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PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:

Height:  5′10 Body Type:  Slim with broadened shoulders Hair Color:  Brown Hair Type:  Wavy Hair Style:  A bit too poofy for his taste, but that’s just the way it goes. Eye Color:  Brown Glasses/Contacts?:  He has black-rimmed blue light glasses, but he only wears them when he's working. Prominent Features:  People do really seem to like his hair. Scars:  He has a knife wound above his left hip, from a fight he got into with someone when he worked at a carnival. Tattoos:  None Piercings:  None Health Problems or Conditions:  None Style:  Layers - flannels, jeans, cargo shorts and t-shirts.  Typically work boots, or sandals.  Flat sneakers, jeans, sweatshirts from various universities.  He cleans up nicely when need be, but he’s usually very casual. Notable Jewelry:  He has a watch that is essentially his life force, reminding him that death is a ticking clock.  It runs on advanced magic and his own blood. Grooming:  He always seems to look very unkempt, but rest assured he does shower - even if he doesn’t look like it all the time.

PAST:

Mother’s Name:  Edith  Mother’s Maiden Name:  Vogel Status:  Deceased Relationship:  When she was alive, Thomas was a bit of a mama’s boy.  He was her first son, and they shared similar magical prowess.  She was a very natural witch. Father’s Name:  Walter Status:  Deceased Relationship:  Thomas and his father had a fine relationship.  As the oldest son, he did have a lot of responsibilities that his sister and younger brother didn’t have.  His father shared a lot of the love Thomas did of invention, and if Walter had lived to a modern era, Thomas is certain he also would have been considered a technopath. Siblings:  Alexandria (+2) and Stephen (-3).  As far as he is aware, they are both deceased.   What was their childhood like?:  The Kandlers had a very solitary childhood.  They were the only witches they knew, living in a shack in the woods.  They practiced magic all the time and did everything they could to teach the children everything they could about being a witch, instilling in them a deep understanding and appreciation of nature.  That includes a respect for life and death - them seeing Thomas alive way after he is supposed to be would have them rolling in their graves. Earliest Memory:  His sister attempting to bring back to life a fox they found in the woods, and their parents having to usher them back and give them a long talk on the respect of life and death. Happiest Memory:  Inventing the first prototype of his watch. Saddest Memory:  His brother’s funeral. Education:  He didn’t have much of a formal education until he found himself at the states - he went to Brown University for a few years and found another witch as his mentor, Arthur.  His education as a witch is very thorough from his family and other magical creatures he has come into contact with in his life.  He’s a big academic, but as a student - not as a teacher.  He was a TA for one semester and hated it.  After a few bad business deals going badly in the late 70s/early 80s, he found himself alone and nearly broke.  He had heard about the Institute from other supernatural beings he knew, finding it as a place to hide and recoup for a bit - his previous degree was super fucking old, so he had no choice.  The world was changing. Past Jobs:  He was a magician in a traveling circus for quite some time, honing in his magical abilities and getting into trouble. Police Record:  Nothing now - those records were from so long ago for petty, outdated laws, and have since been cleared - and because law enforcement believes he’s dead. Major Past Trauma/Illness - Are they still affected?:  The trauma of losing his family to death - the most natural thing on earth - was very difficult for him to get past.  Thomas was always very scared of death and figured as a witch, he could prolong life and essentially cheat death.  His family didn’t feel the same, and they were all very close, so it’s left a hole in his soul he hasn’t been able to fill.  Living life alone for so long has made it difficult to establish connection - he’s just grown to enjoy his own solitude.  Additionally, he spent four years at the Institute in the 80s, dealing with his own various punishments and torments as a slave.  Being here means sometimes he relives those memories, not all of which were exactly pleasant.

SEX & ROMANCE:

First crush:  A young girl in the local village, Brunhilda. First sexual experience - Was it a good or bad one?:  Not until he was in his early twenties with one of the performers from the circus.  It was in a private tent, she was the “psychic” who gave people tarot card readings.  It was quite pleasant. Sexual Type:  Switch Turn Ons:  Teasing, Light Bondage, Light Pain Play, Edging, Cuddle-Fucking, Foreplay, Roleplay, Oral Sex, Electric Play Turn Offs:  Bathroom Play, Blood Play Love Type:  Thomas can be very sweet, but he does have his own personal boundaries.  He isn’t the kind of person that can be around someone 24/7 unless it’s serious - he firmly believes that people need to be by themselves to appreciate who they're with. But he is the type to spoil a bit, because he can, and to him it really means nothing. He pays a lot of attention to what they like or don't like, and is very careful with using that to select activities or gifts or things of that sort. Significant Past Relationships:  Nothing that lays a lot of significance in his mind - though one led to a child (that he has no idea exists).

MENTAL WELLNESS:

Psychological Issues/Mental Illnesses:  None Outlook on Life:  There’s a lot of both good and bad in the world, but the most important is your own survival.  The good always seems to come out on top in the end anyway, so let someone else worry about it. Myers-Briggs Personality Type:  INTP Temperament:  Phlegmatic Sun Sign:  Gemini  Moon Sign:  Taurus Rising Sign:  Scorpio Venus Sign:  Leo Alignment:  True Neutral Hogwarts House:  Ravenclaw What/Who do they value most?:  The watch that keeps him alive, and any of his tech. What/Who are they willing to die for?:  Nobody.  He isn’t willing to die, period. Personal Philosophy:  Just keep moving. Biggest Fear:  Dying. Are they superstitious?:  Not really - most superstition, in his eyes, stems from people pissing off a witch, not knowing it, and associating it with random phenomena.   Greatest Strength:  Thomas is an extremely skilled witch.  He is knowledgeable in the different kinds of magic witches can focus on - he’s had ample time to practice, but it is helpful that he comes from a pretty powerful magical bloodline. Greatest Weakness:  He can never stay in one place for too long, meaning he can never form too many meaningful relationships.  He has one in his mentor, but that means he doesn’t have a ton of romance in his life, or a lot of friendship.  In keeping himself alive, he’s depriving himself of a lot of the beauty life can bring. Good Characteristics:  Thomas is very intelligent and, even though he doesn’t want to admit it, he is pretty charitable and kind.  He likes to pretend he’s indifferent to things, but he can’t just sit back and let bad things happen no matter how hard he tries.  He just has to get involved.   Bad Characteristics:  He is extremely competitive, he’s always been.  It started off with him wanting to be the best at magic, the best magician in any circuses, then with the best inventors - it kept continuing on after that.  And his temper is pretty short and strained, as he’s easily annoyed, especially with what he considers idiocy. Favorite thing about themself?  Why?:  He does think he’s pretty witty. Least favorite?  Why?:  He desperately wishes he was more strict, or tougher, or less likely to help others.  It really goes against his “self-preservation” mottos and philosophy, but he’s too kind. Biggest regret:  Not spending more time with his family before they passed away. Proudest moment:  One of his final shows in the circus, essentially as the bigger, main attraction, because of how far he came in his illusions and tricks.  He made a lot of money on it, and was finally satisfied with his magic capabilities. Quirks:  Thomas does not let ANYONE touch any of the tech in his home or in his office.  He’s extremely organized in his own chaotic way - things that look totally out of place to others are a distinct system to Thomas.  Organized chaos is the best way to describe how he keeps his personal spaces.  The kitchen and bathrooms have to be spotless, and the living areas nice, but he cares less about his own bedroom and private quarters. How are they in crisis?  Thomas is horrible in crisis.  It boils down to him wanting to take charge, knowing what needs to be done and not having the confidence in other people to do it.  That, in turn, stresses him out, and it’s a never-ending cycle. What do they wish to change most about themself?:  He does wish he was more organized - it would help get his life together a little more.

SPEECH & COMMUNICATION:

Pace:  Typically pretty speedy. Voice Tone:  His voice isn’t very deep, not very high, and fluctuates a bit when he speaks. Accent/Dialect:  Once German, but it’s shifted into English over time because of how many years he spent in the United Kingdom.   Speech Patterns:  Tends to be a bit rambly and gets off topic pretty quickly, with a lot of sidebars and winding anecdotes until he gets to what he really needs to say.  He loses his way a bit. Favorite Words/Phrases:  Usually a swear under his breath, or something that’s not a swear at all that seems to pass as one - when he means to swear, but something different comes out. Mannerisms/Demeanor:  A bit twitchy, a bit eye-rolly, he wears his emotions - mostly his annoyances and grievances - right there on his sleeve.  His demeanor always seems a little bit stressed out and anxious, even if he’s just trying to relax. Posture:  He carries himself well, but he turns into something of a hunchback when he's focused at his desk. Gestures:  The best way he knows how to explain complicated computer systems and magic to others is by using his hands and a lot of sound effects. How good are they at lying?:  He’s not bad, but he isn’t the type to be lying in the first place.  Thomas is pretty honest with people.

BEHAVIOR:

Finances:  Thomas is typically good with finance - anytime there’s an issue is usually when it’s outside of his control, like the stock market or companies going out of business.  Alcohol Use:  Not a big drinker, never really was.  He is a big beer guy. Drug Use:  His office at school is always a bit hazy and smells a bit skunkish usually all the time. Morning/Night Person?:  Probably a night person, if he had to pick one. Morning Routine: He hits the snooze button about ten times, then makes two cups of coffee. Showers, then throws on some clothes that make him look somewhat put together. Day Routine: Usually he's floating around the school, helping with whatever they need IT-wise. Installing firewalls and mostly just recovering emails from supernaturals that refuse to get with the times. Lunch he'll grab from wherever, or pay a slave some cash to get him and themself some food. At this point, a joint or a bowl has usually been smoked in the office. He doesn't stay on school property a minute longer than necessary, if he can help it. Evening Routine: Typically, he's tinkering with something at his home, whether it be advancements on a computer, or fixing the place up to essentially act as a giant smart home. If needed, fixes his watch. Eats takeout in front of the TV, unless it's a rare occasion he decides to cook. Night Routine: Sometimes he'll go for a late swim, or a late night walk to clear his head a bit, or just to get some semblance of exercise. Otherwise, he'll stay up late watching movies or just doing some fun magic tricks in the yard, working on his craft. Sleep Habits: When he's tired. Sometimes he's not and just won't sleep for awhile, sometimes he'll sleep all day. Special Skills: Video games. Or arcade games in general - he's all about finding trends and patterns. Pretty good at hacky sack - but that's never really come in handy. Very good at physical sciences. Tech stuff, of course, but that's a given and almost cheating because of his technopath abilities. He's never done anything with it, but he has a good eye for photography. Extremely fast typer.  Pretty good at giving gifts. Unskilled at: Really not the most athletic person. Not good with kids or babies. Bad at keeping still and just taking the time to relax - he always has to be working or doing something to improve on. It's why he smokes so much weed - it actually gets him to the point where he can chill out. He has always wanted to make edibles, but they always come out tasting like tires. Hobbies: Anything related to computers or technology. Smoking. He'll swim, he'll do slight of hand magic tricks to people that need a bit of a pick-me-up. Tries to keep an eye on slaves or guards, or other masters, to see if his help is ever needed (but he'll deny doing this).

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