NPC - Not Adoptable

Vitals

Name: Robert Anthony Gray

Nickname: Robbie, Bobby (by Ben)

Age: 33

Birthday: August 8th, 1974

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Status: Dating Ben Sutton

Job: Lawyer

Religion: Both of his parents rejected religion and raised their children accordingly, so Robert is more on the spiritual side if anything.

Chronic diseases/Other Illness: None

Allergies: Ivory Soap

Smokes: No

Drinks: Yes

Illegal drugs: No

College: He went to Penn State and acquired a degree in Law

Worst habit: Licking his lips too much

Left or right handed: Right

Favourite feature: His eyes

Least favourite feature: His hair

Name Meaning

Robert: “Bright fame”

Anthony: “Worthy of praise”

Gray: “Pertaining to old age; mature”

Appearance

Height: 6’1

Weight: 165 lbs

Build: Athletic

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Brown

Complexion:

Glasses/Contacts: Both, but opts for glasses

Scars: None

Tattoos/Piercings: None

He usually wears: Dress shirts and nice pants

He never wears: Thongs

Robert has blue eyes and brown hair that tends to curl the longer it gets. With that in mind, he usually keeps it short enough so that it doesn't get out of control. He's six feet tall and has an athletic build although he isn't too muscular. His dress is what he likes to call cool/casual. He wears a lot of suit jackets with jeans, and more often than not, can be found sporting various scarves as an accesory.

There's never a moment when he'll look sloppy or messy. He'll iron his clothes, and if there's a wrinkle that shows up on a sleeve, he'll iron the entire piece of clothing again.

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Personality

Robert is about as easy going as anyone can be. He has this philosophy that life is only as good as you make it, and in believing as much, he's set on making it a wonderful and fun time. He's comfortable with talking to anyone and has no problem with sparking up conversations with strangers as if he's known the person his whole life. Sometimes it scares others, but most of the time they just see it as him being friendly.

He tends to be helpful to the point where it could almost be a fault, sacrificing himself for others if it came down to it. If one would need a ride at 3 o'clock in the morning, he'd be there. If someone needed a loan that he might not be comfortable financially to give, he'd do it anyway, no questions asked.

Personal History

His Timeline

Robert grew up in Pleasant Port with a pair of loving parents, Rosa and Ernest; and an older sister, Emily, that he's been rather close with during his life thus far. At a young age, it was evident that he was really caring. When someone got picked on at the bus stop, he'd be the first one to defend the person. Or when someone forgot their lunch, he'd gladly tear his sandwich in half. It's a trait that has stuck with him since.

Upon finishing high school, he was accepted to Penn State and moved there to study and major in Law, something that he had been interesting in at a very young age. Although he made a lot friends and had a few relationships in Pennsylvania, after graduating, it wasn't a hard decision for him to move back to Pleasant Port to put the degree to use. He got a job at a local law firm and became what most people thought he would, a cival lawyer.

After years of putting in work for others, he eventually bought a building and now works on his own time. A few years after that, Corinna Bland was hired and she works as his secretary. It's not unlikely that people Robert knows ask for his advice or help with legal matters. And more often than not, he'll accept the challenge.

He's bisexual in the sense that his first sexual encounter was with a woman, but Robert has known that he was more interested in guys for quite some time. You wouldn't be able to tell by looking at him or his mannerisms, but he also doesn't try to hide the fact either. He's dated a few people but most of the relationships - aside from Matt Patterson who he dated in college for about 16 months - didn't last very long. That is, until he met Ben Sutton. He worked with Emily and the two were introduced one day when Robert was in the bookstore. They became good friend; bonding over art, books and shopping. Soon friendship turned into a crush and then, after Ben suggested more, a relationship. They started dating at the end of 2006 after Christmas.

In February of 2007, during the flood of Pleasant Port, Robert was in a car accident with Micah Lewis. While the other sustained some serious injuries, he managed to come away with only a sprained wrist and whiplash. It only took a few weeks for him to be back to good, but during this time, he took to working out of his home.

During the summer, Robert caved and finally asked Ben to move in with him at Salem Road. The other agreed to do so. It was a big step and Robert sees it as making their relationship stronger.

Robert Through the Ages

Living Situation

Address: 5 Salem Road

Lives With Ben Sutton

Lives in town since: Birth

Transportation

Toyota Prius Hybrid

Job

Job: Works as a lawyer. Primarily does civil law, but can do criminal law if needed

Schedule:

Schedule

You Can Find Him

Square Books	Grand Grocery
Cafe Atlantique	Harbor
The Wheelhouse Diner	Department Store
Smart Fitness	Hillside Park

Stuff He Uses Daily

Glasses	Laptop	Wite-Out
Watch	Newspaper	USB Pen

Facts

When Robert finally realized that he liked men, he told his mom first, who helped him break the news to his father.
He likes the smell of gasoline.
He's a closet football fan but the only games Robert usually watches are when the Washington Redskins play.
He can play the guitar though he's never taken any kind of lessons.

Family

	Robert’s father, Ernest Gray, is a social worker.
	Robert’s mother, Rosa Gray, is a psychologist.
	Emily is Robert's sister and they're so close that he'd consider her one of his best friends. She moved from Pleasant Port in February of 2007 and he misses her a lot.

Friends

Character	Why they know each other?
	Although Robert and Nathan have different personalities, their common love for business and sailing started their friendship a few years back.
	They met one day while both were sailing and fishing and that common interest grew into a good friendship.
	Robert met Jason when the other started dating Emily. Although they had seen each other around, they didn't really start talking until then. Once conversations started, they both realized their common love of sports and have been friends ever since.
	What started out as being acquaintances, with Emily the common bond between the two, had escalated to a close friendship. And from that, turned into a relationship. The two get along great and Robert adores him.

Acquaintances

Character	Why they know each other?
	Robert and Tim have gotten to know each other due to their same love for sailing and the ocean. Whenever they cross paths, they often talk.
	In February 2007, the two got into a car accident. Since then, they've talked a few times and Robert likes the guy.
	Robert met Charlotte while volunteering at the Community Center during the flood. They didn't talk much, but he gathered that she was a genuinely sweet person.
	Luke rented a house that Robert owns on Sunset Creek Drive. That alone is the only thing that the two have in common.

NPCs and Inactive Characters

Character	Why they know each other?
	Jane and Robert have been friends dating back to high school. To this day she remains the one and only female that he had ever been with.
	Robert got to know Brady when he handled Samantha's - Brady's sister - estate. Not long after talking, he instantly thought the other was a good guy.
	Robert has run into Mahogany quite a few times, and during each one, finds himself really enjoying the company and conversation.
	Gavin and Robert used to be neighbours and are friends. They go fishing and hang out occasionally, and Robert also watches Lily, Gavin's daughter, on occasion.
	Leah decorated on Robert's office. He doesn't only appreciate her vision with decorating, but the random conversations they've had while going out to shop around.
	Robert and JJ went to school together throughout their early years and have remained acquaintances since.

Other Characters Talk About Robert

Oliver Gordon: "Robert is one of those guys you'd like to have around in a bachelor's party. Not because I'd like to sleep with him, don't misunderstand me, just because he's the sort of guy you'd hang out with and do crazy things, without having the feeling that you're an inmature thirty something man"

Emily Gray: "Robert's my little brother but also my best friend. He's a funny and sweet guy and I know I can talk about anything with him. I love him to pieces."

Brady Hernandez: "Robert is a consummate professional. He handled my sister's estate perfectly and he'd always there when you need to meet with him."

Gavin Jenkins: "Robert is great. He's one of my best friends and I can't imagine my life without him. He's funny, easy-going and always ready to help if you need him."

Leah Morgan: "He can't decorate to save his life. At least the office anyways. I really think he's a sweetheart too. He is also incredibly attractive. It's a shame he's gay."

John Sullivan: "I've known Robert since the dawn of time. Well...not the dawn, we are only both 32. I don't know him that well...but yeah....he seems like a really great guy."

Ben Sutton: "Robert? Well how much can you say about Robert. He's hard to explain. He's the person you know is the first you'd call if you needed some to talk to. Or is the first you'd call if you were stranded somewhere in the middle of the night. Or is the first you'd call to tell your good news. Come to think of it, he's really the first person I'd call for...anything."

Jesse Thompson: "Em's kid brother. Good guy from what I remember."

Life

Activities: Sailing and Fishing

Likes: Home cooked meals, working on the landscaping of his house, going to the gym, reading the newspaper, piano bars, Pleasant Port, fishing, being around large crowds, a good wine

Dislikes: Rudeness, getting his photo taken, extremely hot weather, looking unpresentable

Favourite Song: “Hands to Heaven” by Breathe

Favourite Quote: "It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." - Winston Churchill

Favourite Food: Mashed Potatoes

Favourite Non-Alcoholic Drink: Sprite

Favourite Alcoholic Drink: Red Wine

Favourite Colour: Salmon

Favourite Book: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Favourite Film: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Favourite Actor/Actress: Susan Sarandon

Least Favourite Food: Bananas

Least Favourite Colour: Red

Love Life

Status: Dating Ben Sutton

Crush: None

First Kiss: When he was 15 to a girl named Jenna

Longest relationship: 16 months

Ever had a broken heart: Yes

If you want to win his heart, you have to be: Intelligent, and have a sense of humor.

3 things he can't stand: Arrogance, dishonesty, extreme indecisiveness

Does he believe in love at first sight? Yes

Virgin? No

When did he lose her virginity? When he was 18, to Jane Ashby

Love is: the greatest feeling in the world

Questionnaires

What Makes You...

...Joyfully smile?: Being out on the boat.

...Laugh out loud?: Every friend I have.

...Get on the dance floor?: 80s tunes.

...Cry your eyes out?: The song Butterfly Kisses. Everytime.

...Really sad?: When I realize how much I miss people that I used to know well or see daily.

...Smirk?: Ben and his attempt at cooking.

...Hide in a corner?: Any kind of rude confrontation.

What is...

...Something about you that no one knows?: Anyone who knows me probably knows everything. It's not a secret that I'm an open book.

...Your most prized and important material possession: A scrapbook that Em gave me one year on my birthday with stubs, menus and pictures from places that we've been together.

...Favourite board game: Trivial Pursuit

His Secret

Personality Profile Based on Colorgenics

You have always longed for tenderness, love and a sensitivity of feeling into which you would like to blend. You are a very gentle, warm person and responsive to 'All things bright and beautiful.' This personifies a caring person, a person who 'needs' and indeed 'needs to be needed'.

You are seeking an affectionate relationship, offering fulfillment and happiness. You are capable of powerful emotional enthusiasm. Deep down, you are a kind loving person, always helpful and willing to adapt yourself if necessary to realize the bond of affection that you desire. But you need the same consideration and understanding from others and it is this need that will sometimes hold you back... so let go, trust and you may be pleasantly surprised at what happens.

You like the better things in life. You are sensuous and emotional. You are a follower of the Arts and you seek an environment that will give you the fulfillment to the senses that you need.

The way things are at this time it is necessary to 'go slow'. All the pleasures that you have anticipated should be left in abeyance until some future date, but all is not lost, you are able to derive and achieve considerable gratification from someone quite close to you.

The tensions and stresses that you have experienced of late have been the result of trying to cope with conditions which are really beyond your capabilities. You feel completely inadequate to cope with the situation and you would like nothing better to escape from it all and to be able to relax in a problem and pressure free environment where you can do your thing.

Celebrity Used

Jude Law