Workshop One - Writing Prompt Kalon Name:Each name can be found below, as I'll be doing 1 per each kalon.
Link to Kalon:Each link can be found below, as I'll be doing 1 per each kalon.
Prompt:CalvinCalvin is a nervous sort. He has a pessimistic attitude, one that rarely wavers and keeps him seeming a bit listless and tired most of the time. This is a big contrast from his attitude as a younger kalon, as, while he's always been shy, he used to be very determined and energetic, always trying his best. This began to fade as he hit his late teens to early 20s. The main thing keeping this sad little fellow running is his love for his family, as well as his passion for music. He's a professional musician and singer, and loves to teach and preform music and share it with the world. Besides his evident dreariness towards everything else, he's still a kind kalon, and tries his best to please those he loves. He's just a very weak and emotional sort who needs a great deal of support to thrive and remain inspired.
JemimaJemima grew up in the country, and loves nature and exploring. She's always been an optimist, and does her best to keep others positive and pleased. Being a mother and grandmother, Jemima is very watchful with her family and tries her best to keep everyone in harmony, which often leaves her tired, so she can seem a bit overwhelmed and frustrated at times. Her caring nature tends to prevail however with only small outbursts and snappish remarks of occasional anger or frustration. She is good at keeping herself calm and "into the zone" in times of crisis or when she's busy working on something, only feeling the full effect of things once they are done (be they sadness from hardship, or just plain drowsiness from work). She's a musician and plays several different strong instruments, and her favorite songs to sing are old ballads and country tunes.
QuentinQuentin's a bit of a rough sort, yet also holds a sort of genteel attitude simultaneously. In his work he keeps up a polite and business like manner, although in private life he is rude and sarcastic, often wallowing in gloom and self pity. He's not the nicest kalon, yet he won't go far out of his way to hurt anyone; just leave him alone and he'll leave you alone. He has a deep seated frustration in everything and goes through drawn out times of hopeless listlessness, only to return to his usual, more energetic self and continue his work in repairing old antiques and taking care of his family's estate. When not trapped in his gloom, he's filled with energy and enjoys travel. In his younger years he was a flirt, but after the death on his fiancee, Daphne, he's been very withdrawn and prefers to avoid the idea of companionship.
AntonAnton is an imaginative and curious kalon, thriving, not only on the beauty the world holds, but also the philosophical, sometimes sad mysteries as well. Hes' well aware of all the bad that exists and, while he's not strictly an optimist, has a lightness about himself and his attitude towards things that makes him likable person to be around and to be comforted by. He's very clever, and loves to sit, pensive, with his thoughts examining every new question. He tends to seem a bit vain, priding himself in his talents, yet has schooled himself from his former ways of criticism and holds his tongue of any harsh remarks at other's flawed works. Despite this all, and the fact he usually seems calm and happy, he suffers from nightmares and occasional bouts of insomnia, and can have restless times where he begins to worry and bother over little things. He likes to use metaphors and symbolism in his works of art and writing, and he loves to share and hear others' ideas. He also likes to seem mysterious, and sometimes, even in the midst of his joy, has tinges of remorse that come suddenly upon him as he points out the darker ironies in life.
HandelHandel is a very happy kalon, even if he seems a bit kiddish in his simplistic joy, he is honestly a very loving, friendly if a bit judgemental kalon who loves plants, nature, and teas. The one major drawback to his normally happy personality is his superstitious side, which is both a funny quirk, but also causes him to be bothered by small things and misjudge others easily. While not following some popular superstitions, such as unlucky black cats and so forth, he believes in good luck charms (windchimes are very lucky and good at warding off bad humor and ill winds, he says), certain bad luck signs his parents and grandparents taught him of, and certain reactions his plants, windchime collection and little signs he thinks help to judge a person's character. He can, therefor, be suspicious of someone, as an example, just because the wind picked up in a certain direction at the time, meaning they are bringing false news, or bad council, and so on. He tries to be nice to everyone and usually is, but quietly avoids those he distrusts, often seeming a bit panicky he around them. Superstition aside he is studious and is studying biology, as well as practicing tea mixtures and learning how to brew teas. He loves to listen, too, and offer whatever comfort or advice he can even if it's not the best, he always tries. Besides listening to other's problems, he'll also sit and listen to your music, writing, poetry, reciting, and loves to hear a story, especially old legends a myth. Sadly, they sometimes aid to his superstitions, so be careful what you teach him.
CarlCarl is a very spirited kalon, always trying to be amused and make others smile, laugh and be happy. He is always looking to cause innocent trouble, and aid in others relaxation or joy, sometimes sacrificing what is best for himself in the meantime. He's a bit oblivious at times, but has a sweet, if over excitable temperament, and his fast paced manner and talk can be an annoyance to some. He loves giving and receiving praise, and despises failure, often discouraged by mistakes or efforts that seem wasted, and is a bit of a sore looser. He also gets easily attached to things, or people, and, due to this, dislikes separation and is easily made jealous. His innocent and childish nature however also prompts him to forgive and forget easily. He's very trusting of others, and a bit naive to bad intentions, as well as his lack of understanding of sarcasm. All things considered he is often treated a bit like a child. This bothers him a lot, as he is smart and, all his silliness aside, has always been good in his studies, and he wants others to see him as a responsible adult. He goes through times where he desperately seeks praise and over exaggerates his efforts, these often resulting in more failure or in embarrassment, further fueling his disappointment in things.
JosephJoseph is a very self conscious, somewhat vain kalon. He's easily embarrassed, but also annoyed at those who do not think highly of himself. Being born rich but now no longer having his inheritance, he struggles to still keep up a "cool rich" look, although this is dying down a tad as he becomes more dedicated to his job as a baker. Joseph a show offish, brash kalon, and is a bit flirtatious, yet a touch shy when his feelings are more serious. He can seem a bit empty headed, but he's still a kind kalon who likes good company and tries his best to work hard and do his best at what he does.
EdisonEdison is a bit of a gloomy personality. Feeling himself a failure, he has run away from his original problems and finds himself caught in a web of newer and more complicated issues. As a younger kalon he was very resolute and determined, dedicated to his family's work in a space military while also studying sciences. However, overtime, he lost faith and trust in mostly everyone, himself included. Yet still, he thrives of adventure, and having a time machine really helps. He's curious and always in search of answers, yet still trusts very few people and tends to keep his secrets close to his heart. He always seems a bit tired, even when dashing about madly trying to avoid the latest catastrophe in his life. He can be a bit bitter and serious, but his interest in the world and all the secrets the universe hold keep him relatively alright and stable.
(REST TO BE WORKED ON ANOTHER DAY)
Elizabeth "Betsy"girlish, kind, tries to avoid conflict
Fitzwilliam "Fitz"serious, quiet, helpful, shy, loner
Johannessweet, studious, curious, happy, pious
Hannushy, hard working, soft hearted, kind, a bit nervous
Ambroseserious, dedicated, smart, curious, calculating
Ninettasilly, loud, curious, happy, oblivious
Estellestudious, emotional, courageous, hard working, efficient, determined
Demetriusresolute, serious, protective, heroic, stoic, reckless, brave, harsh, hard working, polite
Citrineprotective, calm, leaderly, smart, slow paced
Sinclairelegant, smart, genteel, sad, mysterious, kind, unforgiving
Villinervous, happy, unsure, helpful, supportive
Prosperserious, smart, vain, active, imaginative, curious
St. Johnserious, rude, loner, harsh, unforgiving, cold, clever, unsure
Rordanquiet, imaginative, sweet, active, dreamy, happy