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Jacob William
Astoria

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Jacob Astoria

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JACOBWilliamAstoria
GAME MOD	Name: Jacob William Astoria Nickname/Alias: Jake, Astor Gender: Male Age / Date of Birth: 19 / October 31st, 1991 Species: Dhamphir Sexuality: Bisexual PB: Jeremy DuFour
ICONS
Alden University
FRIENDS
RPG
When I'm alone when darkness falls, From Death's dark liar temptation calls. It did not tempt me, no, not yet, But it will try again, I bet.
physical description
HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 175 HAIR: sandy brown but dyes it blonde most of the time EYES: bluish-green Athletic and well built, agile and uncanny balance, scar over left ribs from a fight, ear pierced, silver hoop in right ear, likes good style but also comfort in everyday clothes, when hunting or fighting sticks to practicality; youthful, in public: well dressed, definitely the look of a rich kid; privately: casual and low key, very down to earth; when hunting of fighting, he goes for practicality as well as comfort, always looking for the next new thing that will make things better and/or easier.
personality
He is brilliant and usually it's not he who is the first to say it. Jacob feels the weight of the pressure put on him by his family to succeed. He is a bit narcissistic at times. When he's stressed Jacob gets migraines and falls into depressive moods. He has trouble trusting people as he was kept at arms length from his father who was not a 'hands on' type of father especially to 'a son like him'. He wants to have friends, those he can just be Jacob the person with and hang out. Jacob loves to learn about just about everything. Jacob also likes a bit of gambling and at times can be found playing poker or blackjack if the mood suits him. He thinks of himself as bisexual but has done what he could to keep this from his father, always playing nice with the daughters of William's friends and colleagues, but sometimes he couldn't keep his eyes of their sons either. He is fond of working out and staying fit. Jacob is very charming and an even bigger flirt, and he completely knows both of these things and isn't above using either or both to get his way. Nor is he above pouting with the over-exaggerated bottom lip, pretending to be wide-eyed and innocent. He is lithe and has an inane sense of balance. It's been said more than once that he has a great ability to land on his feet and this is both literal and figurative. He believes in good luck and fate but also in making his own of both of those things. Jacob likes to laugh and have fun and while he can be serious, he likes to enjoy life far far more. There is also a bit of a sense of vanity in Jacob and he can even be a big arrogant. And he does like pretty things, especially boys and girls. He doesn't hide that fact either and flirts with whomever draws his fancy at any given time. Jacob doesn't necessarily want a lot of clothes; he just wants those that he has to look good. He likes snazzy, stylish clothes and shoes even if he's bumming around the home being casual. He is quite a dichotomy - he can be laid-back and fun loving in one mood, and in the other, Jacob is selfish, arrogant and single-minded. Which Jacob one will get will all depend on the day. And his mood. Or his blood lust. Jacob is clever, diplomatic and gifted at talking, preferring to use words to get what he wants, rather than force; he is also gifted at planning and strategy, and compensates somewhat for his friend's rashness. He also delights in applying his many talents to solving challenging problems with minimal effort, often conning or tricking others into doing what he wants. He often finds himself on the wrong end of the opinion of others, and deep down he does want people to like him. Jacob considers himself one of the "brains" often offering others advice on how to deal with various situations, though he almost never directly helps himself With Jacob, what you see is what you get, mostly. Everyone is allowed their secrets right? And Jacob has his own but otherwise is pretty much an open book. Despite his upbringing, he is savvy and smarter than he lets on. He is a night owl, likes the nightlife and dance clubs and isn't quite functional in the morning, at least until his first cup of coffee. Jacob loves his java like little kids like candy.
history
FATHER: William Astoria MOTHER: Annabel Davis SIBLINGS: none His mother always said an angel came to town October 31st, the day that Jacob Astoria was born. He was the only child of Annabel and William Astoria. He is of French, English, Spanish and German descent. Aside from the family trust, the majority of the money comes from breeding and racing thoroughbreds. The profits of those sales had made the family financially secure for the foreseeable future especially in buying property and real estate. Theirs was a fairytale marriage, on the outside at least. As Jacob grew up, he learned it was much different when looked at on the inside. William Astoria had an addiction, of sorts. He is a vampire who claimed to love his family but hated his life and existence, and it turned him abusive toward his wife and son, and Jacob did all he could to protect his mother. When he wasn't angry and lashing out at everything, his father was actually very charming and caring; and it was only due to Annabel Astoria's bookkeeping, investing, and family managing that kept Jacob' father from wasting the family fortune. Despite the hardships, Jacob was happy. His mother adored him. He loves the Red Sox and the Bruins. Early on he learned he had a great aptitude for writing and did so as much as he could from journals and random rambling to longer works and fiction. Jacob was a solitary child who also loved to read and figure out how things worked. He tinkered with things, wanted to see how they did what they did, took them apart and put them back together and often they were better the second time around. All through school he excelled; he liked school even if he didn't like studying. For good or no, his parents were separating when Jacob was 10 and William disappeared. Jacob was devastated. It hadn't been an ideal life but his father was his father. He was determined to grow up and do what it took to find his father, and find out what happened. Annabel got custody of the Jacob as well as a sizable piece of the Astoria fortune. She left the States and went back home to Surrey, England to her parents and family, and raised Jacob there. To this day, Jacob still has a lilt of an English accent when he speaks. The two of them stayed with Jacob' English cousins in Surrey, his uncles very renown in their own right, one the owner of a very popular bakery in London, and the other owns a champion thoroughbred farm and stables, so that was familiar surroundings for Jacob. Jacob blossomed in England but the years with his father had marked him, physically and emotionally - he was a Dhamphir, half human, half vampire. He had all the strengths of a vampire and those grew as he got older But he also developed something close to OCD and has a deep seeded need to be perfect in everything he does, from work to how he dresses, even pushing himself professionally. And after seven years in England, he came back to the States, to school at Alden University, studying to a degree in English Literature. He never forgot the kindness and love of his aunts, uncles and cousins when he and his mother needed it and vowed to repay them someway, sometime.
weaknesses
Can be far too trusting for his own good at times; can often not see the bad or evil in someone, rather trying to see the good in everything; can be flighty or indecisive at times, partially due to youth. Jacob also doesn't sleep a lot. * -They have no finger or toenails. * -Amorous, sexual beings. * -Sunlight renders them powerless. * -Heal slower than vampires, due to half-mortal blood. * -Feeding from anyone but their mate weakens them toward true vampirism. * -Have the blood lust of their vampire parent, but generally drink animal blood.
strengths
Won't back down from a fight, loyal and reliable, has strength of spirit and won't give up; strong need for asking questions and seeking answers; has inner strength that he doesn't truly realise most of the time. He has great people skills and taking in what he sees as he people watches. * -Amorous, sexual beings. * -Often have the powers of a vampire with none of their weaknesses. * -Adept at detecting and killing vampires. * -They have no shadow. * -mate for life and feed from their mates, prolonging their life.
other
Talents, Abilities and Hobbies: He has trained to become a proficient martial artist in several forms of hand-to-hand combat including kickboxing and karate, as well as a top level swordsman; likes to write and is good with computers; likes watching crime dramas Likes: rugby, soccer, blood, hockey, taking things apart, sex, learning, his laptop, finding how things work, exploring, clubs, dancing, taking a risk Dislikes: not being home, told what to do, limitations, prejudice, overwhelming blood lust, intense sunlight Housing of Character/Roommate(s): House Naur / ? How Long at Alden: 2nd year Occupation: student / Vampire Hunter Student Major: English Lit Student Year: Sophomore Current Classes: * The Plays and Poetry of Shakespeare * European Languages and Literatures * Muse level Creative Writing * Appreciating Paranormal Diversity * Archery and sword play * The Supernatural Influence on Art and Literature Sports Played at Alden: hockey, fencing, lacrosse
credit to splott at rp_tutorials

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