𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏.

CHARACTER NAME: beau james rhodes AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH: 27 + 10th of september, 1995 GENDER IDENTITY AND PRONOUNS: cis man, he/him HOMETOWN: rye, east sussex, england SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual RELATIONSHIP STATUS: single RESIDENTIAL AREA: downtown OCCUPATION: mechanic at all stop auto shop and tattoo apprentice at ink city; previously a member of the band venom dreams LENGTH OF TIME IN FAIRFORD: seven months POSITIVE TRAITS: convivial, independent, versatile NEGATIVE TRAITS: foolhardy, obstinate, indulgent FACECLAIM: harry styles

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BACKGROUND

triggers for death, homophobia, implied child abuse.

growing up in a small medieval town that didn't even have 10,000 people with an angry father was a very isolating experience for beau. after the death of his mother when he was only two, the only nurturing presence in his life was the quickly fading existence of guinevere rhodes in his memory, a blur on photographs.

there wasn't much to do locally except go fishing with whoever was willing to adopt him for the day or constantly harass the kind grandmas with his childlike chaos—something he could never do around his father without his every move being mistaken for malice or rebellion.

for someone who was as terrible of a student, it was ironic that his safe haven was the private catholic boarding school he'd been forced to attend and which just so happened to be at least an hour away from home.

the older he got, the less he cared. sometimes he'd come home sloshed after a pub crawl with his friends, despite the futile attempts to sober up on the bus ride home with copious amounts of bread and sleep, and most of the days he wouldn't come home at all. it was almost always worth the dire consequences, so long as he could experience a somewhat normal childhood.

beau was admittedly legendary at his school for his pranks, side hustles, and being a walking recipe for headache to the teachers around him, although some of them wouldn't deny that beau's never wavering and kind spirit was admirable.

still, his life was closely monitored by those who respected authority and were devout to god, as well as his father, even with all that distance between them, literally and metaphorically. by the time he turned seventeen, he'd already racked up an impressive number of detention and expulsion warnings. those threats were often empty promises, except for the time he got suspended for bringing a donkey onto the premises and wreaking havoc, until the head master caught him with her son doing everything but holy things.

needless to say, he was expelled months before his graduation and his father had brought him home by his ears only to immediately kick him out and tell him to never return. happy to do so, he packed his entire life into a suitcase, stole his father's car, promising his younger sister he'd come back for her if he were ever mean to her as he was to him, and escaped to london, where he started a new chapter of his life.

he spent more or less a year sleeping on the streets or couch-surfing, working odd jobs and getting involved in sketchy shit just to get by and survive. his saving grace came in the form of a lanky and dashingly handsome man, who would soon become his best friend, taking him into his home and auto shop for the time being, teaching him everything he needed to know to become a decent mechanic and get a long-term job.

later, they would form a band with some of their friends as a joke, except it was quickly becoming a reality after a video of theirs had gone viral, and before they knew it, venom dreams was big enough to start doing gigs and "tour" across the united states under the guise of a road trip.

beau's then long-time girlfriend had joined them on said tour, supporting them at every show, however, her presence was also one of the reasons for the downfall of the band. after finding out that she'd been sleeping with his best friend behind his back, he wasted no time to call it quits and went on a road trip of his own, finding his way to fairford.

although he hadn't intended to stay longer than a week or two, he ended up forming a meaningful connection with the town and its residents, throwing all caution out the window and deciding to build a life there even if for just a year.

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CHARACTER STUDY

inspirations: joey tribbiani (friends) / jason mendoza (the good place) / finn nelson (my mad fat diary) / nick miller (new girl) / pol rubio (merlí) / flynn rider (tangled) / troy barnes (community) / kian lawley (youtuber) / steve harrington (stranger things) / robin hood / jj (outer banks) / jake peralta (brooklyn nine-nine).

HEADCANONS

although he was the drummer and songwriter of the band, he plays multiple instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, and (very loosely) piano. he no longer pursues music as a career, but will do a show or two when asked.

owns a pet rat named bartholomew jr. there is no bartholomew sr.

struggles with insomnia and nonsensical sleep talking.

started tattooing himself and other people with a cheap tattoo gun when he was a teenager and now dreams to open his own studio one day.

he has a habit of doodling or sketching on any available surface, including his own face and body as well as his friends'.

his ultimate party trick is erecting his nipples on command.

has a deep passion for cooking and usually hosts bbq nights at his place every few weeks.

owns three vintage cars and often attends car shows.

easily persuaded into things, especially under the guise of a bet or if it's an extreme activity.

he loves engaging in philosophical discussions about (extraterrestrial) life when he's absolutely sloshed.

he has a soft spot for the elderly and children; as someone who is rather childish but somewhat responsible, he makes the perfect candidate for a babysitter.

has an innate sense of direction and can navigate through unfamiliar places effortlessly, often taking spontaneous detours to explore hidden gems.

beau has a habit of leaving notes or reminders to the people he loves as a way of uplifting them.

king of hawaiian shirts and bandanas.

when he was still living in london, his primary income came from working as a nude model for artists.

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