Character Basics
Name: Stephen Ross
Nicknames: Cougar (to his teammates)
Age: 21
Birthday: March 20, 1988
Where were they born?: Midland, Texas
Where do they live now?: on campus at TCU, Fort Worth
Education: High school diploma, getting ready to graduate with a bachelors
Current Occupation: Tight-end on TCU football team
Appearance
PB: Hunter Parrish
Height: 5' 7"
Weight 185lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond
Face & Complexion: Frequently gets a sunburn on his nose when he forgets to apply lotion before practice; clear otherwise
Build: Broad shoulder, narrow-waist. Very much in shape.
Defining Marks: Has an inch-long scar just along his scalp on the left side. Happened in his senior year during a football game when a cleat accidentally jammed into his helmet.
Dress Style: Very casual, typically over-sized hoodies or jumpers over plain t-shirts. Enjoys a good pair of jeans, especially ones that show off his shoes.
Possessions always on this person: He's always wearing a nice pair of sneakers, Nikes or Converse or Adidas. His high school ring is also always on his left-hand pinky.
Manner of Speech: Often drawls when he's being sarcastic. Has a Texan twang to his speech.
Manner of Movement: Being an athlete affords him some manner of grace.
Family
Parents: Robert and Margaret
Sibling(s): Older brother, Tyler.
Children: None, wants them though
Family History: Good but complicated when it comes to his brother
Health & Psychology
Physical Health: Peak condition, he trains himself hard and long to be in perfect shape for football (deathly allergic to shell fish)
Extrovert/Introvert: Extrovert; Stephen may be quiet but he still seeks out his friends' company, often attending parties.
Phobias/Fears: Disappointing his father but not much else. Also weary of snakes.
Mental Health: Well-adjusted
Any Disabilities/Handicaps: None
Personality
Goals/Dreams: To graduate from TCU, possibly with a future career in athletic training
Quirks/Habits: Hoards shoes and sometimes, old books. Stephen likes taking photos of any new person he meets (something he learned from his older brother), he usually does this with his cell phone. Frequently sarcastic.
Likes: Watermelons, corn, really nice sneakers, football, old books, films
Dislikes: Two-sided people, liars, snakes, shell-fish or any kind of fish
Hobbies: Doesn't really have time for hobbies
First Impression: Stephen comes across as quiet and a little stoic.
Philosophy of Life: Be careful what you do, everything comes back to you in the end
Phrases they use often: None yet
Romantic/ Sexual
Marital Status: Single
Sexual Preference: Women
Ever had sex: Yes
Believe in casual sex: No
Turn ons: red heads or brunettes, long legs and big brown eyes.
Turn offs: annoying laugh, blondes, homophobia.
Past Relationships: One, long-term with a high school sweetheart named Diana Morris. It ended badly.
Current Relationship: None, unsure if interested in any.
General: When it comes to relationships, Stephen is a full on romantic. While he will deny it to the day he dies, it is inevitably true.