Nickname: Nate
Gender/Pronoun: He/Him
Age: 36
Birthday: November 11, 1989
Sign: Scorpio
Gemstone: Topaz
Blood Type: B+
Fav. Food: Beef chow fun is one of Nathaniel's favorite comfort foods, especially when it is made the way he remembers from growing up around his parents' restaurant.
Hated Food: Marshmallows. He dislikes both the overly sweet flavor and the soft, sticky texture. He will tolerate them in something if he absolutely has to, but given the choice, he would rather avoid them entirely.
Occupation: Emergency Medicine Physician. He has spent years working in fast paced environments where he is expected to assess injuries, stabilize patients, and make quick decisions. He genuinely enjoys the work and takes pride in being someone people can rely on.
Hobbies:
Tea — Nathaniel has developed a serious appreciation for tea over the years and can be surprisingly particular about how it is prepared. He enjoys trying different varieties, has accumulated more brewing equipment than strictly necessary, and considers the process of making tea one of the easier ways to slow himself down after a long day.
Martial Arts — Nathaniel began martial arts when he was younger, initially as something his parents encouraged him to do outside of school. He no longer trains competitively, but he still practices regularly enough to stay in shape and keep his skills sharp. He enjoys the discipline and repetition of forms, particularly because there is always something small to refine.
Trashy Television — For someone with otherwise fairly refined tastes, Nathaniel has an embarrassing weakness for terrible reality television. Dating shows, competition programs, and endless relationship drama somehow keeps drawing him back. He insists that he watches because observing people making terrible decisions is fascinating, but nobody who knows him particularly well believes that excuse.
Virtues:
Composed — Nathaniel keeps a level head even when circumstances become stressful or chaotic. He is good at setting aside his immediate emotions long enough to deal with whatever is in front of him, which makes him a reassuring presence in an emergency.
Disciplined — Nathaniel believes that ability comes from effort and practice, and he is willing to put in both. He takes his responsibilities seriously, maintains high standards for himself, and rarely abandons something simply because it gets too difficult.
Self-Assured — Nathaniel is comfortable with who he is and what he has accomplished. He knows his own strengths, is willing to speak up when he has something to contribute, and does not need much outside validation to feel confident in his decisions.
Flaws:
Arrogant — Nathaniel knows that he is intelligent and capable, and sometimes that confidence goes too far. He can be quick to dismiss people or opinions he considers uninformed, especially when he is convinced he already understands the situation.
Controlling — Nathaniel is most comfortable when there is a clear plan and everyone knows what they are doing. When things become chaotic, he has a habit of taking charge and making decisions for other people without always stopping to consider whether they want his direction.
Impatient — Nathaniel has little tolerance for indecision, repeated mistakes, or problems he believes could have been avoided with better judgement. He can become sharp when people ignore advice, and he sometimes forgets that not every problem can be solved simply by recognizing what needs to change.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Eyes: Dark brown, almost black at first glance. Slightly hooded shape that can make Nathaniel look more tired or unimpressed than he actually is. He usually wears thin framed glasses, favoring understated rectangular or softly rounded frames.
Hair: Thick black hair, kept neat but not overly styled. Occasionally lets it grow just long enough to fall almost in his eyes before finally getting it cut again.
Face: Traditionally handsome features. Fairly angular with defined cheekbones, a straight nose, and a strong but not especially broad jaw. He tends to carry a composed expression and has a very effective raised eyebrow when someone says something he considers particularly questionable. His smile changes his face noticeably, though, making him look much warmer and younger than his usual professional expression suggests.
Skin Tone: Warm light-to-medium complexion with golden undertones. He tans fairly easily during the summer, although working indoors for long stretches means he does not always get much opportunity to.
Body Type: Around 5'9" and a lean, fit build rather than a bulky one. He keeps himself in good physical condition and has more functional strength than his appearance might initially suggest, with defined shoulders and arms without looking particularly muscular. His movements tend to be controlled and deliberate, and his martial arts training has given him good balance, coordination, and an easy awareness of how he carries himself.
Clothes: Nathaniel prefers clean, well fitted clothing and tends to spend more money on a few quality pieces rather than owning anything especially flashy. Outside of scrubs or work clothes, he favors fitted trousers or dark jeans, button down shirts, lightweight sweaters, polos, and jackets in neutral or muted colors. He likes nice watches, good shoes, and tasteful accessories, but avoids obvious designer branding. Even when dressed casually, Nathaniel generally looks like he made a deliberate decision about what he was wearing rather than just grabbing whatever was clean.
