Post by cloudninelives on Nov 13, 2011 14:50:30 GMT -8
Name: Pouncival Cartwright
Aliases: Pounce, Pouncey, Carty, Cartwright, Welshy, Welsh-boy and Sheepy
Age: 19 (birthday 8th May)
Build: 1.65 m, 59 kg, Stocky and fairly short, reasonable musculature
Origin: Wales – immigrated to Felidae
Occupation: Barkeep at The Chrysalis
Eyes: Plain brown, not too dark – not too light
Hair: Very short and swept back due to him constantly running his hands through it- not slicked. It is a light and dark brown mix, with has often been described as bearing an uncanny resemblance to a shoebrush...
Scars: One small scar on his thumb from where he got his hand caught on barbed wire as a child, and a large scar across the left side of his face from where his uncle attacked him with a hoe- mistaking him for an inbreaker. He often tries to pass this off as some kind of birth mark.
Fur/Markings: White/light brown base with very dark brown splotches and stripes in a random pattern. He is more lightly coloured than dark.
Attire: 2.bp.blogspot.com/_OEoWXhjJ6nI/S_ye8mBJ31I/AAAAAAAADys/lvrwYbCU-iM/s1600/knickerbocker_knickers_1920s_mens_fashion_jazz_age.jpeg exactly like this, but minus the briefcase and less clean/new looking. His clothes are worn and fading.
His work clothes are similar to these caseyandphilipgototetbury.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/30s5.jpg, and are looked after better so look less worn and dirty.
Accessories: Wooden bead bracelet from his mother and leather wallet from his father- good luck charms to him as they carry his parent’s blessings with them.
WOC: Pouncival is not a fighter, but like any young tom has been in his fair share of scuffles. He tends to enjoy a bit of wrestling and can throw a good punch, but as he isn’t all that quick on his feet he tends to prefer not to get involved with physical altercations...
Appearance: www.old6ward.org/1920KaneBoys.jpg one on the right, with a face more like www.soviethistory.org/images/Large/1921/2_7352.jpg, and hairstyle like histclo.com/imagef/fc/immain/Ss28.jpg (the one on the right again). He has a rough and ready style and is having to get used to dressing smarter than he is used to due to working as a barkeep. He still has a tendency to leave his hair unbrushed and his buttons undone, or his bowtie crooked, and his shoes are always scuffed as he wears them out with running around all day.
Personality: Pounce is an optimist by nature and upbringing. He Always has a smile on his face and can laugh in nearly all situations. He is an essentially good, friendly person, but will tend to look out for number one on those occasions when money beckons... He is quite naive and innocent and has a lot to learn about city life and the nature of people, as well as life in general as there was only so much the doddery old parson could teach him in the church run school in Wales. He wants to make friends and joke around with them, and enjoys company immensely- he doesn’t like being alone and will talk to anyone just so he doesn’t feel like he’s on his own. He isn’t homesick yet because he has his parent’s keepsakes and is looking forward to a new life, but still misses his family. This, however, doesn’t affect his mood and he goes through life with a bounce in his step, cheering up people as he passes through.
Special skills: Eternal optimist- makes the best of bad situations and is good at cheering people up.
Weaknesses: Money. As a tom struggling in a new environment, out of a not-so-well-off family, Pounce is liable to go a bit ga-ga when cash is in the question... and emotional blackmail as he is so friendly.
Fears: Having to go home without any advancement in his situation- either moneywise, jobwise, knowledgewise or relationshipwise (Not getting anywhere), being alone.
Likes: Having fun, jokes, good food, relaxing with friends, job satisfaction, resolving arguments, the colours sky blue and butter yellow- particularly together, money.
Dislikes: Misery, pessimists, not being able to smile at something, being put down/reproached/told off, the colours olive green and mustard yellow- especially together.
History: Was born in Cardiff, Wales, to a large farming family. Is the third youngest of 8 kits, has loving parents. He grew up with a working life, happy family and reasonable education at the local church school. It wasn’t until Pounce realised that he was the oldest living at home that he decided to make something of himself. His chosen path was to follow his childhood dream of America- having been awed by an American soldier who once crashed in a field near his home.
Now, at 17, Pounce has been in Felidae for a month and is determined to enjoy every minute- not a taxing task so far. He managed to find work as a barkeep at the Chrysalis, where he earns his keep and has fun too. He is still trying to meet people to hang out with; so far his main conversation buddy has been the band leader, although he believes that several chats with customers could lead to friendships.
Love Interest: Not yet- doesn’t know anyone well enough.
Quotes: ‘Ta-ra!’ when saying goodbye
Theme Song: Blue Skies- Irving Berlin (written in 1926!!)
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[b]Colour Code: [/b] Cornflowerblue (6495ED)
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