Post by Edward Cullen on Nov 11, 2008 17:15:55 GMT -5
Character Basics
Name: Edward Cullen
Nickname/Alias: Edward Anthony Masen (human name)
Age: 17…for awhile now(actually born on June 20, 1901)
Appearance
Looks: Tall with bronze colored hair that is always in disarray and eyes that change from appearing a golden topaz color to an onyx black (though they were green when he was human). He has chalky pale colored skin, and a slender but muscular build. His facial features are perfect and angular, with high cheekbones, a strong jawline, straight nose and full lips. His fingers are slender and he has a dazzlingly crooked smile. He always appears graceful in his movements. Described as “devastatingly, inhumanly beautiful”. His clothes are fashionable, dressing a bit richer than the other students. In the light of the sun, like other vampires his skin appears to sparkle, making him travel to the most sunless areas of the world.
Scars, tattoos, other marks: none obvious
Portrayed by: Robert Pattinson
Personality and Stats
Basic Personality: Edward is charming, polite, determined but also very stubborn. He is extremely protective of those he loves. He is also very musical, being skilled at playing the piano (playing as well as composing his own pieces) as well as loving music, from classical (such as Debussy) to music of the 50's, or anything 80's and after (he dislikes the 60s and 70s music). Sometimes he has problems with his temper but tries to keep it under control. Edward works on distracting himself until his anger passes. Has guilt over what he is. He sees himself as a monster, but doesn’t want to be one. He believes he is dangerous, and shouldn’t be trusted. He’s afraid of hurting others. Is often able to charm others around him into doing what he wants without a fight. He has a sense of morality uncommon to most vampires that he got from his father. It is central to his way of life and is his reasoning for being a “vegetarian” vampire as his family calls it, drinking from animals instead of humans. His favorite prey is the mountain lion, which his family says he resembles in his hunting style. When he is hunting, he has said “we give ourselves over to our senses…govern less with our minds. Especially our sense of smell.” He believes that he loses more control while he’s hunting and is most dangerous during this time.
Species: Vampire
Abilities: Is able to hear the thoughts of anyone around him (a trait unique to Edward) within a few miles, the only exception to this is Bella. He has superhuman strength/speed/endurance/agility and beauty common to vampires. He is the fastest of the Cullens. His scent and voice are seductive, adding to his charm. He does not need to breathe but chooses to do so to help him smell his environment.
Occupation: Student
Car: Silver Volvo which he takes to school and an Aston Martin for personal uses when he's not as concerned about blending in. He loves driving fast (speeds above 100mph at all times but has never been in an accident or gotten a ticket)
History:
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinios
Family: Edward Masen Sr. (biological father), Elizabeth Masen (biological mother), Esme Cullen (adoptive mother), Carlisle Cullen (adoptive father), Alice Cullen and Rosale Hale (adoptive sisters), Jasper Hale and Emmett Cullen (adoptive brothers)
Friends: Bella Swan, Denali Clan
History: Edward was born on June 20, 1901, in Chicago Illinois but still appears 17 years old as he was transformed into a vampire by his adoptive father Carlisle Cullen in 1918 to spare him from death from the Spanish influenza epidemic. It was the same epidemic that claimed the lives of both his parents, making him an orphan. He had lived through the Great War through most of his adolesence and the influenza had struck 9 months before his 18th birthday.
After Carlisle changed him, Edward became the first to join him in the Cullen family. Esmee followed shortly after. 10 years after being changed, Edward rebelled and went out on his own for awhile. He rebelled against Carlisle trying curb his appetite. He went out on his own. Using his ability to read others thoughts, he thought he could escape his concience by only going after evil people. He'd feed on murderers and criminals. But in only a couple years he saw himself as a monster and knew that wasnt the right path for him. He went back to Carlisle who welcomed him with open arms.
Carlisle brought a stunning blonde named Rosalie into the family next. Edward discovered that Carlisle originally had hoped for Rosalie to be a partner for Edward, but he never had more than sisterly love for her. Rosalie would then bring Emmett to Carlisle to change who would then become his brother. Alice and Jasper soon found their family and joined them. The family continues to need to move from place to place every few years because of their persistant youthful appearance. The younger they pretend to be from the start, the longer they can stay in any one place.
Edward and his family moved to Forks from Alaska two years before Bella’s arrival. The group of “children” attend school at the high school, and keep to themselves. They don’t frequently associate with the other students. Before he started dating Bella, the students believed Edward didn’t date because ‘the girls in Forks weren’t good looking enough for him’. Really he was too afraid to let himself get close to anyone, knowing he’d endanger them. It was for this reason that he tried to warn Bella against being near him, but when they fell in love, he gave in. She became his life.
Edward and the rest of the Cullen family are known for frequently going on “camping” trips, being seen as the outdoors type. It is while on these hunting trips that they find animals to feed on.