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Ralph Stanford

"Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

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a character in “We Are Alive - The Beginning”, originally authored by Imbecile, as played by RolePlayGateway

Description

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Name: Ralph Callisto Stanford

Gender: Male

Age seems to be: 16-20

Real Age: 21

Height: 6”0

Weight: 167 lbs

Sexuality: Bisexual

Job: Part-time assistant at a bookstore.

Rent: He is currently four months behind.

Time in 85 Irving: 9 Months

Appearance:
The man is considerably tall for his age, Ralph is no basketball player but he tends to tower over most figures. A hint of a tan is visible due to exotic heritage, but it has lightened from staying inside a lot of the time. A few traces of training can be seen embedded in his flesh – tight biceps, toned abs – but he is overall rather skinny. This is then enhanced by the loose clothing he has a habit of wearing. Ralph isn’t the kind to go out frequently so it’s mainly oversized jumpers, buttoned-up shirts, cardigans and jeans. Even during summer he is reluctant to show skin. Ralph has a soft spot for shoes and has several pairs; some are Converse while others are more formal.

Ralph has straight brown hair that cuts short at the start of his neck; he has a short layered fringe that he often flings to the right side of his face. Every now and again he may gel up his hair but Ralph prefers it down because styling takes a consumable amount of time. On days where his hair is exceptionally messy, he will beanies or bobble hats. He has tried dying his hair several times before but has always returned to his natural colour, because he believes it is best. Ralph is usually cleanly shaven but bristles may appear out of nowhere without him realising.

His eyes are of a similar colour, they are predominantly an intense hazel but speckles of gold surround his pupils. They usually contain a warm combination of wonder and happiness; Ralph’s eyes tend to crinkle a lot due to constant smiling. People often mistake his age, fooled by the youthful appearance and a certain innocence that radiates about him.

Personality:
Ralph isn’t exactly the social type, that’s for sure. He rarely goes out for parties and gatherings, preferring the shelter of his snug apartment room; either seated comfortably behind a computer, with a novel in hand or playing with his husky named Washington. The man avoids big crowds and groups unless they are his small circle of friends. Ralph has difficulty casually talking with new people and finds it hard to keep a conversation going, sometimes he will mutter and slur while others he will rush and stumble over words. It is common to see him in a state of uneasiness; Ralph avoids eye contact and repeatedly fiddles with things – such as his hair or buttons – to distract himself. He is timid and excessively sensitive to another’s opinion.

However, if you spend enough time with him and develop a close bond, he abruptly blossoms and it is the most amazing thing to watch. Ralph can be cheesy at times and isn’t afraid to crack out a joke or two to break the tension. He loves to make people laugh and often does little quirky gestures just to hear a chuckle. He has an overwhelming sense of curiosity and a yearning of knowledge that is unquenchable; traits that commonly leads Ralph’s nose in places it shouldn’t be. He is easily excitable and develops an interest for almost anything. It’s unfathomable to describe his smile.

Skills:
~ Basic chores such as cooking and cleaning.
~ Due to his teachings, he has a decent knowledge of computers. Ralph understands how to hack one but avoids it.
~ Organizing, mess is one thing he can’t deal with.
~ Ralph is always prepared to learn something new, thus growing attentive and sharp.
~ His lanky figure has made him light on his feet. He can move quickly and has a high endurance.

Weaknesses:
~ He is extremely naive and will believe most things, as long as it sounds factual.
~ No money to spare.
~ Ralph is undeniably clumsy. If in a hurry, he will stumble and trip over. Unless it’s a book, don’t trust him with anything to hold.
~ Ralph is submissive and isn’t the kind to bring up his own opinion. In most cases he will accept what he is told and do it.
~ The man has never held a gun before and has only ever used a knife for cooking. Using one on a person –even if it is a zombie- is unimaginable through his eyes. Not to mention, his strength is unremarkable.
~ No social skills whatsoever.

Religion: Christian

Dedication to Religion:
His family would go to church every Sunday but they never expressed their faith outside mass. The Stanfords were decent practitioners but did not dedicate themselves to Christianity as they should’ve done, neither did they pressurise their children into doing so. This shifted onto Ralph who now rarely attends mass or even prays.

Family:
The Stanford family consists of Ralph’s parents, his grandfather and his younger twin sisters, Kai and Kat who are 15. He also considers Washington as his family.

History:
Ralph was born in a typical family and was raised in their typical ways. His parents had been the rebellious sort but that attitude had faded over time, it had nearly diminished once they had married and conceived a child. Ralph had grown up with his parents snugly by his side but once he reached around 11 or 12, they gradually developed an obsession with work.

There was no chance but to temporarily put the boy into his grandfather’s care. Grandfather Pappi was an eccentric fellow, he had chosen Ralph’s middle name and had a hearty laugh that was dangerously infectious. The boy grew in awe of his grandfather as he was intelligent but still had an incomparable sense of humour. He was the unique blend of Hispanic and British, but had been raised in Spain giving him a strong Latino accent. His voice always reminded him of Mario and he had the uncanny ability to imitate the plumber. Pappi was already fun to be around.

Before Pappi had retired and grew tubby, he had been an astronomer who loved to study planets and the stars. Ralph grew to be fascinated with space and promised his grandfather that he would be an astronaut when he was older. This continued to influence the boy greatly; it didn’t stop once he was old enough to move into his apartment. Ralph is now a student for Computer Engineering, in the hope he could possibly work for NASA.

The first few months of moving in, Ralph had depended on his parent’s money just so he had time to grow comfortable. It was lucky that his family were relatively rich; his parent’s effort was not in vain. However it’s been awhile since they had stopped paying for his rent and Ralph is struggling, it’s not easy to balance student life and work.

So begins...

Ralph Stanford's Story

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