Generation One: Meet Chuck Hobble

Basics:

Name: Charles Frederick Hobble

Birthdate: October 15, 995

Age: Right now, in the story, Chuck is 52

Hair color: Brown with hints of grey

Eye color: Light blue

Skin color/nationality: Light

Accent : Southern accent (Texan more than any other), soft spoken deep voice.

Height: 6 feet 2 inches

Weight: 185

Tattoos: None

Piercings: None

Birthmarks: None

Disfigurements: None

Scars: He has several scars from his bull riding days.

Nicknames:  Chuck

Where did he come from: From the same city that Amanda lived in, they just never knew each other.

Where does he live: Chuck lives on a horse ranch in the town of Appaloosa Plains.

Why did he choose it and how did he acquire it: Chuck knew Amanda wanted to live near her best friend, Honey and they needed a piece of land big enough to build a ranch on. They purchased the land and built their dream ranch from money that Chuck had saved from being a star bull rider and from Amanda composing her first movie score.

How does he handle intruders (graciously, violently,): The family doesn’t have many intruders since they have a fence and gate around their property. There are continually paparazzi hanging around outside which usually doesn’t bother Chuck too much; but if one of them bothered the kids or grandkids, he wouldn’t be so polite

How does he usually dress: Jeans, t-shirt, boots, and depending on the weather and what he’s doing he’ll sometimes wear a cowboy hat.

What he wear to sleep: Boxer shorts or pajama pants in colder weather.

Does he wear jewelry: His wedding ring

Is there anything about his appearance he wishes he could change: His jawline, it’s very pronounced and he occasionally is bothered by it.

How would he look as the opposite sex: He has pretty masculine features so he would be an interesting looking female. He’d have beautiful eyes though.

What does he smell like: Why (does he wear the scent or does it occur naturally): He smells like the outdoors since he’s outside so much. He has a very rugged smell.

Does he have an accurate mental picture of his appearance (how he sees himself versus how the world sees him): Yes, Chuck has used his good looks to his advantage more than once because he knows he’s attractive.

Favorites and Habits:

Habits: When he’s nervous, he gets sarcastic.

Hobbies: What does he do with his time: Chuck rides horses, spends time outdoors, and occasionally plays a video game in his free time.

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite music artists: Blake Shelton

Movies or TV shows: Pirates of the Caribbean

Books or authors: Chuck isn’t a big reader

Political stance: Is he active in politics or does he not care:  Chuck doesn’t pay much attention to politics.

Pet peeves: When people are not genuine

What sort of gifts does he like: He doesn’t care. He’s just touched when someone takes the time and effort to give him something.

Favorite time of day: Early morning when he and Amanda are taking care of the ranch together.

Favorite weather/ Season: Spring because he loves the sound of rain.

Where does he like to spend his time: Outside with Amanda

Favorite food: Salmon

Favorite drink: Sweet tea

Favorite animal: Horses

Does he have any pets/Do they want any: At present, the Hobble ranch has three horses 

What relaxes him: Riding a horse.

Does he have any bad habits: He sometimes picks at his nails

First memory: Sitting in his mom’s lap, being rocked.

Resources and abilities:

Where did he learn his abilities: From living with his aunt and uncle on their horse ranch.

Where does his income come from: Chuck’s income comes from him breeding and training horses.

Job: Horse breeder and trainer

Why does he have his resources/How long has he had them and how have they served the character over time (Ex. Contacts, money, political power, fame, etc.): From both his days as a bull rider and as a horse rancher. Because of his bull riding days he’s somewhat well-known and because of wise investments he made from the money he’s made from both jobs, he’s been able to live a very comfortable life.

What are some of his more notable merits and flaws (including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, etc.)/How did they develop/How has this helped or hindered them in the past: Chuck has a hard time opening up to people. He’s friendly but he has built a wall up from what happened to his family when he was younger. He also has a hard time talking about his feelings.

How is he with technology: Chuck has learned a little bit about computers and can fix minor problems.

Is he specially qualified in any particular field/Would he be considered at the top of the field: Yes, he is qualified in his field. He was at the top of the bull riding field when he competed.

Has he ever been publically acknowledged for anything (Ex. Nobel Prize): He won many awards while he was a bull rider.

Is there anything he's deliberately sought to improve at:  Relationship skills.

Languages: English and a little Spanish

Relationships and history:

Family history:

How does it affect him: When Chuck was one, his father abandoned his mother and him. He never saw him again. When he was six, his mother committed suicide by overdosing on pills. He was uprooted from the city to his aunt and uncles ranch in the west. He was the one that found his mother’s body and it had a major effect on him. He didn’t feel like he could talk to his aunt and uncle about it and he learned to bottle up his feelings.

How does he feel about his family/ How does his family feel about him:  Chuck sometimes wonders what it would have been like to grow up in a family with a mom and dad. He is grateful to his aunt and uncle for raising him but he doesn’t feel much of a connection to them. From an early age, he knew he wanted a larger family and wanted to provide a home for his kids that he didn’t have.

What was he like as a child: He was very quiet, thoughtful, and serious. Mostly from what he went through as a child.

Favorite toy: A teddy bear his mom gave him. 

Favorite game: Hide and go seek

Playmates: He didn’t really have many playmates growing up on a horse ranch

What did he want to be when he grew up:  A cowboy.

Best memory from childhood: Opening Christmas presents while his mom watched him.

Worst memory from childhood: Finding his mother’s body on their kitchen.

Where did he grow up: Mostly on a horse ranch out west.

How did he view it as a child/Did it change as he got older: He wasn’t happy when he first moved there as time passed, he began to enjoy the escape horse riding gave him.

How does he feel about the place now: He very much appreciates all he learned while living with his aunt and uncle. It’s helped him lead a very successful life.

Did he, or has he in the past, had a mentor: The closest thing he’s had to a mentor would be his uncle

What was his relationship with this person, and how has it changed since then: They weren’t very close

What sort of education has he had: He has a high school diploma

Does he want more: No

Who was his idol growing up: He didn’t have any

Who is his closest friend, and why: At one time it was Johnny Johnson, they’re still friends but since Johnny moved to England, they don’t talk as often as they used to. His best friend is Amanda and he wouldn’t want it any other way.

What does he like to do with this person: He just loves spending time with her, he doesn’t care what they’re doing.

Does he have any rivals: No

Has he ever been betrayed/ By who, and how did it affect him: He felt like his father had betrayed his mom and him. Because of it, he grew up less trusting of people.

Is he married: Yes, to Amanda Hobble

Children: Bridgette Rose, Charles Frederick, Jefferson Allen, Scarlett Amanda

Grandchildren: At present: Charles Fredrick III (he will have 11 in totatl)

Child who’s most like him: Charlie

Sex and Romance:

What is his sexual orientation/Does he ever question it? Chuck is straight and has never questioned it.

Age on first date: Fifteen.

When did he lose their virginity: When he was sixteen

Who to: His then girlfriend, Vicky Stewart.

Where: In the back of his pickup truck

What was it like: He enjoyed it but wished he’d picked a more comfortable spot.

Past Partners: Vicky Stewart, Trina Harris, couple one night stands while he was living on the road bull riding, Honey Randall

Current Partner: Amanda Hobble

What initially attracted him to his partner: That she was different from any woman he had ever met.

How did he meet his partner: They met in a local bar during Amanda’s first night in Appaloosa Plains. They had somewhat a rocky start to their conversation but were soon talking like they had known each other for a long time.

How long have they been together: They have been married 21 years.

What type of relationship do they have: It’s a very loving and supportive relationship. 

Do they have any plans for the future: They look forward to the day when there last child is grown and they can enjoy sitting around with all of their grandchildren.

What is he now attracted to in his partner: How loving she is, her beauty.

What would be his perfect date: Sitting under the stars and talking.

Has he ever hurt someone he loved: No, not anything major.

Does he fall in love easily: No, even though Chuck has had several relationships, he’s only loved Amanda.

Drugs and Alcohol

Age when he first got drunk/What was it like: 16, he didn’t think it was too bad.

Does he drink on a regular basis: Not usually, just during special occasions.

What kind of alcohol does he prefer:  Beer.

Has he ever tried any other kind of "mood altering" substance:  He tried marihuana once, he didn’t like it though.

Morality:

One thing in his past he’s ashamed of: The number women he’s slept with before Amanda.

One thing he’s proud of: His family

What is one thing he feels strongly about? Creating a loving home and legacy for his family.

One trait he admires: Loyalty

What disturbs him: Watching people suffer.

Do the ends justify the means in his eyes: In his life experiences, yes. For instance, all the pain and suffering he experienced in his childhood were worth it because of the happiness he has now.

Is he a leader or a follower: Chuck’s a leader.

What does he feel responsible for: (Ex. I owe it to the world to do this.): Leaving a legacy for his family

Does he believe that a person can redeem themselves from mistakes of the past: Yes

What scares him: Losing Amanda.

How does he feel about death: He’s not scared of it.

Has he been significantly affected by it: Yes, from his mother’s suicide

Does he value faith over reason or vice versa: Reason over faith, usually.

Does he believe in an afterlife: Yes.

Does he have any habits that reflect her beliefs (Ex. regular prayer, vegetarianism, etc.): Not really

Does he respect the beliefs of others: Yes.

Would he be more likely to act for the good of one or the good of many: Chuck is more of a good of the one kind of guy since he grew up a little isolated.

Is he manipulative: No.

Future:

What are his dreams/What does he want to do someday: Watch the next generation take over the ranch and spend the rest of his days with Amanda.

Are there places he wants to go: Not really

If doesn't apply already: does he want to get married:  Already married

Have children: He has four children

Would he ever consider adopting a child: He would have considered it but not now.

Does he have any prominent sensory associations (Ex. the smell of their mother’s perfume, the sound of ice cracking under their feet as a child, etc.):  The scent of lilacs makes him think of Amanda.

How would he like to die: In his bed on the ranch.

Who famous does he want to meet: There’s no one famous that he wants to meet.

What will he be like in his old age: Pretty much the same.

Quick Answers:

Stuck in a waiting room. Which magazine does he pick up: He wouldn’t read a magazine.

Tea or coffee: Iced Tea

Sleep on side, stomach, back: Back

Dog or cat: Dog

Cake or Pie: Cake

Favorite word: Sweetheart (what he calls Amanda)

Least favorite word: Pills (because of his mom)

Favorite swear word: Shit

Pizza – Deep dish or thin crust: Neither, not a pizza kind of guy

Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving

Favorite month: November

One word that describes him: Rugged

Most beautiful thing ever seen: Sunset on the ranch out west

Story Writing Questions:

Was his story planned out from beginning: Yes and no. In the beginning, I was just going with the flow as far as his character was concerned. It was when Amanda asks him about his parents that I had to start figuring out his backstory and figure out who Chuck was.

What song/songs that helped in writing this generation: Suddenly – by Billy Ocean, Mirrors – by Justin Timberlake, That’s Where You Find Love – by Westlife,

Was there another ending to this generations story: Yes, originally Amanda was supposed to die from childbirth when Scarlett was born. I went back and forth for weeks and when it finally came time to write the moment when the doctor tells Chuck about Amanda, I couldn’t do it.  I didn’t want to put Chuck or the kids through that.

What’s one thing about this character that that has not yet been revealed that you would like readers to know: Chuck has a bad temper. I mean BAD. He is the most loving, sweet, kind-hearted man to his family; but he has a difficult time interacting with people he doesn’t know.

What’s one thing you would change if you could rewrite his story: I wouldn’t change anything. I like him the way he is.

What’s your favorite thing about him: How he watches out for his family.

What’s your favorite thing about this generation: How these two people came together after experiencing heartbreak and made a happy, loving home for their family.