Post by reed on Jan 7, 2007 4:53:30 GMT -5
Information about You
Name: Robb
Age: 17
Contact Information: AIM - DoctorHamburglar
How long have you been roleplaying? Eight years
Have you read the rules? Yep yep.
Information about your Character
Doctor
Name: Reed Gordon Berry (legally changed from Jakobski)
Age: 27
Profession Dermatologist
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Polish / Scottish descent
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Personal Style:
Come on. He's a nerd, for crying out loud. Of course his style is going to be...well, unique. Yeah, let's go with unique. He's not a man known for wearing an extreme variety of clothing. Typically, he'll wear some sort of novelty t-shirt, more often than not with some sort of comic related imagery on the front. He's fond of cargo pants, which he has cited as being reliable due to its "rows and rows of pockets." Often he'll wear them in a jean variety, and it's believed that he has at least five different pairs of them. He owns just two pairs of shoes. One pair consists of black and white Nike sneakers while the other are a pair of brown steel-toed work boots. When he's not at work, he'll often wear some sort of baseball cap. Two of his favorites are a blue Duke University cap as a tribute to his alma mater and a Chicago Cubs baseball cap in reference to his hometown. Finally, no matter where he is or what he's doing, he always has a necklace that sports a small Superman insignia on it. When asked why, he claims that it makes him feel safe.
Physical Appearance:
Finally, a section where Reed excels. One word can sum up his physique: imposing. At six feet, he's of average height for a man. While he's clothed, he does seem just a bit large. But when he's naked, that's when it comes apparent. At 205 pounds of pure muscle, he can send men running and girls...well, the opposite. His dark brown hair is usually kept short, just an inch or so above his shoulders. Sometimes he'll spike it, but mostly he just has it natural.
With his teen years spent just a bit overweight, he has become highly critical of his body, and as such he takes great pride in it. He has shunned conventional gyms, instead setting up his own diet and exercise routine. Exactly what his routine is is unknown, as he is often seen eating vast amounts of fast food and sodas yet never gaining an ounce of fat.
Still, though, he is highly critical of his body, and it's certainly not without its flaws. He believes his eyes are too "squinty" and that the quite light acne scarring on his jaw is the bane of his existence. Most people don't even notice it until he points it, but still, he constantly complains about it and points to it being the source of his low self-esteem. His oft-rumored buttocks is commonly called his "Robin Williams ass", due to his talk of it being a bit hairy.
Scars/Tatoos/ Piercings: Chickenpox scar above right eyebrow, light acne scarring below lower lip, light scars on wrists which he claims to be from a cat during his teen years
Best Physical Feature: His body, most definitely his body.
Worst Physical Feature: Highly critical of himself, he'll tell you that it's his butt, which he claims is "a bit hairy."
Picture:
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Habits:
Chewing his nails (come on, that one's always said), chewing on pens, singing in the shower, hacking up phlegm instead of simply clearing his throat
Likes:
Superman, comic books, video games, movies, anything relating to pop culture in general, sleeping on a rainy day, classic rock, orchestrated music, shopping malls, fast food, pizza, Pepsi, orange soda, his job, women, fooling people, playing jokes, prank calls, explosions (the "HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE THAT" kind), Tic Tacs, Deloreans, role playing games, boxing, wrestling
Dislikes:
Authority, getting wet and then having to sit in a car, cheese (except on pizza), fat chicks, lesbians, Batman, teen shows, people who waste his time, arrogance, "stupid people"
Personality:
Arrogant, cocky, egotistical. Any of these three could be used interchangeably for Dr. Reed Berry. Those who don't know him will say that he's among the most unprofessional doctors. Even those that do know him might even say that. He often flaunts his IQ of 165 as well as his body. Many say he's scum, but many say he's also a life saver.
He's not above pulling pranks in the workplace. Sometimes he may call Dr. Chase about being a fat black transvestite with a second penis growing out of his butt. He'll even just do good old fashioned pranks, such as adding laxatives to Foreman's drink. When Reed's at work, everybody knows to look around every corner, check everything, and always look at the caller ID.
Despite his physique and partial cockiness, Reed is a nerd through and through. For as long as he can remember, he's been a nerd, particularly a comic nerd. His knowledge of comic books is encyclopedic, and there's not a question that anybody's asked him that he hasn't been able to answer. This extends into movies, television shows, and video games. His obsession with pop culture, especially comic books, is a result of his Asperger syndrome, which results in a specialized and stereotyped interest.
Reed is a womanizer, hands down. More often that not, he finds himself being seduced by women, or so he claims, and thus gives into them. The truth is that due to his developmental years spent as a social outcast, he has built himself up to become the opposite. He fears that if he became like that again, he would lose everything good in his life, such as his job. As a result, relationships are quite hard for him, and often he'll have numerous "friends with benefits" instead of a stable girlfriend.
But below the arrogant front and immature pranks, Reed is ultimately a caring individual. He genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients, and with his hyperactive personality, he's often a favorite with children. Below the front that he's created for himself, he's still the shy nerd that lived in the Chicago suburbs a decade ago. It is believed that he created this front to hide the experiences of his teen years. It's generally known that he takes anti-depressants, but how many other medications he takes is unknown. Some days, his depression can be so overwhelming that he gets nearly no work done, but the next day he's sure to make up for it quickly. To the few that know him and can see through this front, they know him, and they perhaps a bit begrudgingly trust him.
Biggest Personality Flaw: His depression often leads to him fumbling in social situations. The front he puts up turns many people away, and only the few who get to know him see who he really is.
Biggest Personality Strength: Reed has an amazing willpower. If he says he's going to do something, he will do it, no matter what it is. If he promises to do something, he'll go through hell and high water to ensure that the promise is fulfilled. On another note, he never lies unless he's joking, as honesty is a personal belief of his.
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Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Educational Background:
- Graduate of Lyons Township High School (3.7 GPA), 1997
- Doctorate from Duke University of Medicine, 2006
Previous Places of Employment:
- McDonald's (one day)
- EB Games (three years)
Family: Richard Jakobski (father, deceased); Sheryl Jakobski (mother); Julia Jakobski (sister); Sammy Freeman (half-brother, incarcerated)
Brief Medical History:
The following is taken from the records kept at the St. Margaret Mercy Hospital Mental Ward
"Reed truly is a unique individual. His intellect is amazing, with the IQ test we administered ranking him at 165. He is particularly skilled in chemistry, as shown when he created a makeshift explosive out of his lunch. His only hinderance is his severe psychological maladies.
"First and foremost, Reed possesses an extreme case of bipolar disorder. His mood swings are swift and sudden. I've witnessed him talking sweetly with a girl, and one second later, beating a boy behind him. He also has a severe anger problem, perhaps tied to the multiple stepfathers he has had. It seems to take a decent amount of stimulation to get him mad, but when he does, our staff usually ends up caling the police. He has bitten off a staff member's lower lip, spat it at him, and then punched him in the nose.
"Asperger syndrome is detected, but light. His interests are severely focused around those that are generally associated with the 'nerd culture.' Reed reads comics almost ritually. When somebody mocks his interests, he'll often retaliate with verbal remarks, and if the person continues, he'll extend to physical violence. Improvement of his social skills is our number one priority.
"An extreme dislike of authority is also present. It doesn't matter which position or occupation it is. Reed seems to view anybody above him as a threat. As a result, he doesn't take any orders unless he himself believes it will benefit him. He truly is a leader, not a follower.
"His depression is notable. In most cases of being in public, Reed will appear outgoing, if a little angry. He seems to reserve his depression for when he's in private. Reed claims this to be due to his weight problem and acne. He believes himself to be hideous, and as a result, he has a low level of self-esteem and self-confidence.
"Oddly, despite his apparent antagonism, Reed does have a conscience. During his time here, he befriended a group of depressed quote-unquote 'nerds'. This is more than likely due to his own identification as a ner. When a staff member laughed at them for their Dungeons & Dragons game, Reed proceeded to rip off the staff member's nipple."
Reed spent six months in the mental ward of St. Margaret Mercy. He was sent to numerous psychiatrists during his teen years. As he grew older, he stablized.
Reed completely missed eighth grade, as he was often hospitalized due to psychological seizures, a form of stress management. This is generally marked as the beginning of his mental problems, and he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome during this time.
His tonsils were removed in August of 1995.
History:
The life of Dr. Reed Berry has certainly been one full of its own ups and downs. Born on June 6th, 1979, he was the only planned child of Richard and Sheryl Jakobski. During his toddler years, he was shown to be a bright child. At the age of two, he supposedly taught himself to read by analyzing the local newspaper. By kindergarten, he was reading junior high level novels. His intelligence always put him above the other children, who were considerably less developed than himself, and it was this early social stigmatism that contributed to his developmental problems later in life.
When Reed was ten, his father was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Richard, a manager for a phone company, was given an early retirement at the age of fifty, and thus took it. The removal of the cancer was successful, but left Richard considerably weak and thin due to half of his stomach being removed. He would often work as an auto mechanic on the side, and after his retirement, he did it as his main source of income, but due to his weaker body, he did it as a slower pace, resulting in some tough financial problems.
This certainly wasn't helped by his mother. It's believed that Reed receives his mental problems from his mother, if they're genetic. Sheryl was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, as was Reed's sister. One of his aunts on his maternal side is schizophrenic, thus furthering the claim. Sheryl was also a shopaholic and a gambling addict. By Reed's teen years, she had spent Richard's 401K completely. This was the beginning of the formerly upper middle class family's financial troubles.
As their finances declined, her sanity seemed to dwindle along with it. When Reed was 16, their house was sold, and the family split up. Julia, now over legal age, moved in with her fiance down south. Sheryl took off to live with her mother in the Illinois farmland. Reed and Richard were left in an apartment in La Grange, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Forced into a new situation and a new life, Reed himself began to change.
He had always been a straight A student. His freshman and sophomore years were marked with him on the honor roll. But his junior year was where he declined. Claiming to "not see the point", he rarely attended class. He became caught up with the teenage subculture of drugs and violence. In private, to those he trusts, he claims to have killed a man while associated with a gang in Gary, Indiana, and says that this was the final straw for him. Increasingly violent, he was eventually arrested for assault, and under a court order, was placed in the psychiatric ward of St. Margaret Mercy Hospital for six months.
In this time, he improved dramatically. When released, he returned to school, and worked hard to try and save his GPA. He graduated with a GPA of 3.7, allowing him to just barely get into the Duke University of Medicine on a scholarship. He also had student loans, which he paid off working at a local video game store in Durham. He worked hard on his doctorate, and finally in November of 2006 received it, specializing in dermatology. Now came his next big step in life: getting a serious job. A position for a dermatologist was open at the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, and so he took it despite it being halfway across the country from his home town and his family.
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Pets? M/A
Married? No
Homeowner? No; apartment rent
Average Salary? $90,000
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Band
N/A
Your character frequently says…
"Groovy."
"Batman blows goats."
"So...who's up for some McDonald's?"
Is your character in general satisfied with their life? Yes
Roleplaying Sample: The Press Room of the White House had been intricately prepared. Chairs had been placed properly on the cleaned and scrubbed blue carpet, with reporters now occupying the folding chairs that had been provided. A rumble of voices echoed through the white walled room in anticipation of one man's arrival, with a single podium set up on the stage in front of the reporters.
The rumble suddenly lowered as somebody finally stepped on stage. A foot, covered by a black dress shoe, first stepped out from behind the curtain to the left. Another foot followed. Legs clad in dark blue slacks moved out to follow the shoes. They trailed up to a torso, dressed in a buttoned-up white shirt, with a dark blue dress coat over it. Hands came up to adjust the red necktie that was worn around his neck.
The figure stopped walking as he came in front of the podium. He adjusted the eyeglasses that were worn in front of his brown eyes, and then lightly trailed his hand over the side of his brown hair. The rather attractive causasian then placed his hands on the podium and looked out over the crowd of newsmen.
"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Doctor Reed Berry." Those words would probably wake up the entire Xavier Institute. The inhabitants of the mansion would more than likely be watching it, since nearly all of the channels had switched to the coverage of it. The older members of the mansion would probably be shocked to find that one of their own had ascended to Hank's position.
"As it has been rumored throughout the week, I am the new Secretary of Mutant Affairs. Dr. McCoy opted to resign from his position due to personal reasons. But that won't set up back. I promise you that the relationship between man- and mutantkind is at an all time high. Magneto is no longer a threat and we are making progress against the so-called 'Brotherhood'."
"Before any questions, I would like to take a moment to talk about the NovaTeX incident. This was a blatant attack by the Brotherhood. At the current count, 25 mutant lives were lost, along with 37 human lives, due to the machinations of the Brotherhood. The Cure that NovaTeX produces is a purely optional pharmaceutical application. Nobody is forced to take this cure. The Brotherhood will be caught for their crimes against not only mankind, but also mutantkind."
"With that said, I received word this morning from Director Denti of the FBI that the Most Wanted List has been updated." Lifting his hand, a screen lowered from the ceiling to stand at his side. A single image was shown on it, a photo of a young man. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is John Allerdyce, alias Pyro. According to reports and testimony, he is the new leader of the Brotherhood, and he also orchestrated the attack on NovaTeX. With that said, he is now #1 on the FBI's Most Wanted List. If anybody has seen this man, they are advised to call 911 IMMEDIATELY. Now, are there any questions?"
Instantly, a million hands went into the air. Reed lifted his hand to point at one of them. "Yes, you?"
A female reporter stood up. To anybody in the room, they'd notice an uncanny resemblance to Angelina Jolie. Actually, it looked like it actually was Angelina Jolie. "Yes, Dr. Berry, you do realize that this is just a dream you're having, right?" Even as she spoke, she began to undress, ripping open her white blouse to reveal a chest encased in a black lingerie bra.
Standing at the podium, Reed adjusted his eyeglasses. "Um, what? Wait a minute. High government position, attention of the entire nation, hot chick I'd never have in a million years stripping in front of me..."
The newly christened doctor shot up in bed, his waist bending him up into a sitting position. A thin film of sweat resided on his bare chest. Great, he forgot to turn down the heat. The thick blanket was kicked off of his body, revealing the pair of dark brown lounge pants covering his legs. The bottom of his bare feet gently touched down upon the warm wooden floor of the studio apartment. He fell forward, his face coming down right toward the floor, but his hands suddenly extended forward, his palms landing on the floor before his face could. Immediately, he began to push up and down, working on the muscles ranging from his arms to his shoulder blades.
You can’t always get what you want.
