Character Development: The Basics
What is your full name?
Maxwell James Burgh
Where and when were you born?
Montford, IL in 1902
Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Harvey and Constance Burgh. They owned and ran the hotel he grew up in. Though his brother claims them to be evil and selfish, he remembers a slightly different side of them. They spoiled him somewhat, and sure, they didn't have a lot of time for him beyond what they gave him, but Max remembers the sparkle in his mother's eyes when he's light up over a toy and the grin his father gave him when Max would tag along for errands. He's certain they weren't all that bad.
Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Nicholas Burgh. He's a pretty straight forward kind of guy, who knows what he wants and how to get it. He can get along well with others,Â
Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
Montford, IL, with his brother in a suite of his family's hotel, the Burgh Hotel. The Burgh Hotel is a luxurious palace of a building, built and maintained for only the most wealthy and socially adept.Â
What is your occupation?
Operations Manager at the Burgh Hotel.
Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
Around average height, maybe a little shorter than he'd like, average weight. His body is somewhat toned, although not too much about working out. White with sandy blond hair, blue eyes. Keeps up with trends as far as clothing is concerned, likes to wear colorful ties and enjoys paisleys as a pattern. His suits are typically either brown or dark blue. He has gold cuff links in the shape of a bird in flight which he enjoys wearing with most ensembles. His hats are less flashy, seeming to be only for him to go from point A to point B without causing offense. No scars immediately visible to others, however there is a large one hidden behind his hair behind his ear from the beating.Â
To which social class do you belong?
Upper class, socialite.
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Amnesia, brought on by a physical trauma in Baton Rouge. Allergy to eggs.
Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.
What does your voice sound like?
Confident and smooth, with a sort of laughing and sing song quality to his words. It's a kind voice, which may or may not always be suiting to every situation.
What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
"The bee's knees"; "swell"; "and how"; "joint"
What do you have in your pockets?
Usually about $20 in cash, maybe a fountain pen and a handkerchief.
Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
Max has a tendency to tap his feet when he's forced to wait on someone; he's not a very patient person, even after the personality shift. He also taps pens if he has it. When walking alone, he often can get caught up in trying to avoid cracks in the sidewalk, and may even go as far as to hop if he gets too lost in it. People have noticed.Â
