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Character Basics

Name: Oliver Jean Gandell
Codename:
Age: 24
Birthday: 14th April
Nationality: Australian
Birth Place: Edgecliff, Syndey, Australia
Gender: Male
Prior Employment: Lifeguard & Freelance Photographer

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Appearance

Height: 1.8m (5'9)
Weight: 82kg (12s 9lbs)
Build: Well-toned, Muscular
Eyes: Green
Hair: Caramel Brown
Skin Tone: Caucasian
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: N/A

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Persona

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Personality:

Despite being inherently good-natured with a genuine desire to 'do good', it is unlikely that many of those around him recognise this. Instead, he is undoubtedly known as being the spoiled, self-indulgent and somewhat elitist member of the group. This is, in part, due to his upbringing, and he has become quick to judge those he encounters based purely on their dress, manner of speaking and any undesireable habits they may have, and this is certainly not a quality many appreciate. Indeed, his comments about those living in poverty and his strong abjection to living in anything but the most grandeur accomodation haven't done much to dissmiss the image he has unwittingly created of himself.

Often seen wearing high-quality suits whether on the job or not, Oliver is known for his refined fashion sense and is, arguably, the most vain member of the group. This is not something he denies, and in fact he embraces the reputation for vanity he has rightfully gained, often quipping that they need to 'look the part'. It is the high levels of scrutiny that he holds his own appearance to that has led to his dismissive and judgemental nature of those around him he deems to have 'not made an effort' in their appearance, regardless of circumstance. After all, if he has put so much effort into how he looks, it's only respectful of others to do the same. Or at least, so he thinks.

His calculated approach to the task at hand can often betray his true empathy, it's not hard to understand why some think of him as nothing more than the 'disconnected, cold-hearted rich-kid' in his own world.

These qualities aside however, Oliver is a geniuine, honest individual. He will never hide his motives or his views if asked, though he certainly isn't one for shoving his own opinions down the throats of those around them and will generally keep his thoughts to himself (albeit his facial expressions often betray his attempts to keep quiet) and avoid confrontation. He is, in fact, rather a charming individual when spoken to in the right conditions, with his gentlemanly demeanour and intrinsically gentle nature allowing brief insights to the man that lies beneath the exterior.

Likes
✔Looking the part (well-tailored suits)
✔Fruit Ciders and Spirits
✔Sailing
✔Indie Music
✔Aftershave
✔Countryside
✔Culture
✔History

Dislikes
✘Beer/Lager
✘Flying
✘Metal music
✘Criminals
✘Boorish, uncouth individuals
✘Criticism

Fears
☠Paralysis
☠Plane Crash
☠Losing his wealth/social status
☠Remaining alone

History
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth in the wealthy suburb of Syndey, Edgecliff, Oliver has had a very particular lifestyle. He has enjoyed the benefits that come alongside wealth and was privately educated before going on to study at the University of Sydney to graduate with an honours degree in 'World History' at the age of twenty three. The course had always suited him, having been interested in the cultures and histories of countries across the globe for almost the entirety of his life. Indeed, he is certainly what one would describe as 'book smart' as opposed to 'street smart', and while he has access to a vast library of resources that he could quite easily work through, he has yet to accumualte much experience for himself, leading to a certain, innocent naivety surrounding him in regard to the harsh actualities of life.

His father having owned a relatively luxurious yacht, Oliver would often accompany him on luxurious day-trips across the South Pacific Ocean. It was during these trips Oliver developed his love for sailing, and the ocean, finding himself intrigued in the mysteries lying below the surface of the water. In his mind, there is no need to venture into the stars when there lays a vast, unknown realm beyond the ocean surface. Pursuing this interest at higher education, he joined the local rowing and sailing teams before eventually also partaking in the scuba club at Sydney University. While he could not have forseen it at the time, his ability to remain hidden underwater and navigate the sea in a wide variety of vessels would make him a particularly attractive candidate for Argus, the organisation that would go on to hone and specialise his skillset in the area.
Oliver, when he began going on sailing trips without the supervision of his father, began photographing his experiences sailing and discoveries underwater, developing a keen eye for detail particularly in the dark conditions underwater. His unorthodox, underwater photography gained national acclaim when he was awarded the 'AIPP Australian Emerging Photographer of the Year' award.

Throughout University, he worked as a lifeguard along the beaches of Sydney. His search for employment was inspired less by his need for financial income, and more simply as a result for his desire to work around the ocean. It was true that his childhood ambition in life had been to become 'one of those men you see on TV', as he so eloquently put it in his younger years, documentating the various creatures of the ocean and their habitats, though in his maturity he figured working as a lifeguard would do just as well. The attention from attractive students spending their summer break at the beach wasn't a downside, either.

Graduating from the University of Sydney with a 'A Master of World History with First Class Honours' he was not entirely sure what he was going to do with his life. It was true that his small-time work as a lifeguard was fun, yet he never acknowledged it as a full-time 'job' and he recognised it wasn't going to support him for the rest of his life. Despite recieving national acclaim for his photography, he doubted a career in the area would suit him and likewise felt as though something was lacking. It wasn't long before he came to the decision that progressing from a lifeguard to a career in the Australian Search & Rescue Force would be a natural progressionm, and indeed a prospect he looked forward to. His parents would perhaps have hoped for something 'grander' for their well-to-do and highly educated son, yet he was content.

Roughly one month into his training to join the force, Oliver was approached by an official of the organisation of 'Argus' alongside another official from the Australian Government, revealing that he had been shortlised for a position within the new, mysterious agency. Initially, he was reluctant to abandon his guaranteed career prospects with the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) in pursuit of a career with the admittedly mysterious organisation that was reluctant to share many details unless he accepted the post. Ultimately, however, Oliver would accept the offer and, after scrutiny alongside several other prospective candidates, found himself selected as the Argus Operative for Australia, beginning training not much more than a year ago.

Theme Song: Extreme Ways

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