Forum:Gabriel Câmara

all we did was survive.  that's enough.  20:00, July 23, 2018 (UTC)

The Open-Ended Questions

A. Please answer the following questions as elaborately as possible. (Remember, this part doesn't have to be filled out if it's an expansion character!)

1) What would you consider to be your character's strengths, and your character's weaknesses? Elaborate on your answer.


 * Gabriel's strengths is his ability to care for everybody, and his sharp wit. His weakness is his need for the limelight.

2) Has your character's life played out the way they wanted? Have they achieved the goals they set out for their life? Why, or why not?


 * It kind of has. He has his cafe, which he loves, but he isn't an Oscar-winning actor, so that sucks.

3) What's their ideal way of spending a free day? Why so?


 * Baking pastries for his cafe and playing with his dogs.

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why?


 * His oven, his dogs, his gym shorts, his hair gel, his football

5) What one thing would your character change about the wizarding society? Why?


 * He'd make it far more diverse and colourful and accepting of all sexualities.

The Character's Background

1) Give a history of your character. History must be at least two paragraphs long. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? etc. (Remember, history must at least be two paragraphs long for the first two characters, three paragraphs long for the third to eighth character, and four paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth character!)


 * It's fair to say that Gabriel's childhood was colourful, to say the least - not with drama, but with genuine colour. Growing up in Faro with a painter for a dad and a baker for a mum, he spent most of his days behind the counter of the family bakery, watching as his mother made pastries and delicacies, enjoying the smell of the butter and jam wafting throughout the building. It was here that he discovered his love of food at only three years old, when he burnt his mouth after stealing a Pastel de nata that had only just come out of the oven. The second-degree burns on his tongue were a thousand percent worth it.

Sports was also a big part of his childhood; there was nothing Gabriel enjoyed more than kicking a football around with his brother, or doing pull-ups on the monkey bars with his sister (who went on to qualify for the Olympics). Their house had a massive garden which he could run around in, and it was in this garden where Gabriel experienced his first touch of magic: or, in simpler terms, he resuscitated a dying rose bush, causing the red flowers to blossom in the middle of winter. His parents, neither of whom were magic, had a hell of a lot of questions - especially since neither of his siblings had shown such abilities - and Gabriel found himself thrust into a lot of doctors offices before his letter to Beauxbatons flew in through the window and landed on his bed.

Beauxbatons was dramatic and floaty and dream-like, so it suited Gabriel perfectly; it was in this school where he discovered his sexuality, and within three months he had blossomed from a questioning, unsure little thing to a confident (if incredibly flamboyant) teenage boy who had no problems with experimenting as much as possible. Plus the blue silk uniform looked amazing, if he says so himself.

After graduation, Gabriel packed a bag and thought, England looks cool, let's go there. Despite the dreary weather, he was charmed by the place, especially by all of the little magical villages he came across contrasted by the metropolis of Lincliff, where he decided to open his Espresso Yourself cafe, designed to help integrate the Hogwarts students with the community and help them come out. It's still standing today, and he's quite proud of it.

2) Give a description of your character's personality. Personality must be at least one paragraph long. Are you noble or sneaky? Arrogant or humble? (Remember, personality must be at least one paragraph long for the first two characters, two paragraphs long for the third to eighth characters, and three paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth!) The thing about Gabriel which anybody who meets him will notice first is his confidence: it oozes from him, shows in his smile and his walk and the way he gives no shits about what people think of him. Well, to an extent. But when it comes to his looks or his sexuality or his style, Gabriel is so set in his ways that he'd rather die than let anybody change him. That's why he owns his cafe, that's why he spends his days barking at wannabe actors who can't look people in the eye: he's aware of how important confidence is, and thus wants to spread it to everyone he can.

Being a casting director, Gabriel is an excellent judge of character. He can tell almost everything about a person in the briefest few seconds of meeting them - and can instantly decide whether he likes them or not. Although he tries his best to be kind and accommodating to all - and deep down he is the most loving person one could ever meet - he will not make it a secret if he dislikes somebody. Though he does have the tendency to bitch behind people's backs. The punches he pulls are entirely verbal.

His vanity can often be an obstacle for Gabrel: aware of his own talent, he is of the firm belief that he should be in front of the camera, not deciding who should take his spot there. That irritation began to affect his job at Lumos, so he started up the cafe just so he could take himself away from it all - and to feel like the boss. You see, Gabriel needs a pedestal. He needs to feel elevated, he needs all the eyes on him, or he can't function. Does that make him an attention whore? Hell yes. Is he proud of that? Hell yes.

Something else about Gabriel is that he was born to be a father. Fostering gives him something to live for, especially since he is tragically single (!!!) and can't bear to live on his own in a big apartment - it's too damn quiet. Therefore, Gabriel often finds himself down the rescue shelter or Lil' Bundles, happily taking in emergency foster kids or animals waiting for a home. It gives him something to keep healthy and happy for, especially since he's all on his own. Hmm. Someone sing Celine Dion to him.

3) Are you Pure-Blood, Half-Blood or Muggle-Born? Do you have any notable magical relations? (Remember, you cannot be related to important Harry Potter characters!)

Muggleborn

4) Does your character have any special magical abilities? Or special abilities in general (photographic memory, etc.)? Is he or she of a different magical race, such as Veela, Vampire, Werewolf or the like? Part or half of that magical race counts! (Remember, you cannot have one as your first two characters!)

Nope.

5) What is your character's profession? Does your character plan to enroll your character into the Ministry of Magic? Does your character not work? Is your character a teacher?

Casting director at LBC and owner of Espresso Yourself cafe

6) Describe your character's marital status. Is your character single or married? What is the spouse's name? Any kids?

Single, fosters kids

7) What about your character's appearance? What do they look like? Feel free to write down what they look like! If you're using any FC, you can put a picture here! Please state the character's faceclaim!

If you ask Gabriel, he is made to be in front of the cameras. Seriously, he's gorgeous and he knows it. With a head of brown curls and kind brown eyes, he has a face to fall in love with - and a gun show that's almost illegal - which he likes to show off in muscle tees and gym shorts (mainly because he's the biggest slob going... shh). Still, he puts a lot of effort into his physical appearance, often layering his hair in product and keeping his beard sharp. Hey, it takes effort, looking this good.

The Sorting Quiz

B. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is only optional, for regular adults and expansion characters alike!)

1) Which type of spell is most useful?


 * A. A Complex Spell


 * B. A Spell Of Control


 * C. A Combat Spell


 * D. A Healing Spell

2) What is most important to you?


 * A. Grades.


 * B. Getting your way.


 * C. Life.


 * D) Friends and family.

3) What would you do if a teacher caught you cheating?


 * A. I'm the person people cheat off of.


 * B. I wouldn't get caught; I'm too slick.


 * C. I would deny the accusation until the teacher gives up.


 * D. I would 'fess up, apologize, and accept the consequences.

4) Which trait is most valuable?


 * A. Intelligence


 * B. Cunningness


 * C. Bravery


 * D. Kindness

5) What's the best way to get things done?


 * A. The right way, no matter how long it takes.


 * B. Trick someone else into doing the work for you.


 * C. Putting together a qualified team and completing the task efficiently.


 * D. Get some friends together and lead them in the task.

OOC Questions

C. These do not affect what house you're sorted to, but everybody must answer them!

1) Is this your first character?


 * A. This is my first character.

''':B. No, this is not my first character. '''

2) If your answer to the previous question is B, how many characters do you have? How many of them are "exotic" (of a different magical race/have a special ability)?

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