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Kathryn Jo Young: Warren’s bio-mother Some of the Basics First: Full Name -- Kathryn Jo Young Meaning of Name – pure, virginal Nickname – K, Kate Birth Date -- December 21, Astrological Sign and Details -- Sagittarius Strengths: Witty, giving, full of ideals Weaknesses: Blunt to the point of being crass, ill-mannered when feeling impatient, unable to make good on promises Charismatic marks: Lanky with sturdy legs, approachable, place more importance on comfort than appearances, women tend to be unladylike Likes: Sightseeing, staying out-of-doors, being free, philosophy Dislikes: Too much specifics, restrictions, bizarre ideas, needy people Best environment: The outdoors, being on the road Birth Place -- Missoula, MT Age -- 43 Nationality -- American Race -- Caucasian Hair Color -- Black Hair Style -- shoulder length tight curls Shape and Features of Face -- oval Glasses or Contacts -- no Eye Color -- brown Skin Tone -- pale Scars or Distinguishing Marks -- no Disabilities -- no Build or Body Type -- sturdy Height – 5’6 Weight -- 210 Speech Patterns -- loud Tag Words – happy little heiny Gestures – taps index finger Weakness -- alcohol Special Abilities or Powers -- none Family and Childhood: Mother – Amy Jo Young Father – Lorenzo L. Young Mother's Occupation – rancher, now retired Father's Occupation – rancher, now retired Family Finances – paycheck to paycheck Birth Order – only child Brothers -- none Sisters -- none Other Close Family – Three sons, not close Best Friend – changes frequently. Other Friends – lots of acquaintances. Enemies – fathers of the boys Pets -- none Home Life During Childhood -- indulged What Did His or Her Bedroom Look Like – When she is sober, it is immaculate. When drunk, she can’t be bothered. Any Sports or Clubs -- no Favorite Toy or Game -- none Schooling – high school Favorite Subject -- history Popular or Loner -- popular Important Experiences or Events – missionary trip to Australia at age 17. Returned early because K behaved inappropriate. Health Problems – Pregnancy at age 18 Culture -- Religion and beliefs – backslidden Christian. Your Character's Character: Bad Habits – Likes to drink and party. Is not accountable for behavior when she has been drinking. Good Habits – Fun, loves all people, friendly, Best Characteristic – Hearty laugh Worst Characteristic -- forgetful Worst Memory – parents took her son away and kicked her out of the house. Best Memory – meeting and falling in love with her first son’s father. Proud of – the way her boys turned out. Embarrassed by – She was not in their life very much to contribute to their successes. Driving Style – does not drive. Strong Points – physically strong. Temperament – fast mood swings. Attitude -- carefree Weakness -- moody Fears – being alone Phobias – being left Secrets -- Regrets – not staying in Australia with Warren’s dad. Feels Vulnerable When – left alone Pet Peeves – people taking things without asking Conflicts – with parents because they got custody Motivation -- Short Term Goals and Hopes -- Long Term Goals and Hopes -- Sexuality – likes men. And does not discriminate. She likes all men of all shapes and sizes and colors and religious preference or lack thereof. Exercise Routine -- What? Day or Night Person -- Introvert or Extrovert -- extrovert Optimist or Pessimist -- carefree Likes and Styles: Music – likes all kinds Books – history Magazines -- detective Foods – prefers seafood Drinks – rum and coke. Animals -- no Sports -- no Social Issues – doesn’t care Favorite Saying – happy little heiny Color -- blue Clothing – business casual Jewelry – locket that is a gift from her first son’s dad. Games -- Olympics Websites -- PrepaidDollars.com TV Shows – oldies from the 1950s Movies – old black and whites from teh 1940s Greatest Want – family back together. Greatest Need -- security Where and How Does Your Character Live Now: Home -- Current Address: 4619 Logan Lane, Denver, CO 80202 Household furnishings – thrift store variety. Favorite Possession – locket from Warren’s dad. Most Cherished Possession – locket from Warrens dad. Neighborhood – sketchy. Town or City Name -- Denver Details of Town or City -- Married Before – never married Significant Other Before – Children – three,each has a different dad. Relationship with Family -- distant Best Friend – changes frequently. Other Friends – lots of acquaintances. Enemies -- Car -- Pets -- Career -- Salary -- Other Income -- Dream Career -- Dream Life -- Love Life -- Sexual Turn Ons -- Sexual Turn Offs -- Hobbies -- Guilty Pleasure -- Sports or Clubs -- Talents or Skills -- Intelligence Level -- Finances -- Greatest Strength -- Greatest Weakness -- Health Problems -- Culture -- Religion -- Your Character's Life Before Your Story: Past Careers – moved around and worked in a lot of different jobs Past Lovers – three. Her boys are named after their respective father. Biggest Mistakes – not staying in Australia with Warren’s dad. Biggest Achievements – waking up each morning. Hi, there. My name is Kathryn Jo Young. My friends – if you can call them that – call me Kate. You want to know something funny? My parents chose this name for me because it means pure and virginal. You just shut up you hoodlum. Sorry about that. They are not gentlemen, calling a lady names like that. Just ignore them. It’s easier that way. Yeah, it’s supposed to be easier when you do that. You suppose that’s the biggest lie ever told? So, what you having? This is a rum and coke. I like this joint because the barkeep does not water down the drinks. What you having? See that drunk at the end. He doesn’t know if he’s coming or going. If you sit next to him and don’t talk, he’ll buy for you. It’ll be a beer but the beer in this joint is pretty good. You sure don’t talk much. You okay? If you want a beer, Jess will buy you one. Pretty sure anyway. You live around here? I live around the corner. I don’t have a car, so I have to get a place near my job. I was lucky to find this joint. You sure you don’t want anything? If you don’t like Jess, Micky is always good for at least one drink. You just have to let him brush up against you once in awhile, but he don’t take it no farther than that, honest. Well, I need a refill. Since you aren’t going, I’m going to go say hi to Micky. Speak now or forever hold your peace. No? Sure? Okay. Good to meet you, I gotta go say hi to Micky. |