Rufus Byrne (![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} riotous_touch) wrote,@ 2008-03-09 23:32:00 |
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Character sheet.
| Rufus Iason Byrne |
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| Student Information |
Character Name(s): Rufus Iason Byrne. Nicknames/Aliases: Ru. Gender: Male. Race: Werecat: Bengal Tiger. Actual Character Age: 19. DOB: September 4. Physical Description: Rufus is a tall young man, standing at a towering 6'4", yet his build remains quite slender, yet somewhat toned. His dark green eyes, long ginger hair, and pale complexion, cause him to stand out quite a bit. It seems to be the length of his hair, which catches the most attention. It hasn't been above his shoulders, since he was twelve. Distinguishing marks: Bright, long red hair, as well as a coin shaped scar just above his right pectoral muscle. PB: Bartek Borowiec. Birth Location: Paisley, Scotland. Personality: Rufus has always been a very quiet person. More for actions, rather than words. Not to say that he is violent, he merely believes that words at times, can not fully express pure emotion. Some people find this to be highly annoying, believing him to be disinterested, and distant. This is far from true. Rufus can form quite close bonds, if the chance is presented. If time is invested. Music is his passion, he is more often than not, found playing his guitar, or jotting down lyrics, or notes for a song. He is realistic when it comes to this past time, knowing that it should be held as a hobby alone. Mainly because, he lacks the ability to sing. That was one talent, which his mother was unable to teach him. Rufus is content with writing, and playing. He'd prefer someone gifted to sing his music, rather than have it laid out in a tone deaf manner.  Due to his time living in India, he holds a great love for the country, and all things from it. The culture is one, which he feels apart of, and misses dearly. In truth, one day he hopes to return to the exotic home land of his dearest friend. Apart from that, Rufus tends to be a bit of a book worm. He loves learning, and enjoys attending classes. He's a very intelligent young man, but he doesn't focus himself as much as he ought to.  Personal Background: Simon, and Julia Byrne tried for several years, to have a child. For seven years, all attempts would prove to be failures. As Julia's music career began to tinker off, the two had lost all hope in ever having a baby. They rested in this mind set, for another five years, before finally, Julia discovered that she was indeed pregnant. This development worried the couple, because neither were young anymore, and it would be quite the challenge, both physically, and mentally. On a stormy September afternoon, Rufus was finally born. He possessed his fathers ginger locks, and his mothers dark haunting eyes. He was a loved child, a spoiled child, the complete, and utter object of their complete affection. The family remained in Paisley Scotland, while Simon continued his practice as a doctor, and Julia became a stay at home mother. With Simon's busy schedule, the raising of Rufus was left primarily to Julia, something which at times left her very strained, and irritable. Being the wife of a successful doctor, wasn't the life she had expected. Rufus, and his mum became quite close, and formed an amazing bond. More friends, than parent, and child. Not the best idea, seeing that even at a very young age, created serious lack of boundaries. The boy could have committed murder, and Julia would have never thought bad of him. At the age of ten, Julia suddenly became ill. Simon looked after his wife, who had suffered an aneurysm in her abdomen, and needed an emergency operation. The operation did not hold high statistics for survival, and the future looked very bleak for the little family. Julia came through surgery perfectly fine, and things seemed to be looking up. Unfortunately, her kidneys began to fail, and nothing that they attempted was able to combat the issue. Five days after her surgery, Julia passed away. After the loss of his wife, Simon seemed to lose the realization of himself. He suffered for several months, in a deep depression, before finally seeking professional help. With the loss of his mother, and having to witness the falling of his all ready distant father, Rufus became very enclosed. Quite, and reserved, he kept to himself, and for the most part, took care of himself. Even with the absence of his mother, he continued on with her teachings. Using their music as a way to deal with things. He found it to be very therapeutic.  Once Simon was able to pull himself together, he decided that he, and Rufus needed a drastic change. Drastic was surly an understatement. The family relocated to Bangladesh, India, where Simon had been born, and raised. Now in the beautiful, ancient, and exotic city, Simon continued his practice. His medical services were highly valued in the city, which again took time away from his son. A man named Janak Ghemawat, who at one time had been a street performer, became Rufus' live in ward, and tutor. Janak was a highly educated man, whom had studied abroad, as well as in India. The two became quick friends, and Rufus soon began to learn the ways of a street performer, as well as the costumes of his new home. He attended festivals, performed on the streets with Janak, and even began to pick up on the local language. It was during one of these evening festivals, that Rufus managed to slip away from Janak, having been playing with a group of children close to his age. It was that evening, at a mere thirteen, that Rufus was attacked by a werecat. It was the most frightening experiences of his life. The creature was unknown to him, the attack was tramatic, and he believed that he would die. Luckily for him, the children found Jamak, and told him about what had happened. Janak rushed the boy to his father, where he treated his wounds as best he could. They were odd, and like nothing he had ever seen. Amazingly... Rufus did not perish.  It wasn't until the next full moon, that he discovered that he was now like that thing that had attacked him. Janak was able to hide the boys confliction for years, having heard off legends of such creatures. Rufus became ever more grateful to this man, whom had taken care of him for such a long time. Now, he stood by him, even though he was a dangerous freak. To him, Janak was more of a father, than his own. His remaining years in India, were spent either learning new things, or training in various martial arts. At seventeen, he, Simon, and Janak returned to Scotland, for his grandmothers funeral. It was at this point, that Simon decided that they should move back to the land of Rufus' birth. The boy had other ideas, he was missing India terribly. Finally, he, and Janka agreed to remain in Paisley for a few months, until his father was once more settled. It was during this time, that he was approached by a scout from Halcyon. Rufus was not quick to take the invitation, but after Janka insisted that he be taught among his own kind, and learn what he could, Rufus decided to give it a chance. He's been a resident at the school ever since. |
| Further Information |
 Family: Father: Simon Byrne, Mother: Julia Byrne (Deceased), Wife: Kathryn 'Kate' Byrne straight_shot.Weakness: The old favorite silver. As well as decapitation, and spine or heart trauma. Magical Abilities: Ability to shift into his were form, that being half Bengal Tiger. Seeing that he was bit at thirteen, it's not a trait he has much control over. By the moonlight, he is stronger, faster, and possesses heightened sense, as well as faster healing. Any Training: Trained in Mallayuddha, Kalaripayatt, and Varma Ati. All forms of martial arts, which originated in India. Special Skills: His mother was a musician, and sang professional in a small Scottish band, during the 70's. She taught him to play guitar, drums, and bagpipes. He is still active with the guitar, and bagpipes, but for the most part lost interest in drums. While in India, he trained with his ward, who was a street performer. Rufus became quite the accomplished firewalker, and handler. House: House of Fire. Start Date at Halcyon: Spring Quarter, early April. Classes: Early Morning: Science: biology Mid Morning: Art: Drawing Late Morning: Music: String Instruments Mid Afternoon: Inner Beast Control Late Afternoon: Supernatural Races: Fact and Fiction Early Night: N/A Club: Music Club Job: N/A AIM: bengalstrummer Rooming with: Clove Dalry  (I am not Rufus Byrne, or Bartek Borowiec. This journal is for rp purposes only.) |