The Choice of a Lifetime

Week 1 + Stary Writing Camp/Character developments

Micah:

Attributes:                                                                                Physical appearance

·       Courageous                                                                                      - Tall, with broad shoulders

·       Reliable                                                                               - Dark brown hair, wavy, chin-length hair

·       Caring                                                                                                - Bright green eyes

·       Genuine                                                                                            - Olive skinned                                                                          

·       Bold

·       Hipster

·       Proud

·       Strong

·       Funny

Background:

Micah grew up in the same town as Ellie they had seen each other around but never really met or talked as he was a few years older than her, so they ran in different circles. He was always the outgoing wise-ass who pissed off the teacher but somehow still manage to get straight A's, even in High school this didn't change. He always felt like life was a game, a game that was easy to win and he was never challenged by. Once he Grauatided High school a couple of years prior he started studying at university in the big city but would return home in between semesters to see his family and help with his dad with their family business. He was studying for a degree in Business so he'll be able to help his dad expand and improve the family business which he is destined to take over one day. He always noticed Ellie around, she was easily one of the prettier girls in town to him, but in a modest and endearing way, he thought. Judging by their social circles, however, he always assumed they would be too different. Micah was usually more into the popular girls or sporty girls and she seemed to miss that mark for him. He was a bit of a heartthrob as well, his smartass attitude, carefree nature, and devilish sense of humor could easily win him any girl he deemed 'his type'. Micah was raised to despise sirens and like most people, believed they were the murderous, man-eating creatures described in the legends of old. He was always thought it a waste that a creature with so much beauty and potential was truly so deadly and despicable. He never could have imagined he would fall in love with one, that would have been a nightmare to him.

 Richard (Micahs Dad): 

Micah’s dad, Richard, was in the business of exporting and supplying local restaurants and stores in the area with the best fish you could find. He was by far the most successful and sought-after fisherman on the coast.  He was also the lead siren hunter on his stretch of coast, the best silencer there was. He wanted Micah to take over his legacy once he was finished his study so he would take Micah on as many group hunts, known as ___, as often as he could.

Sean (Micah's friend): 

Sean and Micah have been best friends since Highschool. They planned the sickest high school pranks together and always had each other's back. He is also Jessie's brother (Jessie is Ellie's best friend). Ellie was also close to Sean, he was like the older brother Ellie never had much to Jessie's disdain. She was always worried that one day Sean would fall for Ellie or vice versa. Sean definitely loved Ellie but as a little sister, the thought of anything more makes him want to puke but the thought of anything less makes him frown, to say the least. She was always a ray of sunshine in his life a fun, bubbly sweet little sister he cared for deeply. After high school, he started a chef apprenticeship at the local seaside restaurant with aspirations of opening his own restaurant in the future. He was always highly motivated and sure to get what he wanted if he put his mind to it. If being the keyword. he was always a bit of a flip-flopper and had a hard time staying grounded but never had a hard time working hard for what he wanted when he knew what he wanted.

Ellie:

Attributes:                                                                                Physical Appearance:

·       Sweet                                                                                  -Long dirty blonde, thick wavy hair

·       Sassy                                                 -Light brown eyes, if they were any lighter, they’d be golden

·       Passionate                                      - average height maybe 5’5’, thin but slightly muscular frame

·       Open/Honest

·       Fun

·       Confident

·       Daring

·       Shy

Ellie Grew up in a small town a mere 10 minutes away from the famous Australian coast. She lived with her father as her mother died in an ‘accident’ when she was just a little girl and ever since it’s just been her and her father, James, against the world and she was never allowed to return to the beach. He father always said he couldn’t do it because it reminded him too much of her mother, Nevaeh. It never really made sense to Ellie because she was forbidden from going to the ocean even with her friends or Aunt Jacinta. She always put it down to her dad’s way of mourning and accepted her fate, though, it pained her. The beach was her favorite place and the ocean set her heart at ease. It was the only place she felt at peace. Her Aunt would come to them every Sunday for a Family lunch. It was one of her favorite past times. Her Aunt reminded her of her mother in some ways. Her hair always fell into dark beachy waves that smelt like the sea and were almost stiff from ocean water. She wore a seashell necklace and earrings and loose baggy clothes I can only describe as hippie clothes. Her Aunt also snuck her to the beach whenever she could, they would sit together and watch the waves crash to the shore, eating ice cream or hot chips. When Ellie was little, they would build sandcastles together and collect seashells as well. Ellie always did love collecting seashells. She would leave them in a special bag her aunt always brought with her and she promised to always keep them safe. Her Aunt would never let her go swimming or even near the water though, she would always make up some story about too many jellyfish out that day to a shark sighting in recent events or tell her it was too cold or late in the day, there was an excuse. But the older Ellie got, the more she felt the pull of the sea.

 Aunt Jacinta: 

Ellie's Aunt that trusts more than anyone. She Knows she can share everything and anything with Aunt and she will be met with understanding, support, compassion, and non-judgmental guidance. She's the only one that seems to understand Ellie's longing for the sea and the only can that put her to any kind of ease about it. She is her Mothers sister and also a siren which explains that special connection. Jacinta is kind, loving, and motherly but she will always do anything it takes to protect her family and her species.

Jessie (Ellie's Best friend): 

Jessie was a headstrong socialite who everyone knew and loved, but she was always pickier when it came to her friends, that's why she got along so well with Ellie. Two girls who didn't take others people's crap but each in their own ways. Where Ellie was the type to speak her mind and then matters more or less resolve themselves, Jessie was firey, and crossing her was always a mistake as she was hot-tempered, once you got her fired up good luck. You'll most likely find yourself regretting every action and more often than not beat up and she would kill for her friends and family. To say she is loyal and protective would be an understatement. She plans to eventually join the army in the airforce, however, until she feels as though she's grown enough to be able to handle that level of responsibility and honor she works at Richards grocery store alongside her friend, Ellie.

Okay, I do not really think I’ve done this properly... I feel like in trying to describe these two characters I’ve described at least 5.