11.Oct.20, 09:19 PM
Full Name: Alekse
Pronounced: AL-ek-see
Nicknames: Al, Ali (by Aederyn only)
Rank: Journeyman Runner
Date of birth: 09.02.716
Place of birth: Runner station 928, near Fort Hold
Primary home: none.
Search date: N/A
Searched by: N/A
Played by: KiTelli
Face Claim: Ethan Peck
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair Color: dark brown, curly
Height: 6’2”
Build: Extremely fit and lean
General description:
He, like his sister, carries the angular jaw of their father. Time spent in the sun during the summer gives him a bit of a tan, (after burning for the first several weeks) but it fades quickly when cloudier months set in. Tall, well proportioned, and well muscled, Alekse is athletic and more built than most runners, having chosen to put equal work into his upper body as his lower.
His hair is a dark brown that’s almost black, but as the summer sun darkens his skin, it lightens his hair, bringing out tones of rich auburn towards the ends. He keeps it in loose curls that while still allow the breeze to flow through, it’s short enough to stay off of his neck.
His eyes are dark, wide set, and a rich, deep blue that looks almost brown at a glance. He’s almost always got either a short beard or a decent amount of scruff to make him look more mature, as he isn’t fond of the baby-faced appearance a clean shave gives him. He’s also got a decent patch of chest hair he isn’t afraid to show off, helping to sell the look.
Almost always wearing a slight smirk, he tends to appear as though he’s up to something, which isn’t always inaccurate.
General dressing style:
When dressing casually or for the traces, shorts or well-fitted but not tight trousers are preferred, and if he must be wearing a shirt it had better be something loose. A small belt pouch with a Runner’s bare necessities and some thin-soled leather shoes complete his look. Casually, trousers and a basic but good quality tunic are his -go-to. If he must dress up, he enjoys richer fabrics with fine details, with a cut that compliments the physique he’s worked rather hard on. Always present is the orange sweatband of the Runnercraft, either on his head, wrapping an injury, or on his wrist.
Likes:
Aederyn. He adores his awkward younger sister and will do anything to come to her rescue or help her out.
Dancing. He loves a lively gather dance.
Klah. He doesn’t function without at least two cups of the stuff.
Wine. Best enjoyed with friends.
Beauty. Alekse believes that beauty is to be appreciated, and will do so every chance he can get.
Flirting. It’s an amazing game and he enjoys the challenge.
Drawing. He likes pretty things and likes to make pretty things.
Dislikes:
Plain things. If something can be elevated or adorned with very little effort, why not?
Anything too sweet. Candies, super sweet foods and beverages just make his teeth hurt.
indirectness. Don’t sneak around or beat around the bush. Say and do what you mean, please.
Conflict. If it can be avoided, all the better. But sometimes that’s not the way it works out.
Strengths:
Loyal. He picks his family, and will do all that he can for them, with them, and to stand by them.
Decisive. Must be trait that runs in the family, because, like his sister, he is quick to go with his gut and stick by his decisions.
adaptable. Not one to dwell on an inconvenience, he chooses to go with the flow and work in, around, and through problems that arise instead of against them.
observant. He spends a lot of time looking at people, places, and things, and tends to learn a lot by watching.
Good memory. If he likes it he wants to keep a hold of it.
Flaws:
short attention span. If his interest isn’t enthralled immediately and firmly, he gets bored and moves on to the next thing.
impatient. Alekse likes to see the scenery change, the ground fly beneath his feet, and progress made. If he isn’t seeing results of his current endeavor, whatever that may be, he gets irritated with it.
Flirting. He tends to flirt whether he realizes it or not, and sometimes it can get him into trouble.
Lack of ambition. He’s happy and doesn’t view that as a problem, but being forever a Journeyman very well could be, if he doesn’t get his act together.
Habits and Mannerisms:
Staring. If something catches his attention, he likes to watch it, and sometimes doesn’t realize he might be being rude by doing so. Playing with his hair. He frequently runs a hand through his curls, brushes his hair out of his face, or scratches the hair at the nape of his neck.
General Personality:
Alekse enjoys the little things in life, believing that life was made to be appreciated, and is fond of all things beautiful, whether that be beauty be internal or external. He’s laid back, amiable, and gets along with pretty much everyone. He doesn’t like conflict and will try his best to avoid it, but draws the line when it puts his loyalty to his chosen people at stake. He tries to be a good person, directed by his gut and conscience, choosing to treat others the way he would hope they would treat him, and sometimes that comes back to bite him. He tries to let it roll off, however, and take it philosophically, using the opportunity to learn about that person, and learn from the mistake, rather than dwell on any ill-treatment. Though, sometimes, the best response to something can be a fist with a good amount of force behind it.
He considers his family to be the people he has chosen, and not necessarily the ones he is related to by blood. If a blood relative gives him reason to do so, he will no longer consider them a part of his family. His loyalty is to those loyal to him, regardless of relation. He doesn’t act poorly or seek revenge, instead simply deciding to ‘be done’ with that person and no longer seeks their company, but is still polite to them, if short. Rudeness is ugly, after all, and should only be dealt out in extreme circumstances.
He admires the female form and flirts freely, but, as his younger sister has taught him, he knows most women are stronger than they look, both in character and physically, and is sure to show them the respect they deserve.
His flirtatious, easy-going manner often shows as being shallow or frivolous, which is only reinforced by his short attention span and easy frustration, though that isn’t of much concern to him. He only puts work toward the things he cares about, and if he doesn’t care, he can’t really be bothered by it.
History:
Parents:
Father, Ardin, b. 690, d. N/A
Rank: holder, Master Runner, master to runner station 298.
Mother: Nensi, b.695, d. N/A
Rank: holder, tender of runner station 298.
Siblings:
Younger sister, Aederyn (AID-err-in) born 722. Adores her.
Younger sister, Cairlyn (CARE-lin), born 722. Married to a holder.
Younger fosterling sister, Meri, (MER-ree) born 725, related as she is the daughter of Nensi’s sister. Apprenticed to learn station management in hopes of her marrying a runner to breed more runners, as she also has the lithe, lanky body type runners are known for.
Relationships:
The occasional fling with the odd holder girl here or there. Nothing or serious note.
Offspring:
None that he’s aware of.
Secrets:
Knows of his younger sister’s secret accidental pregnancy and miscarriage. Carries the secret and goes along with the family’s impression that it was a type of illness.
Known:
716: born
720/6 turns old: his sister is born. He loves her from the start.
726/10 turns old: starts running on short legs around the station.
730/14 turns old: hits his growth spurt and officially made an apprentice runner.
734/18 turns old: made Journeyman runner
735/19 turns old: attended a Hatching in Telgar. Watched his sister fall in love with dragons. Completed first Crossing of Pern in just under six sevendays.
736/20 turns old: won two fire lizard eggs in a sprint race, brought them back for his sister and himself. Impressed brown firelizard Handsome.
737/21 turns old: helped his sister when she fell ill, alerted by Handsome’s clutchmate, her firelizard, Rudi.
740/24 turns old: attended youngest blood sister’s wedding.
741/24 turns old: learns of sister’s Searching and subsequent move to Fort Weyr. Is happy for her.
Important history:
He notes the times when his younger sister made headway in the Runnercraft as important, but that’s just him.
Education:
Craft:
Runner
Dates Tapped:
Apprenticed in 730, made journeyman in 734. Yet to make master, but is quite content where he’s at.
Specialty:
Mapping the traces. His good memory and knack for sketching and drawing have made him ideal for map-making.
Strengths:
Sprints. Short bursts of intense speed are what he likes and is good at. He loves to see the miles fly beneath his feet and has worked hard to make sure he’s the best at it.
Weaknesses:
Endurance runs. He is fast and powerful, but not one for long distances.
Additional Information:
Alekse is familiar with all of the basic teaching ballads and basic math. He is also a competent reader/writer. He quite like the ballads, enjoying the music and well-written lyrics. He’s learned a good deal of emergency first aid tending to other runners and himself, and can wrap a sprain or splint a break quickly and competently. He also is familiar with a few herbs that can do some good for minor injuries, but isn’t a healer by any stretch of the imagination.
Anything else?: Has a chunky brown firelizard named Handsome, because he is. He’s a well built, dignified little beast who is either dutifully flying above Alekse or is perched on his shoulder, and is quite the contrast to his exuberant clutchmate.
Inactivity preference: Fade Out
RP sample:
Colors and textures swirled around on the dance floor, the sounds of laughter mingling with the music as the harpers finished the piece. The gather-goers applauded the group and started to disperse, and Alekse lightly made his way closer to the edge of the dance floor.
This, his third —or was it fourth?—glass of wine was beginning to make his head feel both light and heavy simultaneously, and he blinked the growing fog away, yet still relished the feeling the alcohol gave. The wine, while not the best he’d tasted, was far from the worst. And who was he to turn down such a lovely beverage?
A lone harper took the stage and struck up an upbeat but not raucous tune, and Alekse tapped his foot along to the beat. He was familiar with the song and the dance that went with it. He’d taught it to his younger sister several turns back, and took great joy in the intricate steps and tight spins. He wished she was here to dance with…No matter though. No sense dwelling on what wasn’t to be.
A flash of a delicate green dress and matching eyes caught his attention and he watched the holder girl swish across the floor, looking quite bored on the arm of her escort and in need of a better time. He flashed her a winning smile and she fluttered her eyelashes back at him, and it was all the invitation he needed. Now, how to take care of that date of hers…
Pronounced: AL-ek-see
Nicknames: Al, Ali (by Aederyn only)
Rank: Journeyman Runner
Date of birth: 09.02.716
Place of birth: Runner station 928, near Fort Hold
Primary home: none.
Search date: N/A
Searched by: N/A
Played by: KiTelli
Face Claim: Ethan Peck
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair Color: dark brown, curly
Height: 6’2”
Build: Extremely fit and lean
General description:
He, like his sister, carries the angular jaw of their father. Time spent in the sun during the summer gives him a bit of a tan, (after burning for the first several weeks) but it fades quickly when cloudier months set in. Tall, well proportioned, and well muscled, Alekse is athletic and more built than most runners, having chosen to put equal work into his upper body as his lower.
His hair is a dark brown that’s almost black, but as the summer sun darkens his skin, it lightens his hair, bringing out tones of rich auburn towards the ends. He keeps it in loose curls that while still allow the breeze to flow through, it’s short enough to stay off of his neck.
His eyes are dark, wide set, and a rich, deep blue that looks almost brown at a glance. He’s almost always got either a short beard or a decent amount of scruff to make him look more mature, as he isn’t fond of the baby-faced appearance a clean shave gives him. He’s also got a decent patch of chest hair he isn’t afraid to show off, helping to sell the look.
Almost always wearing a slight smirk, he tends to appear as though he’s up to something, which isn’t always inaccurate.
General dressing style:
When dressing casually or for the traces, shorts or well-fitted but not tight trousers are preferred, and if he must be wearing a shirt it had better be something loose. A small belt pouch with a Runner’s bare necessities and some thin-soled leather shoes complete his look. Casually, trousers and a basic but good quality tunic are his -go-to. If he must dress up, he enjoys richer fabrics with fine details, with a cut that compliments the physique he’s worked rather hard on. Always present is the orange sweatband of the Runnercraft, either on his head, wrapping an injury, or on his wrist.
Likes:
Aederyn. He adores his awkward younger sister and will do anything to come to her rescue or help her out.
Dancing. He loves a lively gather dance.
Klah. He doesn’t function without at least two cups of the stuff.
Wine. Best enjoyed with friends.
Beauty. Alekse believes that beauty is to be appreciated, and will do so every chance he can get.
Flirting. It’s an amazing game and he enjoys the challenge.
Drawing. He likes pretty things and likes to make pretty things.
Dislikes:
Plain things. If something can be elevated or adorned with very little effort, why not?
Anything too sweet. Candies, super sweet foods and beverages just make his teeth hurt.
indirectness. Don’t sneak around or beat around the bush. Say and do what you mean, please.
Conflict. If it can be avoided, all the better. But sometimes that’s not the way it works out.
Strengths:
Loyal. He picks his family, and will do all that he can for them, with them, and to stand by them.
Decisive. Must be trait that runs in the family, because, like his sister, he is quick to go with his gut and stick by his decisions.
adaptable. Not one to dwell on an inconvenience, he chooses to go with the flow and work in, around, and through problems that arise instead of against them.
observant. He spends a lot of time looking at people, places, and things, and tends to learn a lot by watching.
Good memory. If he likes it he wants to keep a hold of it.
Flaws:
short attention span. If his interest isn’t enthralled immediately and firmly, he gets bored and moves on to the next thing.
impatient. Alekse likes to see the scenery change, the ground fly beneath his feet, and progress made. If he isn’t seeing results of his current endeavor, whatever that may be, he gets irritated with it.
Flirting. He tends to flirt whether he realizes it or not, and sometimes it can get him into trouble.
Lack of ambition. He’s happy and doesn’t view that as a problem, but being forever a Journeyman very well could be, if he doesn’t get his act together.
Habits and Mannerisms:
Staring. If something catches his attention, he likes to watch it, and sometimes doesn’t realize he might be being rude by doing so. Playing with his hair. He frequently runs a hand through his curls, brushes his hair out of his face, or scratches the hair at the nape of his neck.
General Personality:
Alekse enjoys the little things in life, believing that life was made to be appreciated, and is fond of all things beautiful, whether that be beauty be internal or external. He’s laid back, amiable, and gets along with pretty much everyone. He doesn’t like conflict and will try his best to avoid it, but draws the line when it puts his loyalty to his chosen people at stake. He tries to be a good person, directed by his gut and conscience, choosing to treat others the way he would hope they would treat him, and sometimes that comes back to bite him. He tries to let it roll off, however, and take it philosophically, using the opportunity to learn about that person, and learn from the mistake, rather than dwell on any ill-treatment. Though, sometimes, the best response to something can be a fist with a good amount of force behind it.
He considers his family to be the people he has chosen, and not necessarily the ones he is related to by blood. If a blood relative gives him reason to do so, he will no longer consider them a part of his family. His loyalty is to those loyal to him, regardless of relation. He doesn’t act poorly or seek revenge, instead simply deciding to ‘be done’ with that person and no longer seeks their company, but is still polite to them, if short. Rudeness is ugly, after all, and should only be dealt out in extreme circumstances.
He admires the female form and flirts freely, but, as his younger sister has taught him, he knows most women are stronger than they look, both in character and physically, and is sure to show them the respect they deserve.
His flirtatious, easy-going manner often shows as being shallow or frivolous, which is only reinforced by his short attention span and easy frustration, though that isn’t of much concern to him. He only puts work toward the things he cares about, and if he doesn’t care, he can’t really be bothered by it.
History:
Parents:
Father, Ardin, b. 690, d. N/A
Rank: holder, Master Runner, master to runner station 298.
Mother: Nensi, b.695, d. N/A
Rank: holder, tender of runner station 298.
Siblings:
Younger sister, Aederyn (AID-err-in) born 722. Adores her.
Younger sister, Cairlyn (CARE-lin), born 722. Married to a holder.
Younger fosterling sister, Meri, (MER-ree) born 725, related as she is the daughter of Nensi’s sister. Apprenticed to learn station management in hopes of her marrying a runner to breed more runners, as she also has the lithe, lanky body type runners are known for.
Relationships:
The occasional fling with the odd holder girl here or there. Nothing or serious note.
Offspring:
None that he’s aware of.
Secrets:
Knows of his younger sister’s secret accidental pregnancy and miscarriage. Carries the secret and goes along with the family’s impression that it was a type of illness.
Known:
716: born
720/6 turns old: his sister is born. He loves her from the start.
726/10 turns old: starts running on short legs around the station.
730/14 turns old: hits his growth spurt and officially made an apprentice runner.
734/18 turns old: made Journeyman runner
735/19 turns old: attended a Hatching in Telgar. Watched his sister fall in love with dragons. Completed first Crossing of Pern in just under six sevendays.
736/20 turns old: won two fire lizard eggs in a sprint race, brought them back for his sister and himself. Impressed brown firelizard Handsome.
737/21 turns old: helped his sister when she fell ill, alerted by Handsome’s clutchmate, her firelizard, Rudi.
740/24 turns old: attended youngest blood sister’s wedding.
741/24 turns old: learns of sister’s Searching and subsequent move to Fort Weyr. Is happy for her.
Important history:
He notes the times when his younger sister made headway in the Runnercraft as important, but that’s just him.
Education:
Craft:
Runner
Dates Tapped:
Apprenticed in 730, made journeyman in 734. Yet to make master, but is quite content where he’s at.
Specialty:
Mapping the traces. His good memory and knack for sketching and drawing have made him ideal for map-making.
Strengths:
Sprints. Short bursts of intense speed are what he likes and is good at. He loves to see the miles fly beneath his feet and has worked hard to make sure he’s the best at it.
Weaknesses:
Endurance runs. He is fast and powerful, but not one for long distances.
Additional Information:
Alekse is familiar with all of the basic teaching ballads and basic math. He is also a competent reader/writer. He quite like the ballads, enjoying the music and well-written lyrics. He’s learned a good deal of emergency first aid tending to other runners and himself, and can wrap a sprain or splint a break quickly and competently. He also is familiar with a few herbs that can do some good for minor injuries, but isn’t a healer by any stretch of the imagination.
Anything else?: Has a chunky brown firelizard named Handsome, because he is. He’s a well built, dignified little beast who is either dutifully flying above Alekse or is perched on his shoulder, and is quite the contrast to his exuberant clutchmate.
Inactivity preference: Fade Out
RP sample:
Colors and textures swirled around on the dance floor, the sounds of laughter mingling with the music as the harpers finished the piece. The gather-goers applauded the group and started to disperse, and Alekse lightly made his way closer to the edge of the dance floor.
This, his third —or was it fourth?—glass of wine was beginning to make his head feel both light and heavy simultaneously, and he blinked the growing fog away, yet still relished the feeling the alcohol gave. The wine, while not the best he’d tasted, was far from the worst. And who was he to turn down such a lovely beverage?
A lone harper took the stage and struck up an upbeat but not raucous tune, and Alekse tapped his foot along to the beat. He was familiar with the song and the dance that went with it. He’d taught it to his younger sister several turns back, and took great joy in the intricate steps and tight spins. He wished she was here to dance with…No matter though. No sense dwelling on what wasn’t to be.
A flash of a delicate green dress and matching eyes caught his attention and he watched the holder girl swish across the floor, looking quite bored on the arm of her escort and in need of a better time. He flashed her a winning smile and she fluttered her eyelashes back at him, and it was all the invitation he needed. Now, how to take care of that date of hers…