Character Sheet: Caradoc Dearborn
Player Info
Name: Inspire
Personal LJ: inspired_ideas
Basics
Name: Caradoc Dearborn
Nicknames: 'Papa Ca', but only by the 4 cousins, 2 nieces and 3 nephews for whom he served as legal guardian.
Age: 50
Birthday: April 30, 1954
Blood: Half Blood
Gender: Male
Wand Type: 10-inch Blackthorn with Unicorn Hair Core
Patronus: Grey Seal
Boggarts: Dead children
Animagus Form (if applicable): None
Affiliations: Hufflepuff Alumni (1965-1972), Order of the Phoenix (1st War), American Magical Teachers Association
Health
Disabilities/Handicaps: None
Physical Health: Excellent
Psychology
Extrovert/Introvert: Extrovert
Phobias/Fears: His few remaining family members dying.
Mental Health: Good, although he suffers occasional bouts of depression and loneliness.
Personality
Goals/Dreams: Being needed in general, but especially by re-marrying and raising another family (when he isn't thinking clearly).
Quirks/Habits: Smiles a lot. Straightens and cleans to avoid being idle. Tries to see everyone's view point. Rather bawdy sense of humor but tries to be a gentleman.
Likes: Teamwork, family, kids, charms, runes, jazz, playing the trumpet, sports and ice cold beer.
Dislikes: Selfishness. Untidy spaces. Violence.
First Impression: 'Mr. Nice Guy'
Philosophy of Life: Do what you have to do.
Phrases they use often: Americanisms... lots of them.
Background
Current Occupation: Teacher
Current Finances: Better than fair
Role During the War: Served in the Order of the Phoenix during the first war against Voldemort, but was missing, presumed dead, after Death Eaters wiped out his extended family during his younger brother's wedding. He has spent the last 25 years raising the 11 kids who survived the attack and teaching at a magical school in New Orleans.
Why have they come to Stoatshead: With all the children grown, graduated from college and living their own lives, he is finally free to return to England where he hopes to be of use.
Current Role Post-War: He would like to continue teaching.
Family
Parents: Howell Dearborn (pureblood) and Gwyneth Broderick Dearborn (halfblood), both deceased.
Sibling(s): Wynn, Nia and Owen, all deceased.
Spouse: Serena Westbridge Dearborn, deceased.
Children:
--Biological children: A son, Reese and a daughter, Arwen.
--Custodial children: Nephews Jasper, Jacob, and Bowen. Nieces Bethan and Lucy. Cousins Jonathan, Lisette, Maris and Kurt.
Family Elf: Cai
Family History: Death eaters attacked during his youngest brother, Owen's wedding and wiped out his entire extended family except himself and 11 children. Dumbledore helped him secretly obtain custody of the surviving minor children and relocate to America. He has spent the last 25 years raising the kids who ranged in age from 6 months to 15 years at the time of the attack, with the aide of a rather bossy house elf named Cai.
Appearance
Height: 6'
Weight: 180 pounds
Eyes: Blue-grey
Hair: Light Brown
Face & Complexion: Tan, laugh lines
Build: Athletic
Defining Marks: Slight dimples
Dress Style: Muggle casual and business suits.
Possessions always on this person: His wand, and his father's pocket watch with his wife's and mother's wedding rings dangling from the chain.
Manner of Speech: Frequently uses American inflection and sayings from having lived in New Orleans for a quarter century.
Manner of Movement: Athletic.
Romantic / Sexual
Marital Status: Widowed
Sexual Preference: Straight
Ever had sex: Yes
Believes that a person shouldn't have sex before marriage: No, unless of course you are one of his female children, in which case the answer is yes.
Believe in casual sex: No, but he thinks about it.
Turn ons: Wild hair, freckles, and a sense of humor.
Turn offs: Disliking kids and taking oneself too seriously.
Past Relationships: Married Serena Westbridge shortly after graduating Hogwarts.
Current Relationship: None
General: He would like to remarry and possibly even have another family, at least until he realizes he isn't young anymore. He loves kids and has been lonely for a long time.
Morality
Ever been drunk: Yes, but not often and not recently.
Lied to a boyfriend or girlfriend: Would you tell your pregnant wife the truth if she asked you if she looked fat in that dress?
Cheated on a boyfriend or girlfriend: Heavens, no.
Gotten into a fight: He fought Death Eaters during the first war against Voldemort, but otherwise, no.
Innocent or guilty: Innocent.
Been a hypocrite in the past: He pleads the fifth, even if he isn't in America anymore.
Dark Arts: No, thank you.
Voldemort: Relieved he's gone.
Miscellaneous
Hufflepuff Prefect 1969-1972 5th-7th year
Hufflepuff Quiddich Team Beater 1967-1972 3rd-7th year
Name: Inspire
Personal LJ: inspired_ideas
Basics
Name: Caradoc Dearborn
Nicknames: 'Papa Ca', but only by the 4 cousins, 2 nieces and 3 nephews for whom he served as legal guardian.
Age: 50
Birthday: April 30, 1954
Blood: Half Blood
Gender: Male
Wand Type: 10-inch Blackthorn with Unicorn Hair Core
Patronus: Grey Seal
Boggarts: Dead children
Animagus Form (if applicable): None
Affiliations: Hufflepuff Alumni (1965-1972), Order of the Phoenix (1st War), American Magical Teachers Association
Health
Disabilities/Handicaps: None
Physical Health: Excellent
Psychology
Extrovert/Introvert: Extrovert
Phobias/Fears: His few remaining family members dying.
Mental Health: Good, although he suffers occasional bouts of depression and loneliness.
Personality
Goals/Dreams: Being needed in general, but especially by re-marrying and raising another family (when he isn't thinking clearly).
Quirks/Habits: Smiles a lot. Straightens and cleans to avoid being idle. Tries to see everyone's view point. Rather bawdy sense of humor but tries to be a gentleman.
Likes: Teamwork, family, kids, charms, runes, jazz, playing the trumpet, sports and ice cold beer.
Dislikes: Selfishness. Untidy spaces. Violence.
First Impression: 'Mr. Nice Guy'
Philosophy of Life: Do what you have to do.
Phrases they use often: Americanisms... lots of them.
Background
Current Occupation: Teacher
Current Finances: Better than fair
Role During the War: Served in the Order of the Phoenix during the first war against Voldemort, but was missing, presumed dead, after Death Eaters wiped out his extended family during his younger brother's wedding. He has spent the last 25 years raising the 11 kids who survived the attack and teaching at a magical school in New Orleans.
Why have they come to Stoatshead: With all the children grown, graduated from college and living their own lives, he is finally free to return to England where he hopes to be of use.
Current Role Post-War: He would like to continue teaching.
Family
Parents: Howell Dearborn (pureblood) and Gwyneth Broderick Dearborn (halfblood), both deceased.
Sibling(s): Wynn, Nia and Owen, all deceased.
Spouse: Serena Westbridge Dearborn, deceased.
Children:
--Biological children: A son, Reese and a daughter, Arwen.
--Custodial children: Nephews Jasper, Jacob, and Bowen. Nieces Bethan and Lucy. Cousins Jonathan, Lisette, Maris and Kurt.
Family Elf: Cai
Family History: Death eaters attacked during his youngest brother, Owen's wedding and wiped out his entire extended family except himself and 11 children. Dumbledore helped him secretly obtain custody of the surviving minor children and relocate to America. He has spent the last 25 years raising the kids who ranged in age from 6 months to 15 years at the time of the attack, with the aide of a rather bossy house elf named Cai.
Appearance
Height: 6'
Weight: 180 pounds
Eyes: Blue-grey
Hair: Light Brown
Face & Complexion: Tan, laugh lines
Build: Athletic
Defining Marks: Slight dimples
Dress Style: Muggle casual and business suits.
Possessions always on this person: His wand, and his father's pocket watch with his wife's and mother's wedding rings dangling from the chain.
Manner of Speech: Frequently uses American inflection and sayings from having lived in New Orleans for a quarter century.
Manner of Movement: Athletic.
Romantic / Sexual
Marital Status: Widowed
Sexual Preference: Straight
Ever had sex: Yes
Believes that a person shouldn't have sex before marriage: No, unless of course you are one of his female children, in which case the answer is yes.
Believe in casual sex: No, but he thinks about it.
Turn ons: Wild hair, freckles, and a sense of humor.
Turn offs: Disliking kids and taking oneself too seriously.
Past Relationships: Married Serena Westbridge shortly after graduating Hogwarts.
Current Relationship: None
General: He would like to remarry and possibly even have another family, at least until he realizes he isn't young anymore. He loves kids and has been lonely for a long time.
Morality
Ever been drunk: Yes, but not often and not recently.
Lied to a boyfriend or girlfriend: Would you tell your pregnant wife the truth if she asked you if she looked fat in that dress?
Cheated on a boyfriend or girlfriend: Heavens, no.
Gotten into a fight: He fought Death Eaters during the first war against Voldemort, but otherwise, no.
Innocent or guilty: Innocent.
Been a hypocrite in the past: He pleads the fifth, even if he isn't in America anymore.
Dark Arts: No, thank you.
Voldemort: Relieved he's gone.
Miscellaneous
Hufflepuff Prefect 1969-1972 5th-7th year
Hufflepuff Quiddich Team Beater 1967-1972 3rd-7th year