Realistic or Modern The Golden City: A Tale of Two Flames - CS [Open]

Misty Gray · Jun 5, 2024

The Golden City: A Tale of Two Flames
IC Start Date: TBC -1920

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Walter Hawthorne (Patriarch) - Misty Gray
Daniel Hawthorne (Eldest Son) - ReverseTex
John Hawthorne (Mine Manager) - Pagemaster
Rhodes Hawthorne (Middle Son) villainvrs ??
James Hawthorne (Youngest Son) - Jabroni

Grace Baker (Assistant) Misty Gray
Other relatives & allies - OPEN
Arthur Flemming (Patriarch) - Pagemaster
TBD Flemming (Matriarch) - OPEN
Lillian Hawthorne (Eldest Daughter) - Misty Gray
Aurelia Flemming (Middle Daughter) - Saix
Lucille Flemming (Middle Daughter) - neverbackdown
Amelia Flemming (Youngest Daughter) - ReverseTex

Emma Carmine (Actress/Singer) - neverbackdown
Milo J. Culpeppe (Lawyer) - WIP
Other relatives & allies - OPEN
Lawrence Fields (Publisher) - ReverseTex
Soo Hyun-Woo (Editor-In-Chief) - FelixTheCat
Elias Redding (Cartoonist) - Evie Maiden Of Apples
Nora Whitfield (Women's Page Editor) - historian
Reporter - OPEN
Oliver Walton (Real Estate) Misty Gray
Damon Ripley (RAE Officer) - WIP ReverseTex
Jacob Taylor (Senior Police Detective) - Misty Gray
Thomas Rookwood (Navy Commander) - Pagemaster

Anton Wolff (Film Director/Producer)

Lost Martian
Evelyn Hawthorne (Youngest/Only Daughter) -

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Lorilei Flemming (Matriarch) -

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Clara Aldridge (Reporter) - SF Chronicle - WIP

racoon
Helen Wainwright - (Cartoonist) -

SandraDeelightful

Misty Gray · Jun 5, 2024

Locations

Hawthorne Manor

Location: Old Nob Hill
This home was originally built by Paul Hawthorne in the late 1880’s. Over the years, additions and renovations such as the greenhouse and other parts were added by Walter. It rests in Old Nob Hill, a traditionally upper class part of San Francisco. With Bayside views and detached enough from the downtown hustle, it makes for a central point for the Hawthorne family.

Camp Hawthorne

Location: Lake Tahoe
Built by Walter Hawthorne following the death of his first wife, this home serves as the family retreat as well as an intersection between city life and mine life. About 3 hours from the city and 1.5 hours from the gold and silver mines, the location is strategic for business and play. With a sprawling beach access point, boat, and many other amenities, it’s simply a millionaires playground.

Daniel & Lily's House

Location: Border of Downtown & Old Nob Hill
Purchased days before the start of Chapter 1, the newlywed couple’s new home.
Flemming San Francisco House

Location: Old Nob Hill
A recent development in the upper-class suburb, the Flemming house is a pristine modern marvel of architecture. With priceless views and plenty of space for everyone, it is a central point for the Flemming family.

The Flemming Ranch

Location: Sierra Nevada
Built overlooking the ocean and the Sierra Nevada, the Flemming Ranch is a 26,000 acre property that Arthur holds dear to his heart. He long ago banned any form of hunting, logging, or unnecessary motorized vehicle on the property; he does love his peace and quiet. The property is strictly invitation only and even then, the guest list is very limited. A small train runs between notable portions of the property, the only method of travel that does not involve horses permitted on the property.

The family yacht, often spotted in San Francisco Bay, is also located here, about a ten minute train ride from the main house. With it are two sailboats, one large one for entertaining, and a second that can be sailed by one person if needed. There is a full service airfield where Arthur keeps several planes that he enjoys flying throughout the state.
(Taken from Arthur's CS)

The Lake House

Location: Lake Tahoe
The Flemmings Lake house is on the shores of Lake Tahoe, resting in the middle of 1,600 acres, 100 of which are waterfront. Like the Ranch, this house is a family hideaway, but the kind one often see's friends and extended family visit. Unlike the Ranch, it welcomes visitors whenever the family is home. Two small motor launches are available for puttering around on the lake.
(Taken from Arthur's CS)

The Stork Club

Location: Downtown
The Stork Club is a newly acquired property by the Flemming family. A former lively bar and jazz club, the Stork Club at first glance is simply a run-down jazz club. However, the real action is behind closed doors.
Rosewater Pharmacy

Location: Downtown
Newly purchased by Daniel Hawthorne, Rosewater Pharmacy takes its name from his late mother as well as the mining town he grew up visiting. Here you can pick up prescriptions, grab an ice-cold coke, or something a bit stronger…

San Francisco Chronicle

Location: Downtown
Built in 1889, the signature Chronicle clocktower was San Francisco’s first skyscraper. Now, in a growing city, it's a relic of the past. This is home to the bustling journalists in the city.
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Misty Gray · Jun 5, 2024

Walter Hawthorne

Name:
Walter Howard Hawthorne

Age and Date of Birth:
74 (1st February 1846)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Widowed
2nd Marriage, 1886-1914
1st marriage: 1867-1883

Face Claim:
Harrison Ford

Height:
5'11"

Affiliation:
The Hawthorne Family

Role/Occupation:
Patriarch (aka Boss around this place!)

Skills:
Business management
Negotiation and persuasion
History and Geography
Analytical skills
Mathematics
Strong eye for detail
Likes:
- Money and power
- Structure and order
- Reading
- Socialising
- Cars
- Cards and pool/billiards

Dislikes:
- Excuses
- Ambitious & non-traditional women
- Promiscuity
- People "beneath" him with too much to say
- Liberals

Personality:
- Intelligent
- Persuasive
- Intimidating
- Persistent and determined
- Serious
- Traditionalist
- Old-fashioned
- Judgemental
- Strong-willed
- Calculated
- Opinionated and abrupt

Personality Type:
ESTJ-A: Executive
History:
Walter was the first born child of Paul and Charlotte Hawthorne. Born in San Francisco, 1946, he was alive just in time for the start of The Gold Rush two years later. His father acquired a plot of land in the Sierra Nevada mountains. When Paul struck gold, the family's lives changed along with their newfound wealth. His father went from being a labourer to establishing his own town of Goldwater. Whether it was gold or later silver, the mines had been the making of the Hawthorne family's wealth.

From as early as he can remember, Walter had always looked up to his parents. He respected everything his father did. Whether it was the business, their Christian values, or the way the man ran the household, Walter believed his father's way to be the right way.

Walter was able to grow up with the best education and was popular with his peers. Despite his conservative family, he was the life and soul of many a gathering. It was during his time at university when he first met Mary. She wasn't a student, but instead worked in the campus library. The couple married in 1867, when Walter was 21.

After completing his degree, Walter returned to his family home, with Mary, where he continued supporting his father and the family's empire. With his own home and wife, Walter was ready to start a family of his own. Unfortunately, they eventually came to learn Mary was unable to bear children. Despite his disappointment, Walter's love for Mary and his respect of the vows of marriage, meant he had to come to terms with the fact they wouldn't be able to have their own children. It was something his father was disappointed about, realising he would have to count on Walter's siblings to continue the family name, which meant he had to work even harder to keep his father's respect.

Walter had been married to Mary for 14 years when the woman health began to decline, along with displaying cognitive and behavioural changes. In 1883, she passed away, having succumbed to the malignant brain tumour. Although Walter grieved for the woman, he soon fell into the arms of his close friend, a younger woman, Rose, who had been there for him during the toughest times. Encouraged by his father, Walter didn't waste any time in asking her to marry him.

It was with his second wife that Walter was able to become a father, with Daniel born first along with [details to be added when all siblings submitted]. Although Walter had loved Mary, she had never been able to give him a family, so his bond with Rose and his second marriage were forged on deeper foundations. The couple had their problems, of course, not aided by Walter's closed-minded and abrupt nature, but if anyone could tame that in him, it was Rose. As cold and strict he appeared, it was still a softened version of him with his wife there to rein him in a little.

In 1914, when Rose passed away following a heart attack, Walter no longer had anything to calm his cutting nature. Given he was older and more weathered than her, he'd always expected to die before his wife, so her sudden death came as a shock. From that day, he became a less pleasant man to be with, no longer having a care to tone down his ways. Some would say his grief was the cause of the changes in him, but others figured it was who he always had been, deep down.

With Daniel's marriage to Lillian rapidly approaching, Walter isn't exactly thrilled. Granted, it would take one hell of a woman to impress him, but her career as an actress and her free-spirited nature causes him to have doubts. Not only in her ability to fall into line and become a Hawthorne, but also as to whether or not she can be trusted. A naïve fool or a truly skilled actress, Walter hasn't decided yet. What he is sure of, is that Daniel will be the one to fill his own shoes one day and Lillian can't jeopardise that.
Mary Hawthorne - First Wife, Deceased
Rose Hawthorne - Second Wife (Mother of his kids), Deceased
Daniel Hawthorne - Son
Rhodes Hawthorne - Son
TBC Hawthorne - Son
Evelyn Hawthorne - Daughter

Lillian Flemming - Daughter-in-Law

ReverseTex · Jun 5, 2024

Daniel Hawthorne

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Name:
Daniel "Danny" Hawthorne M.D.

Age and Date of Birth:
32. 13, August, 1888

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual. Engaged

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Kevin Costner

Height:
6'1

Affiliation:
Hawthorne Family

Role/Occupation:
Eldest Brother / Physician

Skills:
"Hawthorne" charm
Medical Training
Dancing
Likes:
Helping patients
Women- Lily in particular
Drinking
Partying
Making money
The mountains

Dislikes:
Strict rules
Tradition
The press or anyone overly nosey
The beach
The government

Personality:

Daniel is first and foremost, charismatic. He could talk his way out of nearly any situation, and you'd be surprised how many he's had to do that for. Now that he's settled down, physically and mentally, he's tailored his charisma for patient care rather than nefarious activities. He's a talented doctor, organized, and caring. Even if he has to deliver a terminal prognosis, he'll do so empathetically. Otherwise, he's very altruistic about his career and impact on the Bay area. Overall, he's very emotionally intelligent. As the eldest brother, he's naturally protective over his siblings. Whether supporting them through a hard time or taking them out for a night on the town. He will always be there for his siblings. With their mother gone, he's found himself as the emotional voice of reason in the family against their father.

However, Daniel can be turbulent with his emotions. He can be unrealistic with his standards and goals, which often leaves him frustrated or disappointed. More often than not, he catches himself taking on his sibling's problems. Whether that be to avoid them reaching their father or he genuinely thinks he can solve it. This leaves very little time for personal emotional regulation, resulting in outbursts from time to time. He's also very intense, like his father, and his determination and energy can be a lot to handle. His passion for life and success drive him, whether that be for better or for worse.

Personality Type:
ENFJ-T - Turbulent Protagnoist
History:

From a young age, Daniel knew he had large shoes to fill. As a young boy, he looked up to his father. Who wouldn't? He was well respected, provided a comfortable life for his family, and seemingly loved him. In his earlier years, he often tagged along with his dad to visit the mining towns. He never had much interest in the manual labor that came with the job, instead, he enjoyed taking to the miners and their families. His mother teased him, dubbing him the "Mini Mayor" of Goldwater. As he grew older, he started to notice his father's faults. His mother always remained saint-like, the only redeemable trait of his father was how he acted around her.

Despite being the eldest brother, Daniel had his wild and reckless era. Once he was shipped off to Yale, away from his father's prying eye, he let loose. His grades slipped, his partying ramped up, and ultimately made a fool of himself. Thankfully, money and being damn witty kept him in place. After his first two years at college were pissed away partying, his parents intervened. His options: shape up or be financially cut off. Since then, he reined in his wild side and focused on school. After graduating from Yale, he decided to stay on the East Coast for medical school. Moreover, he was encouraged by his father to pursue higher education. With the looming threat in Europe, he was wise to do so. The death of his mother in 1914 marked another change in his personality. Reality began to settle in, he needed to step up and help protect his siblings. Whether it be from the world or their father. Unlike some of his siblings, he avoided the draft and remained stateside. His father needed assistance with the labor loss as well as doctors were needed in his hometown.

After finishing medical school, Daniel returned to San Francisco. With most of the men off to war, he became the most trusted physician in the Bay area. He took house calls, attending to any patients who could afford his services. At night, with many young women's husbands off at war, he kept them well-entertained. Throughout his sleep-around in San Francisco, he happened to meet Lillian Flemming. The last name rang a bell, but from where he wasn't sure. She was an actress, but he hadn't seen her pictures. Regardless, the two passionately fell in love. With the war ending, men returned home and so did a new sense of normalcy. However, Daniel longed for the freedom he had before. With Prohibition well into effect, it was time he started to make a name for himself. He wanted in: regardless of legality.
Lillian Flemming - Fiancée
Walter Hawthorne- Father
Rose Hawthorne- Mother (deceased)
Rhodes Hawthorne- Younger Brother

ReverseTex · Jun 5, 2024

Lawerence Fields

Name:
Lawerence "Laurie" Fields

Age and Date of Birth:
53. 4, February, 1867

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
TBD. Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Stanley Tucci

Height:
5'8

Affiliation:
Neutral

Role/Occupation:
Publisher at the San Francisco Chronicle

Skills:
Managing a newsroom, writing, collecting information, socialization
Likes:
Cars
Gossip
Making money
Writing

Dislikes:
Secrecy
Corruption
Tradition
Failure

Personality:

Lawrence is intolerant of the way the rich and famous carry themselves. He cares little about their feelings or personal well-being. To him, he'd rather profit off of someone's misfortune rather than help them out of it. His indifference towards people doesn't translate to his staff members. He's willing to help out and guide the "war room" when needed, reminding him of his younger years as a journalist. He's resourceful, cunning, and well-respected because of this.

Personality Type:
ENTJ-A - Assertive Commander
History:

Laurie got his shot at the big leagues when the Chronicle assigned him to be a war correspondent for the Spanish-American War. As a civilian, he had no direct impact on the war itself. His sole motive was to capture stories, fact or fiction, to deliver back in time for print. He spent the year with the Roughriders, canonicalizing their adventures and battles in Cuba. With the war over quickly, his business vacation was shorter than he expected. However, when he returned to San Francisco, he was surprised to see how many people enjoyed his articles. The editor-in-chief at the time promoted him to the head of the reporter bullpen and responsible for a column.

From then, he slowly rose the ranks at the paper. He chased wild stories, solidified sources throughout the city, and untimely crafted eye-catching pieces. When the editor-in-chief retired, the publisher of the paper promoted Laurie to the spot in 1908. For 10 years, he served as the editor-in-chief. He established strong correspondence in New York, Washington D.C., and abroad for premier war coverage. He brought on a cartoonist, hoping to generate sales for those with lesser reading abilities. Ultimately, this worked. The San Francisco Chronicle saw an all-time high in sales.

In 1918, the owner of the Chronicle sacked the publisher. From his hard work during the War, the owner promoted Laurie. Since then, he has managed the daily operations of the paper. With the war in the rearview mirror, the paper has evolved to cover more lucrative topics. Anything newsworthy: scandals, crime, and debauchery. You name it, he's likely ran a story on it. Alongside his team, Laurie Fields controls the narrative in San Francisco.
TBD

Misty Gray · Jun 5, 2024

Lillian Flemming

Name:
Lillian Mary Flemming
"Lily"

Age and Date of Birth:
28 (12th July 1892)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Engaged

Face Claim:
Annabelle Wallis

Height:
5'8"

Affiliation:
#1: The Flemmings
#2: The Hawthornes (through Daniel)

Role/Occupation:
Actress - Movies & Theatre

Skills:
Acting
Singing
Dancing
Piano
Sewing
Likes:
Her career
Her family
Daniel
Animals and nature
Warm and sunny weather
Parties and alcohol
Fashion trends

Dislikes:
Being patronised
Abusive men
Double-standards
Spiders and rodents
Manipulative people
Invasions of privacy

Personality:
Idealistic
Optimistic
Committed and hardworking
Open and honest
Warm and friendly
Thrill-seeking
Outspoken
Impulsive
Fiery

Personality Type:
ENFP-T: Campaigner
History:
Lillian knew from a young age that she wanted to be an actress. She'd seen plays and theatre performances as a child, leading her to dreaming of being a star herself. Thankfully, her family had the means to allow her an in road and in her early teens she was given roles in the theatre. Lily was a natural and quickly became a popular choice. Naturally, she progressed into movies too.

It wasn't all fun and smiles, despite Lily showing exactly that on the surface. Her managers and directors in those early years hadn't treated her too kindly. It was gruelling; made to work long hours practising her lines and moves; perfecting her appearance and stage presence. Further to this, as she entered her late teens, Lily was sexually assaulted by one of her more senior co-stars. When she reported it to her manager, the man took the male actor's side and forced Lily to stay silent if she wanted to pursue her career. The older man himself then went on to make advances towards her himself, but she felt she had no choice but to keep it a secret, as she knew it could cost her career if she spoke up against him. Besides, what say did a silly young woman have in this world?

As the years went on, Lily stayed focused on her work in film and theatre. Attracting the adoration of male fans, she was encouraged to stay single and maintain the clean - and attainable - image to remain popular in the field. Despite her awareness of being exploited, she decided to ride with that being the reason for being single for so long. In reality, her experiences of abuse had left her afraid of getting close to men and risking being taken advantage of again.

As the years went on, Lily became an established name and had gained full confidence as an actress. No longer so easily manipulated by her superiors and elders, she started to feel in full control of her life and choices. Passing her mid-twenties also brought with it the realisation that she didn't want to end up growing old alone. She wanted to find someone to love and maybe even start a family with. It was around that time she met Daniel, a physician who hadn't seen any of her work on stage or in film. It was his minimal knowledge of her career that drew her to him, having lost interest in other actors or fans with crushes on her. Despite having spent so many years remaining patiently single, her feelings and passion for Daniel developed very quickly.

Lily loves her parents and would do anything to protect her sisters, but over the years has often felt like the black sheep of the family. With her fulfilled dreams of being an actress having deviated from the family business, she felt like her parents weren't proud of her and that she didn't fit in well enough with her dear sisters. In the end, she could never turn her back on the career that made her happy. She always hoped that one day her family would be proud of her achievements, even if she didn't directly benefit the family business.

Now engaged, Lily is both excited and apprehensive about her future as Mrs Hawthorne. She knows all about the Hawthorne businesses, not to mention the patriarch of the family, Walter. From her interactions with her future father-in-law, she is concerned about how she'll settle into Daniel's family. Along with that, she is certain her differing views to Walter could lead to issues with them getting along...
Daniel Hawthorne - Husband

Arthur Flemming - Father
Lorilei Flemming - Mother
Aurelia Flemming - Sister
Lucille Flemming - Sister
Amelia Flemming - Sister

Emma Carmine - Best Friend

Walter Hawthorne - Father-in-Law
Rhodes Hawthorne - Brother-in-Law
TBC Hawthorne - Brother-in-Law
Evelyn Hawthorne - Sister-in-Law

racoon · Jun 6, 2024

Clara Aldridge

Name:
Clara Aldridge

Age and Date of Birth:
25 (14th March 1895)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Zoey Deutch

Height:
5'4"

Affiliation:
Neutral

Role/Occupation:
Reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle

Skills:
collecting information, photographic memory, quick learner
Likes:
Her work
Being up to date with all the news
Novelty
The smell of cigarettes

Dislikes:
Emotional vunerability
Being belittled
Dishonesty
Cold weather
Cleaning
Hangovers

Personality:
Committed to her work
Independent
Observant
Inquisitive
Messy
History:
Clara comes from an ordinary, middle-class family. Being an only child, her parents placed a strong emphasis on her education. She excelled at school and even considered applying for a scholarship that would cover most of her college tuition. However, she had to abandon this plan of pursuing further education when her mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer; the costly treatment meant her family couldn't afford another major expense. Following graduation, Clara applied for a copyist and assistant position at the San Francisco Chronicle.

Her mother succumbed to the illness two years post-diagnosis, when Clara was 19. After her mother's death, the relationship between Clara and her father became strained. It was never perfect; they had their ups and downs, mostly influenced by his drinking habits, which Clara had resented, yet, much to her disdain, she found herself more akin to him in that regard with age. However, now there was this uncomfortable awkwardness mixed with grief hanging in the air that they failed to ever address. That was what ultimately pushed her to move to an anything but spacious apartment in a more convenient location, i.e., closer to the office.

Slowly working her way up, she got her first reporting job by 1918, during the Spanish flu outbreak in San Francisco, providing her with opportunities to prove her mettle as a journalist. As much as she put substantial effort into her work, part of her success can be attributed to her eidetic memory. She continues to work for the San Francisco Chronicle, covering whatever stories are in demand.
TBD

SandraDeelightful · Jun 6, 2024

Helen Wainright

Name: Helen Wainwright

Age and Date of Birth: 23 (January 18, 1897)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status: Heterosexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only): Joanna Vanderham

Height: Five feet, three inches

Affiliation: Neutral

Role/Occupation: San Francisco Chronicle, Cartoonist

Skills:
-Drawing/Painting/Sketching
-Drink Mixing
-Dancing (Informal)
-Event Planning
-Fun-Making

(Bonus Of Things She Is Not Good At, But Thinks She Is)
-Singing
-Acting
-Dancing (Choreographed)
Likes:
Dancing
Drinking
Going To The Movies
Most Animals

Dislikes:
Not Having Anything To Do
Rats (The One Animal She Doesn't Like)
Being Interrupted When She's Working

Personality: Bright, romantic and flighty, Helen is a flapper of through and through. She likes parties, drinking, and dancing. She is rather naive, having grown up in a sheltered, upper-class home in New England. Her view of the world as a whole has been shaped by films and romantic novels. While she has an overall sweet nature and a friendly, warm and welcoming attitude, she often fails to see things from other people's perspective, and often doesn't take into account that other people have lived differntly to her. It's not out of any malice, it's merely just because it hasn't occured to her. She is someone who avoids conflict, if it involves her. Other people's conflict, she is all about, and wants to know every detail. She's not a very good secret keeper and she loves to gossip. Much like her self-centered nature, it's not about being mean or malicious, but rather her just not thinking things through, and not thinking about the consequences of her actions.

While she isn't necessarily dumb, she is booksmart, well-read and clever and articulate, she lacks street smart. She can be far too trusting of people, expectining people who are merely nice to her to be overall good people. She doesn't think along the lines of looks can be decieving, and she does buy into the notion that beauty equals goodness.

She has a tendency to get bored easily, always full of boundless energery and a need to always be doing something. She almost has a need to be moving. She can be a bit scatter-brained, her thoughts jumping from moment to moment, and she has a hard time sticking with a task. But once she actually starts getting to work on something, she is usually able to pull through it. Her drawings are one of the things that keep her focus. Though it is a bad idea to interrupt her when she is working like that, as it is hard for her to get back into it.

Foresight is not a strongsuit of Helen's. She lives only in the here and now, giving little to no thought on how her decisions now will impact the future. She is something of a cock-eyed optomist, thinking that life, much like in novels and films, will turn out all right in the end. What she often doesn't realize is that, in those stories, the heroes must work for their happy ending, while Helen simply thinks it will just happen. She envisions herself as a sort of romantic heroine, and believes that, if she is good, then good things will happen naturally. Of course, with her tendency to be self-centered (even if unwittingly) and her flighty and frivoulous nature, she might not be as good as she thinks.

Personality Type: ESFP-The Entertainer
History: Born and raised in Connecticut, Helen had a happy, privileged and sheltered childhood. She was the youngest of five and the only girl in the bunch, and as such, she was sort of the center of her own world. Her brothers were fun and teasing, though protective of her. Her father doted on her and spoiled her, and her mother was somewhat overbearing, though very overindulgent as well.

As much as she loved her family, she did fear ending up the same as her mother and her sisters-in-law. All of her brother's married women from equally wealthy families, all old-money. She, growing up reading romances, thought life ought to be grander that, and saw life through rose-colored glasses. When she was twenty-one, she was in a serious relationship, and it wasn't until he proposed at her birthday party that she panicked, and realized that if she had married, she would be following the same life as her mother had. She immediately turned him down in front of everybody, locked herself in her room and began packing her things. The next morning, she left her home (tossing her suitcase out the window, and climbing out of it when she could have just walked through the door) and went to California, taking with her $100 of her father's money, and leaving only a note behind.

Growing up, Helen had little need to do things on her own. She grew up in a large house filled with servants. And now that she lives alone, she has been learning, though she does live in a clean, but rather cluttered and disorganized apartment. She likes to consider herself something of a starving artist, and while her pay isn't the highest, she's most certainly comfortable, and her worry-wart mother does send her money every month.

She has grand dreams of being on stage or on screen. Not because of any passion for the arts, but because of the glamour life she associates with it. Despite enjoying her job as a cartoonist well enough and being very good at it, she longs for glamour and romance, something that she doesn't think she will ever find working for a newspaper. She has always been a creative individual. She often bounced between medium to medium, painting to drawing to playing the piano to (attempting) writing plays. Despite seeing it as rather mundane as far as art goes, she is very talented at it, and it was how she landed her current job at the San Francisco Chronicle.
TBD

villainvrs · Jun 8, 2024

Name:
Rhodes Jameson Hawthorne

Nicknames:
Rhodey by family, although it makes him feel like a child.

Age and Date of Birth:
27. November 7th, 1893

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Both are complicated. He'll tell you with a straight face he's straight, but who's not at least a little bicurious? Relationships aren't his thing, not when he's practically married to his work.

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Callum Turner.

Height:
6'2"

Affiliation:
Hawthorne Family

Role/Occupation:
Middle Child, not by choice. Happens to be the family lawyer outside of working as an attorney on and off in town, also not by choice.

Skills:
Someone who inherited the family charisma, Rhodes has always had a sharp tongue and an even sharper wit. Polite, but not smothering, easy on the eyes but not untouchable. He's easy to make conversation, crack jokes, has a way of getting people to relax around him. Maybe it's the fact that he's a lawyer, maybe it's because he has a way of seeing through people's charades, but others have a tendency to tell him things in confidence. Poor move on their part.
Likes:
Black coffee. Going out on morning walks/jogs. Spontaneous outings. Eating healthy. Surprising people. Completing the crosswords in newspapers. Being right. Prefers summer to winter. Has a strange fondness for the Westerns he grew up watching as a kid. Likes to pull the "I'm a lawyer" card in arguments, as if that makes him credible.

Dislikes:
Being told what to do/having his sense of freedom impinged upon. Overly sympathetic people. People who talk ill about dear old dad. The smell of cigars. Feeling vulnerable (not the Hawthorne way). Hangovers (they make him sleep in late, makes him feel unproductive). Hospitals.

Personality:
Rhodes, number one, is independent. He does not like being told what to do or tied down. He is a free spirit, money permitting. Two, he is very hard to read. It’s those still eyes of his, that mild smiling face that seems to hide some whisper of aggression. No one seems to be able to tell what he’s thinking and nobody likes that. He is charismatic, but also repulsive and unpredictable. He is characterized primarily as an enigmatic figure. Friendly but very private, calm but suddenly spontaneous, extremely curious but unable to stay focused on formal studies, he can be a challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones.

He can seem very loyal and steady for a while, but he tends to build up a store of impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions. This behavior seems similar to manic episodes, as he is infused with a burst of raw and passionate energy, for better or worse.

He is no saint, and lives by the mantra ‘do unto others’. And because he can read people he knows exactly what they would do to him. Instead of being overly cautious though, avoiding stepping on toes in order to avoid having his toes stepped on, Rhodes is likely to go too far, accepting likewise retaliation, good or bad, as fair play. This means he can act too soon, impulsively. He’ll be the first to tell an insensitive joke, get overly involved in someone else’s project, roughhouse and play around, or suddenly change his plans because something more interesting came up, unintentionally upsetting people who get close to him. He tends to struggle with boundaries and guidelines, preferring the freedom to move about and color outside the lines if he needs to.

The thing about Rhodes, is that he speaks honestly and with clarity. He doesn’t shy away from calmly telling you what he thinks. He is very perceptive, and can read you like a clock. He is an explorer, characterized by cool rationalism and spirited curiosity, learning from his environment as he goes. He enjoys sharing his projects with others, on the condition that they don’t interfere with his sense of freedom, and will get stroppy and closed off if he feels this.

Personality Type:
ENTP - The Debater
History:
It was never hard to build a loving home. Life was simple growing up, really. Yeah, you don’t get along with your father because he’s old-fashioned and hot tempered, even a wrongly placed spoon seemed to aggravate him. But he’s your father and the guy your mother chose, you have no choice but to try and get along, even if you’ve always had this gut feeling that he was somehow wrong. You live that way, pressed under your father's thumb, nod your head, learn it's better to keep your mouth shut than to ever speak your mind. Count the number of slamming doors, screaming matches, drinks knocked back over dinner. Learn to fade into the background, be the easy kid your father wished for and your brother couldn't. Middle child syndrome.

There's a story in everyone. Rhodes would be the first to tell you his is nothing special. The classic nuclear family, only this time with all the embellishments of Gold Rush money. There was Daniel, Dad's dazzling star, the apple of his eye, the chip off the old block. The one hoisted onto dad's shoulder in family pictures, but he was never made to feel less than. Not when mom was around. Their mother was the glue that held the walls of that house together. She was the laugh in the adjoining room, the music that vibrated the floorboards, the voice of reason in a house full of nonsense. Through good, and through bad, she was always there.

Until she wasn't.

Grief is a funny little thing. More so for people like Rhodes who can't seem to keep their focus away from other people. He watched for months on end; people smiling, laughing, and carrying on like the world hadn't been flipped on its axis because of the absence of the greatest woman he had ever known.

He had poured so much love into her. Tried to fill the cracks. Now, it's spilling onto the floor, seeping into the floorboards, peeling back the varnish, and tainting all that's beneath it. He attempted, little by little, to hoist it all up into his hands before it mildewed. But where is he supposed to put it? The answer is quite simple.

There is nowhere to put it.

He had to get out of that house. It was deployment or bust. With Daniel out of the house, and his twenty first birthday months away, going to war for your country seemed to be a government priority over finishing law school. If only it were that easy, to pack your bags, run away from the only life you've ever known. It wasn't. Too depressed to fight for his country, they'd told him, as if the bright red DENIED stamp didn't tell him everything he needed to know. No more running.

Only moving forward.

The last six years for Rhodes have been eerily similar to the first of his life, a cruel reminder; staying in his father's home, only leaving his room for work at the courthouse or dinner. He might as well be a recluse, save for the contact he's managed to maintain with his siblings.
Walter Hawthorne ⎯ Daddy Dearest

Danny Hawthorne ⎯ Dr. "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" (Older brother)

Pagemaster · Jun 9, 2024

Arthur Flemming

Name: Arthur Flemming
“Art”

Age and Date of Birth:
57 (June 23, 1863)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Married

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Sean Bean

Height:
6’4

Affiliation:
The Flemmings

Role/Occupation:
Flemming Patriarch; and
CEO of the Standard Oil Company of California.

Skills:
Mining;
Business;
Investing;
Languages (English, Spanish, and German); and
Making friends and influencing people.
Likes:
Money;
Fancy things;
Comfortable beds;
Nature and animals;
His family;
Spring or Fall;
Honesty; and
Sailing, horse back riding, rock climbing, and flying.

Dislikes:
Parties and alcohol;
Mud;
Gunfire/explosions;
Going underground;
Dishonesty;
Driving (He never learned); and
Bullshit.

Personality:
Committed and hardworking;
Blunt and honest;
Gruff;
Thrill-seeking;
Angry;
PTSD issues;
Logical/Rational; and
Solitary.

Personality Type:
ENTJ-A
Arthur was born into a family of hard-working British immigrants on June 23, 1863 as the only son of seven children near the shores of Lake Tahoe. His family lived in a small mining town where his parents worked a single claim for gold, having laid down their claim in 1850. The claim provided a limited living and the family made more money selling supplies to prospective miners flowing into the territory.

Young, but business savvy, the burly 17 year old began operating a mule train in the area to supply miners with whatever they might need. By eighteen, Arthur was the primary breadwinner in the family. One of his long time friends was a local First Nations youth his own age, Lonan, who helped open numerous doors and short cuts with the local tribes. It was through these same contacts that Arthur learned of significant oil reserves just south of the gold rush.

Arthur and Lonan quietly worked to locate and exploit a single well site, forming the Pacific Coast Oil Company. Using the money obtained from his pack-train business, Arthur continued to invest in new well sites, paying local First Nations for information leading to rich supply.

By 1900, Pacific Coast Oil Company became Standard Oil and Arthur was making more money than he had thought existed in all the world. Despite this success, Arthur and Lonan fell out in 1902 and Lonan “vanished” shortly thereafter; his disappearance has never been solved.

At 1914 rolled around, the Flemmings had become a household name throughout the USA and, indeed, the world and Standard Oil was producing nearly a million barrels of oil a year. Despite the income stream he had tapped in to, Arthur has always remained a committed naturalist and when he purchased a 26,000 acre property in the Sierra Nevada be forbade any sort of hunting, logging, or motorized vehicles.

When World War I broke out, and despite being born in the USA, Arthur answered the call of King and Country and returned to the United Kingdom where he joined the British Flying Core, serving over the Western Front. Arthur shot down four enemy aircraft before being injured in a duel with the Red Baron over the trench lines. He returned home with a limp and plenty of trauma.

Now, in 1920, he has sought seclusion from many public events, leaving that roll to his wife and daughters, while he wrestles with his demons. His continued interest in business has not waned however and he continues to invest in new opportunities, notably alcohol and a partnership with William Boeing to form the Boeing Airplane Company with Arthur as the primary financial backer.
TBD
Standard Oil Company (Ownership 80%)
Boeing Airplane Company (Ownership 51%)
Flemming San Francisco Home

Flemming Mansion

The Flemming Ranch

The Flemming Ranch

Built overlooking the ocean and the Sierra Nevada, the Flemming Ranch is a 26,000 acre property that Arthur holds dear to his heart. He long ago banned any form of hunting, logging, or unnecessary motorized vehicle on the property; he does love his peace and quiet. The property is strictly invitation only and even then, the guest list is very limited. A small train runs between notable portions of the property, the only method of travel that does not involve horses permitted on the property.

The family yacht, often spotted in San Francisco Bay, is also located here, about a ten minute train ride from the main house. With it are two sailboats, one large one for entertaining, and a second that can be sailed by one person if needed. There is a full service airfield where Arthur keeps several planes that he enjoys flying throughout the state.

The Lake House

The Flemmings Lake house is on the shores of Lake Tahoe, resting in the middle of 1,600 acres, 100 of which are waterfront. Like the Ranch, this house is a family hideaway, but the kind one often see's friends and extended family visit. Unlike the Ranch, it welcomes visitors whenever the family is home. Two small motor launches are available for puttering around on the lake.
Faceclaim: Shemar Moore
Anthony "AJ" Jones: Arthurs batman during the war, AJ was born in Newfoundland and served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, one of only 1,300 African-Canadians to serve in a combat roll. Wounded at the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel he was recovering in hospital where he met Arthur. The two became friends and, when Arthur was released to serve out his last few months of the war, he took AJ with him as his Batman. AJ now lives in the United States with his wife and seven children. Built like a Greek god, he serves as Arthurs chauffeur/bodyguard while his wife, Elizabeth, manages the Flemming Ranch; the couple live on site. He is known for his quick wit, savage sarcasm, and glowering countenance.

Faceclaim: John Rhys Davies
John Cartwright: The Head of Security for the family and their assets. This former Navy boxing champion is generous around the waist with hands like full sized hams. He suffers no threat to his employer, or the family, and is rumoured to have disappeared more than a few people through the years at Arthurs direction. Much as Arthur does, John has a history of hiring veterans to work for the family.

Faceclaim: Kate Winslet
Kate Denny: Born in San Francisco, Kate was hired on to work for Standard Oil during the war. She proved so succesful at her job as the executive assistant for the company that, upon his return, Arthur hired her as his personal secretary. She is fiercly loyal to the company, and to Arthur for letting her continue her role. She rarely angers, but she has a venegful streak and if she doesn't like you, the odds of seeing Arthur are slim indeed.

Faceclaim: Elijah Wood
Tyler Cairns: The Flemmings butler and manager of the Lake House. Looking younger than he is, Tyler has been accused of having located the fountain of youth and telling no one else. A retired cavalry trooper, he approached Arthur for a job when he was discharged from the army and quickly proved himself an apt property manager. His love of horses continues as he also manages a twenty horse stable at the lake. He takes his role very seriously and tolerates no nonsense.

Faceclaim: Dolph Lundgren
Travis Juska: Snaggle toothed, just as tall and broad in the shoulders as Arthur, this former infantry veteran manages the families San Francisco house, while also serving as butler and driver when needed. Of all the family staff, Travis is the most susciptable to getting sucked into the girls chaos. He is devoted to Lelia, who he see's far more often than Arthur, and permits no tomfoolery from Daniel at the house.

Faceclaim: Antonio Banderas
Francisco de la cal Delgado: A Spanish immigrant, and sailing race champion, this tall dark haired man with kind eyes manages the Flemmings considerable private fleet of vessels. Details on his past are a little vague but rumours suggest he did some sort of favour for Arthur and was hired on as a the family Captain. If someone were to dig deeper they might learn that Francisco fled Spain following the suspicious death of several men in the southern city of Malaga.

ReverseTex · Jun 9, 2024

MAJOR WIP

Damon Ripley

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Name:
RAF Group Captain Damon Ripley

Nickname:
Goes by Ripley

Age and Date of Birth:
24.

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Homosexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Dominic West

Height:
6'0

Affiliation:
[...]

Role/Occupation:
Royal Airmen Exchange Officer

Skills:
Espionage
Combat
People Skills
Likes:
Luxury goods
Indulging his vices
The desert/beach climate

Dislikes:
His bad back
Cold weather
Chaos

Personality:
Ripley is a cheeky sort, not particularly serious about how he goes about life. Despite his military accolades and service, his spunk and moxy are what make him a good soldier, not his ability to listen. He's crafty and sly, a bit of a slimeball to some people. However, at times, he can be truly endearing. Having spent the last few years in the remote deserts of Africa and Southern Asia, he's slightly detached from reality. He can be out of touch with culture; in particular, American culture.

More to come

Personality Type:
[Optional] Free personality test | 16Personalities
History:
[...]
TBD

sunshine and whiskey · Jun 10, 2024

Name:
Lorilei Sandra Flemmings
⤿ Lori
⤿ Mrs. Flemmings

Age and Date of Birth:
50 (3/1/1870)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual (Happily married)

Face Claim:
Charlize Theron

Height:
5'8

Affiliation:
The Flemmings Family
⤿ anyone affiliated with them

Role/Occupation:
Matriarch of the Flemmings Family
⤿ Housewife

Skills:
Cooking & Baking
Socializing
Sewing
Debating
Likes:
✓ Her family ✓ Social Gatherings ✓ Chocolate ✓ Outdoors ✓ Spending time at The Lake House ✓

Dislikes:
✘ Mentions or talks of war ✘ Raising her voice ✘ Coffee ✘ Summer heat ✘ Feeling unworthy ✘

Personality:
▲ Simple ▲ Elegant ▲ Caring ▲ Cunning ▲ Sarcastic ▲ Vain ▲ Strategic ▲

Personality Type:
ISFJ-T ▶ Defender
History:
Lorilei was born to June and Randall Cooper, and she's the only child between the duo. She wasn't birthed into a life of wealth but one of poverty, which she didn't herself live a life of whenever she got older. Growing up wasn't easy because she had to get a job at such a young age, no questions asked. Lorilei always envisioned herself being something more than what she was when she was younger. She wanted to be married but didn't want someone that her parents chose for her, or approved of. Lorilei wanted to go against the grain and that's exactly what she did for herself.

That was when she met Arthur, who was really the answer to her prayers.

After they married, her life was one that she imagined for herself. When Arthur struck it big, she found herself being surprised, shocked even but knew that this was the corrected course of action for her life. She birthed four beautiful daughters, all were the apple of her eye and the sparkle of Arthur's. Lorilei did work as a seamstress but was laid off, so she became a homemaker and a housewife in order to take care of her family however, a war broke out and sent Arthur away for the time being.

Lorilei prayed for his safe return home because she didn't think that she was equipped to take care of her daughters alone. Although she sort of, kind of had to while the war was being fought. She didn't mind it one bit as long as her daughters were happy along with herself.

Today, in the year 1920, she's more in the public eye for her husband since he's dealing with other personal issues. Lorilei makes sure that she takes care of him first and lets him in on any and everything that's happening. Their daughters are all grown up now and making their own waves, which she adores and that alone lets her know that she did a fine job raising them.

This was the life she dreamt for herself. This was the life she wanted and obtained through the means Arthur.
TBD

Misty Gray · Jun 10, 2024

Oliver Walton

Name:
Oliver George Walton

Age and Date of Birth:
25 (6th July 1894)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Bisexual, Single

Face Claim:
Chace Crawford

Height:
5'11"

Affiliation:
Neutral, but can be swayed.
Has provided services to both families.

Role/Occupation:
Apprentice Real Estate Developer

Soldier, Armed Forces 1917-1918

Skills:
Architecture
Painting, drawing and sculpting
Analytical
Firearms - excellent aim
Survival skills
Likes:
Alcohol
Parties
Physical contact
Quirky people
Vacations
Socialising
Flirting

Dislikes:
Quitting
Complacency
Religion
Conformity
Intolerance
Nepotism
Being commanded

Personality:
Intelligent
Quick-witted
Romantic
Charming and smooth-talking
Ambitious
Easily bored
Confrontational
Opportunistic

Personality Type:
ENTP-A - Debater
History:
Oliver had a relatively normal childhood. His father, George, had founded their family's real estate business when Oliver was still a toddler, so it was the life he'd always known. With plenty of income, George was able to comfortably support his family. Being the middle child didn't make a difference, as Oliver's parents always treated all three of their children the same and wanted to have the same opportunities.

As they got older, Joseph showed little interest in the family business or any kind of academia. That meant their father focused his attention on priming Oliver to train in the family business so it could continue if he died. Oliver had doubts about whether it was the right career for him, but with Joseph already disappointing their father, he didn't have the heart to let their parents down too.

As the years went on, Oliver began to resent the feeling that he was trapped in the family business, like it was on his shoulders to continue his parents' legacy even though selling property didn't feel like his true calling. He'd been building up the courage to tell his father the truth, but was drafted to fight in the First World War before he could do it.

The war did change Oliver. He never imagined cutting another life short, but somehow, he was made to feel like killing the enemy was the right thing to do. There were no repercussions and no punishment for taking another life. That was difficult to comprehend at first. What was more difficult was having to witness his closest friend and comrade die at the hands of the enemy. Men would do anything to survive.

Somehow, Oliver returned home from the war seemingly unchanged. His charm, humour, and warmth returned along with the sunny skies of San Francisco. That surprising lack of change also meant he was thrown straight back into the family business. The war had left him numb on that front. Grateful for being home, alive and in one piece, he didn't fight it. Instead, he allowed himself to settle back into the business.

Despite his doubts about the career path that's been handed to him, Oliver enjoys the feeling of success he gets when he makes a sale. He loves to win. He enjoys rubbing shoulders with those rich enough to afford the properties on offer. He's damn good at his job and he knows it. For now, he distracts himself with parties and dating, trying not to stop for long enough to overthink where he is. Still, he believes that he's meant for more.
George Walton - Father. (Also the Founder of Walton Properties)
Elizabeth Walton - Mother
Joseph Walton - Older Brother
Justine Walton - Younger Sister

The Hawthornes - Clients
The Flemmings - Clients

Mephitis · Jun 11, 2024

Evelyn Hawthorne

Name:
Evelyn Elizabeth Hawthorne

Nickname(s):
Eve (Familial, she tolerates it)
Lizzie (She hates it but it sounds so delightfully modern that she often goes by it when Evelyn seems too formal.)

Age:
24

Date of Birth:
21st of January, 1897

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Closeted Homosexual, Perpetual Bachelorette

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Anya Taylor-Joy

Height:
1.73 m / 5" 6

Affiliation:
Hawthorne Family

Role/Occupation:
Personal Assistant to Walter Hawthorne with aspirations of becoming an Executive Assistant should she ever be deemed capable of more than gossip, discretion, filing and fetching coffee.

Skills:
Persuasion
Distraction/Manipulation
Observation
Organisation
Typing/Shorthand
Gardening
Driving
Speaks French
[+Secretarial skills]
Likes:
Eve loves crowded rooms that smell of smoke, jazz bands playing as she sips a glass of wine, she loves the feeling of the sun on her skin and the smell of the ocean. She loves feeling as though all eyes are on her, as though people are thinking about her and she loves knowing what people think of others - prone to gossiping and loving every morsel of it she can get. Whilst she stays out of politics other than to poke and prod she finds herself enjoying the new modern age of slappers and music and fun - she dyes her hair to keep up with the fashion and tries her best to stay on trend. She enjoys a good heated discussion, she loves seeing what topics people feel passionately enough about to raise their voice either in defense or condemnation of and so she'll often poke the bear until it snaps.

Dislikes:
Evelyn hates feeling idle or stuck, like there's a wrench in the motor whirring around inside of her. She hates being ignored and despises silence. She'd sooner become a laughingstock than be a wallflower. She hates losing regardless of what it is she's lost at. She dislikes the cold or the rain though she loves snow from afar, loves watching it muffle the world around her. She hates do-gooders as she finds there to be something deeply disingenuous about it, she hates the feeling that there's a secret motive she cannot puzzle out beneath what she'd assume to be a facade. People who refuse to ever lie, not even a white lie. Attending church.

Personality:
Evelyn is the sort of woman who is obsessed with how she comes across and with what people think of her. She's vapid and prideful and vain and cares little for the notion of truth or honesty, she grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth and in a community who would look at her with rose tinted glasses - she'd hate to lose that rosy tint as an adult when it serves her so well.

The one strike against her is that she's a veritable spinster at the tender age of twenty four compared to most of the girls she grew up with, half of them wedded and bedded by twenty one, something she finds is almost a feat. A personal achievement as much as it can also bring her scorn. Those around her often lament that she's picky, willful and arrogant and Evelyn has always been all of those things but she simply cannot love the men who have knocked at her door the way they wish to be. She knows how to wrap them around her finger, how to make them feel important and manly and everything it is they wish to feel but she does not know how to make it real. It all feels like a game to her, like she's playing pretend with her dollhouse in her bedroom. A game she's good at but ultimately grows bored of before long, she's always been the impatient sort. Her impatience has made her resourceful, when you've only got a set amount of time before your interest fades you learn the more creative and efficent ways to get what you want.

She never loves them but they're a way to pass the time, pretty to look at, a way to get the information she wants and to stave off idleness. To stave off any other sorts of feelings. Each fling is a test, a trial, a way to pretend at being something she is not. A performance for an audience of one in the hopes of either having found a fun way to pass some time or finally finding one that's real. She knows it will never be, could never be but that's not something she's willing to admit. It's a habit she tries to ensure does not cross into promiscuity, not publicly anyway, it wouldn't do to get her Father all riled up about it. Evelyn takes care to ensure these dalliances do not impact her reputation, she's as discrete as she can be and she never does anything in public. She'll not be known as a slut.

Whilst she struggles to stay committed to others Evelyn is fiercely loyal to her family, they've never bored her. She feels she knows them too well for them to not be interesting. They're all tangled up and tethered to one another, bound by the chaos and opportunity that seems to follow them on the wind. She loves her family dearly and would do anything for them, though sometimes she wishes it was she in charge of them - barking out orders over breakfast and being the one to play the tune others dance to. Though she rarely entertains those thoughts, happy to march to her Father's drum as long as she gets to entertain herself along the way. More than willing to be the obedient daughter at the dinner table, happy to sit back and watch whenever some family drama erupts or quietly stir the pot from afar. She'll try to mend the rifts as best she can but she enjoys the moment they're torn even as she ensures it's never her to do it around their Father, she loves him dearly but she fears him in a way she's never feared her brothers. She can deal with the disappointment, annoyance or scorn of them in a way she's sure would crush her coming from him.

In summary she's a rich woman who has grown up with little reason to care about the world outside of her corner of it, she loves her family and she loves what the world can to for her but Do unto others never quite reached her in Sunday school. She's not cruel but she's not kind either. She's efficient - someone who has so often been sheltered from consequences that she gives them very little thought outside of what serves her. Finding herself able to turn on the tears on a dime to manipulate those around her, her family know her well enough to not be fooled by that particular trick but she's happy to act as though butter wouldn't melt around others and it is something that has worked well enough for her. She's been given little reason to change her ways or engage in any sort of introspection but there may yet be hope for her to change one day.

[-Arrogant -Manipulative -Petty -Prideful -Vengeful / Competitive \+Passionate +Diligent +Persuasive +Resourceful +Perceptive]

Personality Type:
ESTJ (Executive)
History:
There was both solace and suffocation in being the only daughter of Walter Hawthorne, his expectations for her were rather lacking in comparison to the grand futures he seemed to impress upon her brothers leaving her more freedom in her youth but as she grew into a young woman his hold over his daughter became tight. Walter Hawthorne was a traditional man with traditional expectations in a world that was changing and encouraging people to no longer meet such expectations or listen to those old fashioned ideas, whispers of sufferage and socialism, though those would not reach Evelyn until her adulthood. And it seemed he was determined his children should not change with it.

She’d beg to tag along on the trips to the mining towns, sometimes she’d be allowed and they’d doff their caps to her and call her little lady - she’d always loved those trips even as the air stank of smoke and she'd return home to her mother fussing over the way it would be left clinging to her clothes. But the change in environment was more than worth the spoiled dresses - different sorts of people lived there in those towns and what was different was interesting. She was no Mini Mayor, it was harder for a young girl to idly chat with the masses they employed but she enjoyed watching them all the same. She'd do her best to be sweet and charming and everything she should be on the occasion she got to speak with them.

If her Father was a hand looming above her, guiding her, her Mother was something between saint and spectre in her mind. She loved Eve and Eve knows growing up she never had cause to doubt that but Eve craved affection and admiration from her father because it had never been a question of if she would get such a thing from her mother. Eve spent more time chasing after and trying to please her father than basking in the warm glow of her mother, hindsight was a cruel thing and Evelyn would grow to quietly mourn the years spent running away from the parent trying to hold her close. It's something that would have left her crippled with grief at seventeen had she not locked it away inside of her, had not resolved to simply never dwell and never speak of the gaping wound the household felt. The grief was suffocating but Eve had long since grown used to holding her breath around her family and swallowing things down. Urges that should never be voiced, opinions that would not be welcome, refusals to do what she was told and desires to be treated with the respect and the heavy expectations her brothers seemed to war with. They had a freedom she craved, free to express their grief and to go away across the country to college and choose whatever career they wanted. Evelyn had none of that and so she resolved herself to biting down the desire for those things.

College was not an option for Eve and so she took a secretarial course once she graduated high school in a bid to get ahead of any whispers of marrying her off. Dutifully working for the family business once she’d graduated as there was always a need for secretaries and she worked as her Father's personal assistant.

The War helped her in those matters too. In 1917 the war took away their boys and young men to bleed and fight and die on foreign soil, Eve had nearly wept for joy when Daniel and Rhodes avoided that fate even as a small part of her wondered at what Walter would have done should he have lost one of his precious heirs. But the men being whisked away meant doors had to open to keep the business afloat, Eve was able to work in more departments and take on more responsibility. She’d loved it, actually being able to do more than idle busywork or fetching coffee and she found she had something of a knack for it.

She lived at home whilst Rhodes was at college, it wouldn’t have done to have left her Father alone and let him drink himself to death without something to keep him busy though she moved in with two friends from secretarial school shortly after his return. It was a perfectly respectable arrangement for a young woman in her twenties and Eve had jumped at the chance, the arrangement allowed her to see more of the world, the jazz clubs and speakeasy's and the interesting folk it wouldn't do to be around long term but were interesting enough at night or in a crowded room. She had been fearful that living at home would prompt her father to question when she'd be getting married and being out from under his eye - even as she seems determined to remain under the shade of his thumb - It's a topic she valiantly tries to ensure remains unbroached, she dreads the day her Father brings it on himself to make a match for her as she cannot imagine herself saying no to him.

When the war ended and the men came home Eve was thrust back into her role as her Father’s personal assistant, organising meetings and fetching files and doing whatever it was he wished for her to do. She finds herself longing for a way to prove she’s capable of more than that, for making an impact on the world of her own.
Rose Hawthorne, Mother dearly departed, Evelyn adored her Mother, she must have as she can remember her laughter and her smile and the smell of her perfume, but she's rather like a dandelion in her memories. Flitting through and leaving Evelyn chasing after her trying to catch all the pieces as they scatter to the wind. She knows she's old enough that she should remember her vividly but grief is a funny thing and Evelyn does not like to dwell. It's all just far neater that way.

Walter Hawthorne, Daddy Dearest, Evelyn tries to fit the image of a good daughter and adhere to most of her Father's more traditional views. She adores her Father the way all daughters do, looking up to him as though he hung the moon and the stars himself and she tries her best to keep him on side and be whatever it is he expects from her. She simply tries to meet his expectations, smothering any eye rolls or smart comments when she's in his presence even if sometimes she wishes he'd look at her a see a worthy successor or something worth peering at past the surface. [TBA]

Daniel 'Danny,' Hawthorne, tba

Rhodes Jameson Hawthorne, tba

??? Hawthorne, tba

neverbackdown · Jun 12, 2024

Emma Carmine

Name :
Emma Carmine

Age:
28 - 9th June 1891

Gender:
Female

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual & Single .....

Face Claim:
Jennifer Lawrence

Height;
5'7

Affiliation;
Flemming by association

Role/Occupation
Actress & Singer

Skills
Singing
Dancing
Acting
She makes a mean martini
She can drink ALOT
Likes:
Dancing and Social Gatherings
Alcohol - loves a wine but anything will do
Her career
Acting
Animals
Adventures
Warm weather - beach days
Thunderstorms

Dislikes:
Being underestimated
Some of the men in her industry
Abusive men
People assuming she can't do something just because shes female

Personality:
Hardworking
Sarcastic / Stubborn and a little bit reckless at times
Courageous
Funny
Down to earth
Friendly
Outspoken
Laid back - doesn't take things too seriously
Emma was born to James and Dorothy Carmine on the 9th June 1891. The youngest child and second daughter of a family of 5. Growing up in the Carmine household was theatrical to say the least. Her father was a renowned Theatre Director and her Mother a dancer. The Carmine children were always brought up to be themselves, a happy home where creativity was always encouraged and celebrated.

Emma had always known she wanted to be a star, growing up in that world as she tagged along with her father to all aspects of the shows, auditions, rehearsals and the performances. She made her first appearance on stage in a small role at the young age of 10. The thrill of the stage, the lights and quietness in the audience followed by the applause at completion cemented her career for her and from that day, Emma practiced her skill and applied for everything that she could. Having a father in the industry seemed to help her and kickstarted her career so by the time she was ready to branch out on her own, the name Emma Carmine was already known within the world of theatre.

Whilst the world of theatre was easy, the world of Movies and media was an entirely different game that Emma, at the time, was not prepared for. No longer secure under her name and the respect given towards her father she found her experience in this world to be more daunting. More was demanded of her in terms of her ability and most importantly and disgustingly the idea of "favors" and "owing for her career". A mans world through and through, Emma was given the harsh reality of this when she landed her first movie role as a secondary character. When the movie came out, it landed well with audiences and critics and Emma found herself to be shot into the spotlight, what she hadn't expected was the over sexualization by the media and fans alike. Her acting ability never mentioned, rather instead the main focus of any conversation surrounding her seemed to be her appearance and her clothes.

It wasn't long later than the same Casting Director that gave her her big break offered her a lead role in a new movie. Initially she was delighted, that was until the Casting Director let himself into her trailer to try and get what she owed him for making her a star. Distraught at what occured, Emma left her trailer disgusted and in a distressed state and ran straight into one of the producers, what she hadn't expected was for the producer to take the Casting Directors side and attempt to do the exact same thing. Knowing that they had the ability to tarnish her name and ruin her career, Emma kept quiet about her experiences and finished the movie. She remained quiet until the movie was out, after her brother's found out, well lets just say the casting director didn't remain in the industry long. He quietly disappeared from the spotlight to live a more reserved and hidden life.

As her name continued to grow and she began to realize through conversations with friends and other actresses that this seemed to be a toxic trait within the industry she began to fight back against it. She refused to allow herself to be put into such a position again and thankfully as her name got bigger and she became more well known, she was able to stick up for herself more with less repercussions or care.

Emma now looks out for younger actresses in the industry and refuses to let the same things happen to any new talent in her movies. She refuses to let them be alone with any men in the industry unless proven to be safe.
James Carmine - Dad
Dorothy Carmine - Mother
George Carmine - Brother
Richard Carmine - Brother
Harold Carmine - Brother
Betty Carmine - Sister

Lillian Flemming - her ride or die bestie
Daniel Hawthorne - She most certainly approves of young Danny boy

more tbd

ReverseTex · Jun 12, 2024

Amelia Flemming

Name:
Amelia Flemming (her sisters call her Millie)

Age and Date of Birth:
21. 5, April, 1899

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Bisexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Saoirse Ronan

Height:
5'6

Affiliation:
Flemming Family

Role/Occupation:
Youngest Daughter / IWW Organizer

Skills:
Confrontation
Organization
Public Speaking
Language: Fluent in English, Spanish, Russian
Likes:
Advocating
Being right
Social reform
Breaking rules
Action
City life

Dislikes:
Tradition
Capitalists
Being the youngest sibling
Not being taken seriously
Rural life

Personality:
Amelia is the spunkiest of the Flemming sisters, the beauty and luxury of being the youngest. Her sense of self-purpose and motivation to break away from her family has ironically led her back to them, causing some strife with her sisters. She doesn't like the idea of needing help and will rarely ask for it. However, she is always willing to help her parents and friends without question. She's extremely sociable and down to earth, a trait that fares well with socializing with lower-class and regular people. Her ability to socialize with more elite individuals falls short, her patience for manners and tradition is nonexistent. Her convictions can be the hubris. Radical in all aspects of her life, this can lead to unintentional hostility. She isn't afraid to share her opinion or call a spade a spade if it means bettering the whole of society rather than a few.

Personality Type:
ENTJ-T
History:
Amelia was born in 1899, the last nail in the coffin for her father's chance at a son. Growing up without having to worry about much, her family's wealth was cemented by the time she was a child. However, being the youngest meant she had little say in how things worked. She was dragged around wherever the family needed her or went, without much consideration for what she wanted. But what did she want? There wasn't much she couldn't have, a simple request and someone would get her whatever she wanted. Did everyone live like this?

Once she hit her teenage years, she started to pay attention to the world outside her family's bubble. With her father off to war, Amelia began to follow the papers about the women's suffrage movement. While she knew no one in her family disagreed with her actions, no one actively stood up to fight alongside her. She was able to attend a few local protests, the thrill of the crowds and the movement truly ignited a passion she hadn't expected to find. Alongside the men and women who picketed, she started to meet members of the IWW. She learned about the experiences of others, those less fortunate and much more hard-working than herself. Amidst the fire and passion of revolution, she found her calling: being a voice for those who didn't have one.

By the time the 19th Amendment was passed in 1919, Amelia's main advocacy goal was achieved. Now she had to live in the aftermath of war she wanted no part of. Despite her father's valiant service, the idea of a foreign man's war was despicable. The Russians seemed to have the right idea, in her eyes, pulling out to develop domestically. Moreover, the government's crackdowns on IWW protests in the city have left her in a sore spot career-wise. She had to be more secretive about her job and intentions, disguising meetings alongside her comrades. Currently, she's an open advocate against Prohibition, helping lobby and advocate for a constitutional repeal of the 18th Amendment. With the family's new acquisition in the liquor industry, perhaps she'll find a newfound loyalty to blood family rather than her found family.
Arthur Flemming- Father
Loreili Flemming- Mother
Lillian Flemming- Eldest sister

Saix · Jun 12, 2024

Aurelia Flemming

Name:
Aurelia Flemming

Age and Date of Birth:
25, DOB September 9th, 1895

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Symphoniacostumes - German Costume Designer and Cosplayer

Height:
5’9

Affiliation:
The Flemming Family

Role/Occupation:
Secretary and Intern for her father at the Standard Oil Company of California

Skills:
Undergraduate of Radcliffe, Class of 1915, Economics
Horseback Riding
Dance - Lindy Hop
Fluent in the following Languages: English, Spanish, French, German
Organized
Methodical
Likes:
Family
Horses
Dogs - more specifically her German Shepard Odin
Learning, especially about the family business
Politics
Reading
Driving
Running
Being Outdoors

Dislikes:
Drugs
Excessive Drinking
Smoking
Animal Cruelty
Abuse
Invasive People
Unnecessary Cruelty

Personality:
Being twins, Aurelia and Lucille are two sides of the same coin. She is loyal to her family, friends, and the staff her father had hand picked to oversea their safety and affairs which will lead her to provide and protect them as best she can. She is typically friendly towards strangers and acquaintances so long as the person she is interacting with is reciprocal as she learned from a young age it’s better to be nice first as she could always be not as nice later. Like the rest of the Flemming family, she is hardworking and fiercely dedicated to her calling in life with a sharp tongue to defend her choices. Aurelia and Lucille share in the same sarcasm and dark humor which has often lead them to being the only ones in on their jokes, even when amongst their family. However, where Lucille is more loud and boisterous Aurelia is more reserved, burns with a much colder flame, and carries herself with an underlying hardness that makes others feel they should tread lightly. Historically she was never one to start to start an altercation, but she was definitely one who finished it.

Personality Type:
ENTJ - A
History:
Aurelia was born two minutes before Lucille on September 9th, 1895 and shared none of the health complications that plagued her twin in their youth. Missing the physical bond she shared with her sister, Aurelia would often sneak into her sister’s room once she was old enough to do so… much to the dismay of their parents and Lucille’s doctors. When looking back on these early memories, Aurelia likes to believe that these moments helped provide her sister the strength she needed to push through those grueling times. During these visits she would always recount her day to Lucy and would often try to bring in items from the outdoors for her sister to experience despite her confinement. As they transitioned to early schooling years, Aurelia would make a point to do her best to share with her sister what she learned as she didn’t want Lucy to feel left behind while the adults solely focused on getting her healthier.

During the times when Lucille was especially fragile, Aurelia was absolutely barred from visiting so she would often spend time with their father whenever he was home and it was during these moments that their bond deepened. When she was permitted to join him during working hours, she would always sit quietly while intently focused on what he was doing so that she was ready to ask him questions during his break times. It was this genuine interest in what he was doing that lead her down the path to inheriting the family business and maintaining her father’s legacy. This passion is one she shares with Lucille and promoted them both to leave California to attend Radcliffe College for women in Cambridge, Mass to obtain a degree in Economics.

During their enrollment period of 1910-1915, Aurelia was exposed to the more liberal side of her generation where she became involved in the women’s movement, was swept into the jazz scene, and found a love for dance. Since graduating, Aurelia had been gaining work experience as a secretary in the Standard Oil Company as she waited for her father to return safely from war and has since transitioned into a position where she shadows her father to learn the ins and outs of the company.
Arthur Flemming - Father
Loreili Flemming - Mother
Lillian Flemming - Older Sister
Lucille Flemming - Twin Sister
Amelia Flemming - Youngest Sister

Lost Martian · Jun 13, 2024

Anton Wolff

Name:
Anton Wolff

Age and Date of Birth:
37. May 23rd 1883

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Bisexual. Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Zane Holtz

Height:
6’1’’

Affiliation:
Neutral

Role/Occupation:
Film Director/Producer/Writer

Skills:
- The Artistic Eye
- Quick Learner
- People Person
- Athletics
- Speaks English, French, and German
Likes:
- New Technology
- Fishing
- Literature
- Parties
Dislikes:
- Dogmatic Beliefs
- Animal Fur
- People belittling him
- Stealing Ideas
  
  Personality:
  Like most of his family, Anton was always a free spirit. Running wild through the streets of Munich, Anton has always been unashamedly himself. Whether that be his peculiar love of technology, to the fact that he has no problems being with men, Anton has always presented himself as he truly is. A side effect of growing up this way is that he tends to expect the same from others, always assuming at first meetings that they are representing themselves truthfully. This naivety has caused Anton to get hurt in the past.
  
  Anton has decided that his purpose in life is to create, going from the page, to photos, to film. During his younger years Anton was taught an appreciation for the more abstract part of civilization, the true culture of a people. As such he views it as a duty of a nation to produce its own pieces of culture, and right now the present piece of culture is film. When founding Wolff Pictures, Anton was of course interested in the possible money it could make, but he was more interested in the artistic impact it would have on American culture.
  
  Anton also battles intense anxiety, being something of a perfectionist. While he isn’t a super detailed planner of any of his projects, Anton is highly critical and will refuse to share it until it’s good enough for him. This feeling of not being good enough has dogged Anton throughout his life, a specter lurking near the creative part of his mind. Since he started working with others, this has gotten a little better as he has other eyes reviewing the project besides his own.
  
  Personality Type:
  ENFP-T | Campaigner
History:
Born in Munich during the latter half of the nineteenth century, Anton would be born into the Wolff family, known artists and eccentrics. Anton’s father Otto was the son of a local Baron and as such was quite wealthy. This allowed him to live his life free from financial worries, instead focusing on his hobbies and travel. Eventually he would marry a fellow artist named Erna and would quickly have Anton. In the span of five years they would have two more children.

For most of his formative years, Anton would be home schooled by a mix of his parents and hired tutors. While Anton was schooled in classic art and literature, he would have a fascination with new technology. This inclination would result in Anton’s father buying him a camera and a typewriter. Anton would then immediately begin diving into writing short stories and documenting his life through pictures.

This would remain a hobby until 1895 when the Wolff family took a trip to Paris. There they would get to be a part of the crowd that saw the Lumière brothers show off the very first films. Instantly Anton decided that was what he wanted to with his life. Upon returning to Germany, Anton would focus all of his efforts on starting a film studio in his homeland.

As Anton reached adulthood, film became more widespread around the world, with people like Thomas Edison creating a studio in America. In his endeavors to be involved with film, Anton would meet Max Reinhardt, an early German film director. Anton would study under him for some time, before being introduced to Paul Wegener. Paul would offer Anton a position on the crew of a film he was planning, called the Golem.

However, before production could start, World War 1 started. Anton’s brother Klaus went off to fight, but Anton was exempt as he was a part of the film industry. And so Anton would get to work on the Golem, his first time as a cameraman. This horror film, while being one of the earliest examples of German Expressionism, was also a success. However, Anton couldn’t celebrate very long as he soon received word that his brother had been killed in battle.

Distraught, Anton would decide to throw himself into his work. He would work on many films throughout the war, eventually working his way up to director. Towards the end of the war, an accidental shelling would hit Munich, killing several civilians including Anton’s mother. This event was brushed aside as the Treaty of Versailles was signed. With the loss of his son and wife, Anton’s father would fall into depression, his daughter Maria having to take care of him.

Anton couldn’t stand this situation very long, and would soon decide to leave Germany. Helping himself to what was left of the family fortune, Anton would emigrate to America, ending up in San Fransisco. Buying a home in the prosperous city, Anton would then spend the next year setting up Wolff Pictures, a film studio based in San Fransisco. While an infant compared to some of the other studios, Wolff Pictures has made several small films that were modest successes.

Now Anton focuses on building up his team of writers, actors, and other film types that he needs. As such he is really open to bringing on the inexperienced. In his mind Anton has great things in mind for Wolff Pictures, and believes that he can make San Fransisco the capital of the worldwide film industry.
Otto Wolff - Father
Erna Wolff - Mother (Deceased)
Klaus Wolff - Younger Brother (Deceased)
Maria Wolff - Younger Sister

neverbackdown · Jun 14, 2024

Lucille Flemming

Name :
Lucille "Lucy" Flemming

Age:
25 - September 9th, 1895

Gender:
Female

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Pansexual - single

Face Claim:
Freya Allan

Height;
5'4

Affiliation;
Flemming duh!

Role/Occupation
Sales Management in Oil Company

Skills
Undergraduate of Radcliffe, Class of 1915, Economics
Fluent in the following Languages: English, Spanish, French, German
Climbing (anything really)
Likes:
Her Family
Parties & alcohol
Outdoors and nature
Climbing things
Swimming
Animals

Dislikes:
Being too cold or too warm
Being Bored / Having nothing to do
Being called short or anything related to her height
Being ignored
Being underestimated
The taste of artificial cherries

Personality:
Loyal
Friendly
Brutally honest
Feisty - don't push her she will fight
Protective
Hard working
Energetic & at times chaotic
Stubborn & Sarcastic
A Fighter
Dark humor
Lucille Flemming was born along with her fratenal twin sister Aurelia on the 9th September 1895, as a usual occurance for twins the girls were born a little earlier than expected but it wasn't until they came into the world that the condition of Lucille was discovered. A much smaller child than her sister it was discovered she had suffered from selective' growth restriction, in which the placenta had not been evenly apportioned between the pair, causing Lucille to get less nutrients and oxygen than her sister.

From the day she was born, Lucille was a fighter having to fight hard to survive in the world. She was immediately placed into PICU and was not expected to last the week but against all odds, she fought to survive and defeated every obstacle that was placed in her way. Her first two years were filled with hospital visits and overnight stays as her condition remained at a "touch and go" status, complications from her time in the womb seemed to present constantly in those years as her body tried to grow and survive. As a child the girl had to be careful with every cold and flu ending her in hospital, affecting her worse than it should, a sickly child she seemed to be kept under lock and key which frustrated her to no end as she watched her older sister and twin seeming to have more adventures and freedom than herself. Thankfully her body continued to grow stronger and eventually she gained the health status of any other person her age, the fear of her condition now a forgotten memory stored away, however the obvious difference in height between herself and her twin remained a constant reminder of that time.

Whilst they may not look like twins, the personality and closeness of the girls tend to prove it. Inseparable since birth, the pair are normally always seen together and have been this way since kids. Extremely close it is as though at times they share the same mind able to have an entire conversation through looks alone. Some say they are telepathic and maybe they are, but that's their secret (and superpower ).

Lucille, like her sister, has always know she wanted to follow in her father's steps and take over the family business when it was time. With a family of girls and the eldest always wanting to be a star, Lucille felt in a way it was her duty to step up so that all her father's hard work did not fall away after his time. Like her youngest sister, Lucille believes in the woman's movement and the fight for equality but instead off following Amelia to protests and rallys, she instead focused her attention on economics and taking her rightful place in the company, taking her place inside a "mans" world and showing that women can do it just as well as men, if not better.
Arthur Flemming - Father
Loreili Flemming - Mother
Lillian Flemming - Older Sister
Aurelia Flemming - Twinnie
Amelia Flemming - Younger Sister

more tbd

Misty Gray · Jun 14, 2024

Jacob Taylor

Name:
Jacob Taylor

Age and Date of Birth:
33 (14th March 1887)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, [OPEN TO OFFERS]

Face Claim:
Chris Evans

Height:
6'3"

Affiliation:
Neutral

Role/Occupation:
Senior Police Detective
[San Francisco Police Department]

Skills:
Armed combat
Physical combat
Surveillance
Problem solving
Strong attention to details
Forensic science
Criminal law
Likes:
Reading
Puzzles
Steak
Hot weather
Working out
His job
Honesty and integrity

Dislikes:
Corruption
Cowards
Crime and disorder
Bullies
Pretentious people

Personality:
Patient
Analytical
Empathic
Romantic
Funny
Adaptable
Determined
Assertive
Sarcastic
Relentless

Personality Type:
INTJ-A - Architect
History:
Jacob had a humble start to life. His father ran his own bakery and brought in enough money to support his wife and two children. With only a couple of years between them, Jacob and his older sister, Nancy, were inseparable. They shared the same group of friends and rarely fought. Those first eleven years of Jacob's life were perfect, as far as he was concerned.

Jacob excelled in all subjects at school, but despite being highly intelligent and loving to read, he most enjoyed sports. The boy switched between wanting to be a sportsman to dreaming of being a cop, but neither were encouraged by his parents. Instead, his parents pushed him in his more intellectual pursuits, making sure he studied as much as possible.

What lead to an unintentional compromise between his and his parents' aspirations, was the spring of 1898, when his 13-year-old sister and her best friend were both found dead in Golden Gate Park. The two had been murdered and it was a fact that was never shielded from Jacob. He was a perceptive child and had been fully aware of what had happened to them from the whispering and gossiping of those around him.

As the years went on, Nancy's murder remained unsolved and apparently forgotten about by all but those directly related to her and her best friend. It was what pushed Jacob further towards wanting to work in law enforcement, but by then it was being a detective that he aspired towards. He didn't want other families to suffer the way his had - never knowing what had happened to their loved ones and if it could have been prevented.

After finishing school with top grades, Jacob went on to study at university and achieve a degree in forensic science. Following his graduation, he started out at the bottom. A new recruit within the San Francisco Police Department. His hard work and commitment continually paid off to allow him to climb to ranks. Eventually, he made it as a detective and flourished doing what he'd dreamed of since being a kid.

Despite his commitment to his role as a detective, Jacob didn't hesitate to volunteer to fight when the United States join the war. Despite the heavy toll it took on him, he didn't regret his decision one bit and returned home with an extra fight in him. Since then, Jacob has committed himself to once again protecting the San Francisco public. Fully aware of the corruption and illegal activities in the city, he knows he has his work cut out. Especially with the strong push in his own department to choose his battles wisely...
Frank Taylor - Father
Beatrice Taylor - Mother
Nancy Taylor - Sister [Deceased]
TBD Taylor - Sister

Pagemaster · Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Rookwood

Name: Thomas Rookwood
“Tom", "Rook"

Age and Date of Birth:
30 (July 1, 1890)

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Alexander Skarsgård

Height:
6’2

Affiliation:
The United States Navy

Role/Occupation:
Commander in the United States Navy

Skills:
Engineering
Sailing
Dancing
Persuasive
Leadership
Likes:
The Sea
The Navy
Fast cars
Sailing
Athletics
Swimming/Diving
Travel
Dogs
A good party

Dislikes:
Most non-Americans
Flying
Gangsters
Disorder
Authority (Ironic)

Personality:
Committed and hardworking
Patriotic
Straight forward
Adrenaline junkie
Logical/Rational

Personality Type:
Thomas was born in San Francisco not to far from the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, where he is currently working. The only son of a local SFPD officer, he was fortunate in his life circumstances and lived a modest but comfortable life. It is likely he would have followed his father into the police force but a fateful visit to a US Warship in port changed everything.

At seventeen he passed the entrance exams to the United States Naval Academy and embarked on his training regime in a Navy slowly modernizing as the USA transitioned from a regional power to a true player on the global stage. He would graduate the head of his class in 1910 and was assigned to a destroyer in Caribbean assisting the Marine Core with the myriad of operations undertaken during the Banana Wars and the Mexican Revolution.

It was beginning to look as though his career would be spent in the warm tropical waters until, in August 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and entered the Great War. He was posted to the USS Druid and transferred to the Mediterranean where he served as the ships executive officer. Assisting with two submarine sinkings, and the rescue of the HMS Brittania's crew, he was promoted to ships Commander shortly after the end of the war.

As peacetime rolled in, the US Navy began the process of disarmament and while some ships captains were paid off, Thomas was sent home to work with the civilian owners of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard at making the facility a permanent Naval base.
TBD

historian · Jun 23, 2024

Nora Whitfield

Name:
Nora Belle Whitfield

Age and Date of Birth:
23 - April 28th 1897

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Heterosexual - Single & Unengaged

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Chloe Coutau

Height:
5'6

Affiliation:
San Francisco Chronicle

Role/Occupation:
Women's Page Editor

Skills:
- Graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Class of 1919, Liberal Arts
- Fluent in the following languages: English, French, Italian
- Proficient in shorthand and typing
- Skilled in interviewing and building rapport with sources
- Adept at writing engaging and informative articles under tight deadlines
- Knowledgeable about current events, politics, and social issues
- Experienced in navigating social situations and mingling with diverse groups of people
- Capable of managing a team and delegating tasks effectively
- Passionate about uncovering the truth and giving a voice to the underrepresented
- Fearless in the face of adversity and determined to succeed in a male-dominated industry
Likes:
- Writing and storytelling
- Engaging in intellectual discussions
- Exploring new places and experiences
- Coffee and tea
- Jazz music and dancing
- Fashion and style
- Advocating for social justice and women's rights

Dislikes:
- Gender discrimination and inequality
- Censorship and limitations on freedom of the press
- Corruption and abuse of power
- Superficiality and shallow social norms
- Monotony and lack of creativity
- Injustice and unfairness

Personality:
- Ambitious and driven
- Independent and self-reliant
- Curious and impulsive
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Passionate and idealistic
- Witty and quick-thinking
- Empathetic and socially conscious
- Persistent and tenacious
- Charming and persuasive
- Unconventional and free-spirited

Personality Type:
ENFP-A | Campaigner
History:
Nora Whitfield, they say, is a difficult child.

A bright spark, undoubtedly, but one that flares too intensely for her own good. She fills the margins of her schoolbooks with stories, questions, and endless curiosities, her thoughts a tangled web of wonder juxtaposed against the rigid lines of her prescribed studies.

"Focus, Nora," her teachers admonish, their voices a discordant melody against the symphony of her imagination. "Focus on your studies, not on those frivolous tales."

But Nora's mind is a wild, untamed thing, a garden where ideas bloom in riotous color, refusing to be confined by the monochrome of expectation. In the fabric of her world, the extraordinary threads itself through the ordinary, magic shimmering in the mundane. She yearns to capture it all, to weave the wonder into words that lay upon the page.

But her father, a man of business and pragmatism, sees only the frivolity in her literary aspirations. "Journalism is no career for a respectable lady," he cautions, his voice a steel-edged blade cutting through her dreams. "Your place is in the home, not the newsroom."

Yet Nora's mother, a secret keeper of dreams herself, slips books beneath her daughter's pillow like treasured jewels. "Never let anyone dim your light, my darling," she whispers, her words a gentle breeze fanning the flames of Nora's passion. "Your words have power. Wield them wisely."

And so, Nora reads, consuming novels, newspapers, and magazines with an insatiable hunger. The ink stains her fingers, a badge of honor of sorts, as she pours her thoughts, dreams, and fears onto page after page, filling notebooks with the essence of her being.

Until the day her mother falls ill, and the world tilts on its axis, everything Nora thought she knew unraveling like a spool of thread.

August 4th, 1914, a date that will forever be etched in history's annals, and in the very marrow of her bones. At seventeen, she stands on the precipice of adulthood, a mere breath away from the tumultuous world that awaits her. Britain's declaration of war against Germany ripples through the air like an ominous thunderclap, a harbinger of the chaos to come.

But for Nora, the only war that matters is the one waged within the confines of her mother's sick room. She clasps her mother's clammy hand, a lifeline tethering her to a rapidly fading world. The room is a miasma of medicinal tonics and unspoken fears, each labored breath her mother takes a tangible sign of the battle she is losing, the enemy within her body proving more formidable than even the most skilled physicians.

"Promise me," her mother breathes, her voice a gossamer whisper, as delicate as the lace curtains billowing in the breeze. "Promise me, Nora, that you will never stop writing, no matter what the future holds. Your words are your gift to the world, a light in the darkness. Don't let anyone extinguish that flame."

Nora nods, her vision blurred by the tears she refuses to let fall. She tightens her grip on her mother's hand, as if by sheer force of will she could anchor her to this life. "I promise, Mama," she vows, her voice trembling with the weight of her words. "I will make you proud."

In the parlor, her father's voice is but a distant murmur as he dissects the implications of the war with his business associates. Trade embargoes, shifting alliances, the language of men who move pieces on a chessboard, heedless of the lives they upend.

But Nora's mind is adrift, lost.

Days bleed into weeks, and weeks into months, as the war rages on across the sea in Europe, mirroring the battle within her mother's failing body. Nora's once vibrant home becomes a mausoleum, a place of hushed whispers and stifled sobs. She seeks refuge in her writing, pouring her grief and rage onto the page, each word a catharsis, a balm for her aching soul.

And then, on a bitter January morning in 1915, her mother draws her final breath, and Nora's world fractures like a mirror, each shard reflecting a different facet of her shattered reality.

In the wake of her mother's passing, Nora drifts through the days, a wraith haunting the halls of her own life. The years 1915 and 1916 pass in a haze, a dreamlike state where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur like watercolors on a canvas. She moves through the motions, a marionette dancing to the tune of societal expectations, yet feeling nothing, questioning her very existence.

And then, like a spark igniting a powder keg, the war comes to America in 1917.

For Nora, it is a lifeline, a chance to escape the suffocating confines of her grief-stricken world. Despite the disapproval from her father and peers, she trades her textbooks for a uniform and becomes an ambulance driver on the front lines in France, finding purpose in the midst of chaos and carnage.

From the summer of 1917 to the war's end in November 1918, Nora's life is measured not in days, but in the lives she touches and the stories she collects in stolen moments between battles. The war may end, but for Nora, it's just the beginning of her journey to find her voice and make her mark on the world.

When at last the guns fall silent, Nora finds herself on a ship bound for San Francisco, reflecting on the woman she has become. As she sets foot on American soil once more, she realizes that the world has changed, and so has she. Gone is the long, luxurious hair that had once defined her; in its place is a short, practical cut, a declaration of independence from the societal norms that had once confined her.

But Nora's return to university is less a triumphant homecoming than a bitter pill to swallow. Her father, a man whose patience has worn thin, makes it clear that her wartime escapades have pushed the boundaries of his tolerance. "You've gone too far, Nora," he warns, his voice a mix of exasperation and disapproval. "It's time to put aside these foolish notions and focus on your future."

Nora, however, finds it difficult to slip back into the mold of the dutiful daughter. The once-hallowed halls of academia now feel stifling, the lectures and assignments a pale imitation of the life-and-death stakes she faced on the battlefields of France. She goes through the motions, but her heart is no longer in it. The stories she witnessed, the people she encountered, the ugly truths of humanity she's learned - they haunt her, whispering in her ear, urging her to give them voice.

And so, even as she pours her memories and hopes onto the pages, Nora knows that her words alone are not enough.

So, she'll just have to do something more, won't she?
Father:
Timothy "Tim" Whitfield (b. 1868)
Mother: Henrietta "Etta" Whitfield (née du Pres) (b. 1872, d. 1915)
Stepmother: Vivian Whitfield (née Sinclair) (b. 1885)

Siblings:
- Older brother: James "Jim" Whitfield (b. 1895)
- Younger sister: Eliza Whitfield (b. 1900)

Paternal Grandparents:
- Grandfather: Henry Whitfield (b. 1840, d. 1910)
- Grandmother: Margaret Whitfield (née Johnson) (b. 1845, d. 1920)

Maternal Grandparents:
- Grandfather: Pierre du Pres (b. 1848, d. 1905)
- Grandmother: Amélie du Pres (née Lavigne) (b. 1850, d. 1918)

Aunts/Uncles:
- Paternal aunt: Lillian Whitfield (b. 1870)
- Maternal uncle: François du Pres (b. 1875)

Cousins:
- Cousin: Madeleine du Pres (b. 1898)
- Cousin: Thomas Whitfield (b. 1902)

FelixTheCat · Jul 2, 2024

Soo Hyun-Woo

Name:
Soo Hyun-Woo

Age and Date of Birth:
34 | November 13th, 1886

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Homosexual | Single

Face Claim:
Park Seo Joon

Height:
5'7

Affiliation:
SF Chronicle

Role/Occupation:
(applying for) Editor in Chief

Skills:
- Quick witted and Intelligent
- Perceptive and Observant
- Charming and Disarming
- Manipulative and Convincing
- Self Disciplined and Controlled
- Critical and Perfectionist
- Fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese
Likes:
- Power and Control
- Parties
- Flattery and Compliments
- Solving Puzzles
- Chainsmoking

Dislikes:
- Injustice
- Authority
- Apathy
- Challenges to his Ego and Abilities
- Being Underestimated

Personality:
Hyun-Woo is a hardworking, charismatic, and self disciplined man. Impeccably well dressed, elegant, and handsome, he moves easily between different groups of people and on first impression presents as a friendly, social, and entertaining gentleman. An intriguing mix of an upper class British accent mixed with his native Korean one flavors his fluent use of the English language, and more than once since coming to America, he has been told he has the captivating and at times intoxicating aura suited to be a leading man of the silver screen.

Though Hyun-Woo enjoys every bit of the compliments and flattery he receives - it is no grand secret that the man thinks highly of himself - he is far too ambitious to be content with simply being admired. Strongly motivated by and attracted to power, he strives to be an influential man, and in a position where he can make a real, positive impact on the lives of others. But even if his goals in life seem idealistic and good natured, he is not a man without flaws, by any means.

At his core, Hyun is both perceptive and critical, and holds himself and others to incredibly high standards. He can be wildly arrogant and egotistical, thinking himself better than the people around him. Those who work with him would quickly learn he has no tolerance or patience for work that is less than perfect, and at times his friendly and charming tongue can turn sharp, lashing others with his critiques that do turn personal at times as well. Anything that is associated with him or his name must be done correctly and be as polished and sophisticated as the man himself appears. Though he is capable of hiding most of his negative traits and manipulative nature behind a charismatic mask, cracks do form in facade, and his true nature can be revealed.

He is a survivor as well - a self made man from humble backgrounds who quite literally has risked his life in pursuit of his goals and desires. From these experiences he has proven to be highly adaptable and quick witted, able to change course almost immediately in order to adjust to whatever challenge - social, professional, political, or otherwise - that he may be facing. He has a talent both for standing out, as well as blending in - depending on the needs of various circumstances. Due to the time he spent living and working in Japanese occupied Korea, he has developed a strong sense of justice and will fight bravely and relentlessly for causes that he believes in.

Despite his at times harsh and unforgiving ways, Hyun feels a loyalty and affection to the innocent and hard working people of the country he now calls home, and will immediately take a liking to certain people and be quite protective of him. But for those who attempt to stand in his way, or otherwise challenge his goals or abilities, Hyun-Woo can be a dangerous man to have as an enemy.

Personality Type:
ENFJ - A | The Protagonist
History:
Mr. Soo was born in 1886 in Joseon, outside of the capital city of Hanseong (modern day Seoul) to peasant rice farmers. For most of his youth he worked in the fields with is parents but even as a small child it was clear that he meant for much greater things than the life of a peasant.

Charming and quick witted, he proved adept at getting things that he wanted from others, and by his teens, he had started making rice wine on the side in order to bring in much needed, additional money to support his family's needs. Despite a lack of formal education, he was taught by western missionaries in his country to read and write, both in English and in Korean, and immediately his horizons broadened for him, as he had become just as skilled with the written word as he had already proven in his youth to be with the spoken word.

Political turmoil plagued his country, as well as the growing threat from Japan, but it was not until he was 20, and left home to find work and better opportunities for himself in the capital, did it reach it's climax and thrust Hyun into an important position. His hard working and ambitious nature, along with his self-discipline proved essential to his survival in the capital, eventually landing him a job at the newspaper The Korea Times - an English language newspaper that was founded in 1904 by British journalists and Korean Independence activists.

This job proved to be incredibly influential in the young man's development, introducing him to Western ways of thinking, solidifying his English skills, and contributing to a growing interest in politics. As a reporter, he worked tirelessly to get his story, often assuming other identities and manipulating people in power with his charms in order to bring important information to light. In 1910, when the Japanese annexed Korea, the paper that had once meant so much to the young man had become little more than a tool for pro-Japanese propaganda, and along with others, Hyun-Woo resigned.

Through the connections made with the Korean Independence movement at The Korea Times, the young man became involved in several small, underground publications that continued to serve as a voice for those who opposed the influence of the Japanese on their culture and homeland. Risking punishment, or even death, Hyun helped to write, edit, publish, and distribute the papers throughout the capital, all while taking on a second, official, job as the owner of a popular bar that catered to the Japanese officials who were now running the city.

Earning the trust and even friendship of several high level officials, Hyun-Woo used his interpersonal skills once again to manipulate those around him and gain access to information that would not otherwise be shared between high ranking officials and a Korean citizen. Many of his fellow Koreans who did not know of his secret work with the Resistance brushed him off as a collaborator, and rumors had began to spread that he was even linked romantically to one Japanese official - Minister Okamura - a man who was a frequent visitor to Hyun's bar and was known to shower the owner in gifts - providing him with protection, fancy clothing, and glamorous housing.

For close to five years, Hyun lived a double life - on one hand enjoying the life of wealth and privilege afforded to him by his friendships with the Japanese officials, and on the other - giving every last bit of information he learned about them to the Resistance. In 1916 though, when another member of the Resistance was captured and tortured, he gave up Mr. Soo's name, along with many others, as a fellow member. More than just political betrayal, Hyun-Woo had committed a great personal offense to the Japanese in power, especially Okamura, the man who had taken Hyun under his wing. A wanted man, it was made clear he would be made an example of.

With only a few minutes of warning to gather important documents before police raided his bar and private home in search of Mr. Soo, Hyun was helped by others to flee the capital and secure passage on a ship to Hawaii, and then to California. For the next four years, Hyun-Woo worked in American newspapers on the East Coast, in cities like Boston and New York were Korean communities were forming, providing insight into the occupied homeland. Overtime, he became a rather respected figure amongst the academics and intellectuals from his country who had been allowed to come to America after the annexation.

In 1920, when a position for Editor in Chief at the San Francisco Chronicle opened, Soo Hyun-Woo travelled from his residence in New York and applied for it.
TBD

Jabroni · Jul 5, 2024

James Hawthorne

Name:
James "Jamie" Hawthorne

Age and Date of Birth:
24 y/o (Born April 17th, 1896)
Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Hetero, Single

Face Claim (Realistic Only):
Leonardo DiCaprio

Height:
5'10"

Affiliation:
Hawthorne Family

Role/Occupation:
Youngest Brother

Skills:
Firearms
Fluent in French
Bookkeeping
Street Smarts
Likes:
Drinking
Gambling
Interacting With People
"Talkies"/Motion Pictures
Being Indoors

Dislikes:
Bringing Up The Past
The Law
Germans/German Immigrants
Being Outdoors

Personality:
Sociable
Pleaser
Childish
War Hawk
Guarded
Charitable
Rash-Acting
Troubled (Mind)

James is the kind of person who doesnt do well alone. He gets caught up in his own dark thoughts and turns to drinking. When in a group, he tries incessantly to keep everyone's mood high. Practical jokes, party tricks, you name it. It's partly who he is, a pleaser, but also because he's trying to cope with feelings of anguish and guilt.

Personality Type:
ENFP-T - "Campaigner"
Early Life

James was always the mischievous one even as a young boy. He liked to get into things and be a little rascal at times. If you told him to go left, he'd go right. It took both parents to keep him from becoming a problem child. Mother was more focused on teaching from mistakes, while father introduced the belt whenever that didn't work.

His relationship with his three brothers growing up was more amiable. With Rhodes it primarily revolved around mom, who knew how to bring them together. It also helped that they were of an age and attended the same school. Even though James was smaller, he would always stick up for his brother. Usually it involved taking the blame for something or trying to appease bullies. Of course, it didn't really work and it was Rhodes who got HIM out of trouble.

With both John and Daniel, their age difference made them less like siblings and more like best friends. However, there were stark differences between the two. John seemed more intense and strong-willed, leading James to feel somewhat intimidated by him. He never quite knew whether he was being protective or overbearing. On the contrary, he always felt looked after by his eldest brother. Even when Danny went off to medical school, he still checked in on the regular to see how James was doing. In a way, James looked up to him and admired what he was doing with his life.

As for dad, the older James got the more he felt the man's weight bear down on him. There was a sense that the boy was a complete disappointment and always coming up short. No matter how hard he tried, it was never quite enough. Mom's death in 1914 simply exacerbated the situation further. James had dropped out of high school by that point and it was clear he wasn't going anywhere with his life. Arguments then became more frequent around the house. It wasnt just between him and dad but even between siblings. He also started to become more hawkish toward what was going on in Europe, hoping to "give those krouts a wooping". Really it was just his way of making something of himself, or so he thought...

The War

He served under the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Div. from June 1917 to October 1919. James was one of the first men to volunteer despite protestation from his older brother Daniel. He loved Danny and looked up to him, but felt father's pressure and sought his approval more than anyone. These feelings were further stoked by Rhodes' plans to enlist as well.

During his first year, James brushed up on his French while on second line and reserve duty. Later on, his unit would defend against German counterattacks at the Battle of Cantigny and he was wounded at Soisson in July 1918. It was during this time that he developed a dependence on morphine. If he couldnt get it from the hospital staff, he'd smuggle it in through his rations. Something happened to him out there that no amount of drugs could do away, but like all the other men in war he simply bottled it up inside. James spent the rest of his days on base until returning home for the New York victory parade.

The Return

So much had changed in those two years. The feds had outlawed booze and Daniel was finally settling down. Not to mention with one of California's biggest starlets, Lilian Flemming! James wanted nothing more than to embrace this new transition. He wanted to hug his brothers and sister, and speak to father "man to man" about the future. But every day those old memories continued to stir more and more. If only he could forget everything that had happened. "Let the past stay in the past" as they say.
Walter Hawthorne - Father
Daniel Hawthorne - Eldest Brother
John Hawthorne - Brother
Rhodes Hawthorne - Brother
Lilian Flemming - Sister-in-Law
Oliver Walton - Served Together In WW1

Evie Maiden Of Apples · Jul 7, 2024

Elias Redding

Name:
Elias "Eli" Redding

Age and Date of Birth:
26 / August 5th, 1894

Sexual Orientation & Relationship Status:
Very gay and very single

Face Claim:
Toby Maguire

Height:
5'7''

Affiliation:
San Francisco Chronicle

Role/Occupation:
Cartoonist

Skills:
Eli is proficient in lockpicking, stealth, persuasion and jokes/pranks.
Likes:
Drawing in his own personal time, good jokes/humor, seeing new places, going to the movie palaces to see a film.

Dislikes:
Those who lack imagination and/or humor, unsweetened tea/coffee, reading books without pictures in them, cats (he's a dog person).

Personality:
Elias sees the world through rose-colored glasses, he sees life as a grand adventure straight of a motion picture, his imagination knows no bounds. Call him a dreamer, call him a fool, call him whatever you like - he will not be dissuaded by his flights of fancy that truly come alive in the cartoons he makes for the newspaper. A man of good humor and a good heart, Elias had long ago forsaken reality to make his own story, his own path. Is he still troubled by his past? Perhaps, a little...a lot...who knows for certain? But being a ray of sunshine to anyone who needs it makes his spirits soar, for nothing breaks his heart more than tears and a frown.
History:
Elias Redding was born in August of 1894 to an upper middle class family in San Francisco. The youngest of three boys, Eli was heavily doted on by his mother Catherine, while his father Bruce paid him little mind, focusing on the eldest brother William instead. The middle brother, Charles, was sadly not long for this world, as he died tragically when he was run over by a carriage at the age of six while he was playing and running out into the main road without looking. Eli was three when it happened, and even as an adult he recalls the incident, which left him traumatized to the point of having recurring nightmares about it. Despite the effect it had on him, and still has on him, Eli never brings up Charles, choosing to pretend he didn't exist rather than talk about what he had seen in those days.

Since that incident, the two remaining brothers became distant towards each other - William spending more time with father while Eli spent more time with mother. Their father worked for an investment company in the city, and so he prepped William to get into the same career. Eli, on the other hand, had more imaginative aspirations: he loved to draw as a child and his talent only enhanced as he got older and practiced every day. He loved telling stories through his cartoon drawings, and his mother found a delight in reading them, complimenting his artwork, while his father didn't really care for it at all and thought it a waste of time. His father's attitude did not deter Eli, however, and at the age of seventeen he procured a job as a cartoonist with the San Francisco Chronicle.

Having worked there for nearly ten years now, Eli is a familiar if not funny face at the Chronicle. Sometimes he'll play light pranks on his coworkers, especially on April Fools' Day, and he so loves to give them a fright on Halloween in the office when he dresses as a monster or a ghost. His good sense of humor, his outgoing nature, and his ability to get along well with (most) people has earned him a fairly good (if not mischievous) reputation at his place of work. Of course he is hiding a major secret about his personal life, but he is doing well at keeping it under wraps so far. Can't let it get out that he's attracted to other men, after all, as he as a genuine fear that would ruin his life - and sadly, rightly so.
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