Post by Lorenzo on Apr 1, 2015 1:04:50 GMT
-❈- Overview -❈-
Full Name: Lorenzo Jerome a.k.a Enzo a.k.a 12144
Age: 24 (human) / 136 (vampire)
Birthday: 21.6.1879
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 160 lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon (technical "birthplace", but I wasn't there for long. I consider South Hampton, England my home town)
Parents: Ettore (obviously the originator of my Italian roots, father, deceased) and Adriana (she brings in the Spanish, mother, deceased)
Siblings: Nah. I did always want a brother though.
Children: None, as far as I know ;1
Special Abilities: Oh, just basic century old vampire abilities. Compulsion, speed, the ability to outrun chaotic human pursuers, etc. Ah! But here's something special. Courtesy of my time spent as a lab rat and doctors with extremely creative imaginations, I have a considerably high pain tolerance. I've been cut open and, to put it lightly, injured in nearly every possible way. As an accompanied result, I've also overcome the vampire weakness to wood and I can withstand vervain longer than most vampires.
Heritage: Italian/Spanish/English
-❈- Personality -❈-
Type: ENTP 9w8
Greatest Strength: Loyalty. Once someone has earned it, I will stand beside them no matter what, unless they choose to betray me, but that's a different matter. I suppose my protective nature falls in with the loyalty. Remaining loyal also means having their back, protecting them. And for the people I love, I would do anything, "embrace any sacrifice." My flippant attitude towards killing helps that along ;1 I also have a calm disposition, I'm calculated, gifted at revenge and patient. I'm also incredibly stubborn. It kept me sane during my years of incarceration. I hold on until the end and I don't give up hope, even if the future doesn't seem to shine in my favor. Anything can happen.
Greatest Weakness: I hold onto grudges and forgiveness isn't my natural response so I never let go of a good vendetta, which leads me into ruthless behavior where I'll hurt anyone to get what I want. I don't care about being the "bad guy" though. I revel in it, actually. I love being a vampire and killing is only part of that, but that image can get me into trouble. I'm only expected to fill that role and any sign of goodness is overlooked. I've noticed it's a common problem in today's society. Narrow-mindedness. Sometimes it upsets me, but usually it doesn't matter because at the end of the day, if I can protect someone I care about then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of me. For their safety, I'm willing to make that sacrifice and I can always strive to earn their forgiveness.
Greatest Source of Annoyance: Any of my doctors for the past several decades, lies, self-righteous do-gooders, cowardice, Wes and his monotonous voice and that damn recorder of his. I fantasized smashing it one day, destroying the ridiculous instrument and all his precious data. I don't like being told what to do either. Rebel at heart ;1 But the one thing that annoys me the most, gets under my skin and makes me tick? Betrayal. It's the single worst thing a person can do to another. I hate seeing it.
Most Admirable Trait in Others: Understanding. Someone who can look past themselves and their own preconceptions to actually "see" people for who they are. I also admire honesty and the unconditional trust one person can have for another. Then there's inner strength and, oddly enough, the bonds of family. It's a force to be reckoned with ;1 Sydney Carton's selfless sacrifice in Dickens' classic work is another. Ah...and I admire the innocence of humanity and its vitality. Living life to the fullest, seizing the day. Life's too short for regrets.
Habits: Humming songs to myself, channeling my creativity in various forms, mainly songwriting. I played guitar back in the day, but instruments are nearly extinct. If I come across one though I'll take up the habit again.
Ambitions: Well, at the top of the list is to kill Damon, my supposed "friend", who left me to die in a fire, saving himself in the process and leaving me to endure 60 more years of torture. Next is Doctor Wes and finally Aaron Whitmore. I'll wipe the entire Whitmore clan from existence along with their shady experiments. Other than vengeance, I want to find a higher purpose. Something that makes me feel alive. I wanted to find Maggie and thank her, but I have a sickening feeling that she didn't survive...ah, it doesn't matter. I won't give up on finding her until I know for certain, one way or the other. I'm also determined to find a working convertible. Jaguar. It was my favorite type of car and I hope there's one hiding somewhere.
Fears: That I'll wake up to find my new found freedom is all a dream and I'm still an honorary resident in hell. And...having nothing. No one except myself and my loneliness. I've had my fill of solitude.
Secrets: I don't know if I'll be able to kill Damon when I find him. I've held onto that revenge for so long, it's part of what kept me going, but when that moment comes, I really don't know whether or not I'll follow through with that ambition. Even though I want to kill him, I never hated him. That's beyond me. If Maggie is truly gone, then Damon is the only thing I have left. The only important person left in my life. And on top of that, I've really missed my cell mate. I also don't believe the world is completely ruined. Great nations have always fallen in the past, a chain of despair ensued, but then humanity picked itself back up. It's the same with this "apocalypse." The only difference is it's the entire world, the grandest nation of all. As eloquently stated in my favorite book, "I see a beautiful city and a brilliant people rising from this abyss, and, in their struggles to be truly free, in their triumphs and defeats, through long years to come, I see the evil of this time and of the previous time of which this is the natural birth, gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out." Maybe we can come back from this disaster ;1
Interesting Facts/Quirks: I spent 70 years in a torture chamber, I'm technically an illegal in the U.S. since I was smuggled from Europe in coffin and I never applied for citizenship. I took up drawing for a time. You know, painting the cell walls with my blood and whatnot. It's surprisingly a great method to relieve stress. Let's see, what else? I used to love dancing, still do I suppose but the music industry is a bit lacking at the moment. Oh well, I remember all of the songs I heard in my cell and I made a habit out of humming them. That was when I was insane though so I'm slightly less inclined now ;1 But, before all that, I was a soldier in WWII. Oh, and I've been told I look like Lionel Richie.
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Animal: Bobcat. Supposedly, they symbolize mystery and living life to the fullest ;1
Favorite Musical Artist: The Everly Brothers. I'm a fan of the classics.
Favorite Movie: Black Hawk Down
Favorite Book: "A Tale Of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens
Relationship Status/Significant Other: Single, but my old flame, Maggie James, will always hold a permanent place in my heart :1
