James Moore's Background

Parents

Marcus Moore

Marcus is 6' tall with graying black hair and cold green eyes. He is lean and wiry.

1. Where was he born?
   1. Jerusalem, New Covenant
2. Did he have a happy childhood?
   1. His childhood revolved around memorizing scripture and Doctrine, so he had a structured childhood with little time for friends or play.
3. Was he wealthy, poor, comfortable?
   1. The Moore's are one of the wealthiest families in New Covenant.
4. What was his social class?
   1. Being of the hereditary Grand General line, they were in the uppermost class of New Covenant.
5. Was he well educated?
   1. Marcus was among the best educated in the colony, having received a private education with skilled tutors.
6. What was the most important things that happened to him?
   1. Marcus sees his ascension to Grand General as his greatest accomplishment
7. Did he have any history of illness – physical or mental?
   1. Marcus would say no. There is limited medical care in New Covenant, and no mental health care.
8. Were James’s grandparents alive when he was born? Describe their relationship with the Marcus
   1. James's paternal grandfather died when James was 10. Mark and Marcus were not fond of each other. James's paternal grandmother died when he was 16.

Christine Moore

Christine is 5'7" with graying sandy blonde hair and a thin frame. She has hazel eyes.

10. Where was she born?
    1. Jerusalem, New Covenant
11. Did she have a happy childhood?
    1. As happy as possible in New Covenant. Christine attended Church School and played with other girls.
12. Was she wealthy, poor, comfortable?
    1. Christine's family was very comfortable. Her father was a Bishop in the militia, an advisor to the Grand General.
13. What was her social class?
    1. High upper class
14. Was she well educated?
    1. Christine attended Church School, where she learned scripture and Doctrine, until she was 12 and betrothed.
15. What were the most important things that happened to her?
    1. Christine sees her children as her greatest accomplishment
16. Did she have any history of illness – physical or mental?
    1. None
17. Were James’s grandparents alive when he was born? Describe their relationship with Christine
    1. Christine's father passed away after she had Hunter when she was 26. Her mother passed away when she was 38. She had a polite relationship with her father and a warm relationship with her mother.

James Moore

James is 6' tall and has dark black hair and beard, green eyes, and he is wiry. His single point of vanity is his well-kept beard.

1. Was James raised by one of these parents? One or both of them?
   1. James was raised by both his parents, with his mother as the primary caregiver.
2. Into what circumstances is James born?
   1. James was born into a theocratic authoritarian colony where his father was one of the three leaders.
3. Are James’s parents happy with the sex of the child?
   1. Yes. Marcus Moore wanted an heir to the Grand General title.
4. What expectation do James’s parents have for him?
   1. They expect James to excel in all things, and take over the Grand General role when Marcus dies.
5. Does society expect something from James?
   1. Everyone in the colony expects him to be like his father
6. Where do they live?
   1. James lives in a small house on the Moore property, which is reserved for the heir.
7. Does something else happen that changes everything for him?
   1. James witnessed his grandfather's death at 10
   2. James learned about the outside world from a neighbor, Mr. Turner, at 14
8. How does this affect James?
   1. James does not speak about this until later in life.
   2. James comes up with his plan to escape.
9. What is James’s relationship with his parents like?
   1. For the most part, James's parents are distant, with his father occasionally being cruel.
10. Who does James love most when he is a child?
    1. Early on, James loved his mother most. At 8, James's brother Hunter was born, and James doted on him.
11. Do he have brothers or sisters? What are their names?
    1. Ace, 2 years young
    2. Karter, 5 years younger
    3. Hunter, 8 years younger
    4. Ryder, 12 years younger
    5. Beau, 17 years younger
12. Does he have relationships with any other family members?
    1. His father's brothers all dispersed to different towns by age 25, per custom. Christine's parents and brothers spent some time with him.
13. Is James an introverted or extroverted child?
    1. Very extroverted, but not hyper.
14. Is he popular?
    1. Very popular. All the kids wanted to be friends with the future leader.
15. What interests, hobbies, and sports does James enjoy?
    1. James enjoys hunting and carving wood.
16. Is tradition / spirituality / religion an important part of James’s life?
    1. James's church is comprised of young Earth creationist Christians, and James doesn't know other religions exist, as church attendance is mandatory and everyone believes in the same Bible and Doctrine. Supposedly.
17. Does James do well at school?
    1. James did very well in school until he joined the militia at 13.
18. How did his teachers see James?
    1. James's teachers and tutors found him to be an excellent student and leader among his peers.
19. What is the James’s greatest fear?
    1. Losing a loved one.
20. As James’s sexuality becomes more fixed, does he or she fit into the norms of society? If not, how does he or she feel different?
    1. James is unaware of anything besides heterosexual and cisgender people during his life in the colony. Any such behavior outside of the "norm" of Doctrine would mean a death sentence.
21. What words would you use to describe James’s style? Dress sense?
    1. James usually wears his militia uniform or rugged hunting gear.
22. Who does he admire?
    1. Mr. Turner.
23. Is there a genre of music/books/games that he enjoys?
    1. There is not music or books in the colony besides the church choir and Bible.
24. Is there anything that happens during these years that forces James to mature more or less quickly?
    1. James had to enlist in the militia at 13 and learn how to kill aliens. Boys in the colony become men at 13.
25. Does James know what he wants to do as an adult?
    1. James has no choice but the stay in the militia and eventually take over.
26. List the five most important things that happen to James before 18
    1. Betrothal to Alaina at age 12
    2. Became a man and joined the militia at 13
    3. Killed an alien at 14
    4. Met Mr. Turner at 14
    5. Married Alaina and had his son JJ at 16.
27. Did James complete his or her education?
    1. James completed all the education available to him in the colony.
28. What does James do for a living?
    1. James is an Overseer in the militia and is in charge of all training.
29. Life Partners?
    1. Alaina Moore
30. Children?
    1. Son JJ
31. Friends?
    1. Primarily his siblings.
32. What goals does James have?
    1. James secretly wants to leave the colony.
33. How does he see the world?
    1. James sees the colony as a dreadful place, and hopes the Other Side is better.

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