Gawain

[Gawain]

| ~ • ~ | Character Basics | ~ • ~ |

.:Name of Character:. Gawain
.:Nick Name:. None
.:Age:. 24
.:Status:. Citizen

| ~ • ~ | Appearance | ~ • ~ |

.:Physical Appearance:. Gawain has curly, blond hair which he often leaves loose. He does not have too much of a muscular build, but he does have strong arms because of his work. His hands are rough, as is consistent with any blacksmith, and his skin is light, though at times it can be smudged with dirt. Gawain is that of the lower class and this is shown through his attire. He wears loose, ragged clothing as it has become dirty due to his line of work and he does not bother wasting what money he makes on new clothes. With that, he often wears a brown vest on top, and boots so that his feet do not tire.
.:Height:. 6"1'
.:Portrayed by:. Heath Ledger

| ~ • ~ | Personality | ~ • ~ |

.:Personality:. Gawain has a good heart. This both creates problems with him, but also eases in conscience, knowing he is doing something good. He is very caring, mostly for his daughter. He is inexperienced and constantly worries about making the wrong decision for his daughter. He does whatever he can to protect her, and though he is not the best, tries to be a good father. He is very clumsy at times, mostly when he gets nervous and anxious. He is highly paranoid over the fact that there has been those who've practiced magic in his family and fears that his daughter is going to be exposed to such a thing. He constantly worries about this fact being found out. He worries that his daughter is going to become an orphan, or that she will be the one to suffer what is regarded by the king as those associated to magic, even if it was in the past. He wants to set a good example for his daughter but lacks a great deal of confidence in his skills.

Gawain is uneducated, since he belongs to the lower class of England. Because of this, he can not read nor can he write, though he constantly wishes he could. He does want his daughter to learn, as he puts he above everything else. He focuses on his strengths, though he knows he is weak. He puts on a brave face for his daughter, though his heart aches over the loss of his wife. He only suppresses those emotions so that his daughter will not see him in such a mess. Gawain is very creative, and this is shown through the merchandise he sells, from jewelery, to decorative pieces; he enjoys work though the pressure of making it successful enough to cover all costs and pay taxes is constantly on his mind. He is a man of simplicity and practicality, always prioritizing his daughter and putting her above every other thing in the world.
.:Strengths:.

• Skilled Blacksmith
  
• Creative minded
  
• Hard working
  
• Kind hearted
  
• Willing to sacrifice anything for his daughter
  
• High morals and values

.:Weaknesses:.

• Extremely clumsy
  
• Rambles quite a bit
  
• Illiterate
  
• Paranoid over the safety of his daughter
  
• Emotionally vulnerable
  
• Doubts his capabilities as a father

.:Magic Abilities:. None. He is extremely paranoid about magic and will do whatever he can to distance him and his family from it.
.:Special Skills:.Gawain's only special skill really is the fact that he is a blacksmith and therefore, is skilled in making different kinds of weapons. In addition to that, he makes ornaments and jewelry, demonstrating his creative mind. He is not skilled with weapons however as he never had the time to train with them.
.:Accents:. English

| ~ • ~ | History | ~ • ~ |

.:Birthplace:. Willowdale, Camelot
.:Family:.

• Wife: Emma -- deceased --
  
• Daughter: Emma [named after her mother] *Portrayed by Skye McCole Bartusiak
  
• Father: William
  
• Mother: Elaine
  
• Sister: Kathryn [has four sons]
  
• Brother In Law: Robert

.:Occupation:. Blacksmith: Was the Apprenctice of Tom until he passed. Now, he has taken over and opened a new shop.
.:Current Location of Residence:. City, though his actual house is in Willowdale
.:History:. was born into a small, poor, farming family in a rural town. As a child, he was a very free spirit. He was a dreamer, believing in unrealistic possibilities and opportunities. Though his family was not rich, he did not mourn over it. He was an optimist, believing that everything and anything was possible. He was the epitome of a dreamer, and was always planning out his life, without really a set goal in mind. He wanted to travel around the world, and see new things. His ultimate dream was to move into town and open a small shop of his own. He never did express much interest in farming, and so knew that he wanted to change and break the tradition that his family carried for so many generations. The thought of being a blacksmith intrigued him, and so he would spend his childhood making different things . . . mostly sculpting things out of different stones and such.

Among his dreams, a woman existed. She was their neighbor, living in the same general district as his family. They were good childhood friends, and from a young age, he told her all the time that he planned to one day marry her. This was literally a dream that came true. When he was 17, he married her. She convinced him to achieve his other dream of opening a shop, but he wanted to dedicate all of his time to her, for not too long after they were married, she became pregnant. This was a life changing event that produced both a positive and devastating outcome.

Emma gave birth to a healthy baby girl, but unfortunately, there was complications that could not be ignored and Gawain's wife died soon after giving birth. Gawain, heartbroken, knew that he was going to have to change his life for things were going to be drastically different. He had no plan of allowing his grief to consume him, for he wanted to be a good father to his newborn daughter. His inexperience could not be ignored, but he felt no shame in asking for help from his parents and his sister, who had children of her own.

In addition to this alternative lifestyle, Gawain decided to begin his dream of working as a blacksmith. While he traveled to town, he came across the city's best blacksmith, Tom. It did not take long for Gawain to become the blacksmith's apprentice. He worked closely with Tom, as they became rather good friends. He learned a great deal about weaponry and the art of building it. This was how he lived his life, until one tragic event would alter the course of reality. Tom was arrested and killed for escaping. This tragic event devastated Gawain as he lost his closest friend. Distraught but still in need of work, he open a shop in town. He wanted to fulfill his other dream, not only because he needed more money to care for his daughter, but also because his late wife wanted him to, and to share the skills that Tom had taught him.

With this determination, he continued Tom's work, opening a small little store, in Camelot city and officially became a solo blacksmith. He is just barley making it, as there are a lot of expenses. His reputation as a skilled blacksmith however is slowly spreading throughout the town. He travels back and forth quite a bit, though sometimes he will spend the night in his little shop since the journey -- though not too perilous -- can be tiring after a long days work.After this fulfillment of a final dream, Gawain is set in reality. He no longer fantasizes about all the potential opportunities the world has to offer. He has become more realistic, and has lost some of his optimism after his wife's death.

In addition to the work stress, Gawain is extremely paranoid for his daughter's safety. Because he does not always return home, and sleeps in his shop instead, he is always worried about her. He shelters her from the world of magic and does not want to be mixed up in any of it for it is illegal in Camelot and he is not willing to take any risks, especially after the recent discovery that his ancestors were practitioners of magic. He does not want that for his daughter. Presently, he is living between his shop in Camelot and his family's house in Willowdale. He has a five year old daughter who is the pride and joy of his life, and his work as a blacksmith to keep him busy as the days roll by. He wants to make his wife and daughter proud, and set a good example for his young child.

[Camelot]