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.
