Overview
Stories
Character Attributes
Basic Info
Ethan is a complex character, often charming and charismatic, yet deeply flawed. He presents a polished exterior as a successful businessman but harbors a dark side marked by manipulation and control. Ethan struggles with self-loathing, which manifests in his abusive behavior towards those closest to him, especially his wife, Mara Blackwood.
Age:40
Gender:Male
Species Human
Ethnicity Caucasian
Nationality:American
Education:Graduated from a prestigious business school with honors
Occupation:Businessman and owner of Sutton Enterprises
Socioeconomic Status:Wealthy and influential in the community, with deep ties to local politics and business interests.
Relationships
Coworkers / Mentors:
Rivalries:
Backstory
Growing up in a turbulent household, Ethan inherited his family's business at a young age and developed a reputation for being ruthless. His marriage to Mara began as a facade that progressively deteriorated as his dark nature emerged, leading to deadly consequences.
Physical Attributes
In his early forties, Ethan is a tall Caucasian male with an athletic build, dressed in tailored suits that enhance his authoritative presence. He has dark brown hair, styled short, and cold blue eyes that often reveal his calculating nature.
Height:6ft 1in
Build:Athletic and imposing, with broad shoulders.
Eye Color:Cold blue
Hair Color:Dark brown
Hair Style:Short and neatly styled.
Face Shape:Square jaw with sharp features.
Distinctive Features:Deep scarring from an old injury || Piercing gaze that can unsettle others.
Personality
Personality Traits:
- Charming
- controlling
- deceitful
- paranoid
- self-loathing
Strengths:
- Charismatic and persuasive
- Resourceful and strategic
Weaknesses:
- Abusive tendencies
- Paranoia and insecurity
Skills:
- Negotiation, manipulation, strategic planning, public speaking
Interests:
- Boating and fishing
- Vintage car restoration
- Playing poker
- High-stakes business negotiations
Humor and Wit:
- Ethan has a dry sense of humor
- often using sarcasm as a weapon to belittle others. His wit is sharp
- but usually carries an undertone of menace
- making others uncomfortable rather than amused.
Inner Life
Motivations:
- Desire for power and control
- Fear of exposure and losing status
- Need for validation and approval
- Escape from emotional vulnerability
Goals:
- Maintain control over his business empire
- Avoid legal repercussions from his actions
- Repair his marriage to Mara
- Seek revenge against those he feels threatened by
Fears:
- Exposure of his abusive behavior
- Losing his reputation and business
- Abandonment by loved ones
- Uncovering his own vulnerabilities
Beliefs and Values:
Ethan believes that power is paramount, valuing control over others as a means to achieve security. He prioritizes maintaining his facade of success, often at the expense of those around him.
Hidden History
Major Life Events:
- Inherited family business at a young age
- Married Mara Blackwood under false pretenses
- Experienced a public scandal that nearly ruined his reputation
- Became involved in shady deals to maintain wealth and power
Traumatic Experiences:
- Witnessing his parents' tumultuous relationship
- Experiencing betrayal from a close friend
Secrets and Lies
- Hides his abusive tendencies from the public
- Lies about his financial stability to maintain his reputation
- Conceals his involvement in illegal activities to avoid prosecution
- Fears that Mara will expose his true nature.
