Character Name: Aidan Turner
Character Age: 33
Faceclaim Choice: Theo James
Gender and Pronouns: cis male - he/him
Sexuality: heterosexual
Birthplace: London, England
Birthday: 16th December 1985
Occupation: Detective
Aidan has spent the entirety of his life in London. He lives and breaths the city, the crisp winter mornings, the sweltering summer days, the bleak dampness of the rain that showers down in endless torrents, or at least, thatâs what it feels like to the detective after weeks of leaving the precinct in those conditions. But regardless of that, his work is his life. From a young age he knew he wanted to be involved in law enforcement. After all, it was in his blood. His Father had been the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police London for years, only recently did he retire. His brothers much like himself, followed in their Fatherâs footsteps as well, all three boys working in the police force. As a kid, his Father was constantly busy, heâd lost count of how many soccer games and school events that heâd missed out on because he had work commitments, but he never resented him for it. Aidan knew that he was committing himself to an excellent cause and he was positive he would be doing the same thing eventually.
Following graduation from high school Aidan attended university. It was a personal goal, he knew he wanted to be part of the police force but he also wanted to achieve some form of academic credit before that, so he studied a Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine, earning him skills which he still uses in the police force. Following on from that he immediately applied for the police force, and underwent all the training that went with it after being accepted. It was a difficult process but one that he thrived in.
From there he climbed the ranks, earning himself a position as a homicide detective, something heâd been aspiring to for quite some time. He enjoyed the problem solving aspect of a case, piecing the information together until it all culminated in a result. A result that led to justice.
In his field he dealt with a lot of shocking evidence, things that your normal everyday person would never have to expose themselves to. As a result, he didnât sleep well. Not just from the things heâd seen, but because he struggled to silence his brain. He was constantly trying to figure things out, see evidence in everything heâd come across. This distraction is what made him a terrible romantic partner, he knew he wasnât suited for a serious relationship and he didnât allow himself to get in to deep with any woman. He was terrified of what his job would do to them if he did end up in a relationship. His line of work was dangerous, and he refused to put someone he loved through that. Not after Emily. After an altercation with a suspect, Aidan came home to her bloodied and bruised, refusing to go to hospital. Sheâd tried to force him and heâd lashed out at her, not physically, he would never, but he did shout. As a result, she tried to make him promise to be safe in his job, but he knew that wasnât possible. After that, he had to end things. It was the only fair thing to do.
Aidan is a determined man. His work is everything to him and as a result he can come across distant or reserved, sometimes stubborn. He doesnât take nonsense from anyone, and when he gives a genuine smile itâs often a surprise to everyone. Despite this, heâs incredibly loyal to his family, theyâre his life since heâs decided to distance himself from relationships. So, he supports them through and through.