Kale Matthews
Hair Color: Muddy Blonde, shoulder length
Eye Color: Murky Blue
Height: 5'8"
Build: Light, Slender
Age: 25
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: International Relations/Translator
Specialties: Languages, Cooking
Personality: Submissive, prefers not to argue but will stand up for himself if he has to, angsty, distant, quiet, has a bad tendency to get beat-up by obsessive ex-boyfriends
History: Kale is an only child, but grew up close friends with Laura Morgan. She was his protector as a child because he never stood up for himself. He was thrown out of the house by his parents when he told them he was gay, and lived with Laura until the two went to college. They met Seth, Brian, and Cheryl while in college. The five have been best of friends since then. While in college, the three guys got an apartment together. Seth and Kale entered the world of work while Brian continued in Med School. Kale worked as a bartender at the Void during college to pay for his education. After graduating, he started work at Leiham Corporations. He worked there for two years before being promoted into the higher ranks of the International Relations Department. He swiftly became one of their key member, thus fate set up his meeting with Ryan. Kale fell in love at first sight, and the two started dating shortly after. Kale moved into Ryan's apartment a few months later, and lived with him for eight months before their breakup. Shortly thereafter, he returns to working at the Void and is introduced to Dave by Laura.
David Ross
Hair Color: Midnight Black, short
Eye Color: Deep Green
Height: 6'1"
Build: Average, Muscular
Age: 29
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: Police Officer
Specialties: Law Enforcement, Marksmanship, Athletics, Gardening
Personality: Kind, caring, gentle, sweet, sympathetic, strong, determined
History: He is the second out of three children. His parents (George and Marilyn) were very loving and supportive of him, even when he told them he was gay. He has a younger sister Anna and an older brother Roger. He was very athletic in high school, participating in many sports including football and soccer. He joined the police force after completing high school. He moved to the city where Kale and Laura live eight months ago. Laura introduced him to Kale one night at the Void and he has been in love since.
Ryan Leiham
Hair Color: Chocolate Brown, close-cropped
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 6'2"
Build: Heavy, Muscular
Age: 26
Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Leiham Corporations Executive
Specialties: Business Management
Personality: Obsessive, violent, tempermental, demanding, possessive, rude, self-centered, abusive
History: Ryan grew up the priviledged oldest child of a multimillionare. His parents never spent much time with their children or each other, instead lavishly spending money on whatever their children wanted. Ryan has a younger brother and sister, who he seldom speaks to. He attended a private Catholic high school and went on to study business at Harvard. Directly after college, he went into work as a top executive in his father's business with plans to take over from his father later in life. Ryan met Kale while he was working with the International Relation Department, shortly after Kale was promoted. The two dated for a year while Ryan proceeded to control almost every aspect of Kale's life. He constantly accused Kale of being unfaithful to him. Kale got sick of Ryan's abuse and left. Ryan seeks the return of his 'possession', insanely jealous of Kale spending time with any other man. He will go to any means to seek his revenge, including attempting murder of the man he claimed he loved.
Brian Timberlake
Hair Color: Coal Black, short
Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 5'11"
Build: Average
Age: 25
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: Second Year Resident Doctor
Specialties: Medicine, Art
Personality: patient, caring, gentle, responsible, confident, intelligent
History: He grew up with his single mother, father died in a car accident when he was two. He is an only child. He did well academically in high school, participating in the school's Art Club and Biology Club. He worked his way through college, trying to leave his mother with the minimum financial burder possible. He decided on trying for Med School early, achieving his goal through perserverance and hard work. He, Seth, and Kale rented an apartment together while still in college and they've been living there since. Shortly after graduating Med School, he went to work at a local hospital and is in his second year of residency there. He often treats Kale for any of his injuries or illnesses, including those inflicted by Ryan.
Seth Anderson
Hair Color: Rust Red, close-cut
Eye Color: Leaf Green
Height: 6'4"
Build: Heavy, Muscular
Age: 26
Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Specialties: Mechanics, Electronics
Personality: Quiet, thoughtful, perfers action to words
History: Seth is the youngest out of two children. He talks to his older sister often, keeping close contact even though they live far apart. His parents were often away on business, leaving the two children to fend for themselves. He attended high school, participating in the school's wrestling and weight-lifting programs. He was often found playing with electronics as a child, trying to figure out how they worked. He, Brian, and Kale rented an apartment together while still in college and they've been living there since.
Laura Morgan
Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde, shoulder length
Eye Color: Ice Blue
Height: 5'11"
Build: Lanky, Slender
Age: 27
Orientation: Lesbian
Occupation: Lawyer
Specialties: Math, Dancing, Arguing
Personality: Fiery temper, aggressive, caring, compasionate
History: Laura is the youngest out of three children. Her parents were loving and supportive of all their children, trying to instill honsety and a sense of fairness in their offspring from an early age. She came out as a lesbian during high school. Her parents supported her, even taking in Kale when he was kicked out of his house. Laura grew up with Kale as his unofficial protector and close childhood friend. She has looked out for him and protected him from an early age. They attended the same college, where she met and fell in love with Cheryl. The two moved in together while Laura was still in Law School and they have lived hapilly together since. The two often hang out with their friends at bars, clubs, or at home. Laura's cousin Dave moved to the city she lives in while she and Kale were fighting about his relationship with Ryan. Once Kale broke up with Ryan, she arranged for Dave and Kale to meet figuring they were the perfect match for each other.
Cheryl Peirson
Hair Color: Dark Brown, waist length braid
Eye Color: Chocolate Brown
Height: 5'3"
Build: Light, Slender
Age: 25
Orientation: Lesbian
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Specialties: Dealing with children
Personality: Quiet, calm, caring, patient
History: Cheryl grew up the eldest of four children. She often took care of her siblings while her parents were away. Her parents were supportive of her choice to be a lesbian, and she talks to them weekly over the phone. She excelled in high school but did not participate in any extracuricular activities. She attended the same college as Laura, Seth, Brian, and Kale, where she fell in love with Laura. The two moved in together shorly after completing college, while Laura was still in Law school. She always tries to be supportive of her friends in everything they do. She often goes with Laura to hang out with their friends at clubs, bars, or at home.
Rowan Scott
Hair Color: Light Brown, Medium Lenght
Eye Color: Blue-Green
Height: 5'7"
Build: Average, Slightly Effeminate
Age: 25
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: First Year Resident Doctor
Specialties: Medicine
Personality: kind, caring, aloof, distant
History: Rowan is a young doctor who went to medical school in Chicago with Brian Timberlake. He is very intelligent and skilled but he has bad people skills, often coming off as harsh and insensitive. Originally he worked at a hospital closer to his mother's home in Missouri, but he transfered back to Chicago after a year there. Kinneson hits on him from the moment he arrives but Rowan ignores his advances. Rowan's parents have been divorced since he was ten and Rowan has spent most of his childhood with his mother, only seeing his father twice since. He hates his stepmother and sees her as the reason his parents broke up.
Kinneson Roe
Hair Color: Black, Long Ponytail
Eye Color: Hazel
Height: 6'
Build: Tall, Somewhat Muscular
Age: 30
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: Seventh Year Resident Doctor
Specialties: Medicine
Personality: very friendly, charismatic, good with patients, popular
History: An established doctor, Kinneson is well-respected in his field. He is attracted to Rowan the minute he sees him, not put off by the younger man's cold attitude. He tries to avidly pursue Rowan, never giving up, remaining persistant but not forceful. He was married for six years but divorced his wife a year ago whe he realized that their relationship was mere friendship. The seperation was a mutual decision and they remain close friends, as they were before thier marriage. He has two young children, a five-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy.
Richard Haze
Hair Color: Shaved
Eye Color: Leaf Green
Height: 6'7"
Build: Heavy, Muscular
Age: 47
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: Owner/Manager of the Void
Specialties: Small Business Management
Personality: Calm, cheerful, caring, blunt, straight-forward
Max Webber
Hair Color: Gray, balding
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 6'1"
Build: Average
Age: 43
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: Chief of Police
Specialties: Law Enforcement, Administration
Personality: Blunt, skeptical
Jake Mendez
Hair Color: Red, short
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'8"
Build: Light, Muscular
Age: 23
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: Police Officer
Specialties: Law Enforcement
Personality: Cheerful, friendly
Miki/Mikael Bishop
Hair Color: Silver-brown
Eye Color: Blue-grey
Height: short, 5'3"
Build: thin, sleek
Age: 18
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: High School Senior, 'Sable Poison' keyboardist
Specialties: keyboard/piano, fashion, reading
Hobbies: rock music, dancing, history
Personality: intelligent, mature, loner, realist, slightly cynical, independent, self-sufficient
History: His parents have long planned for him to follow in the family footsteps and become a lawyer, but he enjoys music and the arts more. He secretly sneaks out to go dancing at clubs with his friends. He's at the top of his class, more than likely the class valedictorian. He meets Chris at a club and the two date from there on. He has been friends with William, Teresa, and Bill since they were little children.
Chris/Christian Langley
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green
Height: tall, 5'9"
Build: lanky, slightly muscular
Age: 21
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: 'Sable Poison' vocalist
Specialties: singing
Hobbies: classical music, watching television, driving
Personality: acts very carefree and playboy-ish, but is very serious on the inside, very sophisticated despite appearances
History: He's been practicing music from an early age, and joined his first band at 16. His parents died in a plane crash when he was 18. He's been able to live quite well on the inheritance they left him. His parents were both wealthy businessmen with no other relatives. His goal in life is to be in a professional band and to have a family.
Jacob Alexander
Hair Color: black, close-cut
Eye Color: hazel
Height: 6'2"
Build: muscular, thick
Age: 24
Orientation: Bi-sexual
Occupation: 'Sable Poison' drummer
Specialties: drumming
Personality: very self centered and egotistical, arguementive, vain and conceited
History: He dated Chris for a while before he dumped the other. He's very jealous of Miki and argues with Chris a lot. He throws Miki and Chris out of the band.
Daniel Montgomery
Hair Color: Blue, worn waist-length
Eye Color: sky blue
Height: 5'7"
Build: thin
Age: 21
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: 'Sable Poison' bassist
Specialties: mediating, acoustic guitar
Personality: pacifist, very patient and understanding
History: He's the moderator of the group who tries to keep everyone from fighting. He sympathizes with Miki and is secretly in love with Jacob.
Lewis Roe
Hair Color: Red, curly, shoulder-length
Eye Color: dull green
Height: 5'6"
Build: average
Age: 23
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: 'Sable Poison' keyboardist
Specialties: keyboard
Personality: compassionate, caring, patient, strong-willed, slightly lewd
History: He leaves the band after arguing with the drummer one too many times. He is a friend of the bassist who hates seeing his friend hurt by Jacob.
Luke Evans
Hair Color: black, worn chin-length
Eye Color: blue-green
Height: 5'11"
Build: fit, slightly lean
Age: 25
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: bassist
Specialties: acoustic guitar
Personality: very caring and compassionate, good at organizing and motivating people, very charismatic
History: He is an old friend of Chris' who recruits Chris and Miki for his band. He hits it off great with Miki from the start.
Keith Haze
Hair Color: dark brown
Eye Color: chestnut
Height: 6'
Build: stocky
Age: 23
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: drummer
Specialties: drums
Personality: Easy-going, knowledgeable, friendly
History: Friend of Luke's who joins the band with Chris and Miki.
William Reay
Hair Color: short, blonde
Eye Color: blue
Height: tall, 6'2"
Build: lanky, muscular
Age: 18
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: High School Senior
Religion: Catholic
Specialties: athletics
Hobbies: sports, video games
Personality: determined, easy-going, friendly, charismatic
History: The school�s star athlete with a deplorable knack of getting himself into fights. While not nearly the brightest person in the school, he made up for it in charisma and personality. He was immovable as a rock when he had his mind set on something, but also very easy to get along with. He nearly always had a smile on his face and a kind greeting for everyone he met. He has been friends with Teresa, Billy, and Miki since they were little children. He has a part time job in the classy Italian restaurant, 'Fredrick's'.
Teresa Quinn
Hair Color: black, worn straight to mid-back
Eye Color: emerald green
Height: 5'8"
Build: average, multiple piercings
Age: 18
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: High School Senior
Religion: Wiccan
Specialties: political activism, newspaper editor
Hobbies: politics, writing
Personality: strong-willed, outspoken, knowledgeable, eloquent, passionate, fiery
History: Will�s long-time girlfriend, the two have been and always will be together. She was the school�s outspoken activist of gay rights, women�s rights, religious freedom, and whatever happened to be the controversial topic of the day. She had long ago sunk her teeth into the school�s newspaper, using her power as editor to get her voice heard through her own column in the weekly publication. Surprisingly enough, her column was one of the most popular features of the newspaper and a great source of income for the small publication. She has been friends with William, Bill, and Miki since they were little children.
Bill Kasper
Hair Color: purple, worn shoulder length
Eye Color: purple
Height: 5'11"
Build: lean
Age: 18
Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: High School Senior
Specialties: student council president
Hobbies: politics, art, clubbing, dating
Personality: well-mannered, charismatic, flirtatious, diplomatic
History: He changes his hair and eye color on a monthly basis. Billy was undoubtedly the most popular person in school. His sense of style and silken voice won him many admirers. Never one to settle down for too long, Billy was constantly going from one fling to the next in an endless succession. He was president of the student council, one of the richest and most influential people in the school. He had long been into politics, rapidly moving up the ranks of school government from the moment he had first set foot in the school. He has been friends with William, Teresa, and Miki since they were little children.
Eric Thompson
Hair Color: gray, nearly balding
Eye Color: warm brown
Height: medium
Build: slightly pudgy
Age: 53
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: runs a music shop
Specialties: music, instruments
Hobbies: music
Personality: knowledgeable, easy-going, friendly, compassionate
History: Has known Chris since childhood and helped him pursue his music career. Helped put 'Sable Poison' together. He's very knowledgeable about everything having to do with music, a veritable guru in his field.
Patrick Bishop
Hair Color: light brown, short
Eye Color: brilliant blue
Height: 5'9"
Build: average
Age: 23
Orientation: Straight, married
Occupation: Lawyer
Specialties: law
Personality: responsible, opinionated, self-sufficient, supportive
History: Miki's older brother, he's married though without children as of yet. He's a very successful lawyer in the family practice. He supports Miki fully.
Sharon (Peirson) Bishop
Hair Color: black, worn mid-back length
Eye Color: muddy brown
Height: 5'5"
Build: slender
Age: 22
Orientation: Straight, married
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Specialties: math, physics, engineering
Personality: friendly, caring, polite
History: Patrick's wife.
Celestine Bishop
Hair Color: mousy brown, worn short
Eye Color: clear blue
Height: 5'6"
Build: voluptuous
Age: 21
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: College Student
Specialties: law
Personality: mediator, friendly, caring, observant
History: Miki's older sister, she's likes to watch out for her younger siblings. She gives Miki advice on his relationship.
Rafael Bishop
Hair Color: brown, chin length
Eye Color: ice blue
Height: 5'3"
Build: thin
Age: 15
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: High School Freshman
Specialties: video games, athletics
Hobbies: gaming, reading, skating
Personality: conniving, curious, knowledgeable beyond his years
History: Miki's younger brother, he covers for Miki on occasion.
Abigail Bishop
Hair Color: light brown, worn short
Eye Color: sapphire
Height: 5'3"
Build: thin
Age: 48
Orientation: Straight, married
Occupation: Lawyer
Specialties: law, housekeeping
Personality: arguementive, determined, fiery
History: Miki's mother.
Henry Bishop
Hair Color: dark brown, cut short
Eye Color: light green
Height: 5'11"
Build: muscular, lean
Age: 52
Orientation: Straight, married
Occupation: Lawyer
Specialties: law, mechanics
Personality: Easy-going, caring, calm
History: Miki's father.
Kiley Harbison
Hair Color: Dirty Blonde, Long Ponytail
Eye Color: Pale Blue
Height: 5'5"
Build: Thin, Scrawny
Age: 23
Orientation: Gay
Occupation: Manager for a Record Company
Personality: quiet, caring, sensitive, somewhat aloof
History: Kiley believes first and foremost in his own bad luck. His birthday never fails to bring some major crisis into his life, and the rest of the year isn't a whole lot better. While he has no problem making friends, he has problems connecting with them so that he has a large group of people who he considers friends but none who really know him well. His childhood has left many scars on his personality, starting with guilt over the fact that his mother died giving birth to him. He was raised by an abusive father and a sadistic step-brother. He was taken from them at age eight and placed in a series of foster homes until he turned eighteen.