Ethan Andreas White

[Ethan White]

The Basics

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Name:
Ethan Andreas White
Nicknames:
Ethan. Just that.
Age:
Nineteen (19) turning twenty (20).
Orientation:
He says he doesn’t want to limit himself with labels.
Desired Rank/Job:
Local; College Student (if the usergroup is available already) – Journalism Major at a nearby university (U of Vermont apparently doesn’t offer it, or at least I didn’t see it, so I’ll try to look up more probable schools if needed).
Powers:
None.
Play By:
Robbie Amell

The Details

Hair Color:
Black.
Eye Color:
Blue.
Any Piercings?
None.
Any Tattoos?
None.
Any Scars?
None significant enough to merit any special attention.
General Appearance:
At first glance, Ethan can be quite the imposing man. He stands at around six feet, give or take a few inches. He’s also rather bulky (not bulky bulky, but enough so that people would think twice before messing with him) due to his rather active lifestyle. But other than that, he’s basically normal in all the sense of the word. Something he’s rather ok with really, as he really doesn’t want to stand out in any way. He doesn’t have any noticeable mole, doesn’t dye his hair and tries his best to remember to shave every once in a while. The whole scraggy look doesn’t just fit him. He also prefers to keep his hair short; he doesn’t like spending too much time styling it anyway. If only the buzz cut worked on him, he would so get that right away (it makes him look too intimidating though, an impression he tries his hardest not to get really).

As for his clothes, Ethan likes to pretty much keep everything nice and simple. He doesn’t like dressing up, choosing simple graphic tees (those with prints that aren't too loud or too big) and jeans over button-up shirts and slacks any day. (He does like to wear shorts more often though, just because they’re more comfortable. He doesn’t do the whole skinny jeans concept too; he doesn’t like the feeling of being exposed). Shoes are also thrown to the side as they are a little too restrictive compared to flip flops. Unfortunately for the boy though, such a summery attire doesn’t bode well for Vermont weather.

(Earth shades and pastels are also preferred over bright and neon hues, though he has quite a few in his closet. Leather is one thing you won’t see in his closet. He has quite the collection of graphic tees though, like this unicorn one for example.)
Personality:
Ethan is basically a carefree and laidback guy. Not too much that he goes off and completely ignores the tasks and responsibilities laid down in front of him, but just enough that he manages to enjoy whatever it is that he does, may it be house chores or schoolwork. He’s never seen the point of stressing over something he’s working on, so whenever frustration and disappointment start comes into his system, he takes a step back, drops whatever it is he’s working on and tries to relax until he’s deemed himself ready to work again.

One particular drawback of this is that he usually takes too much time on something small if it brings him stress, particularly because he sometimes gets too carried away in relaxing (read: sleep) that he doesn’t even notice time trickle by quickly. It doesn’t faze him out though; late as it may be, he says, as long as he learned something in the end, it’s all worth it. Same goes for him and decisions. Whenever he’s given too many options or is faced with a major crossroad that’ll affect almost every aspect of his life, he’d take his time. His post-secondary school is an example. He waited until the end of the ‘accept-or-reject’ period before deciding on which school he’ll go to. He argues that though many see his method as impractical, he says that this way he doesn’t have to deal with feelings of regrets soon after.

Ethan usually describes himself as a fun-loving guy. Says that it is part of the whole lax personality package. Not that he’d initiate pranks or party so hard every weekend (it’s definitely not him; he’s more of a homey, stay-at-home-and-watch-TV-on-the-couch guy after all), but in the sense that he knows that rigid rules are no fun. He’s willing to bend rules over, like the times when he caught his little sister sneaking out or when he walked into his little brother looking at porn and doing whatever it is that accompanies it. (He did tease little bro like crazy, just so he learns how to lock the door next time).

At times though, his laidback personality takes a downhill spiral and his fun-loving personality becomes more of a fun-stopping one. As it is, the boy’s not easily amused, claiming that he’s seen (and experienced) almost anything there is to be seen (and experienced) in the world. While such a mood isn’t usually enough to bring the mood down of those around him, he’s had instances wherein he completely killed the night by yawning almost every two seconds.

The boy also tries his best to steer clear of arguments. Unless it’s something he believes strongly about (like meta-human rights and stem cell research), he would more likely than not back down without even thinking and simply let whoever it is ‘win’. People have often called him off for being too passive; Ethan says that it’s just him avoiding (a possibly worthless) conflict. It boils down to being worked up over nothing, he says.

Ethan can also get quite cynical at times, though he argues that it’s usually just him being realistic. Possibly due to the number of unfortunate disappointing events that had happened in his lifetime (he’s barely 20 but he feels like he’s seen everything), his outlook on the world has turned from positive to downright pessimistic. He’s learned how not to get his hopes too high, and to just enjoy the moment. He says he’s more of a buffer than anything: he’ll ground those who soar too high, and lift those who crawl too low.

Your Vices

Likes:
- Groupwork. ‘Delegation’ means less work for him.
- Shorts. And flip flops. They’re just soooo comfortable.
- His hair.
- Peanut butter.
- The microwave oven. (He says this should be a love not just a like). Ethan just can’t stand eating cold food (or at least those that should’ve been hot). Also, microwaveable meals have been a lifesaver when he was living in the dorm. (He couldn’t cook. Not one bit).
-Trees.
Dislikes:
- Colors that are ‘loud’ and ‘shout’ out too much. Warm and neon colors, for instance.
- Rainbows. Please see above.
- Bossy, domineering people. Especially when they push him to work at a pace he’s not comfortable with.
- Cats. Scary little buggers.
- Shoelaces.
- Writing with a pen or a pencil.
- His drawings. And previous essays. (They make him cringe so bad).
- His old photos. (Damn those braces).
- People who don’t believe in evolution (or at least people who diss it for all the wrong reasons).
Strengths:
- Keeping his head cool. Temper is not much of a problem for a boy. (The lack of one is, at times).
- Sports. The boy is surprisingly athletic, even if he doesn’t show it. He’s not the greatest though. More of a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none type. One thing he can’t do though is swim. And dance. (He has two left right feet).
- Writing. But not stories or any fictional juju though. He’s more along essays and other forms of creative nonfiction, hence the major he took for college. Made his parents rather proud really.
- Taking in information. Like most, he’s quite smart. Only he’s too lazy to bother opening a book hence his lackluster performance.
Weaknesses:
- His family. Especially his younger siblings. He finds it hard to say no to them. (Something they abuse more often than not).
- Decision-making. He just takes too damn long to make one.
- Rather dense. Most of the time, at least.
- Marshmallows. The one food item he can’t eat. At all. (He’s not allergic; he says it makes him feel extra queasy and nauseous though).
Fears:
- Clowns.
- Frogs. And any other amphibian for that matter. They petrify him. Or make him scream like a little girl. Or even make him faint.
- Being seen in public in his underwear.
Secret:
- Though he denies it vehemently, Ethan still hopes he’d sprout powers someday.

Family Ties

Father:
Adam White – 46, English teacher in Hammel (and part-time author). Has super strength.
Mother:
Lauren White nee Kane – 45, Elementary school teacher. Can duplicate herself.
Siblings:
Chris White – 17, Hammel senior. Human Rubberband. Enhanced elasticity.
Brea White – 13, Hammel student. Grows and shrinks.

History

As Ethan about his life and he’d probably say that it’s rather underwhelming. From his point of view, it’s a bit more static than most life stories out there – not too much drama, not too much tragedies (if there are any really). He says a story about an abandoned kitten roaming around the streets is probably more heartstring-tugging than his.

Ethan is the firstborn child of Adam White and Lauren White (nee Kane). The two both graduated from Hammel, but didn’t really associate with the other more than necessary until late in their university years when they met in a poetry discussion class. (They didn’t even know that they went to the same college, much less had the same major, until they met during the class’s first day). It took another two years before the two started dating, but as it was, within months of being in such a situation the two knew they were ‘meant to be’ and within a year they were engaged. Ethan came in a year and a half later, but it wasn’t until Ethan was eight (and Chris six and Brea two) did Lauren and Adam walk down the aisle. (They did have a civil wedding before Ethan was born; the two said they’d wait until they’re financially stable before they have their dream wedding).

Growing up with two meta parents, Ethan and his siblings grew up thinking that such skills were natural especially since the Whites employed their talents without much restrain in the household (Adam’s was involuntary after all, and Lauren found housework a whole lot easier with her power). Powers aside though, Ethan could say that his parents tried their hardest in making their family as tight as ever. His parents never really went on dates alone, dragging their kids along with them for anniversary dates, Valentine’s Day dinners and other social occasions. With both of them having a career in education (Adam teaches in Hammel; Lauren in a local elementary school), they were pretty hands-on with their kids’ learning. (Such a method only succeeded in Brea though; the two boys were rather lackluster with their school performance, but definitely not enough for them to be shunned by their parents though).

But the thing that Ethan could say the weirdest that his parents did was making them all sleep in one room despite having a house enough for all five of them. Lauren insisted they cuddle together when they sleep, with the two boys simply moving on to a mattress on the floor when they grew and was deemed too big for the bed anymore. It wasn’t until Ethan was fourteen did his parents allow their brood to disperse, but even then the boy had to share with his younger brother.

Their methods were unorthodox, but Ethan could say that his parents succeeded in making them feel closer than ever. True, he would prefer having his friends with him when he goes out and parties, but when it comes to secrets and all that stuff, it’s his younger brother (and at times his sister) that knows them first. Problems arose here and there, but they weren’t really that serious. Until Ethan (and his siblings) hit puberty, that is.


Ethan has lived in Pilot Ridge for a good chunk of his life and has known what Hammel truly is ever since his dad got a teaching job at the said school. Add that to the fact that he’s been surrounded by meta-human aunts, uncles, godparents and family friends, and you’ve got a very excited young boy. Ever since he found hair growing in parts they didn’t before signs of him hitting puberty, he’s been looking forward for the day when he’d suddenly sprout wings or breathe fire. But days became weeks, which became months and turned into a year. Nothing happened. His parents comforted him, telling him that not everyone manifests at the same time.

So he waited.

And waited.

And waited.

Nothing happened still. He asked if they could go and get a blood sample of his analyzed, ‘cause maybe he has some obscure power than doesn’t have an outward manifestation (like invulnerability or accelerated healing, he says). It took a whole lot of convincing in his part, but when they did, the results were inconclusive. His parents started talking to him about the possibility of him not having any powers and him not being less of a person because of it, something he agreed to to an extent, but still he remained hopeful.

When Chris’s arm suddenly extended to grab his shoe that floated into the center of the lake when they were playing near it a few months later, Ethan couldn’t help but feel a little betrayed. He was happy for Chris, but at the same time, he felt bad about himself. Not that he’d tell anyone about that though.

So Chris was off to Hammel and status quo returned somewhat. Flash forward three years and the family suddenly found heard Brea was found way up in a tree one day when they were out camping. Ethan felt his heart sink once more, but he tried his hardest not to show it. There’s still hope, he told himself. After all, his dad got recruited when he was sixteen already; he’s just a year past that. And puberty doesn’t stop until a guy’s 21, so he figured fate might still come around and change that for him.

Going away for a year for university (he applied for broadcast journalism and got accepted the last minute) was both a blessing and a curse. As he was incredibly close with his family, it’s hard leaving them all of a sudden, but his time away from the hubbub that it meta-human powers, he had time to think. He could say that he has somewhat come into terms with his non-powered-ness. He’s not there yet, but he thinks he’s making baby steps, if anything.

Roleplay Example

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What About You?

Name:
Earth’s Supreme OverLord. You can also call me Jam for short. ^__^.
Age:
Ageless. I drink three glasses of unicorn blood everyday.
Experience:
Forum-wise? A good year or so, I think. ^__^.
How Did You Find Us?
I followed the yellow brick road.
Ready To Play?
Nope. Not at all. ;D.

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