Post by CROWLEY on Mar 4, 2011 9:38:24 GMT -5
CROWLEY
Everybody plays the fool sometimes
There's no exception to the rule, listen baby
It may be factual, it may be cruel, I ain't lying
Everybody plays the fool
• • HOPE YOU GOT YOUR THINGS TOGETHER,
hope you are quite prepared to die
FULL NAME:
Crowley
AGE:
Three Hundred & Forty-six
BIRTHDATE:
April 3rd, 1661
SPECIES:
Demon
GENDER:
Male
ORIENTATION:
Bisexual
OCCUPATION:
King of the Crossroads
• • LOOKS LIKE WE'RE IN FOR NASTY WEATHER,
one eye is taken for an eye
FACE CLAIM:
Mark Sheppard
SKIN:
Fair
HAIR:
Black
EYES:
- Brown
- Red
HEIGHT:
5’ 10”
WEIGHT:
200 lbs.
OVERALL APPEARANCE:
The demon’s current vessel is that of a middle-aged business man. Standing at five feet ten inches, Crowley is usually exceeded in height by the majority of the men he encounters as well as a select few women. He is not slender and can be considered to be somewhat overweight, especially in the face and stomach; however, his demonic abilities compensate for his lack of muscle strength. His hair is obviously receding, and he prefers a bit of stubble.
Crowley’s wardrobe consists primarily of business attire: suits, button-down shirts, and intricately designed ties. His tint of choice is various shades of black, though he enjoys a trace of color, which is usually present within his selected tie. He favors simplistic apparel and does not partake in accessorizing with his clothing.
Appearance does not rank high on his list of priorities and he can care less about the opinions of others concerning his vessel’s physical exterior.
• • DON'T GO AROUND TONIGHT,
well, it's bound to take your life
LIKES:
- earth; he’s been alive for three hundred and forty-six years and it has taken him a very long time and lots of hard work to achieve his current status; where would he be if earth was torn to bloody pieces?
- scotch; he began drinking the liquor at an awfully young age and it remains to be his choice beverage
- luxury; wealth definitely has its rewards and Crowley is quite fond of his lavish lifestyle
- humans; Crowley loathes the entire human race, however, he would be out of business if it weren’t for the egotistical morons and their seemingly unattainable cravings
- privacy; he has grown accustomed to his solitude and now manipulates it to best benefit himself
- authority; he is addicted to his authority and ability to control others, and never wants to be the wretched man he once was
- his hellhound; the only creature that has remained loyal to the demon; Crowley regards the hellhound as his closest confident
- the upper hand; once his former wife had both controlled and mistreated him, Crowley enjoys his newfound superiority by doing the same; no one will dominate him again
DISLIKES:
- Hell; at least not when he was ensnared and tortured within the fiery realm of the damned
- angels; very few demons outrank Crowley, however angels posses unique abilities he cannot be taught, which puts him at an unwanted disadvantage
- Lucifer; he knows full well that the fallen angel cares little about his demonic children and will resort to killing them if necessary
- inferiority; he is addicted to his authority and ability to control others, and never wants to be the wretched man he once was
- powerlessness; Crowley has grown accustomed to his demonic abilities and does not regret the deal he made all those years ago
- double-crossers; his wife betrayed him without remorse and the demon does not take kindly to those who intend to double-cross him
- his son, Gavin McLeod; never did he believe that Gavin was his offspring and he continues to feel resentment towards the deceased young man
- damage to his property; Crowley is extremely protective of any and everything he has acquired due to his wretched life as a human and inability to maintain a relationship with his wife
STRENGTHS:
- ambitious; he’s ruthlessly determined and willing to overcome any obstacle to obtain his goals, no matter how unreachable they may appear to be
- intelligent; he may be a demon, but he’s nowhere near stupid; Crowley has had years upon years to educate himself and he’s an extraordinarily talented business man
- structured; Crowley is always prepared and structures his day-to-day activities accordingly
- self-confident; he’s the King of the Crossroads darling, what more can you ask for?
- self-sufficient; Crowley prefers to work alone; it’s a dog eat dog world and he cannot allow himself to depend on anyone except himself
WEAKNESSES:
- blunt; the King of the Crossroads is rather secretive, however he’s blatantly straightforward and downright verbally abusive when he sees fit
- callous; he detests the human race and isn’t entirely fond of other demons; he’ll murder either without a shed of remorse
- egotistical; over the years and subsequent to his unspeakable past, the demon has learned to care for only one person—himself
- aggressive; Crowley is a demon, he’s naturally hostile and will resort to violence when need be, no matter the circumstance
- demanding; when Crowley wants something, he wants something now, and he’ll use any and all means to acquire what he currently desires
FEARS:
- death; he’s been alive for three hundred and forty-six years and it has taken him a very long time and lots of hard work to achieve his current status; he won’t permit Heaven nor Hell to take that away from him
- angels; very few demons outrank Crowley, however angels posses unique abilities he cannot be taught, which puts him at an unwanted disadvantage
- Lucifer; he knows full well that the fallen angel cares little about his demonic children and will resort to killing them if necessary
- the apocalypse; despite his hatred toward humanity, the demon has grown fond of his laidback lifestyle and refuses to allow it to slip so easily from in-between his fingers
- damage to his property; Crowley is extremely protective of any and everything he has acquired due to his wretched life as a human and inability to maintain a relationship with his wife
POWERS & ABILITIES:
- telepathy
- telekinesis
- pyrokinesis
- teleportation
- clairvoyance
- mind control
- enhanced endurance
- superhuman strength
OVERALL PERSONALITY:
Like all demons, Crowley is a sadistic individual, who appears to care only for himself. Due to his dog eat dog world outlook, he relies on no one and is a rather independent man, who is always confident in what he does. Challenges entertain him and he will overcome any and all obstacles before him in order to achieve his goals, no matter how unattainable they appear to be. He does not pursue an idea without thoroughly thinking things through—a stickler for both detail and organization—, however he is prepared to be caught unawares, making certain he has a backup plan incase his strategy goes awry.
Despite his sadistic nature, the King of the Crossroads is fond of teasing his victims, known to be witty, and having penchant for inserting humor where it is most inappropriate. He is greatly entertained when making the men he forges agreements with uncomfortable by the physicality that a deal entails when sealed and never misses a chance to do so. Crowley enjoys watching them squirm in his presence and the awkward atmosphere he so effortlessly creates merely boosts his ego.
While he does not like to get his hands dirty, he only resorts to physical violence when need be, though he is not deterred by needless bloodshed. Usually he turns to his vindictive way with words—which can be as sharp and painful as a knife—, ensuring his demands by unmentionable threats and verbal abuse.
• • THERE'S A BAD MOON ON THE RISE,
don't go around tonight
HISTORY:
Crowley was born in the year of 1661 in Scotland, then known by the name of Fergus Roderick McLeod. He lived an ordinary life, marrying a woman when of age. His occupation was that of a tailor, which proved to be a rather tedious job that paid enough to support his family. Eventually, he and his wife grew apart. Crowley struggled to maintain their relationship; however his spouse was uninterested in her husband and began to fool around with men both more attractive and more successful than the ”two-bit” tailor.
Aware of his partner’s affairs, Crowley developed into a miserable, dispassionate man, preferring to engulf himself in his work instead of dealing with his unpleasant marriage. In a last attempt to gain his wife’s affections, he called upon a demon, desperate enough to sell his soul for a few inches below the belt; his deal was of no value in the end, due to his lack of knowledge concerning demonology, and was easily coerced into agreeing to an insignificant contract. The demon allotted him ten years before he would be sentenced to an eternity in Hell—which were the worst ten years of his wretched life.
The woman he had tried so hard to hang on to gave birth to a son, Gavin McLeod. Crowley loathed the child, certain he was the offspring of the uncaring hussy and one of her many lovers. Nevertheless, he continued to uphold the broken family, deluding himself by pretending he lived the unattainable fantasy of a wholesome life—that he was still wedded to the same compassionate young woman of long ago and that they had been blessed with a healthy and admirable son. Though, he could not escape the truth and he suffered from the loneliness he had been subjected to.
Subsequent to his remaining ten years, Crowley met his demise by the tooth and claw of a hellhound, his soul forcefully dragged to Hell. Initially, he was tortured, like the majority of spirits selected to dwell in the fiery realm of the damned. The demons manipulated his despair, persuading him to surrender to his suppressed sorrow and fury and hatred toward the woman who betrayed him. The bond he shared with humanity vanished as soon as he departed his previous life, and in its place he harbored an intense dislike toward the human race.
For three hundred and eleven years, Crowley worked diligently, maneuvering upward on the demonic hierarchy. He successfully assimilated with the current lifestyle of each era, eventually growing rather fond of wealth and its rewards. His hard work paid off and he ultimately was given the title of King of the Crossroads. Creating deals with humans and obtaining their souls became a satisfactory occupation that allowed him to have some influence over the creatures he so despised.
• • WELL, IT'S BOUND TO TAKE YOUR LIFE,
there's a bad moon on the rise
ALIAS:
Vanilla
OTHER ACCOUNTS:
- Gabriel
- Sam Winchester
- Zerachiel
EXPERIENCE:
Two years+
ROLEPLAY SAMPLE:
Crowley materialized before the young woman, scrutinizing her through devious brown eyes. Her hands were encrusted in dirt, the tips of her fingers red where blood had surfaced and stained the now raw flesh; the earth forcefully broken where her nails had replaced the shovel now abandoned at her feet. It was not difficult to surmise that she was desperate, the intensity of her green gaze an all to familiar expression he often saw in those who sought to engage in a business transaction. The demon was thoroughly entertained by his newest customer’s obvious pain as it pushed her closer to the brink of madness, driving her into his godforsaken territory.
She wished to restore her darling little sister’s health. Crowley had to admit that the motive behind her summoning outshined those of the tenacious individuals who fervently yearned for fame and fortune—and it increased his personal amusement tenfold. Of course, it was entertaining whenever someone was willing to exchange their soul for personal gain, though the nobler the cause, the more they pleaded, and the harder they fell; the self-sacrificing made notable torture subjects, especially when that audacity was trodden on in the fiery depths of Hell.
The demon suppressed a grin as he locked lips with the young woman, who inhaled sharply upon contact. Her body tensed, the human’s palpable dislike of their physical proximity indulging him further. He could sense the contract take form, his unseen signature on his newest piece of property binding the soul to him. Even after century upon century of sealing the deal, the transfer of a soul from one person to himself, still left Crowley with a high nothing or no one could provide him.
