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Basic Information:
Name: Ethan Crowne
Gender: M
Sexuality: Pan
Birthday: February 22, 1977, 11:59pm
Age: 43
Zodiac: Pisces sun, Taurus moon, Scorpio rising

Physical/Appearance:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 181 lbs
Eye color: Hazel/Green
Hair: Brown
Defining features: Nothing of note; he's older, with creases on his forehead, smile lines and crows feet. Some small scarring from tumbles as a kid here and there, but nothing noticeable. Generally sporting a short beard.
Wardrobe: Comfortable items; jeans, black work boots. Plaid, Henley tees, solid color button downs. When at work, he's in a black button up with a sport coat and black slacks, polished shoes.

Species: Vampire
Occupation: Owns a vampire club called Nox located in New Orleans
Languages spoken: English and French, some high school Spanish (ie; not much)
Hobbies: Reading, writing, photography, video games, horology.
Musical tastes: Springsteen, Metallica, GnR, Zeppelin, Nirvana, Bush, The Cranberries. 80s and 90s rock.
Likes: whiskey and beer, back porches, mountains.
Dislikes: being judged, commercials, arrogance.

Personality traits:
Ethan Crowne is a bit of an enigma.

He's quiet, reserved, and sensitive – a soft man who likes soft things, he isn't a violent person or an instigator of arguments. He enjoys a quiet peace in his relationships, and is a hopeless romantic who loves to spoil his partners whenever possible. Flowers, gifts, attention. He's sentimental, and puts copious amounts of thought into the things he does and buys for other people. His number one love language is acts of service, followed closely by physical affection and gifts.

There is a romantic, playful side to him that is unmistakable. He surrounds himself with art and music, and prefers a museum or a quiet acoustic concert for a date night. He's loyal and charming, and not usually given to showing off. Ethan is faithful in love and friendship, and his sentiments are sincere and deep.

Ethan likes isolated occupations and would be happier focusing on horology or his nature photography, or even history. He doesn't like owning a club – it's far too busy, much too loud, and there are too many people. He's an empath, so he really struggles in an environment like that. All the emotions exuded in a club environment are overwhelming; he is easily affected by human suffering or sadness, and he often goes home with crippling loneliness and a headache. Still, he likes to believe in people and humanity, and can be deeply hurt by compassionless people.

He can come off as little spacey and scatterbrained – but behind his sometimes vaguely directionless behaviour is a very deep thinking person with very real dreams. Said dreams don't include climbing any corporate ladders or white picket fences or a nuclear family, but before he was changed he put a lot of value into his free time and hobbies. He writes a lot – journaling, fiction, even fan-fiction. He enjoys video games and generally tends to keep to himself. Harsh reality and pain are avoided by indulging in escapist behavior, and he can disappear for days into a story, game, or a book.

This can often irritate those who are far more no-nonsense than he; he has a tendency to be late for appointments and a little absentminded, which can often be looked at as irresponsibility. He, personally, would be shocked to hear something like this – who, me? He absolutely cares, but to some, this is not an understandable quality.

Ethan is an artist, even if he doesn't think of himself in that way. He has a way with a camera, and his touch is light and deft when he works with timepieces. Clocks, watches, antiques – he loves them, he is fascinated with them. The watch he wears on his wrist is old, and is something he restored himself, a true labor of love. He pours his soul into his art, and takes great pride in what he creates with both his hands and his lens.

Despite being an angsty artist that comes off as an airhead, Ethan is a steadfast, loyal, persevering man. Once a commitment is made, his steadfast loyalty will ensure he follows through on his promises. He is utterly devoted to family and friends and those people he cares about, and his affections are deep and unwavering. He's not an angry person, and he is slow to rise to the bait, and dislikes conflict. Ethan doesn't have trust issues, and allows people into his life freely – though this can obviously backfire, and has. But he does not allow that to bring him down, and he continues to try and believe the best in people.

Far from a cynic, Ethan appreciates all the good things life has to offer, even after he was changed without his consent. He is frustrated with his circumstances and dislikes his current situation, but he takes it in stride and tries to make the club the best it can be with what resources he has available. It is a place of safety for human and vampire – and 'other' – alike. He works very hard to maintain the safety and integrity, and it is known as one of the undergrounds safest vampire blood clubs in the continental United States.

He is protective of his vampirism, and even more so of his club. For this reason, sometimes he is reluctant to let people really get to know the 'real' him, and he can come off as a little aloof, as well as moody and unpredictable. He relies heavily on body language and physical affection as a communication type, and for all his affectionate disposition, he isn't a person who tolerates being pushed around. He's quiet, yes, but he is powerful and determined. Don't be fooled by his gentle mannerisms and soft spokenness, he can be imposing and even intimidating if he chooses to be.

He's very good at reading between the lines, and seeing through superficiality. He's generally able to get a good read on people when he's met them in person, and this can sometimes be unnerving, especially since he's generally such a laid back kind of guy.