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Vitals

Name: Riley Collins

Nickname: Rye

Age: 24

Birthday: November 21, 1983

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Status: Single

Job: Tony and Tina's Pizzeria

Religion: Atheist

Chronic diseases and/or disorders: Dyslexic

Allergies: Penicillan

Smokes: Yes

Drinks: Yes

Illegal drugs: When available

College: Graduated in May 2006, majored in Culinary

Glasses or contacts: neither

Left or right handed: Right

Favorite feature: Her hair and eyes

Least favorite feature: None

Worst habit: Twisting her hair around her fingers, biting her nails

Biggest fear: For someone to really see who she is underneath

Greatest strength: Being independent

Biggest weakness: Not being able to get close to people

Most common misconception about her: That she doesn't care about anyone or anything.

Responsible Driver? She only rides her bike and she's irresponsible enough with that.

The Meaning of her name

Riley - Rye clearing

Collins - Holly

Appearance

Riley is around 5'4" tall and has blue eyes. She likes to keep her dark brown hair short, mussed and almost choppy because she thinks it's more fun that way and suits her devil-may-care attitude. Her clothing style is pretty much whatever she decides to throw on that day, with clothes chosen more for comfort than adherence to any fashion trends, but she likes to keep things interesting, sometimes veering into avant-garde eccentricity with an odd mishmash of colours and loudness. She is unlikely to be caught dead wearing a dress.

She is a through and through tomboy on the outside, though the lack of restraint and decorum in her mannerisms is compensated for by a natural athletic grace. She has two tattoos: Chinese writing on her left foot and a thorny vine around her belly button.

Outfit on 23 May

Riley by elysianmuse featuring Tory Burch shoes

Personality

Riley is tough and fearless, her personality in sync with the tomboyish image she carries, with complementary traits of acerbic sarcasm and daredevil irreverence. She has a lack of patience with meaningless gossip and social trivialities, and self-control is not one of her strengths since she frequently demonstrates her dislike blatantly, even to authority figures. This trait of hers sometimes got her into trouble at school and at work. Impulsive to a fault; she simply charges ahead.

Also an adrenaline junkie, she frequently puts herself in the way of risk and danger by trying out new exciting adventures and sports. She has always been very athletic and likes practicing Chinese martial arts in particular.

When she is not trying hard to irritate others, most of the time she loves to laugh and indulge in the idiosyncratic nature of life with like-minded people. She also has a soft spot for children. However, she may not open up about her personal life easily, and she may hold people at arm's length. Still, she likes to flirt and have fun, though many will find that there is an edge to this lady that does not bear trifling with. A teasing wink may just as swiftly come attached with a glare of steel where Riley's concerned.

As much as she is bold and spunky on the outside, she has her fears as well. She is afraid to trust and get too close to people - in fact, she is completely used to standing on her own independence and will, instead of trusting others. 

5 Adjectives

• Playful
• Fun-loving 
• Impulsive 
• Independent 
• Distant 

Personal History

Her timeline

When Riley was a little girl, her mother wanted her to be very girly (due to the fact that she was the only girl). Therefore, when Riley was old enough to take care of her things without her mom's guidance, she chose to rebel. She went through a real tomboy phase until she gradually found what she believes to be a happy medium between the two extremes.

Throughout school, Riley had trouble, especially in subjects where her dyslexia got in the way. Due to her poor grades, she became frustrated which led to her being a disruption in the classroom. Since Nicolette had the twins separated in school, teachers usually hoped that they wouldn't get Riley. With help from tutors, Riley managed to pass through school. She took college a bit more seriously, though her grades were still mediocre. But as long as they were enough to get by, she didn't care that they were low.

Looking back

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Job

Tony and Tina's Pizzeria

Living Situation

Address: 22 Oxford Drive

Does she live alone? No - lives with her cousin Kaitlin

Lives in town since: she was born

Lives in the house since: May 2007

Previously lived at: 5 Farmer's Avenue, Apt 1B with her brother Travis May 2006-May 2007

Transportation

Family Background

The Collins family consists of Ripley Wyatt, Nicolette Collins, Nick Collins, Riley Collins, and Travis Collins. Ripley and Nicolette were childhood friends who began dating when they were in middle school together. Everyone thought that they would be together forever. That seemed like it was going to be the case, until Nicolette became pregnant with twins. Apparently Ripley wasn't ready for that, and he broke things off with her. As they hadn't been married at the time, Nick has her last name, and by the time that the twins came along, the two were no longer together. Nick holds resentment towards the twins since he sees them as the reason his father is no longer in the picture.

When they entered college, Riley and Travis lived on campus - in separate dorms, of course. However, once they graduated they decided to move into an apartment together. Riley wanted to move far away from their hometown, but Travis wanted to stay nearby. They were going to split up eventually, but Riley decided that she'd stay in their hometown, at least for the time being. She was planning on moving out of Pleasant Port in May 2007, one year after graduation, but she is now waiting until she gets another job.

Family member	Name	Age	Relation	Riley's feelings
	Ripley Wyatt	44	Father	Riley couldn't care less about her father. If she never ran into him again, it would be too soon.
	Nicolette Collins	49	Mother	To Riley, Nicolette is the epitome of the strong, indepedent woman. She admires how her mother has accomplished so much on her own.
	Nick Collins	25	Brother	Riley thinks that Nick is a self-centered jerk. She doesn't care if he doesn't like her, because she doesn't like him either.
	Travis Collins	23	Brother	Riley adores Travis and wishes he would stand up for himself against everyone. Well, except her.
	Kaitlin Collins	23	Cousin	Riley was surprised when her cousin came back into town after being gone for around ten years. They became close again and are as good as friends as they used to be. They now live together.

Relationships with other characters

Scott Archer - She knows him as one of her brother's friends. Riley thinks he's fun to hang out with, even if his thinking is a little strange.

Cassandra Davis - She knows the girl through her brother. She likes the girl's attitude and thinks she seems like a lot of fun from what she's seen of her.

Michel Decker - Originally Riley knew him as her history teacher in high school. After she graduated her mom dated him for a short period of time. As far as she knows they are only friends at this point, though she suspects there is something else still going on. While Michel was dating her mom, she thought it was fine, but wished they could have dated while she was in school so she could get better grades without working hard.

Oliver Gordon - Riley knows him from when she used to go to church with her mother. The guy seems pretty nice, so she really has no problem with him.

Ashley Hodge - Riley met her at a party one night and they had a great time together. Though they hang out at parties that they both happened to be attending, they haven't hung out outside of that though.

Dana Jenkins - She knows her from the fact that Dana works with her brother at the Photo Studio.

Micah Lewis - She knows him from the fact that he works with her brother at the Photo Studio and because Travis and him are friends. She thinks Micah's cute but too uptight.

Charlotte Miller - Riley thinks that Charlotte is weird, but she is pretty sweet. So, while she might make fun of Charlotte and laugh at things she does, she doesn't usually make the comments in front of the woman.

Fletcher Montgomery - She knows him as one of her brother's friends. She thinks he's attractive, but seems too cocky sometimes. She likes teasing him when possible.

Gabriel Parker - She thinks he's a complete jerk. When the guy bossed her brother around at the Pumpkin Fest, she destroyed the sign that had just been put up for him.

Ariel Reed - Initially, Riley was bothered by how annoying the girl seemed. However, she thought she was bearable. However, the closer that Ariel got to Travis, the more she bothered Riley. She hopes her brother will break up with the girl.

Henry Rodriguez - He lives in her apartment building. She thinks he's a tough guy, but that he's pretty nice. Due to the fact that he makes her brother nervous, she was the one who helped Travis to realize that there was nothing to fear from Henry...as long as you weren't a criminal.

Miko Ronin  - Riley met her at the park when jogging on New Year's Eve morning. She instantly found her attractive, and enjoyed their common interest in sports. She definitely hopes that she would see her again, for yoga lessons, or for a massage.

Jacqueline Sanders - Riley knows her from the Ocean View. Even if Jackie is really sweet, she doesn't annoy Riley but being too disgustingly sweet.

Alexander Stone - One of her teachers from when she was in school. She thought he was an attractive guy, and had a bit of a crush on him in high school. But she's forgotten about that as she hasn't seen him much since she graduated.

Jonathan Zimmerman - She knows him a little from seeing him when she went with her mother to church when she was younger.

Relationships with NPCs/Inactive characters

Lilliane Cotesworth-Haye - She met her on April 21st at the Pleasant Port Music Festival. After hanging out at the event, kissing to get access backstage, she and the girl ended up making out and going further than Riley's ever gone with a girl. She had fun and while she isn't looking for a relationship, she wouldn't mind a repeat at some point.

Farrah Covington - She met her at a party and thought she was hilarious and so much fun to hang with. They hang out together and enjoy making out sometimes.

Donovan Tate - She knows him as a pretty frequent customer of the pizzeria where she works.

Other Characters speak about Riley

Scott Archer: "Riley isn't a ray of sunshine, but she is a lot of fun to be around. She knows how to have a good time when she doesn't let her negative energy get in her way."

Nicolette Collins: "Riley's my little girl, and I'm proud of a lot of the decisions she's made. But there are times when I wish she'd make better choices. Hopefully she'll soon begin to stand on her own two feet."

Travis Collins: "She's one of my closest friends and probably my strongest bond, and she'd totally make fun of me if she knew I said that."

Fletcher Montgomery: "The girl is hot, but sometimes she's a total bitch. I know she wants me."

Life

Activities: Writing poetry, practicing martial arts, trying out different new and exciting sports, riding her bike, going to bars.

Likes: Adventure, fun and any physical activities. She also enjoys getting into fights and cooking.

Dislikes: Namebrand clothes, labeling, getting dressed up.

Favorite film: Memento

Favorite quotes:

• "Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the hell with sugar and spice." - Anonymous
• "I am free of prejudice. I hate everyone equally." - W.C. Fields

Favorite food: Wonton Soup

Favorite color: Black

Favorite book: "Running with Scissors" by Augusten Burroughs

Love Life

Status: Single

Crush: None

First Kiss: At age 12

Longest relationship: A month

Ever had a broken heart: No

If you want to win her heart, you have to be: Exciting

3 things she can't stand in guys: Being too cocky, Wimpiness, and being overly sappy

Does she believe in love at first sight? No

Virgin? No

When did she lose her virginity? At the age of 16

For her, love is: Something that only exists between family

For her, sex is: Mind-blowing when done properly

What makes you...

...Joyfully smile? Talking to little kids at the pizzeria

...Laugh out loud? Watching Travis get flustered

...Get on the dancefloor? Music with a good beat

...Hide in the corner? Nothing

...Cry your eyes out? A lot of pain

...Lick your lips? My cooking

...Get on your soapbox? People who are self-righteous

...Blow your top? Backstabbers

Upcoming Appointments

Must haves

Cell phone	Notepad	Mace

Places she frequents

Fun Bar	Night club	Lingerie store

Celebrity: Natalie Imbruglia