ESSENTIALSName: Solomon Obotetukudo
Nickname: Dr. O., Doc
Age and Birth Date: 36, January 17, 1972
Occupation:
Political Science Professor
APPEARANCESolomon gives the impression of being civilized. Completely civilized. He prefers suits and ties in colors that compliment his (not overly dark) skin tone. Casual clothing happens only when he goes to the gym, which he does three times a week. The result is a slender, nattily dressed man with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache that people don't mind trusting. That's probably the point.
PERSONALITYThe Doc is kind of a hard a**. Not in an awful way, but if he likes you, he expects you to meet his standards. They're not too overwhelming, but they are high; then again, the rewards for meeting them may make it worth it, because once you've proven yourself, he'll help you to the best of his considerable abilities. He's the kind of man who likes to be in charge of things, if not in front then from behind the throne or at an oblique angle. It's not an
overwhelming need, but it's something that makes him happier.
People have a distinct tendency to decide that this man is a trust-worthy and intelligent human being; part of it is the voice, but part of it is the way he dresses, and Solomon is very aware of that and people's perceptions of him, and tends to play to those expectations.
This makes it kind of hard to pin down his exact personality; he tries very hard to be seen as a liberal conservative, with classical tastes in just about everything from music to clothing. Occasionally this makes him come off as being wishy-washy.
ABILITIESSolomon's family tended to look like those
paleolithic venus figures (Yes, even the men) as they aged. Mostly for that reason, Solomon has kept in shape; he runs twice a week and does resistance training three times a week at the local gym. He's capable of lifting a heavy box or running up and down stairs, though he'd rather not.
Unfortunately, while he's fit, he's also uncoordinated unless he's had practice. It took weeks for him to perfect the perfect hitching-himself-to-sit-on-the-side-of-his-desk that was just casual enough and just professional enough to make students want to like him. If he's asked to throw a ball, he might end up hitting himself -- or someone else - in the face, especially if he (or the other person) isn't the target. He's also missed out on the cooking skills of his parents; either of them can make a five course meal and dessert out of some spaghetti, a stick of gum, and an egg, but all Solomon would be able to do in the case was burn the egg, lose the gum, and maybe manage to turn the spaghetti into a clump, unless
it burned too.
Socially, Solomon is a smooth operator; he tries very hard not to rock the boat during conversations, is always just flirty enough with just the right people (as long as they're women and appreciate it), and tends to come off with high marks in most situations. In an argument he's most likely to take charge by smoothing over both sides and trying to get them to reach an acceptable compromise.
As far as mental situations, Solomon seems quite strong, but the truth is that his weaknesses are pretty much addictions. Also, when he's nervous, jonesing, or annoyed, he has a tendency to pop chewing gum.
HOBBIES-Grading papers
-Helping students achieve greatness
-Political debate
-Medical Dramas on TV
HISTORYSolomon spent his first eleven years in Cote D'Ivorie, before his parents applied for Political Refugee status and took him with them, back to the United States. Their status gave him incentive; with the help of several tutors, Sol caught up to his peers and was able to enter an American high school.
He graduated with honors, the only trace of his time spent in West Africa the trace of a French accent, an aversion to coffee, and a startlingly well-crafted sense of personal style. He graduated magna c** laude from Dartmouth, completed a Masters degree within one year, and has only recently finished his Ph.D.
Sol, known affectionately as Dr. O by his students, teaches Political Science at the local community college. He is hardest on the students he likes, but he also offers extra opportunities to them; as faculty adviser to a number of student unions, he can and does write recommendations when the students he likes meet or (rarely) exceed his expectations.
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