Richard Antonio Santini
Don't forget to add the Prince, love.
Nicknames:
Rick, Richie Rich (Do not listen to Anais), Antonio (Only by family), Your Highness, Prince
Age:
24
Position:
Prince of Historia
Sexuality:
Bisexual -- However, let it be clear that Richard has a thing for both genders, but leans more towards women. Why?
The easier to manipulate, my dear...
Appearance:
It is no secret that Richard Santini is a very attractive and suave man. Look at who is parents are! Richard stands at an even 5'9, a nice height for his athletic and somewhat muscular build. Women and men find it hard to resist him, especially with the way his silky dark chocolate hair falls over his forehead or how piercing his deep brown eyes are or even with that seductive smirk on his face. Richard always carries himself well; hair is always nicely styled, skin holding a light tan, face clear of unnecessary or unattractive facial hair, and he is always dressed in the best tailored suits.
Clothing Style:
Richard has a love for suits that has never been ignored. He is almost always wearing an entirely different suit with a different flare; perhaps a new tie or pair of cufflings. He also loves watches and is almost always seen with one. However, there are moments where Rick will relax his style. He might throw on some jeans and a decent top, but there's just a swagger about him that makes even that seem extremely stylish and sexy.
Likes:
+ Brandy, Bourbon, & Scotch
+ Sex
+ Swimming
+ Cigars
+ Power
+ Control
+ History
+ Cooking
+ Family
+ Watches
+ The smell of cinnamon
+ Cheesecake
+ Playing the guitar
+ Clubs
Dislikes:
- Unloyal people
- Traitors
- Baking I said I cook; baking is a completely different story.
- Being outsmarted
- People touching his things without permission
- Anyone who messes with his family or close friends
- Rejection
- Any man who intends to be with his sister Don't be surprised when you wind up dead.
- Talking about feelings
- The idea of marriage That means giving myself to one woman...and that's not exactly my style.
Skills
✔ Manipulation||✔ Swimming||✔ Fencing A love of mine.||✔ Mixed Martial Arts I'm not the greatest of the great, but I am a decent opponent. I know how to hold my own.||✔ Cooking Surprising, I know.||✔ Seduction Let's just say that if my mother were its creator, I redefined it.||✔ Fluent in French, Russian, Italian, and Mandarin.||✔ Music I love my acoustic guitar.
Fears
- Falling in love
- Dying young and alone
- Aviatophobia Let's just say that I do not like planes.
Secrets:
- His friendship with Anais -- Most would be surprised by this, especially because of her obvious distaste for him and his decision to simply screw with her head just for enjoyment sake. However, behind closed doors, the two are actually decent friends. They know each other better than the other would give credit and despite the suitor ordial's awkwardness, neither are willing to let it tear them apart. Besides, not having Anais around would be boring and Rick doesn't do boring. However, it was safe to keep their friendship a secret. Anais could pretty much work crowds and he needs his eyes and ears, but he doesn't need anyone knowing who that person is either.
- Murder -- It was during a party and Richard honestly can't remember the details of the event leading up to the incident. All he remembers is that someone threw a punch at him, he was partially drunk, and when he retaliated, he punched the other guy so hard he hit his temple at the corner of the coffee table and died on impact. Definitely something that he wanted to keep out of the press and the only ones who know are his father and his right-hand man.
- Possessive tendencies -- Once Richard deems something as his, it stays his. He does not like sharing all the time, especially precious things like friends, family or lovers. Even if he is being cold or distant to you, he feels that you are to only be there for him and just seeing someone he cares about in another's arms without prior notice sets him on edge. Most lovers tend not to see this side of him because they usually are just that: lovers. But close friends and family know the over-protectiveness, the jealousy...some fear he might even get violent...
Allies:
- Anais Beauchene She claims that she dislikes me, but I already know she loves me. It's a shame that she doesn't want to admit it; she's a potential Queen for me. Ha, she's probably planning my death as we speak.
- Rosalinda Santini She's my baby sister. I hope to always have her on my side.
- Evette Harke She is pretty much a part of the family. Shame, I probably would have answered to her little crush now that she's older.
Enemies:
How many of us can truly say we don't have them?
Love Interest:
- Anais Beauchene She is probably throwing a temper tantrum at the thought. Perhaps I should call her...no?
- Katherine Goldsworthy Not sure what to think of that one yet.
- Dianna Grant Cute.
{Flirtatious, Cocky, Unfaithful, Seductive, Brilliant, Loyal}
What is there to say about Richard Santini that most don't know about him? What he portrays on the surface is mostly who he is; he does not hide his true self very often. Richard grew up as a prince; a would-be King, if you will. So, his confidence and his intelligence is through the roof. Can you blame him? He has power, he has prestige, he has the money, and mostly every person in the entire kingdom knows he has the looks. In his eyes, he is pretty much the package every girl would love to bring home to their parents and all of the admiration and respect he gets? Yeah, it's gone to his head! However, he also doesn't just get by with his appearance. Richard always took advanced classes and seems to have developed a love for history, always taking in a situation and relating to a historical event. He knows his way around with book-smarts and street-smarts. He would actually make a good lawyer or businessman with his suave way of moving and acting.
The one thing that most people tend to respect the most about him besides his intelligence is his sense of loyalty. Richard would die for the ones he loved. Family is probably the most important aspect of one's life and despite his manipulative or even selfish tendencies, Richard would do practically anything for his. He dislikes traitors and those who would turn their backs on the people that care for them. He has actually threatened a few former friends simply because of their inability to remain loyal. If you are not loyal, then you are not trustworthy. If you are not trustworthy, Richard has no need for your presence in his or those that he cares about's lives and would rather you stay clear of him.
But one would be remiss if his other charming traits were not mentioned. Men and women alike could tell you about how flirtatious Richard is. While he doesn't spit some cheesy line to get into every person's pants, he does have this way about him that just lures people in. One small little look, one exchange of words or even the faintest of touches would be all it takes and someone would be ready to go anywhere with him. Richard is a man who loves sex and he loves at any point if you'd give him the time of day. And, he is pretty sure that if you go to all of his former lovers, no one would complain about their time with him. The only problem with that is that a relationship with Richard would be out of the question. He already doesn't want to be in love or in a relationship and this suitor business irritates him to no end. But commiting himself to one person? Oh, that would not do. That would ruin the fun and sorry to all the former lovers out there, but there has been no one alive that has made him want to stop his ways.
History
There's nothing really special to say. He is a prince; that much everyone knows. His life was spent in the kingdom, always being guarded and always being taught something new. By the time he was four, he learned how to speak three different languages from his mother and the number only increased when he became older. It was no secret that Richard took his job as a big brother seriously when Rosalinda was born. He was no more than four, almost five, at from the second his mother showed him his baby sister, he's been standing behind her ever since. Sure, when they were younger and Snow would be trapped because of their horrendous mother, Rick would sneak her out - show her a good time. But he always - always - made sure his baby sister was well taken care of.
As he grew older, Richard proved to be a fairly intelligent young man. He was always done with his work long before it was due and was almost always peering down into a book with a glass of scotch on the side. His drinking came around when he was twelve, a habit he has learned from his father. Even back then he had the makings of a leader and his father made sure to broadcast that. They would travel all over the kingdom and in different parts of the world. Richard was allowed a lot more privileges than the sheltered Rosalinda and he took as much of as he could. It was during a few trips to Linion that his friendship with Anais developed. Naturally, she was this little spitfire that pretty much slapped him when he called her a tease and although he had been quite bitter with her attack, he couldn't help but respect her fire and her ambition. Now, even though he deals with her calling him out on his shit a lot, he finds it quite endearing. Besides, someone needs to watch out for him. He flirted, seduced, fucked, and propositioned his way to graduating from graduate school at eighteen.
His hook-up with Grace is pretty much a distant memory, one that he looks back to with a satisfied smirk and a glass of scotch. She was beautiful; that much he was sure. She was definitely an interesting young woman and she was everything he was alright with. She didn't require some emotional connection afterwards and for that, Richard has all the respect in the world for her. She was just a girl who needed a lay and damnit, he was Richard Santini! Who was he to turn a girl down like that? When it was over and done with, Richard walked away and never looked back. It was pretty much over for him. Now, he's getting ready for this whole suitor ordeal and the only comforting fact is that Anais was definitely going to be around more often. But now Rosalinda has suitors...Don't be surprised if I bust a cap in someone's ass...
Anything Else:
- Richard owns three revolvers; one in his desk drawer, the other under a coffee table where a vase sits, and the other on his person at all times. It was a lesson his father taught him; one can never be too safe.
- Richard has no idea that Grace is pregnant.