Lesson 4 Part 1-Character Sketch

Full Name: Valentin Vila

Nick Name(s): Always goes by Vila, never uses first name

Gender: Male

Age: 32

Birthday/Year: May 8, 1964

Marital Status/Sexual Preference: Married, very hererosexual, very promiscuous

Spouse:Current- Mindy, Past-Bella

Children: 2 daughters by Mindy, 2 sons and a daughter with Bella

What is their family life like? Mindy thinks it is everything she ever dreamed of. His children worship him. Bella saw the "real" Vila and divorced him. He swears undying love for his children by her but gives no support to them.

Pets? a collie, a german shepard puppy, 3 cats

What is their neighborhood like? middle-class cul-de-sac in Northern Tennessee, blacks, whites, latino residents

Hair: Dark Brown, almost black, kept short

Eyes: Chocolate Brown

Origin: Puerto Rico

Language(s): Spanish, English

Height: 5"11"

Weight/Body Structure/Physical Faults: Big boned, Shorter legs, Hefty, Big head, square face, large smile

Physical/Mental Health:Arthritis in Knees, Headaches, psychopath

Race: Latino

Clothing:

Parents/Guardians: natural mother deceased, father and step-mother living, off and on good/bad relationship with them. Father has many same traits as son.

Siblings: three brothers and a sister all older than Vila

Friends/Allies: Lt. Julio Tavares, Rhonda, trusts no one else

Enemies: Some inmates he has transported, cuckholed husbands

Beliefs/Religion:Deep rooted fear of God, yet completely denies it.

Superstitous: very

Career/Past Careers:Extradition Agent. Loves this job. It allows him to travel constantly and exhibit power over others.; former Security Guard, taxi driver, mechanic

Attitude toward management: Total disregard for following rules and authority

Dreams/Life Goals: To be recognized, to be in charge, "THE Boss"

Speech Patterns/Frequently Used Phrases:Regular use of both Spanish and English in a conversation

Hobbies:Cars and music

Favorite Color: Blue

Likes: Classic cars, oldies from 50's and 60's music, Latino music,

Loves: Women, Sex, Power

Dislikes:Anything he didn't think of

Loathes:Anyone with ability to see through his facade, women who cheat, people who lie to him

Fears: Death

Strengths:Has the ability and intelligence to be anything he chooses, gains trust of others easily

Weakness: Sex and lies

Good Qualities: Is a staunch friend or companion as long as he is not angry with one, knows what it takes to be an exceptional agent and is capable of being one, is a good trainer.

Bad Habits: Smokes, Lies to benefit himself, inherent mean streak

Turn Ons: Women of all ages, mystery, secrets, Strawberries

Turn Offs:Tomatoes, Women with self-confidence, Women who cheat on men

Natural Talents: Singing, Poetry, mechanic

Temperament: Jovial, Happy, Fun-loving, charismatic, charming, yet in an instant explosive, angry, no conscience

Background: Lived in New York as a child, moved with family to the South as a teen

Both Happiest and Saddest Moments: Death of his grandmother who raised him for several years as a toddler after his mother's death when he was a baby. Happiest: ?

What is this character's major goal? To be a "macho" man at all times, in total control of every situation

Why is this goal so important to this character? It is who he is. He has a personality disorder

Are there any events in the character's past that affect the significance of this goal? Always wishing his mother had not died; vying for his father's attention, being moved around constantly as a child always losing those close to him just as he formed good relationships.

Describe his life till now, motivations, family situation, pet peeves--anything that comes to you: As a teen knew how to manipulate others and then steal items to sell even vehicles for what he wanted at the time, jewelry, foods, clothing, records(music) and convincing his family he earned it. He was all about the "easy" money. Family was poor. Pet veeve is for anyone to lie to him, even though he so easily lies to others.

What is the one thing in the world he would do anything to avoid? Having someone know what was really inside, how he really felt. Why? He would lose his power over them. What has he already done to avoid this? Leads more than one life. What do you see him doing in the future to avoid it? Whatever it takes including murder.

What is the one thing in the world he would do anything in the world to have? A normal life with a family.Haunted by desire for his perception of being loved. Why? It is his ultimate dream to be what he percieves to be normal. What has he already done to try to obtain it? Married twice. Had children with both wives. Has a mistress (mistresses) who he has children with. What does he hope to try in the future? Convince someone else he is Mr. Perfect...Romantic...Stable...trustworthy without them finding out about all the others who have believed this.

What's the character's favorite fantasy? Being in toTotal control of everything and everyone in his world--much like a mob boss--someone beyond the law.

Financial situation: Never enough money.

Weapon: Loves weapons, but only possesses the ones provided by his work

Sport: No interest

Pastime: Working to travel and lead his various lives

Books: Doesn't like to read

Saying: Devil don't want me; God won't have me. He verbalizes often, "I am always right. Even when I am wrong I am right."

Curse word: Curses in Spanish

How does he handle conflict? He doesn't. He huffs, blows, gets explosively angry, leaves

Possessions he values most:

Vehicle he drives:Old

How does he feel about love? Always seeking it, cannot return it.

Crime? Stealing as a youth. Stealing from prisoners now. Taking female inmates out of a facility to hotels and back to the facility.

Has he traveled? With military and occupation
Where? Germany, Puerto Rico, and all the U. S.

Criminal record? None. He was either never caught or talked his way out of it.

Special training? Military, Extradition Agent, Mechanic

What does he take for granted about his life? That none of the people he is in a relationship with will find out about the others and that his family, his friends, his employer will take his word as gospel, no questions asked.

How would he react to:
Divorce: Totally pissed off. He must be in control. No one would dare leave him.

Partner cheating: Explosively angry.

Robbery: ok if it is him doing the taking, kill mode if someone is taking from him.

Finding out someone loves him back: His deepest desire, yet it terrifies him.

Being wronged some way? (forgive easily?)Forgive not in his vocabulary, yet expects complete forgiveness from others.

Change:Cannot handle it

How will the story change him?

How Do Others See Character: Initially as intellegent, capable, trustworthy, caring, empathatic

How Does Character See Self: As being perfect, he is always right

Current driving motivations: Greed, power, lust, love, revenge, money, material possessions, winning, territory, respect from others


BEHAVIOR

Leader or follower: Leader

What kind of public face does the character display? Always strong, trustworthy

How does he show affection/love? Very affectionate in a relationship. Loves to touch, cuddle, praise, bring small gifts.

How does he show/handle grief? Can he cry? With anger. Isolates self from grief/hurt. Cannot cry.

How do they handle pain?Tough man. Medications as last resort.

Is the character self-effacing?No. Center of attention unless trying to hide something.

Do they apologize frequently? Never! He is NEVER wrong.

Do they have a temper? Yes. If so, is it displayed actively? Vehemently.

Can he keep a secret? yes, master mind at hiding the truth or incidents he wants kept secret

Would he drop everything to help a friend in need? If it benefitted him or would cause someone he could use in future to trust him more.

Does he make loans to friends? No one

Does the character like to be the center of attention at all times? Indeed.

Does the character tell people what's 'wrong' with them? Friends? Absolutely. Everyone.

When telling a story, does the character always try to outdo others' stories? Yes.

Is it easy for him to find good things about others? Nearly impossible.

Does the character promise to do things and then forget/otherwise fall short? Consistantly

What role does humor play in the character's life? Describe sense of humor: Cruel, likes to laugh at others

What kind of energy level does he typically display? Hyper then crashes

Five adjectives he would use when describing himself:

1.Lover
2.Perfect
3.Ingenious
4.Intangible
5.Untouchable


Five adjectives other people would likely use to describe the character initially:

1.Charismatic
2.Charming
3.Empathetic
4.Powerful
5.Virtuous

Five adjectives other people would likely use to describe the character if they get to really know him:

1.Cruel
2.Demonic
3.Reckless
4.Selfish
5.Exploiter