CHARACTER BASICS
Name: Antonius “Tony” Michael Dryden Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Ipswitch, Suffolk, England Actual Age/Age of appearance: 23 Marital Status: Single Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Pronouns: he/him Religion: None Health details: Healthy as any strapping young man his age Occupation: Ex-quidditch player, Task Force Member
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION (OR WRITE A COUPLE PARAGRAPHS)
Height: 5′10″ Eye Color: Green-blue Hair Color/Style: Short, spikey up top with the use of gel Aesthetic/Style: Tony likes to think that he has a good sense of style; he definitely wears more sportswear, or clothes like t-shirts, comfortable jeans, not too tight, and trainers (or Converse) Other: Pinup of a girl on a broom on his left bicep Play-By Used: Taron Edgerton
BACKGROUND AND CHARACTER
Personality: Tony is truly a good guy. He’s honest, loyal, fun-loving, and doesn’t have a bad bone in his body. If he hurts someone, then whatever he’s done happened because he was being oblivious or daft. He won’t intentionally hurt anyone.
At school, he had loads of friends. He might’ve very well been a Gryffindor stereotype apart from the characteristic of needing to one-up someone. That wasn’t Tony. He didn’t need to be the best, he just wanted to be good. Playing quidditch professionally was always his dream. When he was smaller, when his father was alive, he wanted to be an Auror, but not since. He never thought about as to why, but maybe it was because Tony knew if he did make that risk, became an Auror, then there was a possibility that he’d die too, and then his mother would be left all alone.
Because Tony is honest, he gets pissed off, even angry, when someone accuses him of lying. If you don’t want to believe him, then fine. If you punish him for something that he didn’t do, then fuck you. Which is why he is furious to this day at how his quidditch dream just died when he had never taken those illegal potions. He has a trusting quality that led to his career’s downfall. He befriended fellow players too closely, he didn’t keep it professional, he kept too many of their secrets. Then they betrayed him one way or another, and that’s how he got caught up in it.
Otherwise, if you don’t screw him over, Tony will be one of the most loyal friends you have, someone who has your back, someone who will make sure you don't feel alone. He’s the best drinking buddy - the best buddy to have fun with really. And he’ll never lie to you.
History: Tony’s dad was an Auror who died during Voldemort’s reign in the 90s, so the fact that it was just he and his mother since he was a kid, truly shaped the kind of man that Tony grew up to be. He was always sensitive as to how women should be treated. He always treated his mother with kindness and respect. If he had a little sister, then he would’ve been an amazing big brother. While not academically superb, Tony was a decent student. Since his mother was muggleborn, they lived among muggles and Tony was immersed in that world.
He was a beater on the Gryffindor team and soon after graduating was accepted onto the Montrose Magpies, the most successful team in the British and Irish League. Unfortunately, after a couple of years, several players, including him, were involved in an illegal potions scandal, and this went on for months with trials, verdicts, and stamps in records. Not only was Tony kicked out, but the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot declared:
“The ban will last a total of six years, during which [he] cannot be recruited by any other national team. During that time, [he is] also banned from having any contact with the national teams. No practice, no sponsorship events. [He is] hereby effectively and completely removed from the National setting. After the six years, should [he] wish to seek reinstatement, [he] may contact the Wizengamot and petition the ability to once again play on the national stage.”
Of course, who would take him at that point? Too much time would pass by then, he’d be out of practice and older. His image would still be sullied. Tony realized that he needed to find another career if he wanted to support his mother. She was all he had. So after about eight months of putzing around, Tony decided to join the Task Force. They promised compensation, not to mention they’d train him, provide him with room and board, and maybe he’d be on the road to becoming an Auror after all.
Connections: Emma Misabun: He went to school with her. He knows of her, but he doesn’t know her. Holy Merlin’s Beard - she’s on the Ministry. He had no idea. She certainly grew up.
Alysia Harrow: Best mate. He has some from his school days, but they’ve got boring jobs now and some have kids, and Tony’s still Tony, but Alysia is loyal and fun, and he knows that she genuinely cares about him, and it’s the same with him. It helps that she knows who he is now, best. And, after all, they’ve been kicked out of the Magpies together, and since it both affects their lives, they ‘get’ that they’re both trying to figure out what to do with their lives.
Future plot ideas: People from his quidditch past, those who screwed him over. People who knew his father.
FAMILY
Mother: Deidre May Drydren Father: Dead Siblings: None Pets: Border Collie at home named, Kal Children: None Spouse: None
MAGICAL
Wand: 12” Gaboon Ebony, Dragon heartstring. Shiny lacquered black with silver design spiraling up Basic education: Hogwarts, Gryffindor Higher/other education: None Lineage: Half Blood. Mom is mugglebord Skills: Quidditch, flying Objects: He has a flying Mark 2 Jaguar, which he only flies when he’s out in the country and no one can catch him. Otherwise, he drives the car more than he floos places.
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Some facts
Smoking: Sometimes, when drinking Drinks Alcohol: Yes. Nice pint of bear is great Religion: Something is probably up there Worst Habit: Allergies: None Most Common Misconception about them: Is dumb. He is not. Biggest Fear: Losing his mother Greatest Strength: Loyalty, courage. Greatest Weakness: Can be naive with trusting. Weapons: Beater bat
Intimate Facts
One Wish: To achieve something Greatest Secret? Great singer. Sings anywhere where he thinks he’s alone. Favorite is Elton John. And Muggle rock in general. Ideal Kiss? Any really, that means something Sleeps In? Lately, yes Virgin? No, not since 5th year Hogwarts. What turns them on? Goofyness, sillyness in a way that is endearing
Random facts
Most Uttered Phase/Word? Tends to Always? Is Ticklish? Yes, all over. Oddest Thing? Has a muggle car that he drives. Most likely to find them? His flat, driving around, or meandering around town to and from pubs Knows they’re really sorry if? Oh, he’ll apologize.