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♦ Irish Catholic ♦ Working Class ♦ Co-Founding Family of Salem ♦

Deep from the isle of Ireland, a humble family from the small village of Bradach, which had fallen under due to poverty hitting most of Ireland during the late 1700s, a few families who had donned the name Brady sought a better life, so they sought out a better life for themselves in the newly-discovered continent of America. They did so with just the clothes on their backs and a drive as thick as their accents to motivate them to a new settlement in the midwestern state of Illinois. Once there, along with fellow shipmates, the Anglo-Saxon Christian Family, the Hortons, began their efforts to build upon the foundation they stumbled upon.

In the years of building and laying roots in the town of Salem, the Bradys were among the few families that lasted throughout history. Their contributions to law and order solidified their permanent residence within Salem’s growing community. Most of their descendents have gone into the professions that, more often than not, had them risking their lives in one way or another. Being a public servant has always been the calling card to a Brady. Whether this had them pursue careers in the food service business or more danger-oriented/justice-centric professions like lawyer and police officer, one thing that could be taken away from this is the following: the Brady Family is a family of proud members of Salem’s rich history. They take great pride in being able to protect them in one way or another.

Shawn Peter Brady | 56 | Co-Owner of the Brady Pub | Face Claim: Damian Lewis
Caroline Eleanor Brady | 54 | Co-Owner of the Brady Pub | Face Claim: Julianne Moore
Colin Shawn Brady | 25 | Brett Dalton | Jade Green | Playe by @Altered Tundra
Aliana Noelle Brady | 22 | Sophie Turner | Crimson Claimed by @Dirty Pretty Lies
Ezekiel Xavier "Zeke" Brady | 19 | Milo Ventimiglia | f26522 | Played by @Prosaic
Youngest Brady Daughter | 17-18 | AVAILABLE 

♦ Anglo-Saxon Christian Family ♦ Upper Middle-Class ♦ Co-Founding Family of Salem ♦

The Hortons, much like the Bradys, came to Salem in numbers that could still be considered low and on boats, no less. They built their own legacy by working for it. Everything they had -whatever it is - was earned the old fashioned way: through hard labor and with an unyielding, hardened hope that one day, somewhere down the line, the descendants of the Hortons wouldn’t have to suffer through the same life-and-death experiences that those in the 1800s had to endure.

And, again, the Hortons and the Bradys have always had a special bond. They’re often described as a brotherhood. As such, the two families had led to some innovations that Salem still is known for today. For the Hortons, they are widely known for the expanding of Salem into the center of many businesses - small and large - that have set up shop in Salem. Another thing they are probably most known for is making sure that every citizen of Salem, legal or not, is given the right to affordable healthcare and the right to an education. As such, such places like Salem Community College & Night School, as well as University Hospital. These achievements have set the foundation for the Horton Family, which, as it turns out, most Hortons in history have grown up to be doctors and lawyers. 

This isn’t a coincidence as the founding members of the Horton family were known to be very skilled diplomatically as well as excellent doctors. They’ve also been noted for being tenacious and hard-headed. Due to these common traits, their professions often lead them into the direct line of fire and out on the frontlines. In the history of the Hortons, added to being doctors, they’ve chosen the careers of lawyers, journalists, police officers, politicians with wholesome values, and, thought a rarity, sometimes even roles in the corporate/business world.

Dr. Tom  William Horton | 61 | Head of Surgery at University Hospital | Face Claim: Victor Garber
Alice Frances Horton | 59 | Nurse at University Hospital | Face Claim: Julianna Margulies
Lorenzo Jeremiah Horton | 29 | Miguel Ángel Silvestre | Aquamarine | Played by @Hero
William Grant Horton | 27 | Ezra Miller | DarkOrchid | Played by @Hero
Jessica Isabelle Horton | 25 | Odette Annable | #699cc9 | Played by @SpicyMeatball
Elliot Conrad Horton | 23 | Aaron Taylor-Johnson | 513857 | Played by @Spooner
Olivia Elizabeth Horton | 16 | Holly Earl | f06eaa  | Played By @SpicyMeatball

♦ Mexican-American Catholic Family ♦ High Class ♦ Settled in Salem during the 1980s ♦

The Castillo Family has always been surrounded by controversy. Their connections with the Juarez Cartel, the way they operate in the boardroom as well in their personal lives, and just a long list of other questionable actions they’ve taken over the years. Truth be told, the family has never been all that clear about a lot of things, but it cannot be denied that they hold influence all around the world, especially in Mexico, the place of their origins. With a seemingly unlimited amount of funds coming from somewhere, they afford the best care for their young, the best cars and entertainment for the adults in the family, and above all else, the best product for their more...off the books clientele.

Despite everything that happened in the 1980s to the 2000s and how Emilio ended up in prison for 15 years, the Castillo Family has still maintained their influence and wealth. Despite their more illegal funds waning down over the years, Castillo Co. has kept itself near the top of the business world for Salem. Of course, this is due to the elder men of the Castillo Family - Emilio’s siblings and their eldest children - taking the reigns around their various headquarters around the world, while Emilio’s children (when they came of age) took over the day-to-day operations of his company in his stead. This was due to the fact that he couldn’t leave their estate for the Salem Police Force put him on house arrest.

Emilio Alejandro Castillo| 50 | Antonio Banderas | Head of the Castillo Crime Family; Executive of Castillo Co.
Gloria Jimena Castillo (nee-Rivera) | 49 | Constance Marie | CEO of Castillo Cosmetics
Adrián Gabriel Castillo | 28 | Mario Casas | #D4A320 | Played by @spooner
Oldest Castillo Daughter | 23-25 | AVAILABLE
Son #2 (Twin #1) - 18 | AVAILABLE
Marlena Alejandra Castillo | 18 | Cierra Ramirez | F6989D | Played by @Dirty Pretty Lies

♦ Russian-American Islamic Family ♦ High Class ♦ Arrived in Salem in 2003 ♦ Settled in 2004 ♦

It suits the Zima family well to have the right investments at the beginning of their rise to the top in Russia. With the backing of the Kremlin, their influence, much like many families of their type, spreads far and wide from the coasts of Greece all the way to the sky-reaching towers of New York. Additionally, much like families who lead a secret life of organized crime, they’ve done well to fuse their legitimate income with the piles of green they’ve brought in more than enough money to establish their dominance in most areas of the corporate world.

But, as far as their personal ties go, the Zima family has a long list of members ranging from Vladimir Boris’ bloodline that has spawned over a dozen children with children of their own, which produces over a hundred members of the Zima family, though the ones that live in Salem belong to Vladimir Boris’ eldest son, who shares one of his names. His marriage to the daughter of a well-known business man, Natasha Tatiana has produced him five, beautiful children, all of whom show great promise to be just like their parents. 

In their short time of being in Salem for no more than 14 years, their presence in Salem has led to many endeavors including but not limited to: establishing business relationships, charitable foundations and contributions, owning the previously-owned Mossos Mansion, becoming members of the Salem City Council, and so many more. The Zima Family is most known as giving a helping hand to the Salem Police Department that led to the arrest of Emilio Castillo, as well as weakening the overall influence that the Castillo Family had over Salem officials. As a direct result, the Zima Family entered an unseen, mostly-private war with the Castillo Family.

Dmitri Vladimir Zima | 60 | Aleksei Serebryakov | Head of the Zima Crime family; CEO of Zima Enterprises
Natasha Tatiana Zima | 56 | Ellen Barkin | Owner of Zima's Cosmetics Division, Fairy Queen Cosmetics
Aleksandr Zima | 28 | Jeff Wittek | 7d8180 | Claimed by @Ruby
Katinka Tamara Zima | 25 | Melanie Laurent | 00BFFF | Played by @Fabricant451
Evangeline Sofia Zima | 21 | Dianna Agron |  F4A460 | Played by @Altered Tundra
Daughter #3 - 18 — AVAILABLE
Son #2 - 16 | AVAILABLE

♦ African-American Family ♦ Upper Middle-Class ♦ Residents since 2009 ♦

There’s not much to say about the Carver Family. Their family tree has a lot of famous politicians and other such people. They are Salem’s newest established family, yet their reputation is probably the best right next to the Hortons and the Bradys. They have such a positive reputation within the public that the head of the Carver Family, Abraham Carver, recently became Mayor of Salem, earning the vote of confidence with not only citizens of Salem, he also won the hearts of the city council. It should go without saying that his family is above reproach. 

What else could be said? The Carver Family is like any other family who value the truth and honesty above everything else.

Mayor Abraham Theodore Carver | Isaiah Mustafa | 47 | Mayor of Salem
Alexandria Celeste “Lexi” Carver (nee-Dimera) | 44 | Beyonce Knowles  | Doctor at University Hospital
Blu Richard Carver | 20 | Nathan Owens | 3CB371 | Played by @TayTay
Annalise Carver | 18 | Kyanna Barber | FF3D01 | Played by @Ejected

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"I've always been something of a daddy's girl."

Here, now, the wind it blows high. Just cover your mouth for a colorful life. Sing free and hold up the sun. The belly won't rest until the day is done. You want it all. You want it all. I know you do. | Choking on a diamond, poison in your lungs. At the end guess we're all just animals. At the end it's all just greed. How did a girl like me end up in a world so mean.

Name
Katinka Tamara 'Kat' Zima

Birthday and Age
July 4th. Age 25.

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Practicing Bisexual, Acting Lesbian

Education Level
College Graduate, magna cum laude. Degree in Business. Double Majored in Marketing and Political Science.

Occupation
Kat was fortunate enough to be born into the business. Her employment might not have been a sure thing, but given her educational background she graduated college damn near ready to start the next day. Presently she works in the PR department for Zima Enterprises, being spotted at galas and fund raises and social events in the name of her father, though she also manages the books - specifically the funds the company wants off the record. Kat has a vested interest in following after her father by means of taking over the 'family business' upon her father's retirement or death. Kat provides a good face for the company's legitimate practices while handling some of the more under the table affairs. 

There have been whispers that Kat is considering a political career down the line, but rumors are just that.

"You pronounced your words as if you don’t acknowledge the shadows, or the evil either. Would you be so kind as to give a little thought to the question of what your good would be doing if evil did not exist, and how the earth would look if the shadows were to disappear from it?" — Mikhail Bulgakov

Appearance
Everyone likes to think Kat took after her mother, but she would disagree; sure she might have her mother's eyes but the dirty blonde hair and her thin lipped thousand-yard stare she attributes solely to her father. Kat strives for a look of professionalism that can easily be seen as intimidating under the right circumstances. She stands, on a good day, at 5'10" with a build that, while typically hidden under layers, is a fit one. She maintains a rather specific gym routine - though she's been trying out yoga to varying degrees of success - and the routine puts a bit of emphasis on upper body strength. She won't be benching or doing a lot of heavy lifting, but she can put an impressive score down on a 'test your strength' machine with a punch. As an employee of Zima Enterprises, Kat will typically wear specially tailored suits with heels that have a way of clacking aggressively as she makes the rounds of the office. Her hair, dirty blonde of course, is a bit long on a good day but she takes the time to tie it in a bun or a topknot or chignon. Casually she'll let her hair down though she'll often still wear slacks even when resting at home; in the winter she'll put on a sweater. 

Kat's eyes are a cold, dark blue which, when paired with her sharp face gives her a look that just screams 'bitch' and the fact that her smiles are sideways and appear to be constantly condescending certainly don't help.

Personality
Despite how she presents herself, Kat is really only a cold bitch when she needs to be - and pray she doesn't need to be. Given that she often gives little speeches at Zima supported events and galas around the community, Kat is quite the comfortable public speaker and is charismatic at that. Of course those with silver tongues are those you can't exactly trust and that holds true with Kat especially. She's got quite the poker face and combined with her charisma and her keen sense of knowing how to read people this makes her quite adept at lying and manipulating those she believes to be easy marks. If she wasn't so determined to be her father's favored child, she might've had a good career as a saleswoman. Or a con artist. 

Kat is also prone to her vices, as anyone else. While she is somewhat tight with the money she earns, she can't always resist a good bit of gambling on a sporting event or a game of cards, but her biggest vice is that she tends to fall for people fast and loose and when she can't be with someone or if she's particularly stressed then certain members of the world's oldest profession are given a phone call; should Kat ever seriously consider a political career her proclivities would damn near run her out of politics all together. 

What Kat longs for is recognition and acceptance by her peers, parents, and siblings. As the eldest daughter she wanted to set an example while also showing that she had more of her father in her than it seemed. While not a perfectionist, when things go poorly she blames herself first before others - though if someone can be linked as the one responsible she'll make sure they are aware of their blunder. Katinka just wants to do her family proud.

Upbringing
Katinka had the awkward experience of at one point being the middle child. Sure she enjoyed being the youngest for a time but her sister stole the spotlight shortly after that Of course she doesn't bear any ill will towards her family, unless they give her reason to, but ever since she became the eldest daughter of the bunch she started to search for approval where she could. The easiest way was maintaining a high GPA throughout school - in high school she made honor roll all four years but missed out on valedictorian which she is still upset about. Her social life suffered in college as she maintained consistently high marks but never really went to any social events apart from the occasional football or baseball game.

When she found out that her family wasn't exactly the most squeaky clean family in Salem, Kat wanted in. Her affinity for numbers made her a good fit for book keeping and her loyalty to the Zima name meant she wasn't about to reveal any potential embezzlement or misappropriated company funds. Her own image hasn't been marred yet. Other than her admiration for high class company, Kat doesn't have a criminal record to speak of though she is still rather young in that regard. 

Kat supports her family even as she tries to position herself as the head of it. If she ever had nothing, she would still have family.

Misc
She's trying to quit smoking but it's not really taking too well. 

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"I guess I have a lot to live up to don't I?"

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Name
Elliot Conrad Horton, goes by Eli

Birthday and Age
July 6 1994, 23 years old

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Heterosexual

Education Level
Freshly graduated from the Culinary Institute of America

Occupation
Right now Elliot is working as a line cook at "Rutabaga" which is an upscale vegetarian restaurant, where he is currently broadening skills in cooking.

"So now he's buried by the daisies,
So I could stay the tallest man in your eyes, babe" — Kristian Matsson

Appearance
Elliot stands tall like at 6'2'', he keeps his body trimmed by going on runs around Salem. Elliot's hair is chestnut brown and he keeps it perfectly styled most of the time, he tries to keep it so his hair looks like he hasn't done anything to it. He keeps himself groomed and spends a lot of his mornings in the bathroom keeping his face in check with a rigorous skincare routine. He has powder blue eyes which are framed by glasses most of the time, if he doesn't bother with his contacts. He has a small scar under his lip from falling from a tree when he was 8. 

Elliot dresses in a casual way but he always tries to keep his style fresh and smart. Something he got from going to hospital galas with his parents. He has a collection of ties which he likes to combine with casual clothing.

Personality
- HOT HEADED - SHARP - COCKY - LOVING – HARD WORKER - HONEST -

When you think about the Horton family you imagine a family of hard workers and people who care for others. Elliot fits that description to a t. Elliot prides himself on being grounded in logic, he has always been a hard worker and will finish everything he starts. But Elliot is a bit more creative than his parents are, he like's to sit and play on his guitar or plan out recipes in his notebook.  

Elliot is also very confrontational, if he sees something he doesn't agree with he will say something about it. He sometimes gets very heated in those confrontations and pounds tables and throws things. But when he calms down he will feel bad and apologize if he feels he was in the wrong. Elliot is a very laid back guy otherwise, he loves sitting at the dock when no one else is around just looking at the night sky.   

If there is something he gets from his parents it's his confidence, some might say he is cocky or arrogant but he just believes in himself. Though that comes out the wrong way most of the times. If you get on Elliot's good side he will do anything to help you and keep you happy. He will defend his friends tooth and nail if someone is trying to put them down

Upbringing
It was a gloomy July day when Elliot Conrad Horton came in to the world at the Salem University Hospital. Being part of one of the founding families of the town you live in sure has its perks and Elliot has had a pretty easy life with loving parents and siblings who he doesn't want to stab, so he can't complain... because that would just be rude. But coming from such a prominent family the pressure that has been and still is on the Horton siblings is quite palpable.

In school Elliot did always try his best and worked hard to at least be in the top half of his class, he might not have been the best at what people might call the “right” subjects like science and math. But he did excel in music and art and of course home economics which was his favorite elective. This is where he found his love for cooking.

When he confided in his parents that he wanted to pursue a career in the culinary field he couldn't help but see a twinge of disappointment in their faces, but of course they supported his choice of going to culinary school instead of an ivy league like his older siblings. Elliot has felt nothing but supported by his parents with his choices ever since though. Even though a lot of people don't think that someone from such a respectable family should be in the service industry. This makes him feel like he's still letting his parents down by not going in to the field of law or medicine like most of his family. 

He loves his siblings more than anything, being the secon youngest feels like he is both protected and also has to be the one who takes care of them.

Misc
Elliot is in a relationship with Aliana Brady.
His dream is to open his own restaurant on his own merit.
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"Sometimes people put up walls not to keep others out, but to see who cares enough to tear them down. "

Tusen Takk | She’s a Rebel! 

Name
Olivia Elizabeth Horton

Birthday and Age
May 21st, 17 years old

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Bisexual

Education Level
Currently in high school

Occupation
Olivia is not currently employed.

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is more painful as being stuck somewhere you don’t belong." — Unknown

Appearance
Standing at a measly 5’4” and weighing it at just over 110lbs, Olivia is a rather small girl. With a lean, sporty build tailored from her love of skateboarding and mountain biking, she is rather athletic and has a fair amount of muscle definition in her legs. Her long brown hair is often seen with a single streak of vibrant dye, normally blue or purple, and is usually kept down. Not being one for looking like a barbie, she keeps her face looking mostly natural with conservative usage of makeup. Her only notable features are the few tattoos she has (acquired from sources not requiring parental permission of course), one of which runs the length of her right calf, the other on her left shoulder blade. The former was acquired on her sixteenth birthday as a present to herself, the latter was acquired much more recently as a message to her parents’ constant attempts to get her into medicine.

Olivia normally dresses for comfort. Her usual attire is a pair of beat up jeans or capris length yoga pants with a loose, off-shoulder top or tank-top. On a colder day, she’ll usually be seen wearing a leather jacket over her normal clothing as well as a loose beanie. Olivia will also normally wear her faded red Converse shoes on a warmer day, or her leather riding boots on a colder one.

Personality
Despite her very comfortable upbringing, Olivia is a rather troubled individual. With her parents, she’s contradictory and rebellious, unwilling to bend to their wishes for her. While her parents want her to get into medicine much like themselves, Olivia hates the idea and she aims to show that dislike to them in any way possible. Much like her brother Elliot, she is quite the spitfire when she’s in a bad mood.

However, that’s not to say she’s not a decent person. When she’s not showing her dislike of her parents’ view, she’s actually quite a kind and caring person. While slow to trust a new face, when she does warm up to someone she is loyal to a fault and will try to be there for her friends. The little rebellious streak in her brain is balanced by a good heart and a decently guided moral compass.

Olivia is also not one to follow many rules and has made frequent visits to the principal’s office at her school. Almost the polar opposite of her parents -- and probably because her parents were such saints -- Olivia loves to bend the rules and seek the not-so-legal thrills in life. An adrenaline junky to the core and little fear in her heart, she lives on the wilder side of life. In her mind, a boring life is not a life to be had.

Upbringing
Born on a bright and sunny day in Salem, Olivia was the fifth and final (hopefully) child of the Horton family. Being the youngest wasn’t so hard, all she had to do was blame her older siblings and trouble would never come her way. It was here that Olivia’s rebellious streak first started. Throughout her entire primary school career, she learned that the most fun was had when rules were broken. Fences were climbed, paper airplanes were thrown and music was listened to in class. She should’ve had a frequent flier’s card for the principal’s office. 

About halfway through primary school, Olivia’s parents sat her down one night and had a little chat with her. They explained that if she was trying to get their attention, all she had to do was say something. The doctor and his wife explained that school was important and it affected her entire life. If she messed up now, her life would be harder down the road. But of course, being the eleven year old that Olivia was, all of this advice from her parents went in one ear and right out of the other.

And then high school came. Her entire world changed as an entirely new environment surrounded her with an entirely new group of people. Of course she still had her old friends from public school, but this was different. Olivia started hanging out with guys more often, learned to skateboard and found a new interest in guitar, partially from her brother. Her grade nine year was short, fun and loaded with excitement. Grade ten was much of the same. More boys, more skateboarding and definitely more guitar. She was as happy as could be, even if her parents were rather disapproving of the whole teenage rebel phase that Olivia was going through.

Hopefully it was just a phase.

Misc
- Hopes to get her driver's license soon and save up for her own car without the help of her parents.

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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you 
something else is the greatest accomplishment."

Not sure what I'm putting my faith in but I'mma be alright | 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down

Name
Annalise Michelle "Anna" Carver

Birthday and Age
March 12th | 18 years old

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Closeted Bisexual

Education Level
Anna recently graduated from high school. She'll be attending the local University for a couple of years until she figures out where she wants to transfer to. She has taken several AP and Dual-Enrollment courses, earning a few credits that will put her ahead of the game when she goes off to college.

Occupation
Anna has held a couple of positions since her Sophomore year of high school in order to build up her resume. When she was fifteen she got a job working the counter at Java Cafe, and when she was sixteen she worked in a small boutique in Horton Town Square. The high school graduate currently does not have a job due to her parents wanting her to focus on her studies and extra curricular activities.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Bernard M. Baruch

Appearance
Annalise's facial features are a nearly perfect blend of her mother and father's; while inheriting her mother's infectious smile, curvy figure, and slanted eyes, she also received her father's nose and caramel skin tone. The young African-American woman stands at about five feet, four inches tall and weighs in at exactly 146 pounds. 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 her neighborhood in an effort to slim down a bit more. Her skin is usually free of any blemishes, the only exceptions being the vertical scar on her eyebrow and the freckles that lay across the bridge of her nose. Her natural hair is curly, dark brown, and shoulder length. You'll usually see her with light brown highlights. 

Much to her mother's dismay, Anna's wardrobe consists mostly of loose fitting or men's clothing. If she isn't at a formal function where she's usually forced to wear a dress or skirt, the young woman will usually be seen wearing a pair of denim jeans, an over-sized T-shirt or hoodie, and sneakers or heels. Still trying to develop her own sense of fashion, Anna would lump her style in with urban-chic or street wear fashion. She has a special talent for putting an interesting twist on what she wears, mixing high-end and low-end effortlessly.  As far as jewelry goes, Anna 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.

Personality
Intelligent ★ Short-Tempered ★ Individualistic ★ Manipulative

On the surface, Anna appears to be the intelligent, bright ray of sunshine that her parents raised her to be. She's kind and generous, just like her father, and inquisitive and clever like her mother. Ever since Anna was a young child she has been seen as one of the "sweethearts" of Salem. Not once has she ever caused any sort of trouble or disturbance in school or around town. She's always abiding by the rules; she does not miss curfew, stays focused and on task in school, and never disobeys her parents. When she's with her friends, she is rarely seen without a goofy grin on her face. She always tries her best to make others happy whether it be by giving them authentic compliments or cracking jokes. A textbook extrovert, Anna loves to chat with people; she does not shy away from talking to strangers, but tends to turn a few people off with her tendency to express her thoughts unconsciously and without restraint. She is individualistic and confident in herself and her actions. The young woman is also very active in the community, regularly lending a helping hand at homeless shelters, food banks, and more.  

Behind closed doors, however, Anna tends to be a completely different person. Maybe it's because of her natural, two-faced Gemini nature, or maybe it's just because she's sick and tired of being Salem's sweetheart. Unbeknownst to anyone but her elder brother and closest friends, Anna hates having to put on a front to uphold her family's image. Unlike her parents, Anna couldn't care less about what other people think of her. She's individualistic, and likes to express herself in ways that her parents just don't understand. She has a short temper, is brutally honest, and also tends to be a bit careless. She's very blunt and straightforward, and doesn't hesitate to put someone in their place. She's very articulate and observant, and tends to notice things about people that they may not even be consciously aware of themselves. With the aid of her eloquence, Anna is also very manipulative, like her father, and finds joy in getting others to do as she pleases.

Upbringing
Anna Carver was born in the springtime, the second and final child of Abraham Theodore Carver and Alexandria Celeste Carver. The family of four lived on the East Coast before relocating to Salem, Illinois when Anna was ten years old; they bought a fairly large home in the city and even adopted a puppy. From the very minute the family stepped foot onto Salem soil, they've upheld a certain image within the community. In fact, their positive reputation was one of the main reasons why Abraham Carver was recently elected as the Mayor of Salem. As the daughter of Abraham and Alexandria Carver, Annalise was constantly expected to present herself in a certain way to the public; her parents required her to always abide by the rules, focus on her academics, and simply stay out of trouble.

In fact, Anna has never gotten into any sort of trouble outside of the privacy of her own home; not only was she a straight A student, but she was also involved in many other organizations and activities within her high school such as girls basketball, softball, dance, GSA club, the prom committee and, to no one's surprise, student council. While only showing interest in a couple of the activities mentioned, Anna was still pressured into participating in them in order to build up her college resume. Anna's parents tolerate nothing but the best from their child, and are always pushing her to strive for greatness. Now, in her Senior year of high school, Anna has become exactly what her parents crafted her to be: a well-behaved "sweetheart" with a bright mind and promising future in politics like her father. There's only one problem: Anna does not want to be a politician.

For years, Anna has kept her true feelings bottled up, only somewhat revealing them to her elder brother and closest friends. Anna is actually much different from the person her parents have tried to make her out to be. For example, despite being an avid church goer, Anna is not at all religious. In fact, the more she learns about herself and her history, the more she grows to detest the church. She began to hang around with the "wrong crowd" in school, unbeknownst to her parents, and will occasionally sneak around and do things that they would not approve of. She also aspires to one day become a well-known dancer and choreographer rather than a doctor or politician; The one time she mentioned the idea of dancing for a living to her parents, she was met with intense criticism.

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"I hope someday to be like her. I don't care how long it takes."

The stars in night burn so bright, but where do I fit in? Am I too small to matter at all. Oh, where do I fit in? | I've seen what you go through, and know how. It feels like in a box on the back shelf. No one cares, no one knows what you think about

Name
Evangeline Sofia "Eva" Zima

Age
21

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Straight

Education Level
High School Education (completed); College Education (In Progress) - Majors in Cosmetics and Business with a major in Art Theory

Occupation
Her mother’s daughter through and through, Eva has already guaranteed herself entry-level employment at Fairy Queen Cosmetics. Though she’s in her final years of college, she interns at her mother’s company. She doesn’t work under her mother directly, though she does receive reports and assignments from her mother from time to time. 

When she’s not at her internship, Eva has taken an under-the-table job at The Edge bartending. College keeps her pretty busy too, so it’s not surprising that she doesn’t do it often.

"Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." — Coco Chanel

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Appearance
-5'5
-128lbs
-Dirty Blonde Hair
-Hazel Eyes
-Slim

	Of all her siblings and even her parents, Eva probably has the most casual styles. Even though her family is plenty wealthy and she could afford all the best outfits money could buy, she's just not the kind of woman who would take the time to waste money on things she wouldn't wear more than once. Plus, to her, comfort comes over style. Now, with that being said, Eva isn't about looking tacky. For better or worse, she is a Zima and most importantly, she's a beauty major. That comes with a certain sense of self-expectations. Her standards for herself demand she dress — and look — stylish while keeping to her simplistic tastes. A light touch of makeup and clothes that do well for her body frame. She has a closet full of various shirts and jeans, jackets and sweaters, heels and shoes. Basically, everything one would need to look cute, she has it. 

	As for her accessories, she believes in a modest approach to accessories. Sure, she loves to accessorize, but Eva doesn't like to overdo it. She has plenty of pairs of earrings, bracelets, and other such items that complete her look. Beyond that, she does wear a necklace her grandmother, Angela, gave her. It is a simple, silver necklace with the cross of Jesus Christ. She's had it ever since she was a little girl and thought it wouldn't sell for a high price anywhere, it hold so much sentimental value because it's a reminder that, despite her family's criminal reputation, one could still be good if they truly wish to.

Personality
Sweet
Bashful
Confident
Borderline arrogant
Very girl next door-ish
Immature and Naive

	There's always something so interesting when one describes a crime boss' daughter. What do they expect when they think of her? Do they assume she's bad news too? Maybe she's nothing like him and she's just a victim of assumptions. Everything you could think about her has already been said about Evangeline Zima. The real truth about her, however, is something just so much simpler than what you're probably thinking right now. As it turns out, she is more like her mother, Natasha, rather than her alleged criminal father, Dmitri. 

	On the surface, you see something genuine. A sweetness untainted by her family's reputation, yet in her hazel eyes, the glimmer of a darkness resides, though nothing like her father's. If anything, she has a drive that could put Eva's good girl visage to the test. Will she keep her morals and go about business like nobody expects her to? Or use underhanded tactics like both her parents have? There's always that struggle to maintain her independence. 

	Eva is an idealist and tends to think more like a dreamer rather than a practical, businesswoman she's claimed she wants to be. Even now, as she has gone through most of her years in college, she has never struck anyone as the type to learn from her mistakes. She tends to believe in people who either don't deserve her belief or gives them more chances to walk all over her rather than standing up for herself. As a person, she hasn't worked much on standing her ground. She doesn't speak her mind when it really counts. Her ideas often go ignored because when she's denied, that's usually the end of it. She's also an overthinker, someone who lets some of the littlest things bother her while not actually confronting those who are the source of this. It's not like she's incapable of doing just that, but when she considers all avenues and allows her own mind to work against her, she ends up in a worse mental state than she was before the self-doubt occurred int he first place.

UpbringingWhether it was in Moscow or Salem, growing up as Dmitiri Zima’s child always came with its pros and cons. Of course, the wealth and only the highest quality of living were available to every child of Dmitri and Natalia Zima, there was also a drawback of there being constant rumors of the famed Zima Family being involved in criminal activity. Though never proven by any law enforcement agencies, it had cast a shadow of uncertainty. This was the case when they left Moscow for other business ventures in the United States of America, specifically a growing, bustling city-like town of Salem, Illinois. There, the rumors kept on swirling and swirling like cotton candy.

	As their roots were planted in Salem’s rich soil, Eva grew up relatively ignorant. The rumors that were once surrounding the Zima family had come and gone. At times, whispers resurfaced about Dmitri’s business practices and how he was sneaking money from his investors, but Eva had tuned that out. It wasn’t she didn’t believe it, but after a while, she chose to ignore that side of her father. In her eyes, he was just daddy to her. Besides, the number of times the rumors came up, it hardly seemed to be worth the effort. She just lived her life, going to high school as a normal high school girl in Salem.

	While that side of her life was obviously normal, the way her homelife unraveled was another story. She had many siblings and each had their strengths and weaknesses. None had more of an impact on her like her eldest sister, Kat. She is, by every right, a beacon of what a father wanted in his daughter: strong, confident, and ambitious. And in this case, it was the daughter that ended up being the most like him. Though she was happy her father had someone to mold (lord knew her brothers weren’t exactly like that) into his image, Eva felt somewhat insignificant to her sister. It was as though Kat was created to fit their father and Eva was the same for their mother, but somehow the confidence was left out for Eva. you see, though Eva has interest in going into the cosmetic industry, which was evident when she announced her majors for Salem University, she lacked a certain drive that one looks in someone else who might want to take over an entire cosmetics line, such as the one that Fairy Queen Cosmetics specializes in.

	And therein lays the problem. It also produces the story of Evangeline Sofia’s life. She is every bit the young woman her mother was when she was her age: beautiful, taking initiative, but the one thing that she seemed to be lacking was the confidence. Whether this was because she had been overshadowed by Kat or something different entirely, it cannot be denied that Eva is not the ideal candidate to take over Fairy Queen. And yet, she aims to prove everyone wrong. But how? That is the million-dollar question that Eva will spend her life trying to figure the answer to and hopefully, with a bit of luck, make her parents proud of her.

MiscEva lives at the Zima Mansion on 13201 Glen Oaks.

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Wicked Ones | I Know What I Am

Name
Adrían Gabriel Castillo

Birthday and Age
16 September, 28 years old

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Asexual

Education Level
Law school graduate

Occupation
Being the eldest Castillos son Adrían had always planned to take his place at Castillo Co. He works in the legal department of the company to keep all of their strategies in check. He spends his days checking for loopholes in law's that Castillo Co might need to get through. Adrían would like to keep his family's name as clean as he can, at least he wants his own name to be clean.

"En cien años estaremos muertos de todos modos." — Proverb

Appearance
Adrían is one intimidating figure, he is 6'5” and his broad shoulders make him almost loom over anyone he talks to. His hair is a dark brown which he keeps neatly cut and styled, he feels like the more groomed he is the more respect he will receive. His hazel eyes are almost always focused, which give them a kind of mean quality. This is something that Adrían values because it has helped him in a lot of situations when he needed to intimidate his opponents, be it in the courtroom or in the office. His face is quite square and he has a pretty prominent jaw that he keeps clean shaven.

When it comes to clothing Adrían has personalities, in the office he wears freshly pressed suits. Always designer, Armani, Gucci or Burberry. While at work he will always present himself in the best way to keep his image of being professional and trustworthy. But as soon as he is out of the office he will always be seen in just regular jeans and a plain t-shirts with his leather jacket over it.

Personality
- COLD - CALCULATING - INTELLIGENT - 
- PROTECTIVE - LOYAL -

Adrían is a man of few words, you won't get much out of him if he doesn't want to. This makes him very good at lying which suits his chosen profession pretty well. When it comes to his job he is ruthless and will use tactics that most people wouldn't agree with. He will manipulate everyone around him if he needs to get out of a tight spot, be it for the company or his siblings. His baby sister in particular.

Being the intimidating figure he is, he has an easy time getting his way. He has no problem extorting or blackmailing people for his benefit. That's why he likes to have as much information on the most prominent people in Salem as he can just in case he need it at some point. With the the various files he has on people in Salem he has several strategies if something should arise.

In his personal life he could be seen as somewhat cold and distant, but that's because he is. He has no interest in making friendly connection is it isn't a superficial one that could benefit his cause down the line. Adrían exhibits some traits of a sociopath since he doesn't care very much for anyone except for his closest family and even then he usually thinks about himself first.

Upbringing
Being born the first son to the Castillo family meant Adrían was showered with the best things the world could offer, Emilio and Gloria treated their son like a little prince. Adrían could have been described as a problem child, he often started fights with the other kids in his class and he had a thing for starting small fires. But as he grew older he turned his focus on to academics. He wanted to be the best because he always wanted to have one over his classmates: that's why he was always in the top percentage of his classes. This made his parents very pleased as they put their children in the best private schools money could buy, so that their oldest son excelled so greatly really helped their to keep up that Castillo excellence. 

But when Adrían was 13 his father got arrested in the middle of the night when the police busted through their door and took him away. Adrían had to hold his 3 year old sister back from running after them, because their mother was in such a state of grief and fear that she couldn't move. That perfect image that his family had built up was tarnished and Adrían was furious. He thought of himself as perfect and now there was a stain on his reputation, not that he cared what other thought but his image of himself was not as perfect as it should have been. This made him resent his father to the point of no return, but even as a young teenager he stepped up and took care of his younger siblings and their mother. Not all by himself though since he had their uncles to lead the way in to the family business.

This is when he decided to get an education in law, because he knew that his family business was not squeaky clean or rather it was down right dirty if you scratched the surface. He took it upon himself to make sure that Castillo Co would never take a hit like that again. So he immersed himself in all of the company's legal standings and with a team consisting of his uncles and his cousin, they keep the image of excellence still alive.

Since their father is currently on house arrest Adrían is the one who has control over their men,  the Castillos has a guy for just about anything and they all listens to Adrían's orders. This comes to great use when he needs to clean up his sisters messes which is more often than he cares to think about. But he'll be damned if something someone else does ruins his image.

Misc
Even though he is considered one of Salems most desired bachelors, Adrían has no interest in being in a relationship with anyone.

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"If you think I'm spoiled, you don't even know half of it."

Get on your knees, get on your knees, get on your knees. Baby, just get on your knees. Say pretty please, say pretty please, say pretty please. Baby, just say pretty please. I'll be back at 11, you just act like a peasant. Got a bow on my panties because my ass is a present | Said little bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to. Now she says she gon' do what to who? Let's find out and see, Cardi B. You know where I'm at, you know where I be.
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Name
Marlena Alejandra Castillo

Age
18 | September 18

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Bisexual

Education Level
High School Graduate

Occupation
International Business Student at Salem U

"A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink." — Gina Carey

Appearance
Hair: Black | Long and layered | Normally straight but can occasionally be wavy with the help of a curling iron | Usually worn down
Skin: Tan | Clear complexion
Height: 5’2”
Body Type: Lithe and petite, but with curves in the right places
Clothing Style: Crop tops | Shorts | Jeans | Mini skirts | Short Casual Dresses | Wedges | Fashionable Sneakers
Makeup-wise: On the daily, Marlie just wears powder foundation, mascara (recently got lash extensions), black cat-eye liner and flavored lip gloss on her very full lips | On special occasions, she goes all out, but making her full lips be the center of attention with bold lip colors.
Accessories: Always wears some kind of earrings | Amount and type of other accessories depend on the outfit | Always keeps her square acrylic nails neat and painted a solid color.
Scars: A nearly invisible one on her chin from the one time she had a bicycle accident that required stitches when she was 7.

Personality
The first word that comes to mind when talking about Marlena is SPOILED, which comes as a consequence of being the baby of the Castillo family. However, being born with a silver spoon in her mouth hasn't stopped her from being the kind of girl to get everything her mind sets to… Even if it means stepping over others and using tactics like manipulation, deceit or blackmail. Marls is very determined and persistent, always pushing herself to give only her best. She is also charming, outgoing, sarcastic, a little bitchy, impatient, loves to have fun and is a very big flirt. Her temper is a quick one, and she possesses no tolerance for bullshit. She is also quite shallow, constantly fussing over her looks. Marlie also tries to appear as an unreachable, untouchable force to be reckoned with who will only give you the time of day if she finds you interesting.

However, once she lets you in, you see another side of Marlena. She can be caring, sweet and loyal to a fault. She is also very loving and affectionate border-lining with clingy. She’s a very passionate lover who will fall hard and deep for the person who claims her heart. As such, she can be very jealous and possessive of what she considers hers.

Upbringing
Marlena Alejandra Castillo made her entrance into the world on the eighteenth day of the ninth month of the new millenium. Born at 17 minutes after her brother, the premature and complicated birth of the Castillo twins was enough for matriarch Gloria to decide she was done in the children department. Because she was born at 33 weeks of gestation, Marlie and her brother spent the first 74 days of their lives in the NICU, with both children having defeated the odds of a low percentage of survival. The difficulty of Marlie’s early days, the very real possibility of death and her ultimate survival branded her as the family’s little miracle. She became the apple of her family members’ eyes: the girl who could do no wrong and deserved the world. From the moment she arrived at her home as a tiny, bundled-up newborn, Marlie was raised to have only the best of the best. This meant having the most expensive clothes, accessories, the biggest birthday parties and toys… You name it. Not only was she spoiled in the material aspect, but in the personal aspect as well. She received all the love in the world -especially from her older brother Adrián, who had pretty much become her protector. It seemed things could not be going better for the picture-perfect Castillo family… Until the castle came crumbling down.

Her father’s imprisonment was a hard hit on Marlie. Being as young as she was and a complete daddy’s girl, she didn’t take to the news lightly. The young woman clearly remembers that fateful hard knocking on the door in the middle of the night, followed by a stream of heavily-armed and protected policemen stomping into her home. She watched as these men took her father away in handcuffs, while she cried and screamed and kicked at her older brother to let her go because “the bad men were taking Daddy away”. The heartbroken faces of her sobbing mother, her shocked sister and her brother’s silently furious tears were branded in her head for as long as she could remember.  The nightmarish thoughts of ever going through that again with any of her family members still kept her awake at night sometimes.

When she was old enough to attend school at Saint Luke’s Academy, Marlie found herself completely out of her forever-the-center-the-Universe element. Other kids with knowledge of her past made fun of her, her father, her family and the disgraceful events they had gone through. However, one death glare from Marlie and the mention of what her relatives or family associates could do to said bullies was enough to shut their little mouths, and to discourage any further behaviors like this from them and everyone else. Everybody that crossed paths with her had learned early on the one thing that followed her to this very day: you don’t mess with Marlie Castillo.

With the protection of her mother and older siblings (and eventually her father when she was sixteen), Marlie blossomed to an even more spoiled, imposing, confident young woman. Upon her arrival at Salem High School, she quickly established herself as the reigning queen bee: admired by most, despised by a few and feared by many. Her Hispanic curves got her attention from both males and females alike, which she happily exploited to her benefit or to satisfy her high-voltage desires. By the time she had graduated, she was a master at the art of seduction, with a list of victims who’d pretty much had no chance against her. Bored with how effortless it was to catch prey her age, Marlie decided to move onto bigger and better things. Currently, her goal is to seduce the oldest son of every important family of Salem. It’s proving itself to be a very entertaining -albeit dangerous- game.

Misc
Is currently in the final stages of coming out with her own cosmetics line, to be named Baby Girl Cosmetics.
Her first product to be launched will be Baby Girl Lip Kits, with shades named outstanding females in Mexican history.
Although she’s not one to discriminate, she finds herself incredibly attracted to older men… Attractive Salemites over 24: beware.

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"It's your life. Live how you want it."

| I'm a hot air balloon that could go to space--With the air, like I don't care baby by the way |

Name
Lorenzo Jeremiah Horton

Birthday and Age
March 4th | 29

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Straight. Ish. He appreciates beauty of all genders.

Education Level
University Graduate in whatever will impress the woman he's talking to more. Usually either finance or medicine. He does have an incomplete education in psychology, but rarely brings it up. Though why he doesn't just stick to his actual degree in mechanical engineering is a mystery...

Occupation
Current spokesmodel for Castillo Cosmetics

"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be." — Abraham Lincoln

Appearance

Personality
Suave, sensual, and gorgeous, Lorenzo Horton is a well known figure in the city of Salem. Notorious for chasing skirts and currently the most eligible bachelor, he has taken Salem by storm. Of course, his pretty face isn't all there is to him--his cheerfulness is infectious, his overall good spirit and moral standings not usually found in men of his age. While it's debatable whether or not his optimism is purposely defiant to the ever growing pessimism of the world, his ingenuity helps him win hearts all over. Which is great for him, as he always enjoys the company of a beautiful woman, and women love hot guys with great personalities.

His fame precedes him; numerous interviews have revealed Lorenzo as a man who takes things in stride. He certainly loves parties, whether it be throwing them or attending, and there isn't a dance he can't learn. He certainly comes off as an air-headed pretty boy, and lets people see him as such. Still, he hasn't spent all his time at the gym; he graduated top of his class with a degree in mechanical engineering, with several jobs lined up for him. Pulling one over on him is also exceedingly difficult, as he has an unnaturally precise bullshit detector (as he so fondly calls it) and can read people quite easily. His perception to people's issues tends to throw them off guard as well as his willingness to help just about anyone. 

At his core he is a kind hearted man who won't hesitate to give the coat off his back to a complete stranger and never expects anyone to do the same for him. His patience is seemingly infinite, as no one to this day has ever seen him actually angry. Upset, sure, but as they say, the devil runs when a gentleman goes to war.

Upbringing
The eldest son of the Horton family, who had come to Tom and Alice after many, many fertility tests and hardships. He was a blessing to the trying couple, showered with affection, though once he was born, Alice pumped out several siblings for him to enjoy. Still, as the oldest he had higher expectations, and so strove to be a proper role model to his siblings. And by proper he understood it as constantly reminding them who was boss by wrestling them all (sometimes all at the same time) and being fiercely (and over-) protective of them all. From a young age he was inclined towards sports, always active, always having to do something. Despite being a jock, however, his grades were top notch--as expected of him--and he passed everything with flying colors, juggling sports and grades.

When it came time for his career, he decided he would rather work with his hands than have to die of boredom doing paperwork. Of course, his father disagreed, stating that Lorenzo's brilliant mind shouldn't have to go to waste. So he decided to become a psychologist to appease his father. This was very quickly abandoned as he found an interest in mechanical engineering, and lucky for him, his father approved. Of course, Lorenzo was expected to get a reasonable job once he graduated, but his devlishly handsome looks got him a lot of attention. A lot of attention. Like, so much attention he got snatched up by a modeling agency attention. For a while, he was able to hide it well, but once his face was plastered on billboards, it was a little harder to hide. Fortunately for him, his father deemed him a success, and everything has been fine.

Sort of.

Misc
His mother states his name was after the place he was conceived; a city in Rome. Supposedly. Lorenzo wishes he never learned this bit of info.

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"I really like my alone time. Which, of course, is next to impossible with four other siblings. Go figure."

| I can't feel the way I did before. No turning back on me--I won't be ignored. |

Name
William Grant Horton

Birthday and Age
November 21st | 27

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Straight

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree in Medicinal Law, recently passed the bar exam. So he's like an actual lawyer. Except he hasn't done anything yet. Yay?

Occupation
Has a job lined up in his father's hospital which equates to being the coffee monkey for a while. Officially he is a paid intern.

"There is no respect for others without humility in one's self." — Henri Frederic Amiel

Appearance

Personality
Grant is very composed and intelligent, albeit quiet. He enjoys silence and a few recreational activities ranging from sketching to jiu jutsu in his spare time. Very little tends to faze him, only offering a sarcastic quip before going back to whatever it is that he was doing. Rarely does he lose his temper, though he has a somewhat odd sense of humor. He likes to think of himself a deep and creative thinker, though his family knows that he's just an overgrown hipster. 

Underneath his layers is a deeply troubled individual. He feels compelled to keep things under his control despite being very well aware that things tend to happen at any given moment. He is often at war with himself. He has trouble dealing with his own emotions and prefers to keep a distance from them and people. He finds it difficult to commit to any one thing, always relegating himself to follow his parents' wishes instead of thinking for himself. Right now he is in a state of self discovery, so to speak, so we will see how his personality folds out.

Upbringing
The second eldest child of the Horton family, since he was young Grant has always been known as the emotional momma's boy. Scared of meeting new people and always hiding in his brother's shadow, he was a moody kid that grew into a moody, emo teenager. However, his teen years were where he discovered his inner artist, and he found massive enjoyment in the arts. Of course, it never went past a hobby, and between his general emo-ness and keeping his grades up, he never pursued it.

Instead, he decided to go into law. Why? He had a great memory and a guaranteed job. Did he like it? Sort of. He found it amazing how cut-throat people were in court, how people twisted the truth to their advantage, and he found the entire experience a delightful irony and a great study. He figured he probably would have done better as a psychologist, but that thought came to him about an hour before graduation, so it was much too late for that.

He likes to think he gets along well with his family, though he is usually the center of the jokes. And by usually it's like...nine times out of ten.

Misc
His numerous hobbies include sketching, painting with a variety of different tools including watercolor and oils, sculpting, woodworking, archery, hunting, studying martial arts...the list goes on. One wonders where he gets the time for all this.
He prefers to be called Grant as opposed to William due to having known seven other Williams throughout his year of schooling. He also secretly thinks Grant is a cooler name than William.

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Lorenzo's Nickname List

Grant Horton 	- Emo, Mr. Moody, G-Unit
Jessica Horton - Jessie, Jessicakes
Elliot Horton 	- Eli, Lily, Lalalelliot 
Olivia Horton 	- Livi, Liv, Olive, Livilicious

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"I self identify as the weird kid of the family."

Forget and ignore who I used to be, that kid is never coming back. | I'm staying home because I can't stand the sound of another heartbeat in the room.

Name

Ezekiel Xavier Brady.
Zeke.

Birthday and Age

October 3, 1998. 
19 years old.

Gender

Male.

Sexuality

Homosexual.

Education Level

Highschool Graduate.

Occupation

Barista at the Java Cafe.

"People inspire you or they drain you, pick them wisely." — Hans F. Hansen

Appearance

BRUNETTE - BROWN EYES - 5"9 - 148 LBS

Ezekiel is handsome, thanks to good genetics from both of his parents, he was born with a strong jaw and high cheekbones. His hair is a dark brown and hangs just past hia ears, it's usually very mused. He has a broad forehead and dark brows that are set low on eyes that seem constantly tired. His eyes are heavy-lidded, with medium length, dark eyelashes. His eyes are dark brown in shade and can seem very intense at times.

He has a small nose with a beaky bridge and a shapely mouth. He's built tall and lean, he has broad shoulders and slight muscle definition in his stomach and arms. He has a pale scar that stretches from the knuckle of his ring finger on his right hand, up to the start of his wrist from an accident as a child.

He tends to wear very neutral, fashionable clothing. There's almost always a jacket on his person unless it's incredibly unseasonable.

Personality

COMPASSIONATE - INTROVERTED - INTELLIGENT - MOODY

A born introvert, Ezekiel prefers to have time to himself and can be quite disagreeable if he's denied that time to himself. This isn't to say that he hates people altogether, just that he needs time to recharge after social ventures. He's very open and honest in conversation, a generally agreeable guy. Talking to him isn't much of a struggle and he has a warm humor about him.

He's very smart, the kind of person who sucks up knowledge like a sponge. He loves to learn new things and he's always searching for some new branch of knowledge to balance upon. He especially has a love of insects and he knows more about them than any other subject. This can lead to him sharing this information with whatever poor party that's willing to listen to him. 

He also has a particularly good memory, holding onto details that might have otherwise been forgotten. It also helps that he tends to take notes and keeps an active journal. He's very private about the contents of his journal and keeps it hidden in his room. He has a slight worry of one of his siblings finding it.

At times, he can be a bit moody. These times are usually a result of him being cranky from lack of sleep or being surrounded in too many people for too long. When he gets into one of his "moods", he tends to snap at people or say things that he otherwise wouldn't. He'll usually apologize for these outbursts within the hour or sulk about it if the other party got angry in return.

Upbringing

Ezekiel was raised like any other kid in Salem, to a big famity and a reasonable amount of money. He had just about everything he ever needed. He spent his childhood catching bugs and bringing them indoors (much to the dismay of his mother) and quickly became very interested in all kinds of insects. He learned as much as he could about the insects that he caught, pouring over library books and basically becoming an encyclopedia of bug facts. Despite this quirk, he was a fairly normal young boy.

His hunger for knowledge only grew as he got older. It expanded to new subjects, it became his favorite past time. If he learned something new, he spent days upon days researching it and becoming as knowledgeable as he could about it. This love of learning inspired extremely good grades. Even if he didn't like a subject, he found it relatively easy to learn. 

He connected easily with boys in his age group and was even popular amongst the girls to some degree. People liked him, he liked people for the most part. Ezekiel was not a hard person to get along with. That's why it was especially strange when he never started dating. When asked about his interest in the girls that he knew, he seemed to think the idea of dating was ludicrous. Little did anyone know, he was dodging the truth about himself and had been for years.

By the time he turned sixteen, he was starting to realize his growing attraction to men and that made him very uncomfortable. He didn't know how to talk about this or who he could talk to about it so he kept it inside. He seemed to figure that it would go away if he didn't give it attention, he was very wrong. In fact, it seemed more and more apparent that he wasn't finding women attractive.

Despite his strong relationship with his family, he couldn't bring himself to talk about this. He would dodge questions that got too close for comfort and he'd pretend like everything was fine. He was the type to encourage his friends to do whatever made them happy while not following his own advice in the slightest. 

Around the age of seventeen, he had his first kiss. Though this was never spoken of out loud, it's written in explicit detail in his journal. At a small house party, he had gotten a little tipsy and made the mistake of kissing a close male friend of his. Though they agreed that this was just a product of the alcohol in his bloodstream, he was unable to forget it. 

3:20 A.M.

Tonight I messed up. It was an accident, I swear by that. I know you don't believe me but it was an accident. I never would have done that if I'd been completely sober but God, it made something inside of me. . . 
I can't finish that, it's too cheesy. Rest assured, I enjoyed it.

I don't know what I was thinking, I shouldn't drink around people anymore. Tonight I kissed him. I don't want to name him, that'll ruin the fantasy. If I put his name here, it'll make this more real somehow. It was fleeting, a single moment of fire where my lips touched his. I could feel him freeze, I knew he was confused. Hell, I was confused too. His mouth tasted like alcohol and spearmint gum, it seared into my teeth. 

I touched his hair before he pulled back, my fingers got caught in it for just a brief moment. His lips had been dry, I wondered if mine were too. I self consciously licked my lips afterwards, I couldn't speak. I was staring at him as this sick sense of awe and wonder spread through my chest. Somewhere there was fireworks and flowers blooming. There were colors sparkling behind my eyes.

He laughed, really laughed, and I smiled at him. I was so confused. I should have known that he was laughing because he thought that in my drunken stupor, I'd forgotten he was a boy. I wish that was the case. If that had been the case then I wouldn't be sitting here, my heart pounding in my chest, in my bedroom, seeping in my own wretchedness. I wouldn't feel the heat of his mouth on mine, I wouldn't be touching my lips right now to see if they feel as hot as I think they do.

I keep thinking of how his cheeks looked flushed. Was it from the beer in his hand or because he'd been embarrassed by my kiss? I know that I must have been beat red when he'd looked at me, I'm not sure he noticed. I'm not sure people notice things as much as I do.

Like, I noticed that there was this girl near us when it happened. She'd paused to stare at us as we stared at each other. A circle of awkwardness, tension so thick that it could have been cut with a knife. She was a witness to my fumbling words and shaking hands. 

Did she notice that my hands were shaking? Did he?

She hurried away after awhile, I think she realized that I kept glancing at her. I kept giving her looks. Help me, please looks. I was a drowning man at sea, clinging to the light shining above my head, and then she left. Plunged into darkness, I drifted downwards after that. I laughed at my own idiocy, he laughed too.

It was all so funny. I guess, in a cosmic way, it sort of is. It's sort of hilarious. The aching in my chest is an absolute riot. I'd be laughing right now if I didn't feel like breaking into tears.

God, it was awful but I satisfied some morbid curiosity within myself. I liked the brief hope of kissing him. I don't know if I'll ever recover from that. Can I force this front of liking girls forever when it feels so wrong? I'm not sure. It's not the same with girls. 

I've had more than enough chances to pursue girls, I've taken none of them. Maybe I should have. Maybe I'll find that I like it somehow.

It's 3:35 A.M. now and I'm wondering what it would have felt like if he'd kissed me back.

At eighteen, he forced himself into a relationship with a girl in Salem and it was very strained. It was obvious that there was a lot of distance between the two. He was emotionally and physically distant and she was often left on the sidelines. They dated for about a year before he couldn't seem to take it any longer and broke it off. He never explained his reasoning for breaking up with her but it inspired talk from the locals. 

He's avoided dating like the plague ever since and remains in the closet to this day. Recently, he's thrown himself into his job and tried to focus on his insect collection to occupy himself.

Misc

He has a bug collection, he keeps the display boxes in his room and it can be a bit creepy if you're just meeting him. 
He'd like to be an entomologist someday.
Ezekiel has a form of insomnia that's commonly brought on by stress.
He got his hand scar at the age of seven, thinking that playing sword fights with real knives was a good idea. Evidently, it was not.
FC: Milo Ventimiglia. 
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"When one goes through the training and education that I have, they will never be the same. I know too much. "

California Medication | Shape of you 

Name
Jessica Isabelle Horton

Birthday and Age
June 2nd, 25 years old

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Heterosexual

Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Nursing (BScN). Graduated at twenty-two, currently doing her Master’s Degree in the same area (MScN), though only part-time rather than full-time.

Occupation
Jessica is an ER nurse at Salem University Hospital and a part time student at the University of Salem.

"My family is my lifeblood. They may piss me off, drive me up the wall and frustrate me beyond end. But when they need me the most, I will be their guardian angel." — Jessica Horton

Appearance
Jessica has a rather average build with a slight athletic tone to it, retaining slight curves in the right areas. The young woman stands 5’7” and weighs about 150lbs, remaining on the lighter side of an average woman’s weight. Jessica keeps her long, brown hair neat, tidy and tucked away the vast majority of the time, usually in either a loose ponytail or a tight bun (the former for casual, day to day wear, the latter for when she’s at work). Her soft brown eyes are warm and welcoming, giving off a certain feeling of comfort to those around her.

Jess has a wardrobe that could only be described as a more formal cousin of casual. She dresses for comfort most of the time, but that doesn’t mean compromising on her looks. Given that she’s normally on-call for the emergency room, most of what she wears doesn’t take long to put on, so she mostly limits herself to a clean, undamaged pair of jeans or capris; a tank top, business shirt or blouse; and a pair of comfy flats or sneakers, never heals. Occasionally, one can spot Jessica sporting a light summer dress if she felt particularly adventurous that day.

Personality
Though she isn’t one (and doesn’t plan on it, at least not for a while), Jessica is much like a mother. Although this may have come from her career at the hospital and how she watches over her patients like a hawk, it also manages to describe her general outlook on society and its members. Any time she sees someone being taken advantage of, whether it be in the bar or out on the streets, she is quick to intervene. Over the few short years she’s spent working as an ER nurse in Salem, she’s been selfless to a fault and prioritizes her patient’s well being over anything, sometimes even family. In her mind, the moment she walks in that door, she’s no longer Jessica Horton, she’s a nurse. Nothing else matters until her shift is over.

However, not everything is sunshine and lollipops in her world. Long shifts at the hospital and her many years of study have worn on her patience, and she can sometimes be extremely harsh; brutally honest almost to a fault. Jessica is also extremely stubborn and if you contest her about something, expect her to contradict it in any way she can. Jessica is also quite a spitfire and is easily aggravated when not working, often followed by either silent judgement or an everlasting grudge. Her current career at the hospital has also led to her frequently detaching herself mentally from a situation to avoid, and has made relationships rather….difficult for her.

Upbringing
Like literally every other one of her siblings, Jessica was born in the Salem University Hospital. Brought into the world on the morning of a warm June day, she was the third of the five Horton children, placing her in the awkward role of the middle child. Adored at first, put aside later as her parents focused on her younger siblings Elliot and Olivia. In her mind however, there was no jealousy. There was only love and acceptance from her, the unbreakable bond of family. She watched over her younger two siblings up until she finished high school, often helping them with homework or comforting them on bad days.

Speaking of her education, Jessica was an excellent student. Having been grilled to do well by her parents, she tried her absolute hardest in school, driven by the promise of a career in the medical field later in her life. Straight A’s in the vast majority of her classes, but few friends around her through high school. Jess wasn’t the social butterfly that a lot of the other girls in Salem High were. Never good in groups of more than a few people, never good at public speaking and never good at talking to guys. She was all book-smarts.

After graduating from Salem High with a really good scholarship, Jessica immediately enrolled in the Nursing program at the University of Salem. It wasn’t medical school like her parents had hoped, but they were still happy that she had decided to stay within medecine. For four years, she worked as hard as she possibly could and saw little interaction with others apart from her part time job at the Café. And it all paid off. Graduating with honors, she was almost immediately offered a position at the University Hospital in the I.C.U.

A year later, she migrated to the E.R. and enjoyed every moment of it. Something about saving people’s lives on a daily basis made up for all of the lonelier years of her childhood and teenager life. She continues to work there now, though her passion for the job is dwindling slowly.

Misc
- After completing her Master’s degree, Jessica hopes to become a Nurse Practitioner. 

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"Shite? Do you take me for that kind of Irish? Here in AMERICA, we say shit."

I can bleed if I wanna bleed. I can feel if I feel the need. | Can I walk away from me if I become my own disease? View the mirror everyday, but I don't recognize my face. 

Name
Colin Shawn Brady
Colin’s name originates from two people. First off, his first name stems from his father’s grandfather and the name Shawn comes from Colin's father.

Age
3/25, 25

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Bisexual

Education Level
Colin is a high school graduate of Salem High School. He had spent about two years at Salem University but quit due to personal reasons.

Occupation
Colin has spent his early 20s doing various odd jobs around the town. In his teen years, he was a barista at Java Cafe. During college, he worked at his family’s fish market. After going through some tough trials in his early-20s, however, he landed back on his feet as he found his calling by joining the Police Force. He graduated from the police academy when he was 25. He spent three years as a b-cop. After going through the ranks, he made a big bust that involved the arrest of some associates of the Castillo family, he earned himself a promotion in 2017 to detective. He’s been in that position ever since.

"Our fate lies in the hands of the things we love, and sometimes the things we love are the things that lead us to the destruction of ourselves." — R.M. Drake 

Appearance
Raven-colored hair
Light brown eyes
Six feet and two inches in height
Estimated at 200lbs

Colin has never been a hard man to spot or know. The same could be said about his fashion sense. While most men would take care in how they look; and that might be the case, at times, for Colin, he doesn't need much to look fashionable. At most, he might go out of his way to look presentable. No self-respecting man would want to look like a slob, so, of course, he will use the necessary beauty care products. Beyond that, there's not much to him. His wardrobe is rather simple. In it, you'll find a collection of basic-shaded jeans ranging from onyx black to olive green and your typical blue jeans. He's got a collection of dress shirts (ranging from the long sleeve and short), some casual wear that's fashionable for a man such as Colin. The thing that might pique one's interest, especially that of someone who might be interested in him romantically or otherwise, would be a single, burgundy-colored, leather jacket that always goes with any outfit he may feel like trying out.  

Aside from that, however, you won't find much else.  There's a collection of watches and general necklaces in his dresser. Colin is a man who likes his watches.

Personality
Hot-headed → Impulsive → Unstable → Addictive and Obsessive → Passionate

Colin is a...difficult man. His emotions run high and sometimes that produces odd behavior. Not odd enough to get him kicked off the force, though there have been times that his job was on the line after he found himself to be too emotional in some cases; however, more often than not, he's simply the kind of guy that acts with his fists rather than his brain. He's brilliant in every sense of the word, but with great brilliance comes great instability. Here you have a man with all the potential to climb up the ranks of the Salem Police Force, yet, you also have a man whose very potential is drowning in his own demons.

In all Irishmen, emotions run high. At home and at work; in his home country and where his ancestors lived, being a man with the temper to match his demons is, if nothing else, atypical for someone of his lineage. There are times when Colin is unable to control himself. There is also a time where, if not moderated by someone who truly knows him, might find out just how much of his demons have taken control. 

Not everything is horrible, though. Colin isn't without his pros. It's been noted that he's quite the passionate man. Maybe this plays to his emotions, but when he focuses on something, it's hard to take it away. He throws his entire soul into it and, though it might raise some eyebrows for how obsessive he gets, this is one of the sides of Colin that isn't all that bad. Does everyone love someone who is passionate about things close to them, right? Well, Colin likes to think so.

Upbringing
The history of the Bradys and Hortons is, if nothing else, quite legendary. They were the first families that not only settled in Salem and established a small colony, but they were the only ones to establish their legacy in Salem's history books. They took pride in raising their offspring with honor, integrity, and above all else, the right values to shape them into the people who'd be the next generation; and though this might appeal to a lot of the descendants of the greats that founded Salem, not everyone lived up to the hype and not everyone fit the bill.

This couldn't be any truer for the eldest son of the current generation of parents of the Brady family, Colin Shawn Brady. There was so much hope and expectations for him, though his parents would never go out of their way to say it, Colin knew he disappointed them. Unlike the Hortons, who wouldn't dare express any form of shame in their children, the Bradys, though a little less accepting, still had their own version of this approach to parenting. They believed in giving their children any and all opportunities. And as the eldest, Colin was afforded opportunity after opportunity. As he grew up, his chances grew slimmer and slimmer. He didn't fail out of high school, but he barely passed. Added to his struggles to live up to the hype, he gave into drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the rising expectations he would hear every corner he turned:

"Colin, are you going to be a cop like your uncles?"

"Colin, what are you going to study at Salem U"

"Colin"

"Colin"

"Colin"

After a while, something had to give. Either Colin was going to live up to everything that he was forced into or he was going to crack under the pressure. 

Care to guess what it was that happened? Here's a hint. By college, Colin found his breaking point. After going from dead-end job after dead-end job, Colin literally found himself going crazy and, as he went in for his final day on the job at Java Cafe, he not only was fired, he was arrested for assault as he had beat his then-boss to a bloody pulp. Though charges were never officially filed due it being his first offense and he agreed to a sort of, unofficial, agreement with the prosecution to go to anger management therapy and, after it was completed, he'd attend daily meetings with a court-appointed therapist to get to the root of the problem. 

All of this happened before he turned 21. At some point, he found clarity and, as a result, a new purpose. With that, a new career came to him in the form of joining the Salem Police Force. He graduated from the academy, served a few years as a b-cop, and now serves as partner with his cousin. 

Colin had a long road, but his life was finally turning around. He was attending Narcotic Anonymous meetings daily, reports to his sponsor daily, and he takes his bipolar medicine as appointed by his doctor. So, why after going through all that hell and getting everything in order, did shit have to go sideways? Why did the Castillo Family have to get him into their pocket...

Misc✓  Colin suffers from Bipolar disorder. He is on a regular schedule that has him taking his antipsychotic meds daily. 
✓  Colin is a recovering drug addict; might also be an alcoholic, but he hasn't admitted to that problem. His drug of choice was heroine.
✓ He's currently under suspicion of working for the Castillo family, or at least, being in their pocket.
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"At some point in life you have to be willing to take a risk on what you desire or you'll regret it forever, and I dont do regret so world get ready."

Your Teeth In My Neck | Indica Badu | Sassy

Name
Blu Richard Carver

Birthday and Age
June 5th and 20

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Bisexual

Education Level
Blu is a second-year college student who is studying political science with a minor in law if he had it his way he would be also studying communications as well, but unfortunately, daddy pays the bills.

Occupation
Blu works as an "assistant" in his father's office, in reality, he is learning everything he can about small-town politics in hopes of using that on a larger scale and make something for his life. He hopes to not succeed his father but surpass him in every way, shape, and form, hopefully becoming a better man in the process.

"Nothing is more expensive then missed opportunity." — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Appearance
Blu, even from a distance, strongly resembles his father. Even when the two are separate or across the room, the Carver genes can be clearly seen and are easily recognizable. He is a mans man, standing at 6'2 and weighing in around 185lbs, Blu has worked for years to be the pristine image of a well-fed and active young black man in a prominent middle-class family. From sports to the gym rat life, Blu has worked hard to stay fit and attractive, further attempting to provide an image of stability and strength. He gets his light brown, almost caramel, skin from his mother and also keeps his hair to a nice fade (but the new haircut was recent, he used to rock something a little longer). 

During his 9-5 and even sometimes on campus, Blu can be seen in a fitted suit of his choice in either black, blue, or grey with all the special accessories (from the tie to the cufflinks). His suit game is strong but outside of business wear, he lacks the sharpness and grace he usually carries. Switching more to the relaxed hoodies and pants (Blu hates jean or demi of any kind that goes below the waist) and really "bums" out. Most would say he looks like a homeless rapper, his hoodie, joggers and gold watch on the side, maybe a chain on a good day. Outside of his professional circle, he is striving to be a comfortable man who evolves into that good looking dad ( maybe...someday...I don't know).

Personality
Ambitious ♠ Hesitant ♠ Tactical ♠ Optimistic

Most people who meet Blu often walk away from the encounter impressed. The young man carries himself well, being able to keep up with most conversations with ease, has a great smile, and a positive aura the comes off him in waves. Blu's confidence and strategic mind are always grinding new information and possibilities and this drives his confidence forward. Not in a nasty, uncomfortable way, but would instead be that attractive confidence most like to see in people. He can always see the bright side to any situation, combine this with his thirst for more in life and you get a "go-getter". Blu is always on the lookout for ways to better not only his image but also his person in the eyes of other's, he wants to be that guy that no one has anything bad to say about. 

Now, all that glitters is not gold, Blu is only a man and has his faults just like any other. He does not hide some creepy skeletons in his closet, he doesn't secretly hate everyone around him and plot peoples death, instead, his flaws are far more obvious to the well-trained eye. Blu wears his heart on his sleeve, is the definition of an open book, when he found of he liked guys and girls he went straight to his parents and told them, not holding back his truth and only hoping for the best. Blu's biggest flaw (especially with the field he wants to go into) is his naivety. Sure it's nice to hope for the best in every situation but Blu lacks the capacity to think that everything won't be okay, and failure hits him harder than most. This drives his hesitation and sometimes make him miss prime opportunities to move forward in life, its why he tries so hard to take things as they come but there will always be that "What if?"

All in all, Blu makes a great friend and an even better ally in the field (metaphorically speaking), he will push towards that girl (or guy) on the other side of the room that has been staring all night, he is that strong guy you turn too in a time of need, but that leaves the question: Who does Blu turn to when he needs someone? The bright and strong exterior is easily chipped away constantly by fears and regrets, but like rubber, he somehow finds a way to bounce back and try again. It's a constant cycle with Blu and those who watch close enough (and know him) make sure to catch him when he falls.

Upbringing
Blu Richard Carver is the eldest child in the Carver lineage. When they lived out on the east coast he was more of an introvert who hid behind his books and did not really dress well. He was not a black sheep, but sort of did not fit into the "Carver" line up, like that one awkward family member in photos who sticks out. It was not until they came to Salem that he felt comfortable enough to not only come out of his shell but "Come out" to everyone in general (or at least those who asked). Salem sparked something in him, this weird fire that drove him to not only want to fit in somewhere and exceed at whatever he did. He didn't get into politics to further his father's ego or his mother's dreams, he did it because it's fun and never-ending. He did not start working out to look go enough to roll with the jocks in high school, he did it to buff his confidence. 

High school in Salem was a building period for Blu, he joined football and was a swimmer, focused on his academics and kept any potential friends at arm's length. He was not a loner just not permanent in any group and lacked that "best friend" aspect. Blu's academics were great, not like they could be any less with their parents, and doing sports even furthered Daddy and mommy's love and admiration.  He wasn't worried about that though, Blu wanted to ace the next test and reach his new max on bench while dodging Cindy who tries to sit at his table during his lunch hour. By the end of his senior year, he was in a good spot, six back out to match the 3.6 GPA and going to Salem University along the Poly Sci pathway. 

College was a different time, he no longer needed to build himself, instead, he started to experience life: losing his virginity, first love and heartbreak, first drink, first time staying up till 4 to finish a paper due the next day, and that was just his first year. He evolved into the man he is today and is only continuing to grow as he goes into his next year in college hoping to further pave the way to his dreams and doing his best to deal with his fear of losing and the anxiety it brings.

Misc
Character Color: #3CB371 | Face Claim: Nathan Owens

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"Life ain't always easy. You gotta work hard for what you want in it."

Somewhere weakness is our strength, and I'll die searching for it. I can't let myself regret, such selfishness | Wait, they don’t love you like I love you. 

Name
Aliana Noelle Brady

Age
23 | July 31st

Gender
Female

Sexuality
Bisexual

Education Level
B.A. in Business Management, Minor in Accounting

Occupation
Assistant Manager of The Brady Pub

"She’s a badass with a good heart, soft but strong. Unapologetic and honest. She’s the type of woman you go to war besides, the type of woman you marry." — R.H. Sin

Appearance
The first feature you notice upon setting your sights on Aliana is the signature red hair coming from the long line of Irish descent, which she mostly wears down or in a ponytail. In terms of style, it can definitely be described as grungy-casual. Her outfits includes T-shirts, jeans, sneakers, loafers or boots and a leather or varsity jacket. As expected, most of her ensembles will contain a black item, as it is her favorite color. In terms of accessories, she will wear necklaces, rings and bracelets to add some spice to her outfits. However, her four inseparable companions are a pair of sunglasses, earrings, her earbuds and a gold necklace with the initials A and E in two separate circular pendants. You will only see Ali wearing things like sundresses and shorts during the summer, and only in very important social events or dates with her boyfriend will you see her all decked out. Makeup-wise, she keeps it simple with just mascara and watermelon-flavored lip gloss; occasionally a winged liner. She has four continuous piercings in each ear along with a cartilage ring. Ali has no tattoos, but she has a fair share of faded scars on her legs from falling off her bike as a child.

Personality
Aliana Brady is a direct descendant from one of the co-founding families of Salem, and this shows in the way she presents herself. She's a charming, strong-willed, confident young woman, who expresses herself with poise and eloquence. She is witty, sarcastic, with a dark sense of humor and laid back attitude. With her siblings, friends and lovers, she is caring, affectionate and loyal to the core, and will defend her own tooth and nail. When it comes to romance, Ali loves hard, deeply and intensely. She will go out of her way to make her significant other feel happy, love and safe. Those who know her will say she gets what she wants in life; perseveres and works her hardest to achieve all her goals. She definitely knows the value of being stubborn until she gets what she wants (and that sometimes you gotta be a bitch about it), but she isn’t stupid or reckless, and isn’t about to let one wrong move jeopardize her plans.

Upbringing
Aliana Noelle Brady was born on the sunny afternoon of a 31st day of July nearly twenty-four years before, the second-born daughter to Salem’s own Shawn and Caroline Brady. Her childhood was nothing out of the ordinary one for the typical American child. She grew up in a closely-knit family, protected by her older brother and at the same time protecting her older siblings. Her parents, ever the hard-workers, always made a point to teach their children the difference from right and wrong, and instill in each of them the importance of working hard for the things you want. Ali was more than happy to comply, but with the years began to resent her parents for the very vocal and constant expectations being imposed on her and her siblings.

When she reached her thirteenth birthday, Aliana finally became completely tired of playing Little Miss Perfect. She began to rebel against her parents and her expectations: refusing to attend events, constantly arguing with them, sneaking out to smoke pot, and so on. This lead to Ali's relationship with her parents getting shaky, which in turn lead her to taking comfort on her best friends. At the age of fifteen, she had her first relationship with a woman, coming out as bisexual. As expected, this didn’t sit very well with her heavily Catholic family; and although the relationship was short lived, it was enough to further strain the relationship.

It was not all completely lost, though. In her senior year of high school, Aliana discovered that the feelings she had for Elliot Horton went far beyond the best-friendship they had shared since they were toddlers. Taking a leap of faith, she decided to come clean… And was surprised to find out he’d been feeling the exact same way for over half his life. From then on, the rest was history between them. They began a relationship right away- much to the pleasure of both families- and continue to go on strong to this very day.

It seemed Elliot was the good influence needed to steer Ali’s life back on track. She began to work on herself, enrolling in Salem U and slowly fixing her relationship with her parents to a healthy level. The young woman graduated uni with honors, achieving her goal of. She was appointed to assistant manager at her parents’ pub upon her graduation, with hopes of taking over the family business whenever her parents decide to retire. However, the stubbornness trait of the Brady family has made the job a little more difficult than normal for Ali. Her parents refuse to let go of the reigns enough to give her any sort of complete responsibility, which has lead to more than one argument between parents and daughter. And although she would love to carry on the family legacy, it looks like her current employers are more trouble than they’re worth.

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Has been dating Elliot Horton for the last 4 years.
Her goals in the next five years include opening up a restaurant with Eli, and hopefully get married and have children… Whenever Eli decides to propose, that is.
They are currently on the hunt for their own little place to call home.

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"You don't have to go to church to get to know your God."

Name
Aleksandr Zima

Birthday and Age
March 1st / 28

Gender
Male

Sexuality
Straight

Education Level
Marlborough College, London School of Economics and Political Science

Occupation
Executive Vice President, Board of Directors, Zima Enterprises

Appearance
Tall, dark, and handsome with a smile sharp as steel. His eyes are brown but shade green the closer they get to the center. He is very fit, very strong, and there are small hints of violence all about the man. A slight scar there, a hint of busted knuckles there. His dark hair is usally kept styled on top but kept more or less short. His style ranges from Parisian fashion houses to something decidedly more blue collar.

Personality
Charming, bright, and engaging whenever the moment and scene requires it. Ruthless, distant, and fanatical when that's required, too. Quick to smile, quick to laugh, fond of not taking much overly serious. Likewise quick to Highly skilled, and intelligent; this leads to supreme confidence that too often becomes arrogance and ego. Aleksandr is more drawn to the darker sides of his family's legacy, and his recent position of EVP, and his appointment to the Zima Board of Directors, is very much his father's attempt to get Aleksandr to use his education, intellect, and experience for more than he already has. Outside those he considers a friend, or worthy or his respect, there's few he cares about or would hesitate to act against if necessary. Those close to him swear to anyone that will listen he was a good guy, but even they have to add "deep down" to that. Whether there is a future for the better parts of him, or not, remains to be seen.

Aleksandr is danger refined.

Upbringing
The heir, and raised accordingly. Most of his early life was spent by his mother's side, and soon after at boarding schools. When his father decided Aleksandr was more British than a Zima, he decided the next phase of Aleksandr's education would begin: thus Aleksandr's childhood was murdered as quickly as any loose end that endangered the Zima legacy. What followed was a life of priviledge and violence until Aleksandr detached and went to university. There his life resumed, but he was never the same uni kid as every other priviledged youth. 

In his way Aleksandr played the part of oligarch heir in western uni. His charm allowed him to make friends easily, though he cared little far them other than connections to be used later in life. There was a constant stream of girls, but none he ever seemed to care for all that deeply. After graduating Aleksandr went into management of the family's less than savory side, an area his sisters were mostly spared. The things Aleksandr has seen, and done, have created a pit so deep there are times Aleksandr truly does not which direction is up. 

His recent appointment to the legitimate arm of the family business has required an adjustment period, and while most of the Zima family has spent years in Salem, Aleksandr is new and just starting to settle in. He wears his wealth easily, and is just as natural commanding as most people are breathing. Despite this there are moments Aleksandr seems to go completely gone to ground, his clothes are plain (if quality), and he does very little to draw attention to himself. Except for a month of being publicly introduced to Salem and very much playing the part of wealthy playboy, the past few months has seen the lowkey, almost "undercover" Aleksandr. 

It remains to be seen what, or rather who, will spark the passions of the man.

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