’s face or hands decorated with fresh scrapes, bruises, or band-aids. He dresses very casually, mostly keeping a wardrobe full of jeans and simple shirts from tees to tanks. With jackets or longer sleeves, he usually keeps them rolled up to his forearm. His shoes are either sneakers or work boots and he wears little in the way of accessories, sometimes donning a simple necklace or even a flower behind his ear depending on its sentimental value. Of course, with a flower it's usually because someone else put it there. Ian’s expression is most often one of tired neutrality but smiles aren’t beyond his scope, it’s just that almost every expression he makes is muted and mild.
PERSONALITYFrom a young age, Ian was raised to be responsible; it was instilled in him since he could talk to put down self indulgent tasks and help others. This became such a strong lesson in his life that he more often neglects himself in order to provide assistance, even to the point of taking on tasks that were not asked of him. He has a strong defender complex, jumping in and taking on other people's problems as though they are his own. Ian genuinely wants to make other people's lives easier and better but, because he only knows of a few ways to enact that change, he often comes across as brusque or callous. While Ian is rough around the edges, he is most often in a calm or docile state and is generally agreeable. He makes no fuss when tasks are set before him and puts a great deal of effort into any obligation or request.
He does not enjoy being idle. Ian is quick to fill his down time with menial tasks, always willing to pick up another chore or errand. Often, Ian may try to finish someone else's obligations just so he has something to do. If there is nothing else, he will turn to reading, writing, drawing, gardening, or cooking as his main interests. This low tolerance for inaction seeps into his sleep patterns, as well, which makes resting difficult. Ian was always something of a natural insomniac, it takes him at least an hour to fall asleep each night and often his sleep is restless. Over the years, this has been exacerbated through a steady caffeine addiction to the point where it's a rare blessing that he gets more than four hours of sleep a night and it certainly shows.
On the social spectrum, Ian is a slow mover. He tires easily from interaction and greatly prefers quiet, personal time to large groups or rowdy get togethers. Small talk is difficult for him, making conversations with him clunky and awkward when first acquainting. It doesn't help that, when he does open up, most find his dry sense of humor to be unpleasant. However, in the right company, he can be coaxed into more lighthearted discussions. Most jokes, unfortunately, can sail right over Ian's head and he isn't the most up to date when it comes to fads or pop culture. He has a penchant for sarcasm when bordering irritation and, when noticed, Ian tries to separate himself from present company or distract himself with work so he doesn't affect anyone negatively. Now and then, Ian may give unwarranted opinions or advice but is quick to listen or apologize when told to mind his business if it's coming from someone he has a neutral or positive relationship with. Ian is a very protective and loyal young man to those who manage to get past his unintentional barriers; he would absolutely put himself in harm's way for anyone he considers a friend.
He is outwardly a calm sort, taking neutral tones in voice and expression, but is easily provoked to passionate outbursts. Though he prefers to think and plan out modes of action before hand, it is all too common for him to act first and ask questions later. Highly opinionated, Ian often jumps to knee jerk conclusions based on first impressions. While these impressions may not necessarily last, he finds it difficult to move past them entirely and it will take time for him to reevaluate his opinions. It could be said that Ian has two main operating modes: passive and reactionary. Ian is not above making threats of violence -- the only surprising thing is that he will not hesitate to make good on them if pushed.
Ian has a very complicated relationship with masculinity, particularly of the toxic variety. All his life he has been surrounded by men who are worthless, petty, and harmful. Ian strives to be none of these things, to abandon any traits he shares in remote similarity, and has no tolerance for it in others. As a result, he is much more harsh on his judgments of other men and constantly on the defensive around them. He takes care to keep himself in line, to try and make others around him more comfortable in spite of his sometimes aggressive behavior, but fears he is never doing enough or that he will not completely escape its ill effects. Ian's masculinity is the opposite of fragile, it is impossible to make him feel emasculated and he finds himself to be far more comfortable in the company women or honestly anyone that distances themselves from a masculine presentation.
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