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Absent-minded, quiet, and distant. That's who Ghost is, at a glance - a passive individual who keeps his head down and focuses on himself, rather than anyone around him. The "only speaks when spoken to" type, who knows all the answers but doesn't care to say them. His social skills seem lacking, with his only input to conversations being silent observation and an occasional nod or expression of agreement. Perhaps that is why he has not yet found anyone to truly call a friend at the university; the closest thing to being liked arriving in the form of team-based classroom activities, where he can fill in the answer sheet while his teammates sit back and relax. If anything, he's more likeable when he's not talking, given the only times he utters more than a short phrase are him reprimanding people for giving the wrong answer. Some could consider him competitive when it comes to the actual school part of "Drama University" (his own words), but he doesn't necessarily have a motivation. The drive behind his excelling is simply his own vague idea that if he gets good grades, whatever divine being that exists will bestow upon him a goal for him to chase; a break from the monotonous life of being invisible.

In reality, Alex is quite the opposite. While this is a side reserved only for his friends, should he eventually get any, the usually quiet and unassuming demeanour he displays is swapped out for a quick-talking snark machine. Humour is one of his best talents, so when in the comfort of those he considers close, he will spare no opportunity to display it. His words are interwoven with jokes, puns and sarcastic remarks, oftentimes being in offensively large supply. On the other hand, emotional support and all things heartbreak are things he obviously lacks in, instead hiding all his personal problems behind the goofy demeanour of a hopeless romantic, and attempting to cheer people up that way, too. Of course, he does make attempts to offer sympathy and express his care for those he truly does care for, but sometimes said attempts are best left unattempted.

At first glance, Christine appears to be cold and calculating, her expression always one that leads people to believe this. Her strong case of "resting bitch face" gives her a somewhat unfriendly air though she doesn't mind that it puts people off. Dark, thick locks of hair cascade down her back and curls around her youthful face. You'll usually see her with light brown hair, however, as she prefers to dye it. Her skin is the color of peanut butter, and speckling her nose are freckles that are a darker brown than her skin. She'll usually cover these freckles, as well as any other blemishes, with a thin layer of concealer and foundation. She has a prominent nose and full lips that always look poised to speak something important. But her most compelling feature is her piercing brown eyes that can change from affection to aversion without notice.

Being a very beautiful young woman, Christine probably could have been a model if she were not so short; she stands at just five feet and three inches tall and weighs in at around one hundred-thirty five pounds. Christine carries herself elegantly with good posture, long confident strides, and her head held high. Due to this and her love of high heels, she often looks taller than she really is. Despite her height, she is quite long legged and relatively curvy. Her mother always told her that she inherited her wide hips and large bust from her grandmother. She is also very toned and athletic, spending a good portion of her time in the gym and jogging around campus in an effort to slim down a bit more.

When it comes to her fashion sense, Christine and always dresses to impress. Her style can best be lumped in with urban-chic or street wear fashion. She has a talent for putting an interesting twist on what she wears, mixing high-end and low-end effortlessly. She likes to look her best everyday, and usually spends an hour or two each morning making sure that there's nothing out of place. It's rare to see her in a state of disarray as she believes that she should always look prepared and presentable. As far as jewelry goes, Christine is always blinged out. With her flashy necklaces, rings, and bracelets, she can make the most basic and minimalist outfits look like they belong in a fashion editorial.

Despite her unfriendly appearance, Christine Benson is actually a genuinely friendly young woman. On the surface, Christine proves to be a very energetic and lively person. Despite her resting bitch face, when she's with her friends, she is rarely seen without a goofy grin on her face. She can be described as the bright ray of sunshine in a group, always trying her best to make others happy whether it be by giving them authentic compliments or cracking jokes. Many of her friends also describe her as adventurous and spontaneous; she's usually the one trying to get people to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.

What most people don't realize, however, is how little they actually know about Christine. She has a tendency to be a bit "two-faced," and is great at socially accommodating when around different groups of people in an attempt to be liked by everyone. Some call it "fake," while Christine just calls it adapting. Christine does not like to talk about her own personal life, instead preferring to hear about the lives of everyone else. She cares a lot about her overall image and physical appearance. Being the health nut that she is, she enjoys spending a lot of her time working out and trying out healthy recipes. She is also a vegan, and can sometimes be a bit annoying when she tries to convince her friends to quit their meat-eating habits.

Underneath all of the compliments and goofy smiles, however, lays a young woman who has a whole lot of insecurities that she desperately tries to keep covered up. From the freckles on the bridge of her nose to the wideness of her hips, Christine Benson is self-conscious. She often finds herself envying or detesting other women, even some of her friends, because they have things that she does not whether it be the perfect body or tight-knit family. She is also a bit of an instigator. Being the observant and manipulative young woman she is, she has become very good at hearing things that she probably shouldn't and spreading them around without drawing any attention to herself. Instead of being at the center of the drama, Christine prefers to egg it on a bit and play "puppet master" solely for entertainment purposes.

Lucas is the rather athletic type despite being a writer in his spare time. Being an adept swimmer he’s obtained the lean cut that most swimmers possess. Like goldilocks and the three bears he’s not too muscular, but just right. To accompany his lean 145 pound build he stands at a modest 6 feet exactly. While not necessary to wear for everyday practices, Lucas has the average hipster framed square glasses used for far sighted tasks. Beyond the realm of flesh and bone his fashion style isn’t very lively. Lucas usually wears a form fitting sweater, the occasional graphic tee, and usually a button up. Otherwise he enjoys wearing hats and dark washed jeans if not black. Oh and in company with an over the shoulder messenger bag.

Lucas is probably the nicest person you’ll ever meet. Upon meeting him you’ll be instantly entranced by the warm aura he exudes from his body. There’s a natural air of comfort when surrounded by the young Australian import. The most inviting thing about Lucas is his smile that is only matched by his infectious smile. Lucas has learned to find the good in all people despite their background or history, while he might not necessarily agree with someone’s view or stance on a subject he’ll do his best to understand their opinion and respect it. Naturally calm, there’s a rather deep threshold Lucas has for getting upset. Tying all these traits of nirvana together helps for him to stay objective and aid in being a journalist, his hunger for knowledge and the truth is paramount to Lucas, he’ll go to any length to learn the truth even if it means risking himself. Coercion and reading the situation with a level head are what makes Lucas such a captivating writer and friend for life.

Despite his cheerful and boisterous attitude, Lucas does have his own faults. Lucas can easily become consumed in his work or a passion. His one track mind makes him an unrelentingly dedicated individual. He will do whatever is necessary to achieve his goals and has no qualms of doing it, justifying his means with the end result. First impressions deem him a very kind and charismatic person, but those who know him long enough learn of his more sinister tendencies, quickly becoming pawns in his line of work. Much of what he has to say is delivered through insincere business motivation phrases, indicating an aptitude in the business world. He is also very intelligent and uncannily perceptive

A moderately detailed bio. Explain what they're about including but not limited to: upbringing, and what brought them to The Upper East-Side. Also include what their history is like with the group. Explain how they got entry into Columbia(I.e the college we're all attending). But here is the kicker! it must be told from the point of view of Gossip Girl.