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Name (Nickname): Linde Corett
Age: 15
Gender Male
Side & Role: Black Pawn
Personality
A passionate singer who thrives on structure and expression, Linde was once an outspoken boy who didn't care what others thought of his hobby. He was quite self-centered at that time, believing himself to be superior to those around him because of his interest in classical opera. Although he still smiles now and is far from pessimistic, he has become colder and more mature, throwing caution to the winds in every decision he makes. He rarely mentions his talent, and is often saddened if it is mentioned. He is easy to approach and very laid-back, though incredibly impulsive and even self-destructive under stress. While empathetic and forgiving, he judges people quickly - though he rarely shows his opinions about others, treating most people similarly. Linde is good at staying neutral in a conflict, but likes to get involved in his own way, pointing out facts and making conjectures that the fighting parties don't see.
Linde has a poor academic record and often skipped school for rehearsal, and it seems a bit late for him to catch up. He has a certain logical, cause-and-effect reasoning which helps him get by most of the time and is quick to spot the relationship between events, but lacks both scholarly knowledge and street smarts from being isolated in an artists' world for so long. While not particularly intelligent - or perhaps not even average - he has an artists' perspective that leads him to conclusions others don't notice. He doesn't seem to form relationships, treating all as acquaintances (though he does so warmly). Though he doesn't always voice his concerns, he looks at all claims skeptically, having become too used to being tricked.
History:
The younger of two children, Linde always felt overshadowed by his "incredible" older sister, Sarah. She was a talented girl who liked to try anything she came across, and wouldn't give up until she had mastered it. As a result, Linde felt that there were no activities in which he could excel on his own. However, Sarah wouldn't take to opera music, while Linde was more-or-less entranced by it. The relationship between the siblings improved after this split in interests - Sarah was free to do her sports and instruments without Linde following along and trying to learn.
Fortunately, Linde proved talented (for once). Although he could not start formal opera training until after his voice matured, he was accepted into prestigious choirs and became involved in musicals. For music, he began to sacrifice his schoolwork and became more distant to his friends, though he never generated much animosity from them. At age 14, he began classical training and was placed as a baritone.
Linde's first voice teacher was excellent, however, his second proved less reliable. Confusing Linde and his parents with false credentials, he was more a con man than anything else. Aged 14, Linde began to develop a vocal node. Ignoring the symptoms, the teacher continued to push him forward, eventually destroying his voice for good. He could sing again, after a long period of rest and voice therapy, but certainly not at the same level - and definitely no more opera. Even now, he has to rest his voice to avoid damaging it, and tries to communicate to others through gestures when he can.
Without singing, Linde is struggling to catch up in school. Despite the sympathy and efforts of his teachers, his grades remain low, and he is once again second to Sarah. He feels as though he has wasted the most productive years of his life for nothing, and is unlikely to make college along with his peers.
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