Consilium+Ucciont

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The Questions
//__Date this form was created:__// February 2, 2012

 //__Full name of Character:__// Consilium Sapeur Ucciont (con-sil-ee-um, sa-pure, you- chi-ownt)

//__Reason, meaning or purpose behind the name:__// Consilium translates to 'design' in Latin, which suits his engineering career. The French word 'sapeur' translates to 'sapper' in English. Combat Engineers would "sap" underground during the siege and toward the foundation of a fortification.

//__Nickname:__// Consil, Connie, Doctor.

//__ Reason for nickname: __// Such as a //console// to gather information from, Connie from friends that tease him/enemies.

//__ Race: __// Human

 //__Occupation/class:__// Aspiring Inventor/Engineer/Architect

//__ Social class: __// Middle class.

Physical Appearance:
//__Age:__// 22

 //__How old they appear:__// 26

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Eye Color:__// A deep, bluish-gray hue.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Glasses or contacts?__// Special engineering goggles that are used for his work. Protective lenses with different uses that Connie eventually develops.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Hair color length and style: __// Darker brown. Medium length. Windswept and side-bangs to the Covers his ears and back of neck, but doesn’t touch his shoulders. (see example)

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Weight and height: __// 160 lbs, 5’ 11”

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Type of body (build): __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Ectomorph: Lean, yet sturdy.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Skin tone and type (i.e., harry, slimy, scaly, oily, fair, burns easily): __// Fairly light skin tone and complexion.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Shape of face:__// Chiseled Oval

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Distinguishing marks (dimples, moles, scars, birthmarks, etc.):__// Dimple on the right corner of mouth, and another on the left cheek. Scar covering right hand and burns on arm from failed experiments.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Predominant feature:__// Goggles, top hat, and swooping dark hair.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Is s/he healthy?:__// Yes.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Favorites:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//Char’s favorite color:// Copper

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Least favorite, why?:// Green

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Music? //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Classical and industrial-sounding.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Least favorite music, why? //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Anything "too organic" sounding.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Food: //Brain food! Fruits are his favorite, but enjoys his meats.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Literature:// Fables, philosophical writings, and dramatic plays.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Expressions: __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> ---

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Expletives (curse): // "By thunder.."

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Mode of transport: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> A carriage pulled by his heavy warmblood steed.

__//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Hobbies: //__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Tinkering, decoding/reading manuscripts

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Personality:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//__Are they a daredevil or cautious?__// Due to his previous experiments and how they came out, he is a tad more cautious than before. It was all for the best, as he now has a greater feel for common sense and a fantastic adventurous attitude.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Do they act the same alone as when with someone? __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Generally.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Habits: __//

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Drinks:__// In alcoholic terms, occasionally mead or ale; maybe after a long, stressful day, in celebration, or winding down with colleagues. His favorite drinks are cider and tea.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__How much:__// Normally 2-3 mug-fuls, but rarely ever any more.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Greatest Strength:__// Intelligence, puzzles of the mind.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Greatest Weakness: __//

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Soft spot:__// Science.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Is their soft spot obvious, why/why not: __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Yes, as Consil is an aspiring scientist.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__If not, how do they hide it:__// N/A

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Background:
//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Hometown: // Eodrith

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Type of childhood: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> A "normal" childhood. Two parents, two siblings, one happy family.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Most important childhood event that still effects him/her:// When his father gave Consil his first tool; a screwdriver.

Why? It was one of the reasonsthat Connie went into engineering.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Education: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Went to Eodrith University, twice. Engineering and politics.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Religion:// Unaffiliated.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Finances:// Strapped for money, Consil is employed at the University and the Factory, a place where all aspiring engineers are required to go.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Family:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//__Mother:__// Renata Ucciont

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Relationship with her: __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Renata lives with her son ever since events with the father occurred.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Father: Lawrence Ucciont (deceased)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//__Relationship with him:__// Visits his grave every seven days, when the weekly grind is over. He brings a pot full of piping hot chamomile tea and pours two cups. He tells his dad about his week and does not leave until his father's cup is cold.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Siblings, How many, relationship with each:__// One older brother, Finley (29), pursuing his dreams and exploring Pyrosium. They manage to contact each other every few weeks.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Children of siblings:__// N/A

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //__Other extended family:__// Two cousins, Marilyn (18), living near Saqui Salvi and Altryn (20) in Rithundun. They are siblings and the mother, Geri, is Renata's sister.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Close? Why or why not: __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Altyrn and Consilium work together on occasion and share a flat. Marilyn lives with Geri across the planet, so it is hard to talk.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Attitude:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//__Most at ease when:__// Alone, a tall glass of cider/cup of tea, and finalizing new blueprints.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Most ill at ease when: __// With many people, no cider or tea, and there are old blueprints.

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Priorities: __//

//__<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Philosophies: __//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Everything happens for a reason. Learn from it and live with no regrets.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Past failure they would be embarrassed to admit:// Failed experiments.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> If granted one wish what would it be, why? That he could be on the council of Rithundun.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Traits:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//Optimist or pessimist? Why?// Optimist. If he thought anything he invented would fail, then Consil wouldn't be successful.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Introvert or extrovert? Why?// Introvert. He likes other people, but reading alone with a nice cup of tea is the world to him.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Extremely skilled at:// Science,

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Extremely unskilled at: --- //

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Good characteristics: Gets involved, generally not hostile.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Character flaws: Not necessarily friendly at first. Unforgiving nature if crossed.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Mannerisms: Fiddles with his goggles and screwdriver his father gave him.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Biggest regret: Not managing to save his father.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Minor regrets: Messing up on presentations that could quite possibly gain Consil access to the council.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Biggest accomplishment: Hopefully, it will be the reform of Rithundun.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Minor accomplishments: Further advancing technology and society with some inventions.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Darkest secret:// He knows exactly how his dad died, and why.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Does anyone know? Nobody besides The Fox. It was his father's dying wish that his death was covered up.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Self-perception:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//One word they would use to describe themselves:// Intelligent

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //One paragraph of how they w////ould describe themselves:// "I perceive myself intelligent and inventive, but I dare say not so much as Dr. Biraty himself! I'm quite modest, however, and I take compliments as flattery over fact."

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> What do they consider their best characteristic and why: // Hair and clothes.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Are they realistic assessments? //Absolutely.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> How they think others preserve them: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> A normal man. It is not uncommon for scientists and engineers to be up and about.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //What four things would they most like to change about themselves:// 1. Father was still alive. 2. Better support for family. 3. More involved with the politics. 4. Travel instead of being stuck in Eodrith.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> If they were changed would they be the same person, why/why not: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Absolutely not.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Would changing of number 1 make them more happy? Why/why not:// Yes, he wouldn't have gone through the depressing stage of his father's death.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Interaction with other people:
//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">How do they relate to others: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Colleagues and other scientists get along well with Connie, but not so much the "weaker-minded."

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> How are they perceived by strangers: //Wealthy and well educated.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Friends: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Loyal, brilliant, and sometimes a bit of a basket-case.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Wife/husband/lover:// N/A

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //How do they view the Hero/Heroine:// As a very classy and handsome individual with a bright, young mind.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> What do people like most about this char: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Generally quite friendly and willingness to carry a conversation.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Goals:
//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Immediate: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Support his mother and ensure her health.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Long term:// Take part and successfully revive Rithundun from its age of misery.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> How do they plan to accomplish them: //Somehow manage to get onto the governing council.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //How will others be effected by this:// Depending on what action the council takes, the citizens of Rithundun could love or hate what happens.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">Problems/Crisis:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//How do they react in a crisis:// Depending on the direness of the situation, he is normally cool-headed and calm.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //How do they face problems:// Logic and common sense. He uses his wit and

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Kind of problems they usually run into: //

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //How they react to new problems:// An accomplishment waiting to happen.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> How they react to change: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> In science, new things are constantly changing and being discovered or proven wrong. Chances are, Sapeur will accept change and make it suit his-self, whether he likes it or not.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">General:
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//Favorite clothing, why:// Three-piece suits with a top hat and bow tie. His favorite is --

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Least favorite, why:// Rags, anything "homely" (those who live on the streets).

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Jewelry:// Pocket watch.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;">//Other accessories:// Goggles, and the occasional cane.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Where do they live:// A type of apartment in Eodrith where instead of the tenant renting a floor, he rents out an entire building on an "apartment block."

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Where do they want to live:// He is perfectly happy where he lives, but he has always wanted to visit Sovngarde or Arsantia.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Spending habits, why:// Money is tight, but the Uccionts manage. However, there have been times where Consilium

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Most prized possession, why: His multi-purposed screwdriver that his father provided him.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> //Most important person in their life before story starts, why:// Mother and Father, as that is all he holds close.

//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> How do they spend the week just before the story starts: //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica;"> Taking a trip to Mor'atha to appeal to the council, and failing yet again.

Signs of a cloudburst were intensifying as a pair of bustling young looking men emerged from a tiny shop and charged to a nearby carriage. The gale force of winds were not so strong as to blow the transit over, though it was swerving down the street. What seemed to be the older of the two took charge of the horse pulling and guided it into a type of stable that also held the carriage**.** The men hustled to a nearby building and retreated inside. Inside, a voice called from another room, "Lawrence, is that you? Oh, thank heavens you made it back before the storm hit!" The older man replied, "Yes, Renata. Consil and I have just come back for a few supplies." "Must you no sooner arrive than you depart?" "I'm sorry Mother, but we must." Consil interjected, "The cipher is almost complete. We are so close to-" "Don't spoil the surprise, Consilium," Lawrence interrupted. "Ah, of course not!" Consilium replied as he disappeared upstairs. "Lawrence, does he know?" Renata asked worriedly. The sound of rustling paper and mechanical ticking could be heard from upstairs. "Lawrence." The ticking had gotten louder. "Lawrence, you must tell him. Please!" Renata begged. The ticking abruptly stopped as the aged man turned around. "It is not yet time." he replied gravely. The pounding sound of footsteps retreating down the staircase could be heard and the couple made eye contact, indicating they would speak of this later. "Mother, we must be off!" Consilium told Renata as he kissed her cheek. "Save me some your wonderful biscuits for dinner!" Consillium then ducked outside to put supplies back into the carriage. "Please..." Renata begged Lawrence as he followed Consil out the door.
 * Run in with "The Fox":**

That was one year ago. The tiny shop was now shut down and the windows boarded up. The carriage was not there, nor any of the workers. Inside the building were piles of outdated technology, manuscripts, blueprints, and even the occasional dictionary. However, an operating food storage system and a bed were located in one room on the third floor. Someone, or something, was living there. Those nearest by could hear sounds coming from the building during the latest hours of the night. Everyone was aware that something was going on, but afraid to do something. Every now and then, a young man would visit with many boxes and leave hours later with a tiny bag. You could always hear "Fantastic! Oh, you wonderful boy, you!" when a delivery was made.

A slender, average-height man dressed in black walked up to the shop late one night while those inside were fast at work. As he crept by the window he saw a fantastic machine one could only dream about. It appeared to have two large poles with lights pulsing up and down, along with a red velvet chair and a cylindrical container of sorts. Amazed by such a wonder, he didn't realize that somebody was approaching his position. He quickly dashed to the door and crept in while the other man opened the window. Enshrouded by darkness, he stalked the two men as they worked. He must find out what the machine does. Just as he went to get closer one man spoke. "Father, did you remember to adjust the terminal settings?" A voice called out in reply, "Yes, Consil. Proceed with re-connecting the fuel supply." "But I can't, as our friend here is still standing on the all of the cords."

The man in black looked down and sure enough he was entangled in wires. Consilium approached the man and made an attempt to remove the wires.

"Come now," Consilium pressed. "Help a little; move your foot or something." "My apologies." The man said. "So what are you doing here? Yes, I understand you want to know the use of this machine, but enlighten me; you aren't here for that reason." Shocked, he replied "How did you..you couldn't have known my real reason." "As I said, I wish for you to tell me," Consilium replied coolly. "That implies that I do not know. However, the fact that you

The Ucciont family tree is almost completely comprised of engineers and scientists, as most families are in Rithundun. A custom in the families is to have a certain item or tool that the parents modify and give to the children as a "coming of age" gift; Fourteen. This is the age when future studies are laid out and professions are chosen. Though the parents may disagree with their son or daughter's choice, the path of knowledge must be taken by the child alone.
 * Biography**

On the celebration of his birth, Consilium's future had been tampered with and changed permanently. His father, Lawrence Ucciont, bestowed a plain screwdriver upon his son. "Son, will you help me with your gift?" Lawrence asked. Hesitating, Consilium replied, "But Dad, I thought you were supposed to do it yourself." "I'd like you to join me at the college and become an engineer." Consilium simply nodded and went to work with a smile.

The problem is, this was illegal in Rithundun. An adult wasn't supposed to interfere with a child's decision. Consil was already leaning towards taking the path of biological sciences. Even if he denied his father's suggestion, it still would have altered his choice.