#chestnutbc

// everyday, formal, sleepwear, party, hot weather

36, he/him, gay

5'11

spring baby (april taurus)

traits: maker, rancher, & jealous

Cisco owns and operates Little Apple Orchard alongside his aunt, Arabella. With apple season in Chestnut Ridge just around the corner, Cisco finds himself busier than usual. His aunt being older in her years, it's really just him on the farm. He's found it hard to meet people and date seriously as more of the responsibility of the orchard has shifted onto him.

This reality show has become huge gossip around Chestnut Ridge, especially in his aunt's social circle. With someone like Dakota, it's hard to expect otherwise. He's caught himself between wanting to participate for his own desires and avoiding becoming a spectacle for his aunt and her friends.

Francisco's the "strong and silent" type with a soft spot for animals, especially the small ones. He was especially fond of his late childhood dog, Princess, a miniature pinscher with a big personality. He keeps her dog tag tucked away in his wallet.

Besides producing apples and general apple flavored confectionery, the orchard also sells simple wood carvings that Francisco makes himself. Normally, they're small animals or nameplates but he's gotten quite confident recently and has started trying his hand at taking commissions.

As a lover, he's the generous and jealous type. He's starved for touch. He wants to hold and be held; he wants to leave his mark where it can be seen.

// other miscellaneous facts:

frequently "loses" his glasses (they're in his hair or he forgot he clipped them on his shirt pocket)

he's a morning person (not by choice but by habit)

He broke his nose and tore open his cheek (resulting in a pretty cool scar) after falling off a ladder and crashing into the unpaved road

His lower back is particularly sensitive to touch. Sometimes he'll catch himself tensing up without even meaning to when people walk behind him. (when the beefcake is ticklish 😔)

Despite how insufferable she might be, Francisco's closest relative is his aunt Arabella. She's the only one who looked after him after he came out.

▸ Levi Cheung (he/him) | 34 | Bisexual

Traits: Rancher, Loves Outdoors, and Loner

Likes: the outdoors, rodeos, the smell of sweat, wood carving, soap operas, and playing his guitar

Dislikes: staying indoors on a good day, rave music, and dancing (he's self-conscious)

On the outside: rough, calloused hands and a scarred face. Soft eyes, though, give away the gentle soul that is Levi Cheung. Raised on a small farm that grew into a flourishing cattle ranch as he matured, Levi has always felt most at home working in the dirt and surrounded by animals. His mother, an accomplished rodeo cowgirl, had him on a horse as soon as he took his first steps (or so she jokes) while his father taught him the lay of the land and its agriculture. Levi has always known where he belonged, and so it was an easy choice to stay in Chestnut Ridge after graduation to work on his parents’ ranch as a farm hand herding cattle, tending to the livestock, and doing other handiwork. In his free time Levi enjoys playing the guitar (he could even be convinced to sing a tune) and doing a variety of woodwork, which he sells at the maker’s market every weekend. Being a farm hand on the cattle ranch is a demanding job, though, and Levi finds that he seldom has time to go out for a night on the town and meet people. And so when his mother told him about a bachelor challenge in their own hometown, Levi saw a chance to meet a like-minded soul who wasn’t afraid of a little dirt...

Fun Facts:

▸ His father immigrated to Chestnut Ridge from China as a teen. His mother, a Chestnut Ridge native, was immediately smitten with the newcomer and offered to tutor him in English. It's during these lessons that their love blossomed, with the pair marrying after high school.

▸ Perpetually has dirt under his nails and really rough rands.

▸ His father made him take line dancing lessons as a kid and he swore off dancing afterwards.

▸ Likes to wittle small animals out of wood and give them to people. There's a variety of these lil guys lying around his house.

Born in a Henford-On-Bagley, Kiley (27) grew up exploring the outdoors, building treehouses, and tending to injured birds and stray animals. Raised by her kind-hearted foster father who nurtured her love for wildlife, Kiley developed a connection with the natural world. With no known biological family, Kiley's foster father was her rock. Despite the lack of blood ties, they shared an unbreakable bond until he passed away, leaving Kiley with a profound appreciation for found families.

Kiley's heart comes alive when she is outdoors. Whether it's hiking, camping under the stars, or simply breathing in the fresh mountain air, the natural world is her sanctuary. Kiley's life philosophy revolves around the interconnectedness of all living beings. She believes that by nurturing the environment and caring for animals, she can contribute to a more harmonious world. Her experiences have taught her that family is not solely defined by blood but by the bonds we create and the love we share.

Despite her ability to heal and nurture, Kiley sometimes struggles with feelings of solitude stemming from her lack of a conventional family. She channels these emotions into her work as a large animal vet, finding solace in her efforts to mend the lives of animals in need.

Kiley applied to this Bachelor Challenge to push herself out of her comfort zone and hopefully get to know some interesting people - whether this leads to a deeper connection or not, she is excited about the experience!

Traits: adventurous, animal enthusiast, slob.

Likes: Physical activity (especially rock climbing - she also enjoys hiking and boxing), thai food, dancing at nightclubs, cuddles with her Border Collie (Angus), open log fires, comfy socks, thunderstorms and the smell of rain, David Attenborough documentaries.