Charles Isaac Ripley. Goes by Charlie 21 (August 30th.) Pansexual (male leaning) Gender - Male Charlie is a high-functioning "bad boy" who uses razor-sharp humour as a defensive shield. He is restless, charismatic, and carries himself with the "I don't care" attitude of someone who has too much money and not enough genuine connection. While he is incredibly disciplined in his craft, he is emotionally chaotic, preferring to deflect sincere moments with a smirk or a cutting joke. Positive Traits - Fiercely protective of his sister, disciplined, quick-witted, observant, and surprisingly humble about his actual talent. Negative Traits - Elitist, deflective, reckless, prone to sensory burnout, and highly manipulative when he wants to avoid a personal conversation. Finds it hard to be truly honest about he feels and deflects EVERYTHING with humour. Physical Appearance - He has a muscular, athletic build shaped by years of professional ballet, featuring powerful legs and a strong core. He has honey-blond hair that he keeps intentionally messy and striking bluish-green eyes. He usually sports a few days of stubble to counteract his "pretty boy" features. Distinguishing Features - A jagged scar across his left collarbone and various "rebellion" tattoos hidden under his clothes. His knuckles are often bruised from "extracurricular" activities. Physical/Mental Disabilities - Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). This is a neurological condition where the brain has difficulty processing sounds, especially distinguishing speech from background noise. In loud environments, he becomes disoriented and irritable, which he masks as being "bored" or "above" the crowd. Backstory - Born into in a cold, high-society environment. He and his sister Odessa formed an inseparable bond to survive their parents' emotional distance. He took up ballet to channel his aggression into something "prestigious," becoming a prodigy who secretly hated the world he performed for. He’s at Rosewood now as a compromise to keep his inheritance and stay close to Odessa. Casual Clothes - Dishevelled luxury. He wears unbuttoned charcoal cashmere shirts, ripped black designer denim, heavy leather biker jackets, and beat-up Chelsea boots. He always looks expensive but like he hasn't looked in a mirror in days. Any sports - Professional Ballet and Fencing. Fun Facts - Ethnicity is Italian and American. He is an expert whistler who can perfectly mimic local birds. Extra - He has a secret habit of eating cheap gas station snacks in his luxury car to decompress from high-society events.
For Rosewood Academy: Why are you attending? - To stay close to Odessa and eventually transition into Choreography or Acoustic Engineering (to better understand his own CAPD) once his dancing years are over.
