Post by Morgan Simons on Mar 11, 2012 23:20:07 GMT -5
Morgan Simons
Full name: John Morgan Simons
Aliases: None
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Current Location: Manhattan
Occupation: Chief executive officer of Monk-Simons Technology Corp.
Status: Irrelevant
Celebrity Claim: Craig, Daniel
Player's Cbox Name: Rayne7.
Other Characters: Jamison Cavanaugh. I'm also Process Management.
Have You Read the Rules?: Something about chocolate-covered raisins.
Appearance:
At nearly six feet tall, with a muscular frame, Morgan could be considered "intimidating." And, from a distance, that would be true. His figure is the coveted V-shape, with broad shoulders and chest and a narrow waist. He keeps himself in shape, his skin lightly tanned and his body toned, and does not mind dressing to show this off.
However, a closer look at his face might change that "intimidating" perception of him. His clear grey eyes express every emotion he feels, from profound happiness to desperate sadness to extreme anger and everything else imaginable. He smiles often, giving his angular face a bit of softness. His hair is a light blond, adjusting to brown under certain types of light. He is fortunate to not have many grey hairs yet, and would probably dye them away if they appeared en masse. He can most often be seen wearing suits due to his profession, but also wears tees and shorts to exercise, and polos or button-ups with slacks on more casual occasions.
Personality:
Morgan considers himself a fairly simple man. Aside from his cars, he likes to keep things low-key and reasonable. Just about everything he owns is quality but not ridiculously expensive, and he views that as representative of how he lives his life. He is hardworking and expects the best from everyone around him.
He is often relaxed and fun to be around. Having achieved success in his field, his focus has shifted to leading a satisfying life, and he is learning to keep his temper in check, knowing it is unhealthy. He also keeps in shape physically, which he believes also lends to better mental health. He enjoys jogging, working out, and cycling when he can. He finds he is often busy, though, spending long hours at the office.
The most important thing in Morgan's life is his family. Though his divorce was necessary, he was partly heartbroken by it, and still cares for his former wife. Their daughter, Janice, is his only child, and he loves her dearly, doting upon her so much that, were he a more lavish person, she would have been spoiled. He tries his best to be a good father, even though she is an adult now; he believes he made a few mistakes in his past, including with her and her mother, and is working to correct them.
His business is important to him as well, though not as important as his family and his own health. He puts what he can into it, and it has been wildly successful, growing over the years into one of the largest and easily the most renowned technological venture in its industry. The passing of his business partner, Terrence Monk, left much work in his hands, and he is still learning to get on without his partner and friend.
Likes:
- Fast and expensive cars- While Morgan does not always like flashy things, there are exceptions. The cars he drives go against his usual policies regarding money and showing off.
- Guns- He is an expert on and connoisseur of guns, and an excellent shot as well.
- Video games- Yes, he's 45. Yes, he's a CEO. Yes, he's still into playing video games. He says you can sue him.
- Learning- A technology freak, Morgan enjoys learning new things, even outside the realm of his business.
- Growing old- Unlike many people, he does not mind aging. He views it as a challenge, and tries to keep himself active and looking good. Granted, he does naturally age better than most.
- Show-offs- He hates it when people flaunt their money, even if they're donating large amounts to charity. It's ridiculous to him; they should be investing their money for future growth, not spending it all.
- Bad service- He believes members of the service industry should put their all into what they do. Sloppy service makes him irritable, and he's likely to tell the server just what he thinks.
- Entitlement- Morgan believes that everyone should work for what they have, and that no one is entitled to anything. So people who take things for granted really get to him.
- Liars- He does not believe in lying. He thinks people should be up-front about things, and not hide their thoughts or motives.
- Technological "laggards"- He doesn't get how people could not be interested in keeping up with technology. It's a part of the world, so why not learn about it?
- Ambitious- He goes after what he wants, every time, no matter how difficult it will be.
- Trustworthy- When he makes a promise, he can be depended on to see it through.
- Focused- He finds it easy to settle on a goal and work toward it.
- Intelligent- He is incredibly smart and business-savvy.
- Honest- He believes in good business practices, and never lies to others.
- Forceful temper- This is something Morgan is learning to mitigate, but his anger occasionally does get out of control.
- Worrier- He knows worrying is not necessarily healthy, but it's one of the habits he cannot control.
- Obsessive- His worries lead to him being somewhat overconcerned with things, which can go wrong due to his ambitious nature.
- Controlling- He can sometimes micromanage others to the point of being overbearing. This happens both at work and in general.
- Ruthless- His dedication to seeing things through sometimes becomes damaging to him and those around him.
- Marksmanship- As previously mentioned, he is good with guns and has excellent aim. His experience in gaming also lends him very good hand-eye coordination.
- Driving- By the same reasoning, he is also a very good driver.
- Persuasion- He is a good salesman, whether dealing in products or facts, and can convince anyone of just about anything.
- Networking- He has built a huge web of contacts and can use them for anything he needs.
- Allergic to various pollens- Pollen season is hell for him. He can barely get around sometimes.
- Borderline personality disorder, remitted- He struggled with BPD in the past, leading to the end of his marriage. He has largely recovered since.
- Sensory defensiveness- Certain textures, when Morgan touches or tastes them, cause him anxiety or other problems. For him, it is usually slimy or slippery things, like some fish.
- Insomnia- He usually has trouble sleeping, and may drink to help himself get rest.
History:
Morgan was born to moderately poor parents in Virginia. His parents changed jobs often, doing jobs that could be considered "menial," looking to support themselves and their son. Morgan admired both of them, and considered himself lucky as a child. He was shown plenty of love and taught to be his own man, lessons that would affect him and which he would do his best to pass on to his own child.
He was the oldest of two children, and when his little brother, Andrew, began to attend school, he was always on hand to fight Andrew's battles - often literally. That and being quite the sportsman in school bred in him the value of a good physique. He also happened to keep in shape rather well naturally. Before long, he had become a local legend, the kind of guy everyone respected and no one dared mess with. His ascension to popularity there would prepare him for the future as well.
Morgan began to study business in college, but became disillusioned with it and attempted to drop out three years in. His parents stopped him, and convinced him to stick with the discipline. He earned a degree and opened his first business, a franchise of a popular restaurant, while studying for a higher degree as well. Meanwhile, an old friend from college, Terrence Monk, convinced him to help out with a technology startup he was helming. The company would produce bits of hardware for computers.
Meanwhile, in his first year of obtaining his master's degree, he met Jacqueline Weekes, a young woman who was an undergraduate at the same university. They dated for a short time before Jacqueline informed Morgan that she was pregnant. Dutifully, he married her, and helped her raise their daughter, Janice. He could not say he was "in love" with Jacqueline, but as Janice grew up, he became more and more convinced that his daughter was the greatest part of his life.
He did not learn of his parents' indiscretions until he was in his thirties. Then it became increasingly clear to him, through watching his parents' interactions and comparing them with his and Jacqueline's, that the two had never really been in love either. This realization sent him into a downward spiral, one that lasted for several years, while he distanced himself from everyone and everything except Janice and his work. It was enough to cause Jacqueline to finally ask for a divorce. There was little contention on either side.
Jacqueline moved out, and Janice began to split her time between her two parents. This made Morgan feel like a terrible person, and did not help him come out of the spiral. Eventually, Terrence had him put through therapy, and after a few years, Morgan largely recovered, but not before Janice had begun to dislike and resent him for his actions and his occasional neglect. Now in her teen years, she became much closer to her mother, and Morgan threw himself into his work. The technology company was now a large corporation, a leader in its field, and Morgan worked hard to solidify its place at the top.
After over twenty years of working together, Terrence passed away, due to natural causes, leaving the business to be run by Morgan. With his best friend out of the picture, Morgan turned to Janice, who wanted nothing to do with him. Now, with nothing to anchor him but his work, he is working to become a better CEO, while also trying to repair his relationship with his daughter.
Sample RP:
The cell phone could have broken in his grasp. Morgan released his grip on the device and realized his hand was shaking.
The call had come in the middle of the night, Jacqueline's name and number lighting up the screen. Instantly he had known it was bad news, most likely concerning Janice. His ex-wife had no other reason to call him, especially not at this hour. Raising himself out of the bed hurriedly, he'd clutched at the phone blindly, instinctively hitting the Talk button.
She had always spoken quickly, but this time, he could barely comprehend her. He knew the tone was trouble. The speed was a sign of distress and worry. They may have been separated foe years, but he still knew her well, understood her cues better than she did.
"Slow down, Jackie. Tell me again what happened to Janice."
After taking a breath, she tried again. "Some night club hotshot tried to shoot her. Abduct her."
His own breath caught in his throat. "What?"
"Morgan, please."
"Okay. Okay. Where is she? How is she?"
"She's here. A-at the precinct. I'm with her."
"Can I talk to her?"
Jacqueline paused. "…I don't think that's a good idea."
"Why not?"
"… She doesn't want to talk to you, Morgan."
She what? She had just been through a life-threatening experience, and she did not want to talk to her father? Something did not make sense, something was missing. Even a half-awake Morgan could tell that much. "What was she doing at a club, anyway?"
"She says you'll judge her, Morgan."
"I won't do anything of the sort. Let me talk to her."
"I just thought you should know. Sorry for waking you. Good night."
"Jac- Jacqueline!"
The call cut off.
Morgan pressed the phone against his forehead, then looked at it. Beyond its face, he could see in the eye of his mind the different parts it comprised, many of them made by his workers, many of them of his design. He had created the machine, and the computer across the room, and the television on the wall, even the stereo on the bottom floor - yet he had no control in this, no say in what had occurred, what had endangered his daughter tonight. How was that fair?
Now on his feet, he pulled on a shirt and pants, found a coat, and, without bothering to turn on a light as he dressed, grabbed his keys and phone and left. They might stop him over the phone, but no one would stop him from going down to the precinct, or to Jackie's house, or to the ends of the earth if it meant he would ensure his daughter's safety.
