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by daddeme 1/28/2014, 11:06 am
The Groundworks
Name: Ezra Gregory Carmichael. His name descended from his deceased grandfather. The last name "Carmichael" dates back all the way to Scotland. His grandfather worked as a principal in Michigan until he was a victim of a shooting incident at the age of 40. The man had a son and a wife that was left alone from his death, resulting in Rebecca Carmichael (wife)'s madness and absence. The son, Steven, was then forced to be raised by his grandmother.
Preferred Name: Ezra, "Ezzy", or "Easy" Marx. He had changed his last name during his time in Canada in order to try to sever his connection with his past. Instead of losing his cool over the fact that he may never see his sister again, he simply embraced this fact and went by a new last name. "Peter Pan" is often a nickname that comes to mind when referring to the boy, as he seems very carefree and fun-loving.
Gender: Male.
Mortal Parent: Steven Hanson Carmichael. He is the 42-year-old father of both Ezra Carmichael and Fantasia Rae Carmichael. He is a serious and hardworking man with a very cynical view of life. The names of his children come from his past. Fantasia is the name of his maternal grandmother, since she was the one to raise Steven since his mother went mad. Ezra was the name of his father, who was killed when Steven was sixteen due to a shooting at his father's line of work. After working through his high school and college years, Steven had graduated with a degree in business and has become a wealthy North American entrepreneur. However, his business has often gotten in the way of spending quality time with his children.
Godly Parent: Khione, Greek goddess of the snow. She first met Steven while he was attending college in Chicago. It was a quiet winter and Khione was visiting the campus in order to meet up with a team of troubling half-bloods. Turning the corner, she caught sight of a young man completely slipping and falling on the unsalted sidewalk. She took pity on the male mortal and helped him up while claiming to be named Crystal, a major in snow hydrology. Both were not interested in finding a significant other anytime soon, however love has a way of bringing warmth to even the coldest of hearts. Khione gave birth to beautiful fraternal twins within a few months of knowing Steven, then disappeared without another word. Steven, left heartbroken and alone with two children, turned cold and bitter...a trait passed on to Ezra's sister. Ezra, on the other hand, refused to continue on the pessimistic/realistic trait and instead focused on a positive view of life.
Date of Birth: The Wednesday of January 1, 1997. This makes him now 17 years of age. He shares a birthday with his twin sister, Fridge.
Place of Birth: Jackson Wyoming (USA) in a local hospital. Khione found this mandatory to have her children in the typical mortal way in order to 1) actually feel like the mortal she was posing as and 2) be sure not to raise suspicion from Steven.
Hometown: Jackson, Wyoming
Last Residence: On his way to Camp Half-Blood, his nymph led him a little ways off course and they somehow ended up in Ontario, Canada. There, he stayed in a hotel for about two years then continued his journey south.
Race/Ethnicity: Ezra is Caucasian American, from Scottish decent. His family migrated from Scotland to the US during the 1930s, around the time of the Alien Registration Act.
Accent: Ezra really has no clear accent since he can no longer hear speech nor a clear tone of voice. However, all of his statements carry a heavy slur as he has a struggle pronouncing most words.
Social Status: Ezra can be classified as a skater. He has a lot of friends, none that he actually trusts, and is usually pretty laid back. He loves skateboarding with a passion but is still connected with others. He could also be classified as a Social Butterfly.
Summer or Year-Rounder: Year-Rounder
Years at Camp: Ezra has only been at camp for a few weeks after losing his guide to a pack of cyclops.
Preferred Name: Ezra, "Ezzy", or "Easy" Marx. He had changed his last name during his time in Canada in order to try to sever his connection with his past. Instead of losing his cool over the fact that he may never see his sister again, he simply embraced this fact and went by a new last name. "Peter Pan" is often a nickname that comes to mind when referring to the boy, as he seems very carefree and fun-loving.
Gender: Male.
Mortal Parent: Steven Hanson Carmichael. He is the 42-year-old father of both Ezra Carmichael and Fantasia Rae Carmichael. He is a serious and hardworking man with a very cynical view of life. The names of his children come from his past. Fantasia is the name of his maternal grandmother, since she was the one to raise Steven since his mother went mad. Ezra was the name of his father, who was killed when Steven was sixteen due to a shooting at his father's line of work. After working through his high school and college years, Steven had graduated with a degree in business and has become a wealthy North American entrepreneur. However, his business has often gotten in the way of spending quality time with his children.
Godly Parent: Khione, Greek goddess of the snow. She first met Steven while he was attending college in Chicago. It was a quiet winter and Khione was visiting the campus in order to meet up with a team of troubling half-bloods. Turning the corner, she caught sight of a young man completely slipping and falling on the unsalted sidewalk. She took pity on the male mortal and helped him up while claiming to be named Crystal, a major in snow hydrology. Both were not interested in finding a significant other anytime soon, however love has a way of bringing warmth to even the coldest of hearts. Khione gave birth to beautiful fraternal twins within a few months of knowing Steven, then disappeared without another word. Steven, left heartbroken and alone with two children, turned cold and bitter...a trait passed on to Ezra's sister. Ezra, on the other hand, refused to continue on the pessimistic/realistic trait and instead focused on a positive view of life.
Date of Birth: The Wednesday of January 1, 1997. This makes him now 17 years of age. He shares a birthday with his twin sister, Fridge.
Place of Birth: Jackson Wyoming (USA) in a local hospital. Khione found this mandatory to have her children in the typical mortal way in order to 1) actually feel like the mortal she was posing as and 2) be sure not to raise suspicion from Steven.
Hometown: Jackson, Wyoming
Last Residence: On his way to Camp Half-Blood, his nymph led him a little ways off course and they somehow ended up in Ontario, Canada. There, he stayed in a hotel for about two years then continued his journey south.
Race/Ethnicity: Ezra is Caucasian American, from Scottish decent. His family migrated from Scotland to the US during the 1930s, around the time of the Alien Registration Act.
Accent: Ezra really has no clear accent since he can no longer hear speech nor a clear tone of voice. However, all of his statements carry a heavy slur as he has a struggle pronouncing most words.
Social Status: Ezra can be classified as a skater. He has a lot of friends, none that he actually trusts, and is usually pretty laid back. He loves skateboarding with a passion but is still connected with others. He could also be classified as a Social Butterfly.
Summer or Year-Rounder: Year-Rounder
Years at Camp: Ezra has only been at camp for a few weeks after losing his guide to a pack of cyclops.
Physical Information
Skin Tone: Like the other people in his family, Ezra's skin tone is very pale and almost snow white. He carries a reddish/pinkish glow that fills his cheeks, making him seem more lively and appealing than his other family members. Though he is very pale, he does not burn as easily in the sun as you might think. His skin has a strong tolerance for sunburn, but is nowhere near unaffected by the heat since his mother is the goddess of snow.
Eye Colour: Ezra's eyes are the same color as his father's, making him resemble him very closely. They are a hazel color with a little bit of dark green around his pupil and are very welcoming. His eye color does change between the season though not very drastically. Usually the hazel overtakes the green during the hotter seasons.
Hair Colour: His hair is a very dark brown, nearly black color that rarely lacks in luster.
Hair Length: Ezra's hair also tends to be kept short though it has the capability to grow out longer. He usually wears it cropped close on the sides with the middle gelled upwards in almost a faux-hawk. When he goes a while without getting his haircut, the ends will eventually begin to curl. However, this rarely happens as he enjoys keeping his hair nice and neat.
Height: Ezra currently stands at 5'7", the same height as his sister. Sadly, they've been growing at the same rate since birth and Ezra has yet to be taller than her. Doctors have predicted his final height to be at least 6 feet even, but Ezra highly doubts it.
Weight: 141lbs (64kg)
Body Type: Ezra has a medium frame and a pretty average build. He is neither scrawny nor very muscular, but is very athletic. He's fit and lean...His body is just normal.
Appearance: At first glance, the first thing most people notice about Ezra is his large black glasses of which he desperately needs and huge smile. He is usually described as having deep set eyes (that his eyelashes touch the skin below his eyebrow), a full lower lip, and a deep voice. Ezra's typical everyday style consists of nothing more than a pair of jeans, a t-shirt, and a light jacket. He is very approachable as he is easygoing, but tends to irritate the crap out of Apollo kids since he still carries a chilly aura based on his previous surroundings. On his feet are usually a pair of Vans or basketball shoes because of his constant skating and/or swordplay. Other attributes may include the scruff on his upper lip and jaw, prominent cheekbones, and small dark birthmarks on his neck.
Eye Colour: Ezra's eyes are the same color as his father's, making him resemble him very closely. They are a hazel color with a little bit of dark green around his pupil and are very welcoming. His eye color does change between the season though not very drastically. Usually the hazel overtakes the green during the hotter seasons.
Hair Colour: His hair is a very dark brown, nearly black color that rarely lacks in luster.
Hair Length: Ezra's hair also tends to be kept short though it has the capability to grow out longer. He usually wears it cropped close on the sides with the middle gelled upwards in almost a faux-hawk. When he goes a while without getting his haircut, the ends will eventually begin to curl. However, this rarely happens as he enjoys keeping his hair nice and neat.
Height: Ezra currently stands at 5'7", the same height as his sister. Sadly, they've been growing at the same rate since birth and Ezra has yet to be taller than her. Doctors have predicted his final height to be at least 6 feet even, but Ezra highly doubts it.
Weight: 141lbs (64kg)
Body Type: Ezra has a medium frame and a pretty average build. He is neither scrawny nor very muscular, but is very athletic. He's fit and lean...His body is just normal.
Appearance: At first glance, the first thing most people notice about Ezra is his large black glasses of which he desperately needs and huge smile. He is usually described as having deep set eyes (that his eyelashes touch the skin below his eyebrow), a full lower lip, and a deep voice. Ezra's typical everyday style consists of nothing more than a pair of jeans, a t-shirt, and a light jacket. He is very approachable as he is easygoing, but tends to irritate the crap out of Apollo kids since he still carries a chilly aura based on his previous surroundings. On his feet are usually a pair of Vans or basketball shoes because of his constant skating and/or swordplay. Other attributes may include the scruff on his upper lip and jaw, prominent cheekbones, and small dark birthmarks on his neck.
Mental Information
Talents: Ezra is pretty much a Jack-of-all-trades kid of guy but has quite a few talents that are clearly noticeable. A few of these talents include strategic combat planning, skateboarding, painting, lip-reading, signing, and some brief knowledge of Kung Fu. Ezra also knows a bit of French considering his time in Ontario.
Flaws: He has the following flaws:
SSHL~ Yes, Ezra has been totally deaf since the summer of his eighth birthday yet has no problem with it. He learned how to fully read lips at the age of twelve, and has mastered the art of American Sign Language at the age of fifteen. He prefers to communicate just like everyone else though his speech is slightly distorted.
Hubris~ A flaw picked up very recently, Ezra has a terrible case of hubris also known as the "Better than You" syndrome. He has a bad habit of taking too much pride in his talents that often leads to a stand-off. Cliche, but true.
Depression~ Being ignored by his father and long separated from his sister can cause a sense of depression at a certain point of time. Ezra finds himself wanting to be secluded on most days when he can just sit and be sad all by himself. And pout. Sometimes these flashes of depression erupt from nowhere and he tends to automatically shut people out at first glance, though it doesn't happen too often.
Maturity~ Ezra is very immature. Very. Whether it's fart noises or the word "butt", Ezra will burst out in uncontrollable laughter as if entering a state of euphoria. Because this greatly contrasts with his sense of depression, Ezra can also be seen as being bipolar.
Sensitive~ He automatically takes things to heart and switches the meaning around. If a friend says that they can't go to the movies with him, he will automatically decide that the friend absolutely hates his guts and doesn't want to be seen with him.
Physical Flaws~ Alright, down to the nitty-gritty. First off is his eyebrows. Ezra's eyebrows are pretty bushy and can lead to some laughter and teasing. He's pretty self-conscious about the subject and has heard...or read in his case...nearly all of it from others. Next are his ears, which stick out slightly more noticeably than the average person's and are pointed upwards. Ezra's eyes are also very narrow so that it constantly looks like he's squinting, his nose can be considered long, he has a subtle under-bite, and a slight cleft chin. He also has 20/400 vision in each eye and desperately needs his glasses on at all times.
Strengths:
Perspective (as in seeing the world in a totally different view than most people)~ Ezra sees things that others usually don't notice. He's more of a "read between the lines" person.
Curiosity (as in constantly seeking answers)~ Ezra loves exploring new things and discovering new ideas, much like that of a stereotypical Athena child. He is pretty conscious of his curiosity level, so he doesn't let it get him into too much trouble.
Integrity (as in taking responsibility for his own actions)~ Ezra is very responsible and will gladly take the blame for his own mistakes.
Forgiveness/Mercy (as in looking for the best in someone)~ No matter what someone has done to him, Ezra will always forgive them and accept them with open arms and a smile. This is not to be mistaken as gullibility.
Spirituality (as in a general sense of belief)~ He possesses a natural strength in spirituality as can say that everything has a specific place in the universe without being hesitant. He likes discussing said beliefs with others who think the same way.
Weaknesses:
Perfection (as in absolutely without a scratch, flawless)~ He tends to be a bit of a perfectionist at times and will obsess over correcting and changing the outcome of a project.
Procrastination (as in waiting to act upon something at the last minute)~ He makes a promise to act on something, forgets about it, then hurries to do it at the very last minute.
Organization (as in cluttered place, cluttered mind)~ Not being a very organized person can lead to several problems, especially in Ezra's case. He tends to misplace nearly everything he gains and will drive himself to insanity looking for it.
Likes: To be brief: Skateboarding, laughing, joking, extreme sports, imagining, wishing, improvising, giving, chocolate, carrots, lima beans, cold pancakes/waffles, cranberries, strawberries, raisins with peanut butter, lemons, Mexican food, celery, mangoes...swimming, surfing, ice-skating, soccer/football, baseball, lacrosse, hockey...Reading, writing, painting, all weather, music...I think that almost covers it.
Dislikes: Apollo kids (due to them not liking him), Dionysus (and kids), sad people, lonely feelings, feeling disabled, misunderstandings, rude people, bullies, broken promises, low expectations, ignorance, close-minded people, and jellyfish.
Fears:
Isolation~ The fear of not being allowed social contact, the fear of having no friends, or no one to care. Ezra can't feel like he is alone.
Claustrophobia~ As a young child, Ezra and his sister would entertain themselves by playing hide-and-seek whenever their dad was busy with a project. One day, Ezra though it would be fun to hide in a closet down in the basement where most of the extra knickknacks rested... Ezra was trapped between a heavy patio table and the cold, moist cement floor of the basement in the dark for four hours before his family could find him. This left him petrified of both enclosed spaces and the underground.
The Unknown~ A very common fear the nests inside of humans and Ezra has found himself a victim of it.
Losing Someone~ This fear comes from losing his sister and having his father not be there for him mentally and emotionally. Ezra fears that losing someone can lead to losing yourself.
Leaving without a Legacy~ Ezra doesn't want to be "just another half-blood". He wants to be remembered for something so big and extraordinary that his story will get passed on to several generations to come.
Being Hurt~ The fear of caring too much for something/someone. This fear ties in with isolation and losing someone.
Going Insane~ Perhaps one of his main fears. After learning the stories of his mother he had discovered that she...wasn't quite all the way there. This leads to a small disliking of Dionysus and his spawn.
Flying~ Or a fear of heights brewed from a trip to a ski hill gone wrong. You see, putting on a seat belt is very important when going onto a ski-lift.
Losing Control~ Knowing your full potential can lead to a strive for endless power and the need to conquer and overcome all threats. This is a terrible fear for Ezra since he is concerned that his powers might actually lead to him losing who he truly is and becoming the monster he knows he could be if he wanted to.
Slow Death~ Ezra fears that his death will be painful and slow, not the quick death of the Big Names up there in the Olympus Hall of Fame. He doesn't want to be tormented by the knowledge of the unknown (as said above) and instead wishes to be politely decapitated or something.
Hospitals~ Hospitals seem morbid and ominous to Ezra. He does not trust them one bit and sees them as a squeaky-clean environment for people to die of "unknown causes" behind closed doors. The whole situation seems mysterious and not at all friendly in any way.
Losing Senses~ This is possibly Ezra's biggest #1 fear, as without his sense of smell, sight, taste, and touch he would be completely vulnerable. He would much rather be dead than have to put up with being completely senseless. The terror would override his mind and, yes, he would become quite mad/insane.
Feelings~ This fear ties in with most of the above and contributes to the one below. Ezra is afraid to feel anything for anyone just in case of being abandoned/hurt. Instead, he keeps most of his relationships strictly friendly.
Growing Up~ Last but not least comes the fear of adulthood. He doesn't want to grow up because that means taking responsibility for things you didn't do and becoming more serious and...and...saying goodbye. Growing up makes you forget and forgetting makes you stop wondering and being curious and adventurous. Ezra never wants to grow up, never, ever.
Personality: Ezra is mainly an exaggerated stereotype of a boastful and careless boy, much like the fictional character Peter Pan. He has a nonchalant, devil-may-care attitude, and is fearlessly cocky when it comes to putting himself in danger. In some situations, Ezra can also be quite selfish and arrogant. At certain times he appears very judgmental and pompous (for instance, he calls the sons and daughters of Dionysus "insane psychopaths that are easily influenced by liquid drug", and when others suggest anything having to do with being serious for once, he misunderstands their wish and angrily assumes they want to grow up). Nonetheless, he has a strong sense of justice and is always quick to assist those in danger. As stated quite a few times, Ezra is quite sensitive about the subject of growing up and tends to shut out any word of it. Despite all of this, he is very funny, charismatic, intelligent, loyal, trustworthy, and accidentally flirtatious.
Flaws: He has the following flaws:
SSHL~ Yes, Ezra has been totally deaf since the summer of his eighth birthday yet has no problem with it. He learned how to fully read lips at the age of twelve, and has mastered the art of American Sign Language at the age of fifteen. He prefers to communicate just like everyone else though his speech is slightly distorted.
Hubris~ A flaw picked up very recently, Ezra has a terrible case of hubris also known as the "Better than You" syndrome. He has a bad habit of taking too much pride in his talents that often leads to a stand-off. Cliche, but true.
Depression~ Being ignored by his father and long separated from his sister can cause a sense of depression at a certain point of time. Ezra finds himself wanting to be secluded on most days when he can just sit and be sad all by himself. And pout. Sometimes these flashes of depression erupt from nowhere and he tends to automatically shut people out at first glance, though it doesn't happen too often.
Maturity~ Ezra is very immature. Very. Whether it's fart noises or the word "butt", Ezra will burst out in uncontrollable laughter as if entering a state of euphoria. Because this greatly contrasts with his sense of depression, Ezra can also be seen as being bipolar.
Sensitive~ He automatically takes things to heart and switches the meaning around. If a friend says that they can't go to the movies with him, he will automatically decide that the friend absolutely hates his guts and doesn't want to be seen with him.
Physical Flaws~ Alright, down to the nitty-gritty. First off is his eyebrows. Ezra's eyebrows are pretty bushy and can lead to some laughter and teasing. He's pretty self-conscious about the subject and has heard...or read in his case...nearly all of it from others. Next are his ears, which stick out slightly more noticeably than the average person's and are pointed upwards. Ezra's eyes are also very narrow so that it constantly looks like he's squinting, his nose can be considered long, he has a subtle under-bite, and a slight cleft chin. He also has 20/400 vision in each eye and desperately needs his glasses on at all times.
Strengths:
Perspective (as in seeing the world in a totally different view than most people)~ Ezra sees things that others usually don't notice. He's more of a "read between the lines" person.
Curiosity (as in constantly seeking answers)~ Ezra loves exploring new things and discovering new ideas, much like that of a stereotypical Athena child. He is pretty conscious of his curiosity level, so he doesn't let it get him into too much trouble.
Integrity (as in taking responsibility for his own actions)~ Ezra is very responsible and will gladly take the blame for his own mistakes.
Forgiveness/Mercy (as in looking for the best in someone)~ No matter what someone has done to him, Ezra will always forgive them and accept them with open arms and a smile. This is not to be mistaken as gullibility.
Spirituality (as in a general sense of belief)~ He possesses a natural strength in spirituality as can say that everything has a specific place in the universe without being hesitant. He likes discussing said beliefs with others who think the same way.
Weaknesses:
Perfection (as in absolutely without a scratch, flawless)~ He tends to be a bit of a perfectionist at times and will obsess over correcting and changing the outcome of a project.
Procrastination (as in waiting to act upon something at the last minute)~ He makes a promise to act on something, forgets about it, then hurries to do it at the very last minute.
Organization (as in cluttered place, cluttered mind)~ Not being a very organized person can lead to several problems, especially in Ezra's case. He tends to misplace nearly everything he gains and will drive himself to insanity looking for it.
Likes: To be brief: Skateboarding, laughing, joking, extreme sports, imagining, wishing, improvising, giving, chocolate, carrots, lima beans, cold pancakes/waffles, cranberries, strawberries, raisins with peanut butter, lemons, Mexican food, celery, mangoes...swimming, surfing, ice-skating, soccer/football, baseball, lacrosse, hockey...Reading, writing, painting, all weather, music...I think that almost covers it.
Dislikes: Apollo kids (due to them not liking him), Dionysus (and kids), sad people, lonely feelings, feeling disabled, misunderstandings, rude people, bullies, broken promises, low expectations, ignorance, close-minded people, and jellyfish.
Fears:
Isolation~ The fear of not being allowed social contact, the fear of having no friends, or no one to care. Ezra can't feel like he is alone.
Claustrophobia~ As a young child, Ezra and his sister would entertain themselves by playing hide-and-seek whenever their dad was busy with a project. One day, Ezra though it would be fun to hide in a closet down in the basement where most of the extra knickknacks rested... Ezra was trapped between a heavy patio table and the cold, moist cement floor of the basement in the dark for four hours before his family could find him. This left him petrified of both enclosed spaces and the underground.
The Unknown~ A very common fear the nests inside of humans and Ezra has found himself a victim of it.
Losing Someone~ This fear comes from losing his sister and having his father not be there for him mentally and emotionally. Ezra fears that losing someone can lead to losing yourself.
Leaving without a Legacy~ Ezra doesn't want to be "just another half-blood". He wants to be remembered for something so big and extraordinary that his story will get passed on to several generations to come.
Being Hurt~ The fear of caring too much for something/someone. This fear ties in with isolation and losing someone.
Going Insane~ Perhaps one of his main fears. After learning the stories of his mother he had discovered that she...wasn't quite all the way there. This leads to a small disliking of Dionysus and his spawn.
Flying~ Or a fear of heights brewed from a trip to a ski hill gone wrong. You see, putting on a seat belt is very important when going onto a ski-lift.
Losing Control~ Knowing your full potential can lead to a strive for endless power and the need to conquer and overcome all threats. This is a terrible fear for Ezra since he is concerned that his powers might actually lead to him losing who he truly is and becoming the monster he knows he could be if he wanted to.
Slow Death~ Ezra fears that his death will be painful and slow, not the quick death of the Big Names up there in the Olympus Hall of Fame. He doesn't want to be tormented by the knowledge of the unknown (as said above) and instead wishes to be politely decapitated or something.
Hospitals~ Hospitals seem morbid and ominous to Ezra. He does not trust them one bit and sees them as a squeaky-clean environment for people to die of "unknown causes" behind closed doors. The whole situation seems mysterious and not at all friendly in any way.
Losing Senses~ This is possibly Ezra's biggest #1 fear, as without his sense of smell, sight, taste, and touch he would be completely vulnerable. He would much rather be dead than have to put up with being completely senseless. The terror would override his mind and, yes, he would become quite mad/insane.
Feelings~ This fear ties in with most of the above and contributes to the one below. Ezra is afraid to feel anything for anyone just in case of being abandoned/hurt. Instead, he keeps most of his relationships strictly friendly.
Growing Up~ Last but not least comes the fear of adulthood. He doesn't want to grow up because that means taking responsibility for things you didn't do and becoming more serious and...and...saying goodbye. Growing up makes you forget and forgetting makes you stop wondering and being curious and adventurous. Ezra never wants to grow up, never, ever.
Personality: Ezra is mainly an exaggerated stereotype of a boastful and careless boy, much like the fictional character Peter Pan. He has a nonchalant, devil-may-care attitude, and is fearlessly cocky when it comes to putting himself in danger. In some situations, Ezra can also be quite selfish and arrogant. At certain times he appears very judgmental and pompous (for instance, he calls the sons and daughters of Dionysus "insane psychopaths that are easily influenced by liquid drug", and when others suggest anything having to do with being serious for once, he misunderstands their wish and angrily assumes they want to grow up). Nonetheless, he has a strong sense of justice and is always quick to assist those in danger. As stated quite a few times, Ezra is quite sensitive about the subject of growing up and tends to shut out any word of it. Despite all of this, he is very funny, charismatic, intelligent, loyal, trustworthy, and accidentally flirtatious.
Other Information
Weapon: Ironically enough, Ezra prefers to fight with a Pan sword with a 30.5" celestial bronze blade and a handcrafted wooden hilt made to look like the top of an acorn. It is kept in a standard scabbard that was found laying around at camp. The sword was a product of experimentation in the forge with the left over scrap metal laying around. It was produced after three painstaking hours, attached to a hilt and named Ankistro (άγκιστρο - "Hook" in Greek). He also had regular shield that was just found laying around in the armory. Both are extremely valuable pieces to Ezra.
Armour: Ezra's armor is the standard armor found in the armory but tinted with dark colors. It represents contrast since he doesn't want to fit with the cold-blooded stereotype of the Khione cabin. Since snow is white, his armor is dark. The plume of his helmet is even black to compliment this contrast.
Pet(s): Ezra currently has none, though is considering purchasing a small bird of some sort and naming it "Tink" for kicks and giggles.
Powers: Ezra has different forms of cryokinesis, all of which he despises using unless absolutely necessary or even by accident.
Form 1: Breath This form is perhaps his most common usage of power that happens by mistake. If he enters a perplexing situation and happens to sigh of exasperation, this form of his power goes to work. Each sigh produces a very light breath of snow that is caused by the cooling temperature that is usually surrounding his body. The snow originates from the pit of his stomach and exits through his mouth very much like a burp without the actual effect of a burp. The snow is very light and absolutely harmless, melting immediately when it touches a warmer substance. The cool down period of his power in the form of Breath is about an hour because of its uselessness. This form only drains him about 5% and can be attempted about 10 times a day.
Form 2: Frostbite This form is much more effective than the first form, actually causing bodily harm. Only temporary, Ezra's power of frostbite is about 3.5 inches in diameter and leaves the victim chilled to the bone and quaking from the cold. It only works when Ezra is in physical contact with a human, demigod, or monster and ceases to work on immortal beings and demigods that can withstand the chill. It lasts for only five minutes before the victim returns to normal or Ezra decides to kill them (which is highly unlikely). The cool down period for his power in the Frostbite form is five hours. This form drains him about 50% and can only be attempted twice a day, leaving him drowsy.
Form 3: Shielding A form of his power that can only work on himself as well as one other party with a body type the same as or less than Ezra's, this is a great in the line of battle. His shield coats his body and another person he is touching completely in solid ice for a period of 10 seconds. The ice is used to block sword attacks, but can only be used once per fight, so once per day. The ice around his body shatters when in contact with a sword, however the bodies themselves remain unharmed. Side effects of this includes a brief chill, causing lips to be blue and body to be trembling. It disappears after about 3 minutes. Each use drains him greatly: about 90% of his energy is drained and he must sleep immediately. This is why this form involves another person to help him finish the battle. The cool down period for his power in the Shielding form is 23 hours.
Life Before CHB: It wasn't a life most people envied, but more of an expectation that left you with no choice but to try to fit into the flow. Say please, say thank you. "Good morning" and "Good night". It was always the same depressing program and it drove Ezra insane - that's why he would be the one to change this pattern.
On the fourth of July 2005, Ezra lost all sense of hearing. He had been standing way too close to a firecracker when it had gone off and the sound had him on his knees screaming as blood dripped to the ground from his ear. He was immediately taken to a hospital where he was kept for three days until it could be proven that he had permanent Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) and would have to learn sign language if he wanted to ever communicate again. This didn't stop him, however, and he quickly found himself new ways of communication. Now he commutes like any other person as if he could hear, though has brief struggles.
He was the most friendly and talkative Carmichael of the family. He never shut anyone out at first meet, nor did he resort to rudeness when the conversation wasn't in his favor. He kept things light and carefree all the time so that no one had to know what it was like living in his home where life was more so of a curse than a gift. At school, he was everyone's best friend and consultant; the guy everyone went to for a laugh or some sort. Finally, he could just relax and be his own person.
At home, he and his sister would try to hold down the fort. They worked as a team since their father rarely left his study and managed to become a well-functioning machine. Though Ezra had a light heart, he very seldom used his sarcastic wit at home in fear of getting lashed at verbally - it was a pretty tough crowd. So life at home was very quiet, very conservative, and very boring. Being attacked by the monster had almost been a blessing. It happened the week after his sister was attacked.
He had been in the backyard of his home mowing the grass when he the smell hit him: the putrid odor of burning tires. He immediately glanced around for the stench and smiled when he saw a pregnant mother skunk try to waddle her way across the yard, but frozen in fear of the lawnmower. Her teeth were bared as if she were hissing, but of course Ezra couldn't really be sure. He killed the engine and kneeled down in the grass at the appropriate distance and looked at the ground instead of the creature's beady black eyes. A normal skunk would have probably backed down but...this one rose to her back legs. And rose...and rose...Ezra's eyes widened in alarm. A beautiful young woman with black hair and green eyes stood above him, making him cower back quickly in fear. The woman sneered and said something before her fist started smoking: Ezra could make out the words "filthy", "swine", and "male". He took action then, dodging away from the smoky pillar and grabbing for the woman's wrist. The two grappled with each other until she was blue and trembling, Ezra now standing above her in shock. He immediately ran inside to tell his father but by the time they returned...the woman was gone.
Steven hadn't even bothered getting the boy tested, as the same thing had just happened with his daughter. He saw this pranking foolish and labeled it as child's play, no longer speaking to Ezra and rarely recognizing Fantasia. Ezra took this as an excuse to do more research on the woman who had attacked him. The only thing that popped up with the key words was Circe and C.C.'s Day Spa and Resort, but despite the green eyes and black hair the woman looked nothing like the images. He scrolled, and noticed that this "Circe" person had people under her that were taught certain forms of her "talents". Ezra slammed the laptop shut. That was enough learning for that day.
Ever since that incident, Ezra had been on high alert. At every change in the atmosphere, he would spring to his feet - only to find that it was Fantasia moving to another room. At every shift in light, he would prepare to spring - only to find that it was the cause of an old light bulb that needed to be changed. He felt as though he were growing paranoid. Nothing was out to get him. Everything was just find. All of that stuff was just a figment of his imagination--
But when he felt the vibrations of a knock at the door, he rushed to answer it. There stood two people, a tanned young man with curly brown hair and a dark woman with pinned dark green hair, with frantic looks painted onto their aces. The young man spoke quickly with wild gestures, pointing behind them to the field then pointing to Ezra. It took him a moment before he understood, however he rushed up the stairs and to the attic where his sister nested. She screamed at him but he ignored her, shoving clothing of his and hers alike and food into her school backpack. When that job was done, he snatched her off of her feet and pulled her out of the open door. Though the young people were no longer in sight, the footprints left behind guided him to safety.
After the separation...
Starving, tired, and sick were the words that could be used to describe Ezra after being led off course by his nymph, Wren. The poor boy slumped along with his guide until they finally had no clue where they were anymore. So when she died from being away from her life source for so long, Ezra found himself completely alone and helpless. For two years he lived under the radar, changing his last name so that no one - or nothing - could find him, in a nice hotel. It was difficult sneaking in and finding a room that was no longer in service, but he made it work. During his last days at the hotel, he had remembered something Wren had mouthed before she turned to dust: "Long Island. Camp. New York." It had been decided that he was no longer going to quake in fear of the outside - he left for the camp the very next day, and was claimed on the hilltop once he crossed over the border.
Roleplaying Example: The boy looked up from his desk at the feel of a presence standing behind him and turned. He sighed in contentment as he saw that it was only his friend checking in on him in his cabin. "Good, you're here." Ezra smiled slightly and gestured his comrade to sit and revealed a tape recorder. "I found something on my bunk this morning...I don't know what it's saying. I was hoping you could recite it so that I could." His friend nodded and Ezra watched the moving lips intently while writing down each word.
"There isn't a place on earth that could ever be so cheerful as wherever the young man stood at the time. He was fine in stature, lithe and bouncy as a young man should be. His laughter brought upon rivers and rivers of joy to whomever met his presence. Ne'er have I met a man like he in all of my many years on this planet, for his heart was as valuable and lustrous as gold!
He walked with a skip--a hop as you may say--And not once has a mortal seen a frown upon his face. When I stepped in his path on that dreary, dreamlike, dripping April evening his body had stumbled into mine whilst crossing from one street to another! He caught my arm then with steady hands--His smile was as bright and shocking as the winter snow on the chilly pale pavement! His hearty laugh lifted me from my hollow depression and I found myself grinning ear to ear as well. He apologized, his voice as deep and steady as an eery cave in Scotland, and went on his way with a skip in each step.
I say, that man had to be mad! Out of his mind! For the Apple was no where to carry such pleasance in melancholic times like these, when with every meal came a broken heart followed by an empty stomach and sickness that resulted in vertigo. When each day of work brought nothing home but three pennies and a sad smile. But this man had brought smiles to many on his walk and--I swear to you, upon my humble life--that when he left a light snow had began to fall!"
A smile spread slowly across his own lips as he set down the pencil and notepad. "Me. Do you think they're addressing me?" His friend nodded and smiled as well. "Poe. They write like Poe. Whoever it is is very creative." Ezra took back the recorder and put it away for safe keeping. After a moment, he turned back to his companion and hopefully asked: "Is that how I really sound?"
Notes:
-Ezra has a twin sister named Fantasia "Fridge" and has only recently found out that she survived her journey. He knows nothing of her crimes.
-He suffers from chronic "Peter Pan Syndrome", or a make believe disorder that makes a male want to refuse growing up.
-He had no knowledge of his power when the follower of Circe fell blue to the ground; he just assumed she was very sick.
- Ankistro:
Armour: Ezra's armor is the standard armor found in the armory but tinted with dark colors. It represents contrast since he doesn't want to fit with the cold-blooded stereotype of the Khione cabin. Since snow is white, his armor is dark. The plume of his helmet is even black to compliment this contrast.
- The Armor:
Pet(s): Ezra currently has none, though is considering purchasing a small bird of some sort and naming it "Tink" for kicks and giggles.
Powers: Ezra has different forms of cryokinesis, all of which he despises using unless absolutely necessary or even by accident.
Form 1: Breath This form is perhaps his most common usage of power that happens by mistake. If he enters a perplexing situation and happens to sigh of exasperation, this form of his power goes to work. Each sigh produces a very light breath of snow that is caused by the cooling temperature that is usually surrounding his body. The snow originates from the pit of his stomach and exits through his mouth very much like a burp without the actual effect of a burp. The snow is very light and absolutely harmless, melting immediately when it touches a warmer substance. The cool down period of his power in the form of Breath is about an hour because of its uselessness. This form only drains him about 5% and can be attempted about 10 times a day.
Form 2: Frostbite This form is much more effective than the first form, actually causing bodily harm. Only temporary, Ezra's power of frostbite is about 3.5 inches in diameter and leaves the victim chilled to the bone and quaking from the cold. It only works when Ezra is in physical contact with a human, demigod, or monster and ceases to work on immortal beings and demigods that can withstand the chill. It lasts for only five minutes before the victim returns to normal or Ezra decides to kill them (which is highly unlikely). The cool down period for his power in the Frostbite form is five hours. This form drains him about 50% and can only be attempted twice a day, leaving him drowsy.
Form 3: Shielding A form of his power that can only work on himself as well as one other party with a body type the same as or less than Ezra's, this is a great in the line of battle. His shield coats his body and another person he is touching completely in solid ice for a period of 10 seconds. The ice is used to block sword attacks, but can only be used once per fight, so once per day. The ice around his body shatters when in contact with a sword, however the bodies themselves remain unharmed. Side effects of this includes a brief chill, causing lips to be blue and body to be trembling. It disappears after about 3 minutes. Each use drains him greatly: about 90% of his energy is drained and he must sleep immediately. This is why this form involves another person to help him finish the battle. The cool down period for his power in the Shielding form is 23 hours.
Life Before CHB: It wasn't a life most people envied, but more of an expectation that left you with no choice but to try to fit into the flow. Say please, say thank you. "Good morning" and "Good night". It was always the same depressing program and it drove Ezra insane - that's why he would be the one to change this pattern.
On the fourth of July 2005, Ezra lost all sense of hearing. He had been standing way too close to a firecracker when it had gone off and the sound had him on his knees screaming as blood dripped to the ground from his ear. He was immediately taken to a hospital where he was kept for three days until it could be proven that he had permanent Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) and would have to learn sign language if he wanted to ever communicate again. This didn't stop him, however, and he quickly found himself new ways of communication. Now he commutes like any other person as if he could hear, though has brief struggles.
He was the most friendly and talkative Carmichael of the family. He never shut anyone out at first meet, nor did he resort to rudeness when the conversation wasn't in his favor. He kept things light and carefree all the time so that no one had to know what it was like living in his home where life was more so of a curse than a gift. At school, he was everyone's best friend and consultant; the guy everyone went to for a laugh or some sort. Finally, he could just relax and be his own person.
At home, he and his sister would try to hold down the fort. They worked as a team since their father rarely left his study and managed to become a well-functioning machine. Though Ezra had a light heart, he very seldom used his sarcastic wit at home in fear of getting lashed at verbally - it was a pretty tough crowd. So life at home was very quiet, very conservative, and very boring. Being attacked by the monster had almost been a blessing. It happened the week after his sister was attacked.
He had been in the backyard of his home mowing the grass when he the smell hit him: the putrid odor of burning tires. He immediately glanced around for the stench and smiled when he saw a pregnant mother skunk try to waddle her way across the yard, but frozen in fear of the lawnmower. Her teeth were bared as if she were hissing, but of course Ezra couldn't really be sure. He killed the engine and kneeled down in the grass at the appropriate distance and looked at the ground instead of the creature's beady black eyes. A normal skunk would have probably backed down but...this one rose to her back legs. And rose...and rose...Ezra's eyes widened in alarm. A beautiful young woman with black hair and green eyes stood above him, making him cower back quickly in fear. The woman sneered and said something before her fist started smoking: Ezra could make out the words "filthy", "swine", and "male". He took action then, dodging away from the smoky pillar and grabbing for the woman's wrist. The two grappled with each other until she was blue and trembling, Ezra now standing above her in shock. He immediately ran inside to tell his father but by the time they returned...the woman was gone.
Steven hadn't even bothered getting the boy tested, as the same thing had just happened with his daughter. He saw this pranking foolish and labeled it as child's play, no longer speaking to Ezra and rarely recognizing Fantasia. Ezra took this as an excuse to do more research on the woman who had attacked him. The only thing that popped up with the key words was Circe and C.C.'s Day Spa and Resort, but despite the green eyes and black hair the woman looked nothing like the images. He scrolled, and noticed that this "Circe" person had people under her that were taught certain forms of her "talents". Ezra slammed the laptop shut. That was enough learning for that day.
Ever since that incident, Ezra had been on high alert. At every change in the atmosphere, he would spring to his feet - only to find that it was Fantasia moving to another room. At every shift in light, he would prepare to spring - only to find that it was the cause of an old light bulb that needed to be changed. He felt as though he were growing paranoid. Nothing was out to get him. Everything was just find. All of that stuff was just a figment of his imagination--
But when he felt the vibrations of a knock at the door, he rushed to answer it. There stood two people, a tanned young man with curly brown hair and a dark woman with pinned dark green hair, with frantic looks painted onto their aces. The young man spoke quickly with wild gestures, pointing behind them to the field then pointing to Ezra. It took him a moment before he understood, however he rushed up the stairs and to the attic where his sister nested. She screamed at him but he ignored her, shoving clothing of his and hers alike and food into her school backpack. When that job was done, he snatched her off of her feet and pulled her out of the open door. Though the young people were no longer in sight, the footprints left behind guided him to safety.
After the separation...
Starving, tired, and sick were the words that could be used to describe Ezra after being led off course by his nymph, Wren. The poor boy slumped along with his guide until they finally had no clue where they were anymore. So when she died from being away from her life source for so long, Ezra found himself completely alone and helpless. For two years he lived under the radar, changing his last name so that no one - or nothing - could find him, in a nice hotel. It was difficult sneaking in and finding a room that was no longer in service, but he made it work. During his last days at the hotel, he had remembered something Wren had mouthed before she turned to dust: "Long Island. Camp. New York." It had been decided that he was no longer going to quake in fear of the outside - he left for the camp the very next day, and was claimed on the hilltop once he crossed over the border.
Roleplaying Example: The boy looked up from his desk at the feel of a presence standing behind him and turned. He sighed in contentment as he saw that it was only his friend checking in on him in his cabin. "Good, you're here." Ezra smiled slightly and gestured his comrade to sit and revealed a tape recorder. "I found something on my bunk this morning...I don't know what it's saying. I was hoping you could recite it so that I could." His friend nodded and Ezra watched the moving lips intently while writing down each word.
"There isn't a place on earth that could ever be so cheerful as wherever the young man stood at the time. He was fine in stature, lithe and bouncy as a young man should be. His laughter brought upon rivers and rivers of joy to whomever met his presence. Ne'er have I met a man like he in all of my many years on this planet, for his heart was as valuable and lustrous as gold!
He walked with a skip--a hop as you may say--And not once has a mortal seen a frown upon his face. When I stepped in his path on that dreary, dreamlike, dripping April evening his body had stumbled into mine whilst crossing from one street to another! He caught my arm then with steady hands--His smile was as bright and shocking as the winter snow on the chilly pale pavement! His hearty laugh lifted me from my hollow depression and I found myself grinning ear to ear as well. He apologized, his voice as deep and steady as an eery cave in Scotland, and went on his way with a skip in each step.
I say, that man had to be mad! Out of his mind! For the Apple was no where to carry such pleasance in melancholic times like these, when with every meal came a broken heart followed by an empty stomach and sickness that resulted in vertigo. When each day of work brought nothing home but three pennies and a sad smile. But this man had brought smiles to many on his walk and--I swear to you, upon my humble life--that when he left a light snow had began to fall!"
A smile spread slowly across his own lips as he set down the pencil and notepad. "Me. Do you think they're addressing me?" His friend nodded and smiled as well. "Poe. They write like Poe. Whoever it is is very creative." Ezra took back the recorder and put it away for safe keeping. After a moment, he turned back to his companion and hopefully asked: "Is that how I really sound?"
Notes:
-Ezra has a twin sister named Fantasia "Fridge" and has only recently found out that she survived her journey. He knows nothing of her crimes.
-He suffers from chronic "Peter Pan Syndrome", or a make believe disorder that makes a male want to refuse growing up.
-He had no knowledge of his power when the follower of Circe fell blue to the ground; he just assumed she was very sick.
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