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Name: Jonathan Graves
Date of Birth: June 4th, 16XX
Age: 30
Nationality: English/British (Wales)
Hair Color: Long brown hair tied back in a pony-tail
Eye Color: Crystal green
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 145
Wife: None
Children: None
Attire: Jonathan goes nowhere unless he is wearing his former English/British Naval uniform, which he wears with pride.
Education: Yorkshire Naval Academy
Talents: Negotiation, battle tactics, advising
Weapon Of Choice: Muskets, a tactical advantage
Likes: Flirting with women, captains who value his intellect, crew members who show respect, reading, chess, the English
Dislikes: Anyone with pointed ears or webbed feet, anyone with an attitude, the French
Languages known: Fluently - English, French. Enough to get by - Ottoman Turkish, Spanish, Dutch.




Bio: Having graduating from Yorkshire Naval Academy at a young age, Jonathan has exhibited a strong intellect, and he exploited that to become a top adviser and strategist to the admiral of the English/British Naval Fleet. Having led a successful campaign against the French Navies, he has earned a reputation as "Invincible Graves". However, during the Battle of Bethony Bay, the English/British captain, whom Graves was assigned to, in his own arrogance and 'insight', refused to heed the advice of Jonathan, thereby turning the entire fleet into a sinking wreckage at the hands of the French, with only the flagship escaping under a hail of cannon fire. Because of this, Graves felt betrayed by the fleet and officers he served with. Docking for emergency repairs in Port Royale, Jonathan quickly fled under the cover of night. He has not been seen serving under the Union Jack ever since. While he has no more love for the English/British Navy, he does still have some respect for them, and will hesitate to attack a ship flying the Cross of Saint George or the Union Jack.
Personality: Jonathan is educated and well-versed, preferring to engage in intellectual debates with the officers rather than drinking games with the crew. However, he is not arrogant or short-sighted, and will willingly raise a mug or ten with his fellow shipmates if he deems morale is heavily damaged. When dealing with his enemies, he always treats them with his full respect, as enemies can be just as tactful and deceitful as his friends. While flirtatious at times, Graves has no plans of actually settling down or getting serious. Preferring intelligence to might, he avoids physical fight, though he is fully willing to bring any conflict to it's resolution.
Appearance: Jonathan has bright green eyes and long brown hair pulled back into a pony tail. He still wears his English/British uniform with pride, though it is mixed and matched with different articles of a pirate officer's uniform. Jonathan's only weapon at hand is a dagger, sheathed at his waist, though his intellect helps avoid any bloodshed he encounters. He almost always seems to be carrying around a map or book, "just in case".

Jonathan's birthday fortune, courtesy of the resident Fortune Teller.

Sun: Gemini
Decanate: Libra/Venus
Degree: 12o30’ – 14o Gemini
Mode: Mutable
Element: Air

General Summary
As a clever conversationalist with polished social skills, you are aware of human nature and are able to mix with people from all walks of life. Multitalented, you have the ability to lead in many different areas of life. However, this great attribute can become a hindrance if you spread yourself too thinly and scatter yourself in too many directions. An innate understanding of values enables you to advise others through being an excellent commentator on their situation, whether on a psychological or material level.

With the added influence of Venus in the second decanate of Gemini, you are warm and friendly and attracted to beauty and the creative arts. An easy charm gives you directness without being abrasive and bestows the gift of diplomacy, should you wish to use it. Venus can also emphasize a desire to be popular and make you attractive to the opposite sex.

Possessing an inventive mind and strong individuality, you may find that most of your satisfaction in life comes from fulfilling a need to do something different and original. Stumbling blocks that may arise to stop you in your climb to successes are tendencies to become impatient and self-indulgent. This also suggests that taking on too much may cause nervousness and tension. You value knowledge and have the ability to learn fast, and you can usually commercialize this in a practical way. Often broad-minded and an advocate of freedom, you may have an interest in social affairs and human rights.

At the age of seventeen, when your progressed Sun moves into Cancer, you are likely to focus on the importance of harmonious surroundings and have a secure and stable home base. This also highlights your personal emotional needs and continues until around the age of forty-seven, when your progressed Sun enters Leo. This will magnify your confidence and strength and enable you to become more powerful in public situations.

Your Secret Self
Creative and mentally restless, you are inquisitive, with many diverse interests, and you love experimenting with new ideas. However, you may need to learn how to constructively concentrate all your forces and limit yourself to a small number of projects in order to achieve your true potential. Worry and indecision could also prove to be unproductive and drain you of your energy. Although you appear confident, a need to be popular can also suggest that you need the approval of others. If, on the other hand, you discipline yourself to develop your creative ideas, you can succeed in a big way.

Besides a hidden sensitivity, you also have the potential for philosophy or spirituality, which, when developed, allows you to have faith in your own abilities and life in general. Since many people born on this date are found working beneath others with less talent and ability, it is vital to use this faith in accomplishing the goals you are capable of achieving. Spending periods alone in reflection, contemplation, or meditation is particularly good for developing your inner calm. Never underestimate the power of love.

Work & Vocation
Ambitious and determined, you may find that your innate business sense can place you in the word of commerce. Your natural psychological skills could prove helpful in sales, advertising, or any form of therapy. Although people-related occupations are likely to bring you satisfaction you may find teaching or lecturing and sharing your knowledge with others will bring you special rewards. Usually you can collaborate and work well in a team situation; however, as you do not like to take orders from others, you may prefer to work for yourself. Writing and journalism can prove to be very positive outlets for the creative side of your nature. Alternatively, your natural dramatic sense may find release through music, art, dance, or drama.

Numerology
The solid structure and orderly power suggested by the number 4 birthday indicate that you need stability and like to establish order. Endowed with energy, practical skills, and strong determination, you can achieve success through hard work. Security-conscious, you like to build a strong foundation for yourself and your family. A pragmatic approach to life confers a good business sense and an ability to achieve material success in life. As a number 4, you are usually honest, frank, and fair. The challenges for a number 4 individual may include overcoming periods of instability or financial worry. The sub influence of the number 6 month indicates that you are protective and caring. It is important for you to be original, generate your own ideas, and make your own decisions. You may need to learn that being persuasive rather than forceful or bossy brings favorable results. Since you love your freedom, avoid being judgmental or overcritical with others, as they may resent your control.

Positive: Well-organized, self-discipline, steady, hardworking, craftsmanship, good with your hands, pragmatism, trusting, exact.

Negative: Destructive behavior, uncommunicative, repressed, rigid, lazy, unfeeling, procrastination, too economical, bossy, hidden affections, resentful.

Love & Relationships
Your need for peace and harmony is likely to attract you to intelligent people who practice positive thinking and can provide you with mental stimulation. Your love of knowledge also suggests that you enjoy groups where you can learn new information or skills. In your relationships you prefer people to be direct, and you often see the advantage of using diplomatic methods in order to keep the status quo. Sine you are interested in self-improvement, you are often involved with ambitious people who are bettering themselves. Nevertheless, in your attempts to be successful, guard against becoming overly critical or bossy with your spouse or associates.