Looks: The most remarkable feature is his ruddy complexion, a rarity among Elves. Some people even say he is freckled, but we prefer to interpret �ruddy� as having healthy rosy cheeks. As far as everything else, he was a standard tall, black-haired, grey-eyed Noldo. Not that there is anything bad with tall, dark-haired, grey-eyed Elves� *gets dreamy eyed and is returned to sad reality by a histamine-laden slap from The Poison Ivy*
Smarts: He became the richest of his many relatives, which certainly speaks in his favor. Also, he was the first to realize that Dwarves and Humans can actually be used for something other than target practice. Those mortals are really multi-functional!� he proclaimed once, and proceeded to tax them for �protection�. Considering that Siege of Angband still lasted and there were no Orcs around, we wonder who did he protect them from� Still, that proves he had the practical kind of intelligence, if not necessarily bookish.
Personality: Harshest and most quick to anger of all the sons of F�anor. Remember Curufin and Celegorm? Add, mix, multiply by ten. Add explosive. Run. Preferably very far and very fast.
Cooking: He is a son of the favorite son of the High King of Noldor. And, unlike his brothers, he didn�t even like hunting. I would be surprised he would know where the food comes from. Hopefully, that means he won�t be picky and will eat your cooking. Otherwise, see the section on personality�
Fighting Skills: He survived long enough. For a mean, quick-tempered F�anorean, that is. Not noted for dragon- or Balrog-slaying, though he did save a few humans from Orcs here and there. And strategically retreated after the Siege fell, abandoning his home of many centuries for Glaurung to play in.
Special Abilities: Surviving as long as he did, being a mean, quick-tempered F�anorean. We would assume that, being a son of a great jeweler, he could make you some shiny trinkets� *gets dreamy again*
Competition: Me. *gets a flame-thrower ready and aimed* All others seem to take the section on Personality far too seriously. In one obscure chronicle he was mentioned to be married, but some of us *looks guilty* prefer to believe it was a later addition, and therefore untrue.
In-Laws: F�anor and Nerdanel. Remember to leave all your diamonds at home when visiting, or F�anor will drool excessively and then change into Kinslaying mode. Guess what? You get to be the Kin. Nerdanel will run away as soon as F�anor becomes unbearable (which means you are unlikely to meet the poor lady at all).
Economics: Didn�t I mention he became the richest Elf-lord in Beleriand? Though be prepared to leave everything to the dragon in the �short-term strategic retreat� Moral of the story: pack your bags early, and keep them close.
Sex: *catches Caranthir�s eye and starts backing away� towards the bedroom�* Considering his temperament, we assume it to be good, if not too gentle.
Other: Reread the section on Personality. Then realize that he will always prefer some shiny stones and the Oath to you.
Overall: If you are ready to love someone who is homicidal, impatient, and outright rude, but at the same time practical, rich, handsome (what? He is the only Elf who is not pale like a maggot!), grab him and run. Preferably fast, for I will be following.
