task + 10 years later
[ EDUCATION & OCCUPATION. ]
Did they go to university? If so, where?
James followed in his sister’s footsteps and went to Harvard for a master in English Language and Literature and a bachelors in Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
How did their university life go? What kind of grades did they get? Did they enjoy it or not?
James got very good grades, though he did better in ancient greek.
What jobs did they have during and after going to university? How did they go? Did they enjoy them?
He worked as a waiter at a small restaurant which he didn’t really like and he published his first book that doesn’t sell so great but it makes him some money.
What is their current job like? How long have they had it for? What’s the salary like? Is it what they want to be doing?
James works at a publishing company as an editor.
He also is working on a new novel.
What was their dream job ten years ago? Do they have it? Has it changed over the years? Did they have to sacrifice it?
He wanted to be an author but he feels great doing that as a small side job that makes him some money but his full time job makes him the money he needs.
[ RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY. ]
What is their relationship status?
In a relationship with Maisie Richards (soon to be engaged)
What’s been happening in their family life? Any serious losses? Any drama? If so, how did that impact them?
James lost both of his grandparents within the same year, the year after he moved to Middletown, out of camp halfbloodk When he found out that his grandmother (the later of the two) passes, he showed up at his sister, Emma’s apartment in front of the door, soaking wet from crying and cryiing. He then took in his younger sister who was still finishing college.
How many relationships have they been in over the last ten years? Who were they with? What were they like?
He was with Maisie the entire time, though they had to do a lot of it long distance since she went to Oxford for college.
Are they married? If so, to who? How long have they been married? Are they happy?
No he’s not (but he eventually will be to Maisie)
Do they have any kids? If so, how many? How old are they? What are they like?
None currently (but eventually 4 adoptions, Lillian Amelia Emma Allen, Logan Matthew Allen, Molly Lynn Allen, and Charles Blue Allen.)
Do they have any pets? How many? How long have they had them? What are their names?
They have horses and chickens
[ HOME. ]
Where do they live? Is it an apartment or a house?
On a ranch in Middletown, New York.
Who do they live with? How long have they lived together? What’s it like living with them?
He lives with Maisie and has lived with her since he got the place.
Describe the place they live. What’s the style of the place? Is it well-kept or is it a mess? What could an outsider find out about them from what they see?
It’s very neat and put together, it’s also designed kind of homey and usually smells nice.
[ FAVORITES. ]
What are some of your character’s hobbies? What relaxes them?
Writing and visiting his sister.
Where do they like to spend their time?
He likes spending time at home with Maisie or visiting Emma.
Political stance? Are they active in politics or do they not care?
He votes but isn’t very active beyond that in politics.
What are some of their pet peeves?
His biggest pet peeve is bad grammar.
Do they have any bad habits?
His bad habit is when he has a nightmare he calls Emma no matter what time it is and also he calls Maisie no matter what time it is to kill a spider or get it out of the house.
