James Johnson, Blogger Extraordinaire and POV Wonderboy (I Think)

So here's James. He's an interesting fellow, based in bits and pieces of several people I know. Because giving myself a deadline is the only reason this is done, I'll have the basic synopsis of the plot up by Saturday. 



Basics

Name: James Robert Johnson

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 08/14/06

Age: 29

Birthplace: Waynesville, Ohio

Nationality: American

Social Class: Lower middle

Family
Mother: Rachel Travisson, nee Johnson, nee Lasbury
Father: Tom Johnson
Stepfather: Jim Travisson
Younger half-sister: Beth Travisson- 22
Younger half-brother: Paul Travisson- 19

Family Background: They've lived in Waynesville forever. Rachel is a manager at a local diner, and both Tom and Jim were salesmen for various electronics companies.

Marital Status:  Single

Children & Ages: None

Pets: None

Physical Appearance: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQouA__OQm0f3U--n0ecIDhMqSCUoyBFGQLM-8Ir97euFTvXU--Ia7-Ox3K

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 170"

Hair Colour: Brown - ponytail, with sideburns and a goatee.

Eye Colour: Hazel-ish

Tattoos or Piercings: He as a gold stud in his left ear, and a pansy tattooed on the back of his left shoulder, roughly along his scapula.

What do they sound like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwX61NkfYTI&feature=plcp - Like Bill!

Typical Outfit: A snarky t-shirt and ratty jeans. Or, when in charge of a press conference for Malachi (which happens with startling regularity now, and /completely/ blows his mind every time) a suit procured for him by Malachi. http://www.barneys.com/Armani-Collezioni-Solid-Giorgio-Suit/500457962,default,pd.html?cgid=mens-suits&index=20     http://www.barneys.com/Kiton-Diagonal-Stripe-Tie/00505018889154,default,pd.html?cgid=mens-neck-ties&index=2

Any Other Info:

What would you find in the pocket/handbag: Bus keys and wallet, with $20, a credit card, ID, and a pic from a beach party with Malachi. http://www.urban75.org/london/images/thames-beach-party-02.jpg


Accommodation

Where do they live (City, Countryside): Technically, he's got a flat in Chicago, but mostly he lives in the bus on the road with Malachi. http://www.creativemobileinteriors.com/sections/portfolio/executive/custom_executive_bus_stockbroker.asp

Living Arrangements (House, Shared, Rented): Bus.

Do they share it with anyone: Malachi and whoever else is doing the tour stop for stop with them at the moment.

What is their home like: It's a freaking luxury bus. The flat is pretty average.

How do they get around: Bus! When he does come back to Chicago, he has an ancient Toyota iQ in bright green. He claims it's a collector thing. It's not.

 
Personal Information

Hobbies or Pastimes: Watching bad sci-fi movies, ragging on all pop culture created after he turned six.

Favourite Films: Sean of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Plan Nine from Outer Space, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.

Favourite Books: Anything by Robert Heinlein - the futuristic concepts he likes, but the right-wing stuff he considers to be a bit anvilish. It's the kitsch value. Neil Gaiman is another favorite, as are Neal Stephenson and David Wong.

Favourite Album: In Deed Only, by The Next One

Favourite TV Programme: Mythbusters.

Favourite Sport and Team: Doesn't really care.

Favourite Food: Chinese. Dim sum is his favourite.

Favourite Drink: Miller.

Favourite Colour: Orange

Perfect Weekend: Hanging with Malachi.

Ideal Holiday Destination: Somewhere with beer and a television.


Personality

Best Point: His best point is probably his ability to accept everyone for who they are, regardless of anything.

Worst Point: He's super sarcastic and runs off his mouth at bad moments.

Mannerisms: He snaps his fingers when he's tense, and he shakes his leg when bored.

Morals: 'Do unto others, right?' Ethical, but not uptight.

Fears: Spiders. There's a definite thing about spiders.

What is the thing that worries them most: Malachi flipping out. He refuses to see reason when he does and it hurts his cause.

What do they look forward to:  Weekends off with Malachi. New stupid scifi movies.

Temperament: Very laid back. Feels no anger. Can be bitingly sarcastic, though.

Have they lost anything important to them: He lost the normal life he thought he was going to have, but isn't that upset about it.

What do they hate most: Those idiots who rag on Malachi. He's just trying to tell people to be nice, alright?

What is most important to them: At this point, probably Malachi. And the bus.

What are their obsessions: He's obsessed with quoting Terry Pratchett (does that count?) and stuff from before he was born.

Do they have an ambition: To become a big Name in news - a major blogger person.

What do they dream about: There's a dream about a tornado that occurs with regularity. It doesn't seem to mean anything, though.

What are their secrets: He doesn't think that what Malachi is doing will have any difference, but dammit, he wishes it would.

Do they believe in religion or life after death:  Nope.

Do they get on with other people or avoid them: He dislikes stupid people, but he can get along with just about anyone. He'll just be sarcastic until they stop being stupid or go away.

Who do they love: Malachi, like a younger brother, even though he's older by two months. His family, although it's best from a distance.

Has their heart ever been broken: A couple times, but nothing big. Jen was the only woman to make a really lasting impression that way, but he's over her now.

Do they have a best friend or someone they can confide in:  Malachi.

Did they have a happy childhood: Sort of. He never knew his father, but his mom remarried  early enough that the only one he's ever remembered is Jim. He had issues with other kids and authority figures, though, because of a tendency to be smart when intelligent would have been better.

What were they like in their childhood: He was a right rapscallion, and hideously smart. The sarcasm and irony developed as a defense against adults who'd like as not punish him for telling the truth.

When were they happiest: At Harvard with Malachi.


Education

Schools attended: Waynesville High, Harvard.

Current year/grade: Graduated.

How well are they doing: He did obscenely well at Waynesville, writing well enough to get himself a full ride to Harvard.

Favourite Subject: Journalism and Creative Writing

Most Hated Subject: Math


Profession

Job Description: Official blogger and publicist for HELP.

Degree of skill at occupation: Very good.

How does they feel about their occupation: Couldn't think of something better.

Salary: $60,000 a year. A lot goes right back into HELP

Hours Worked: All of them.