Post by Ivan on Jun 4, 2012 22:21:54 GMT -5
Player: Sile
Character: Russia
Name: Ivan Braginsky
Age: 29
Affiliation: The Allied Federation of Nations
Occupation and/or Rank: Division V, Major
Birthplace: Moscow, Russian Federation, Earth.
Appearance: The first thing people notice about Ivan is his large size, at 6’ 6” his is taller than most. Ivan has long legs and a barrel chest. But despite the appearance of being chunky he is in fact very fit and muscled. His face is broad and dominated by a strong jaw and large, hooked nose that looks like it has been broken once. His skin is pale and will burn under hot sun. His eyes are a deep lavender color and most who look into them find Ivan’s gaze penetrating, disconcerting, and even creepy. His hair is a very pale blonde and worn in a mop-top style out of ease of care. He is usually seen with a small smile on his face, one that often doesn’t meet his eyes.
Personality: Because of his role in Division V, Ivan keeps himself to himself. He prefers to sit back and watch events unfold rather than play a direct role in the action. He is very disciplined both physically and emotionally and often does not allow his face or movements to betray his thoughts or feelings. He is not usually loud or overbearing, but he will use his stature and size to intimidate others. He can command attention just by entering a room, unless he does not want to be observed. He is often seen smiling because he believes people find it more disarming. However, his cool exterior conceals many passions including a deep love of literature and philosophy, music, art, and knitting. Ivan also has a dry, ironic sense of humor and enjoys verbal sparring when given the chance. But he can be a very warm and affectionate person if he feels he can trust the other person. Ivan takes orders but he does not like being bossed around, especially by people that he does not respect or deem competent. He is not very good at being social and tends to be awkward around others. He finds trusting others difficult but also conceals a deep loneliness and desire for human connection.
AU History:
Ivan was born in a Moscow hospital as the second child to an upper class couple. His father was a general in the Russian military. His father was often very busy and so Ivan spent a lot of time with his sister and mother when he was young and has fond memories of summers spent at the Lake Baikal Federal Nature Reserve in Siberia. His mother died when he was six, following complications with childbirth. After that Ivan was shipped off to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Military Academy at New St. Petersburg in the Russian North Martian Colony.
Ivan excelled at his studies and rose to the top of his class, a rank he maintained through graduation despite his health problems. At the age of twelve it was discovered that Ivan had a heart condition, when he suffered a minor heart attack the next year he underwent surgery and was given a synthetic heart. After graduation, Ivan enrolled into an elite university in Moscow and studied the humanities for two years until his father realized his major and forced him to change it. This caused a rift between father and son that was never really repaired. He then studied psychology, later emphasizing criminal psychology.
Because of his acquired love for space he joined the AFN after graduating from university and was placed in a minor position in Division V doing field work. It was during this time that his father retired from service and was appointed as a consulting official to the AFN by the Russian government. Ivan quickly rose through the ranks and after a series of years doing field work by twenty-eight he was promoted to Major. Soon after this promotion the Behemoth Incident occurred, something that Ivan does not like to discuss. He withdrew from his family and friends. After his friendship with Ludwig fell through he became extremely withdrawn and threw himself into his work.
Equipment: Ivan carries the standard issue AFN officer’s pistol openly while in uniform. He also carries a number of knives, needles, and a smaller handgun concealed on his person at all times. He is also extremely competent at multiple forms of hand-to-hand combat. He is also often seen wearing scarf that his sister made for him.
Other Information: Ivan developed a drinking problem in the university, one that developed into alcohol abuse after the Behemoth Incident. He also smokes a lot. Since the Behemoth Incident, Ivan is currently working at reestablishing his relationship with his sisters, particularly his older sister of whom he is very fond. Ivan is observant by nature and his position in Division V means he knows many secrets.
Character: Russia
Name: Ivan Braginsky
Age: 29
Affiliation: The Allied Federation of Nations
Occupation and/or Rank: Division V, Major
Birthplace: Moscow, Russian Federation, Earth.
Appearance: The first thing people notice about Ivan is his large size, at 6’ 6” his is taller than most. Ivan has long legs and a barrel chest. But despite the appearance of being chunky he is in fact very fit and muscled. His face is broad and dominated by a strong jaw and large, hooked nose that looks like it has been broken once. His skin is pale and will burn under hot sun. His eyes are a deep lavender color and most who look into them find Ivan’s gaze penetrating, disconcerting, and even creepy. His hair is a very pale blonde and worn in a mop-top style out of ease of care. He is usually seen with a small smile on his face, one that often doesn’t meet his eyes.
Personality: Because of his role in Division V, Ivan keeps himself to himself. He prefers to sit back and watch events unfold rather than play a direct role in the action. He is very disciplined both physically and emotionally and often does not allow his face or movements to betray his thoughts or feelings. He is not usually loud or overbearing, but he will use his stature and size to intimidate others. He can command attention just by entering a room, unless he does not want to be observed. He is often seen smiling because he believes people find it more disarming. However, his cool exterior conceals many passions including a deep love of literature and philosophy, music, art, and knitting. Ivan also has a dry, ironic sense of humor and enjoys verbal sparring when given the chance. But he can be a very warm and affectionate person if he feels he can trust the other person. Ivan takes orders but he does not like being bossed around, especially by people that he does not respect or deem competent. He is not very good at being social and tends to be awkward around others. He finds trusting others difficult but also conceals a deep loneliness and desire for human connection.
AU History:
Ivan was born in a Moscow hospital as the second child to an upper class couple. His father was a general in the Russian military. His father was often very busy and so Ivan spent a lot of time with his sister and mother when he was young and has fond memories of summers spent at the Lake Baikal Federal Nature Reserve in Siberia. His mother died when he was six, following complications with childbirth. After that Ivan was shipped off to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Military Academy at New St. Petersburg in the Russian North Martian Colony.
Ivan excelled at his studies and rose to the top of his class, a rank he maintained through graduation despite his health problems. At the age of twelve it was discovered that Ivan had a heart condition, when he suffered a minor heart attack the next year he underwent surgery and was given a synthetic heart. After graduation, Ivan enrolled into an elite university in Moscow and studied the humanities for two years until his father realized his major and forced him to change it. This caused a rift between father and son that was never really repaired. He then studied psychology, later emphasizing criminal psychology.
Because of his acquired love for space he joined the AFN after graduating from university and was placed in a minor position in Division V doing field work. It was during this time that his father retired from service and was appointed as a consulting official to the AFN by the Russian government. Ivan quickly rose through the ranks and after a series of years doing field work by twenty-eight he was promoted to Major. Soon after this promotion the Behemoth Incident occurred, something that Ivan does not like to discuss. He withdrew from his family and friends. After his friendship with Ludwig fell through he became extremely withdrawn and threw himself into his work.
Equipment: Ivan carries the standard issue AFN officer’s pistol openly while in uniform. He also carries a number of knives, needles, and a smaller handgun concealed on his person at all times. He is also extremely competent at multiple forms of hand-to-hand combat. He is also often seen wearing scarf that his sister made for him.
Other Information: Ivan developed a drinking problem in the university, one that developed into alcohol abuse after the Behemoth Incident. He also smokes a lot. Since the Behemoth Incident, Ivan is currently working at reestablishing his relationship with his sisters, particularly his older sister of whom he is very fond. Ivan is observant by nature and his position in Division V means he knows many secrets.