Emery Addison Baldwin
{ Nickname }
Never had one, never will
{ Age }
Twenty-four
{ Gender }
Male
{ Sexuality }
Heterosexual
{ Hometown }
Buffalo, NY
{ Role }
The First
Emery grew up in an average family, with a teacher for a mother and a mechanic for a father. His parents were permanent residents of Buffalo, having lived there their whole lives, and found no need or desire to leave the place. The Baldwins were well liked people that lived humble lives. Though Emery was not entirely the best son, his parents were proud of his fair grades in school and the effort he put in to being a good mentor for his little brother Evan. Emery wasn't like other children when his brother rolled around, he was more than excited to take on the responsibilities of being a big brother. His brother was born six years later than him and Emery knew well what it felt like to be the only child, but he didn't even think twice when he met his little brother for the first time. Emery was a remarkably smart and levelheaded six year old, and understood that his little brother needed more attention than him. Emery loved his brother from the moment he saw the little squishy bundle being cared in the door.
Throughout their childhood Emery was a companion, leader, and confidant for his brother. They were truly and remarkably the best of friends. Emery helped Evan with his homework, he gave the kid advice on the ladies, and he attended every single hockey game that Evan was in. Though there was a remarkable age difference between the two, Emery never thought less of his little brother, in fact he often admired the way that Evan was able to remain calm in any situation and address the problem with grace.
As they grew older, their relationship flourished more, and by the time that Emery was just eighteen he couldn't imagine his life without his brother. When Emery went off to college he made sure to keep in contact with his brother, and they had weekly phone sessions. While Emery was away on his adventure in college he of course met a girl. The girl of his dreams, in fact. Her name was Olivia Carlson, and Emery couldn't get enough her. Long story short, after graduation the two were expecting, engaged, and Emery was starting to see his life take off. Everything was perfectly golden until New Years.
Emery, his beautiful fiancee, and brother all went out to a party together, but only one came home. Driving home late that night Emery was at the wheel. In the back his brother gabbed on and on about a girl he had met at the shindig and Olivia slept in the passenger seat. Emery was careful, he knew to be careful. There were drunk drivers everywhere on New Years. But Emery wasn't careful enough.
He was lucky to be alive they said, he should take this opportunity as his second chance. But Emery didn't want a second chance, not without his brother and not without his fiancee who had been carrying their unborn child.
After months of slow recovery, Emery slipped into depression. Emery hung himself. He was too angry with himself and too overwhelmed with guilt to commit himself to life.
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Emery is a warm person, and man who really cares about people and their lives. This trait is hard to find now-a-days though. Emery has an instinctual father-like attitude toward anyone substantially younger than himself. Emery is brave and has a deep love for the outdoors, these traits together explain his constant talk about living off of the wilderness and enjoying solitude. Emery is a natural leader, and has the charisma for it. He also has an undying dedication and loyalty for those he cares about and causes he believes in. He can charm and swoon women, though he hasn't done so very a long while. Emery tries to be respectful, but his temper often times gets the better of him.
{ Negative traits }
Emery's passion could very well be a negative force in his personality. Once he finds what he believes to be right he'll never back down, he's extremely stubborn that. And his temper has grown even more since he's had to deal with these newcomers.
{ Personality }
Emery always tries to do what's right. He of course isn't the perfect leader, or the perfect man, or the perfect brother either. He has his short temper and he's stubbornness. His devotion often times gets him stuck and closes his mind to new ideas. He tries to have an open mind and have respect for the other opinions around him, but he is also the sort of man who goes with his gut feeling. Whether it be right or wrong, in the end Emery always gets the job done. He's a hard worker and extremely thorough in his processes. He never likes to do something twice, which is why he puts in 6 times the effort than most. He is driven most by personal feelings and partly from a diplomatic position. Beyond the cold exterior of this broken man is someone who is truly fiery. He loves people, and wants the best for them, even if it doesn't make him happy. He knows how hard life is a tries to make other's life a little bit better. Since being in The Middle he has become this combination of fire and ice. He is intimate and caring on some days and a tyrant on other days. Emery just trying to find his way and forget about his past life.
☼ Hammocks
☼ Hiking
☼ Being up before the sun rises
☼ Swimming
☼ The smell of camp smoke
☼ Being in charge
☼ Wittling
☼ Music
☁ People who whine
☁ Chewing gum
☁ Wearing sandals/flipflops
☁ Weddings, mostly because he didn't get his
☁ Hockey, because it reminds him of Evan
☁ Beer
☁ Driving over bridges
Emery is taller than most, standing around 5'11. He is toned and muscular, having enjoyed extensive hiking trips and sports.
{ Hair Color }
Dark brown, almost black.
{ Eye Color }
Deep brown, like black coffee.
{ Other }
He has a scar across his calf from where he slipped while hiking with Evan. He wears the wedding ring he was supposed to have receive around his neck on a piece of twine.