courtesy: Harry Eden
Name: Ransom Rowland Hill
Description: Ransom stands 5’ 11-1/2” with dark brown hair and blue eyes. He was born April 17, 1984, currently aged 36. He wears Madixa Harvards hybrid leather shoes which have the aesthetics of a dress shoe and the comfort and flexibility of a running shoe. He has a brown and black oxford pair and a black pair. He wears dress slacks made of a flexible fabric which allow him to perform athletic movements associated with apprehending criminals. His dress shirts are either solid colors or pin stripes with Dancy neckties sold in London. These are silk neckties of vibrant colors with paisley swirls and other flamboyant designs. In warm months, Ransom will wear a black or navy-blue sports coat and in cold months, a twill double breasted trench coat with belt. He occasionally wears a black flat cap on his head.
Psychological profile: Ransom Hill is a well-adjusted mild-mannered man who tends to keep to himself. He is focused on his profession as well as his position as a Grimm. He feels he is both a police detective for the humans and a special policing agent for the Wesen community found in southern England. He takes his responsibilities seriously. He researches the various Wesen when necessary. He does enjoy imbibing in Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskey distilled in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He has grown accustomed to the exaggerated response many Wesen display when they realize he is a Grimm and does not elevate to their emotional stance. In fact, he attempts to alleviate their concerns with a soothing, calming tone. Ransom enjoys stand up comedy and will try to repeat jokes he has heard, occasionally failing in his efforts. He does smoke cigarettes preferring American made Marlboro tobacco over European brands. Although, he still would like to find a nice young woman to marry someday, he has not yet met that special person. He is not desperate, it is not a priority.
Biography: Ransom R. Hill, was born at Stony Brook hospital in 1984 in Southampton. When he turned 27 (2011), he learned a family secret along with the aforementioned family history. He learned he was descended from a long line of Grimms. It was nine years ago in 2011, his eyes were opened to the world of the Wesen community. He acquired weapons and ancient, dusty, moldy tomes filled with scribblings of his forebears. He knew he descended from minor English nobility, but through this enlightenment he learned he descended from minor Thüringian (German) nobility from a medieval Teutonic order and the Crusades.
His father was a Grimm as was his grandfather and so on. They each passed their family history on to the next generation. When Ransom learned of his responsibilities as a Grimm, he was both frightened and excited. He did not know what to make of it. He saw the Wesen and the reactions they displayed upon discovering who he was. Being a Grimm allowed him to see Wesen whenever they woged and he learned their weaknesses through his own research. He also acquired an increased stamina, strength, and agility which lends to his fighting styles when fored to confront Wesen who do not wish to comply with his policing duties.
Ransom grew up in Southampton. As a youth, his parents signed him up for Kung Fu and Kickboxing classes at a local dojo on St. Mary’s Road. He also enjoyed playing Rugby and football with his school mates. He follows Southampton F. C., the local team. Since he was a middie in secondary school he appreciates James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond; both of whom are midfielders for The Saints. Ransom graduated from secondary school with decent grades. Not exceptional enough to attend university, but he knew he wanted to a career in law enforcement as a young man regardless. His favorite subject was history, which he pursued, by reading books on history of Britannica This was one of his favorite subject.
At age 21 (2005), Ransom hired on with the Hampshire Constabulary in Southern England. The territorial police force is responsible for policing the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in South East England. Ransom initially worked in a uniformed role in the metropolitan district of Southampton. After five years, he earned a position in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as a detective assigned to the Southampton Central Police Station. By 2020, he earned the title of Detective Inspector (DI). He has investigated several violent crimes in the metropolitan area with his partner, Detective Sergeant (DS) Andrew Hunt. He has also made contacts with other members of the constabulary in surrounding communities who he assists from time to time. Those law enforcement professionals like himself, members of the Wesen community are people, Ransom has held close. They have become valuable allies.
When Ransom was 23 years old (2007), he met a woman, Dana Larson, originally from Leeds attending the University of Southampton at Highfield. She was studying Biomedical Electronic Engineering (MEng). The two hit it off, fell in love and were married a few years later. Dana was three years younger than Ransom and planned to work as an Engineer. She lived with her husband in Southampton while she pursued her career. The couple had two children, Gwyneth (2010) and Randolph (2012). When Ransom turned 30 (2014), the arguments between Dana and Ransom were intense. They could no longer get along, their love life died off and agreed a separation was in order, which lead to a divorce. At age 33 (2017), Ransom divorced his wife. She kept the children and moved to London.
Ransom owns a house on Glenwood Dr. in the Southampton Burrough of Bassett, in the northern section of the city. It is a modest dwelling with a one car garage for his Charcoal Grey 2015 Opel Meriva, which is considered one of the more reliable car manufacturers in the UK.
