"The old ways are not always the best, but neither are the new. True wisdom lies in knowing how to blend the two."

- Ursula K. Le Guin

"Fire in her belly, ice in her veins"

Agamemnon "Aggie" Thomas Stewart

Golden Hoof Riding Stables Presents:

Full Name: Agamemnon Thomas Stewart

Nickname(s): Aggie

Gender: Male

Age: 28

Birthdate: March 17

Nationality: Scottish

Zodiac: Pisces

Height: 6’1" (185 cm)

Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)

Physical Description:

Build: Slender wiry build. Looks weak but knows how to use his leverage to his advantage.

Hair: Ginger hair, typically wild and tousled.

Face: Long angular face. Blue-green eyes. Always clean shaven. Slightly crooked front incisor teeth.

Skin: Pale skin with freckles across the bridge of nose onto cheek with more on the right side.

Distinctive features:

  • Freckles stronger in summer

  • Distinctive smile due to teeth

  • Large calloused hands

  • Distinctive gait due to slightly outward turn of left foot

  • Fiddles with a worn leather bracelet on right wrist when deep in thought

  • Always wears earth tone clothes, blue jeans with a belt or suspenders, and well worn boots

Bloodtype: O+

Relationship Status: Single

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Family:

Parents:

  • Father: Thomas Edwin Stewart

  • Occupation: Security Consultant

  • Former Royal Marine

  • Stern, disciplined, and expects high standards from others

  • Struggles to express emotions, often coming across as cold

  • Passionate about history and maritime traditions

  • Mother: Penelope Grace Stewart (née Hawkins)

  • Occupation: Elementary school art teacher

  • Creative, nurturing, and highly empathetic

  • Tends to be overprotective and worries excessively

  • Amateur botanist with a beautiful home garden

Siblings:

  • Only child - no siblings

Parental History:

  • Met when Thomas was stationed near Penelope's hometown, married young

  • Often clashed over parenting styles - Thomas favoring discipline, Penelope emphasizing emotional support

  • Penelope's creativity and Thomas's pragmatism led to frequent misunderstandings but also complemented each other

  • Weathered Thomas's long deployments and the strain they put on family life

  • United in their love for Agamemnon, though they often disagreed on how to support him

  • In recent years, have been working on improving communication and finding common ground

  • Their relationship significantly influenced Agamemnon's personality, contributing to his work ethic, love for animals (encouraged by Penelope), and difficulty expressing emotions (mirroring Thomas)

Grandparents:

  • Aggie never knew his grandparents, never talks about them. It almost seems painful if it gets brought up.

Notable Ancestral History:

  • The Thorne family has been involved with dragons for generations, with roots tracing back to the first dragon tamers in Iceland

  • There's a family legend about an ancestor who formed a life-bond with a dragon during a historical conflict, saving the village

  • Eve's maternal lineage includes a long line of healers and herbalists, some of whom were rumored to have magical abilities related to dragon healing

Education/Degrees: Basic liberal arts degree from college and began internship at Golden Hoof Riding Stables.

Learned Profession/Occupation: Worked through the ranks as employee of Golden Hoof Riding Stables to become right hand man of Siobhan. He runs the day to day management of the stables.

Likes:

  • The smell of hay and leather

  • Early morning rides

  • Rainy days spent in the barn

  • Classical music (he finds it soothing for the horses)

  • Well-worn, comfortable clothes

  • The satisfaction of a well-groomed horse

  • Homemade, hearty meals

Dislikes:

  • Flashy, ostentatious displays of wealth

  • Artificial scents and strong perfumes

  • Bureaucracy and unnecessary paperwork

  • Social media and constant connectivity

  • Wasteful practices, especially regarding resources

  • Inauthentic people or those who are cruel to animals

  • Spicy food (he has a sensitive palate)

Pet Peeves:

  • People who mistreat or misunderstand animals

  • Loud, sudden noises

  • Disorganized tack rooms

  • Overuse of cell phones, especially around horses

  • People who don't clean up after themselves

  • Unnecessary small talk

  • Tardiness

Fears:

  • Failing those who depend on him

  • Losing his connection with horses

  • Large crowds and public speaking

  • Disappointing his father

  • Heights (ironically, given his tall stature)

  • Deep water (he never learned to swim well)

  • Being forced to leave the life he's built at Golden Hoof Stables

Strengths:

  • Hardworking and dedicated

  • Excellent with horses and other animals

  • Intuitive and empathetic

  • Quick learner

  • Loyal to those he trusts

Flaws:

  • Stubborn and set in his ways

  • Prone to moodiness and occasional bouts of melancholy

  • Struggles with verbal communication, especially emotional topics

  • Tends to overwork himself, neglecting self-care

  • Has difficulty accepting help from others

Traits:

  • Introverted but warms up to people over time

  • Prefers the company of animals to most humans

  • Has a dry, sometimes self-deprecating sense of humor

  • Deeply passionate about horse care and riding

  • Struggles with self-confidence despite his competence

  • Tends to be a night owl, often found stargazing

  • Has a hidden talent for sketching, particularly horses

Hobbies:

  • Horseback riding and training

  • Sketching horses and nature scenes

  • Stargazing and amateur astronomy

  • Woodworking, particularly crafting small items for the stable

  • Hiking in nature trails

  • Reading historical fiction and books on horse care

  • Collecting and restoring old riding gear

Personality:

Agamemnon is an introverted and introspective individual with a deep connection to nature, especially horses. He's diligent and hardworking, often to the point of neglecting his own needs. While he struggles with verbal communication, particularly regarding emotions, he's highly empathetic and intuitive when it comes to understanding animals and people's unspoken feelings.

His dry wit and occasional self-deprecating humor mask a sensitive soul prone to bouts of melancholy. Aggie is fiercely loyal to those who earn his trust but can be stubborn and set in his ways, making it challenging for him to accept change or criticism.

He's most comfortable in the stables or on horseback, where his natural talent and dedication shine. In social situations, he tends to be reserved and awkward, often retreating into himself. However, once he warms up to someone, he can be a thoughtful and caring friend.

Aggie has a hidden artistic side, expressed through his sketches of horses and nature scenes. This talent, along with his love for stargazing, hints at a romantic and dreamy nature beneath his practical exterior.

History:

  • Born in a small coastal town in England to Thomas and Penelope Stewart.

  • Grew up with a strict father and nurturing mother, leading to internal conflicts about expressing emotions.

  • Discovered his love for horses at a young age, finding solace in their company.

  • Struggled academically due to undiagnosed dyslexia, but excelled in hands-on activities.

  • At 16, started working part-time at a local stable, sparking his passion for equestrian care.

  • After finishing school, chose to pursue a career with horses instead of university, causing tension with his father.

  • Worked at various stables across the UK, honing his skills in horse care and management.

  • At 25, purchased his horse, Aces Diamond Rio, pouring his savings into this dream.

  • Seeking a change of pace, he moved to Orkney, to Golden Hoof Riding Stables to board his horse.

  • Impressed by his dedication and skill, Siobhan offered him a position as a barn hand.

  • Over three years, he worked his way up, proving his worth through hard work and innate understanding of horses.

  • Now, at 28, he serves as Siobhan's right-hand man, finally finding a place where he feels he truly belongs.

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