Name:
Cadogan.
Nickname(s):
Cad.
Age (Appearance Wise):
Early to mid-twenties.
Age (Actual):
It is difficult to tell, but around seventy or so years.
Personality:
He is quite brooding; an abnormally serious and slightly pessimistic sort of man who sees the world as something he can study. Cadogan is the type that takes apart things to discover how they work, and to him the City, Forest, and its citizens are no different. He "people-watches," observes and takes endless notes about the habits, personalities, interests, and appearances of those around him, and his observations are not merely limited to the Book Children and the City People. Cadogan studies everything, from a tree to the sole of a shoe. He is constantly attempting to discover the secrets and inner workings of things.
A very studious, intelligent person, Cadogan lacks quite a bit of the normal social skills needed to provide a pleasant conversation. He tends to be too abrupt, too blunt, and will state the outright truth even if it is insulting - this, of course, is not insulting to Cadogan, who for the most part will not intend any upset or harm in his comments. To him, it is just simply "stating the facts," and at times he does not understand why it is that this is sometimes unacceptable. However, despite this, he is quite respectable and often times a little too formal in just how he speaks. He is confident, yet not arrogant, and understands when respect is called for - except for Cadogan, respect is also stating the truth, even if it's blunt or uncalled for.
For the most part, Cadogan can be quite pessimistic - or as he sees it, a realist. If he himself cannot devise a solution to a situation, then there must not be one - of course, this does not take into account anyone else, and his view is quite flawed, but there you have it.
When it comes to his curiosity, he is quite similar to a child, in that he is very easily entertained by things. Even the smallest things can fascinate him, and he especially enjoys picking apart and discovering how the simplest of things work. He does not always literally take things apart, though he has been known to do that and then not be able to put it back together...
He can be easily irritated; he does not take lightly to people who either insult his intelligence in any way, or when things do not make sense. It frustrates him to know that he can't always take things apart (not always literally) and understand them; that sometimes things merely work because they do.
Thoughts on the Forest:
As with his attitude towards the City People, Cadogan is both intrigued and wary of the Forest. His interest lies within the darkness, and though he is not afraid of it, he is cautious of it. He wishes to study it more deeply, discover its secrets and what it holds within its confines.
Thoughts on Book Children:
He finds them, for the most part, pleasant company. He sees them rather as equals to himself, and therefore is much more comfortable around them. Though he cannot explain either origin, the fact that he is one of the Book Children makes him feel more connected to them.
Thoughts on City People:
He has a sort of morbid curiosity towards them. They fascinate him, but simultaneously he is both wary and cautious of them; however, he does desire to know more about them.
Physical Appearance:
Premade! See above~
History:
STILL WORKING ON THIS.
Hobbies:
Observation, puzzle solving, cooking, construction and deconstruction of things, carving.
Birthday:
February 19th.
Favorite Things:
Exploration, puzzles, intelligence, words, discovering things.
Hated Things:
Misguidance, confusion, getting lost, ignorance, insults to his intelligence.
Story:
The Serpent (original).
Favorite type of Ending:
One that can explain things well; an ending that ties things together neatly, without any loose ends, regardless of whether it is happy or sad.
Favorite Illustration:
Rainbow Serpent Dreaming of Peace
Dreams:
STILL WORKING ON THIS.
