Post by Tobias Frederik on May 11, 2021 1:25:59 GMT
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.:Name:. Tobias Williem Frederik
.:Full Title:. Prince Tobias Williem Frederik of The Kingdom of the Netherlands
.:Name Goes By:. Your Grace (Used by: Formal Settings, Servants)
.:Nickname:. Tobias, Tobby (Used by: Family and Friends)
.:Rank:. Royalty – Prince, second born son
.:Age:. 31 (in 1813)
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.:Physical Appearance:.
Spending the last 10 years in the service of the Royal Netherlands Army has left the 6 foot 2 inch tall Prince Tobias toned, muscled, and in the best shape of his life. Underneath his clothing lies striated calves and thighs, which can be on display depending on what type of fabric is britches were are created from, or if he bends over in just the right way. Underneath his typical button up shirt and vests, Tobias hides a set of abs and pecks that are only gained by man needing to prove himself accomplished at something as a second born son, which for Tobias was the Army. Additionally under his shirt lies a sprinkling of chest hair and as few scars from brotherly fights.
Tobias has a square face and an angled jaw which is typical for his family and that some even call or a defining characteristic shared among the men. His draw is accented by sharp bullshit lips that give off a charming lopsided smile. His nose rests slightly crooked off to the left due to breaking it in his childhood from a fall off a horse. But his most striking feature of his face are the steel blue eyes which become oceans on the sun.
Atop his head rest a mop of brown curly hair that he has let grow out since retiring from the Armed Forces. He is the only person in his immediate family with brown hair most of them being blonde.
.:Height:. 6’2”
.:Portrayed by:. Henry Cavill
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.:Personality:.
Being born into royalty had its expectations however being born as the second had its freedoms. Without the pressure of a crown looming over his head Tobias found joy and things like philosophy and writing outside of the normal education that is expected of a young prince. Buyers always looked at things a little differently than the average person not being held down by tradition or the fact that it has always been done that way he was innovative. His innovative Ness and creative thinking propelled him in the ranks while serving in the army getting the rank of Brigadier General before he finally retired once Napoleon surrendered.
Being given whatever he wanted as a child and leading upper gate of men Tobias is used to getting what he wants and when he does not get what he wants it can lead to an outburst of anger and curses. However, when he is in good spirits he can be the most kind and charming man around which has its affect on the ladies and how he has been able to sleep the way across continents.
.:Skills:.
Tobias being a prince started his education as soon as he was off of mothers milk. From a young age learning the various subjects like arithmetic literature history French, English, and the like. He was also learning skills like fencing archery horseback riding and most importantly how to lead. Although he was a second born son he still needed to know how to lead people, although you would not be king, he still had influence and would eventually be granted a Dukeship, which came with it on responsibilities. Aside from all the skills that had been drilled into Tobias from a young age he found joy and excellence in riding in Pulaski which is what he got his degree in before entering into the Army. Tobias can also be considered charming, personable, and kind.
.:Weaknesses:.
He is a rake. Being the second born son therefore not taking the throne and spending over a decade with Army men he has gained quite a reputation among ladies of all classes. He has a hard time opening up to people especially women knowing most of them want him just for his money and title. His temper is rather short having been given everything he wanted since he was born. He can hyper-focus on things and take small challenges too seriously sometimes.
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.:Birthplace:. Amsterdam in the Royal Palace
.:Family:.
Father: William Willem Frederik – King of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Mother: Wilhelmine Louis Frederik – Queen Consort of the Netherlands, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Older Brother: William II Willem Frederik – Prince of The Kingdom of the Netherlands
.:Occupation:. Royalty / Retired Royal Netherlands Army Brigadier General / Land Owner / Investor
.:History:.
Tobias born to the King and Queen of the Netherlands had a normal childhood, normal for a royal. His days were filed with lessons, tutors, and mischief. As far back as he could remember he was always following behind his older brother trying to keep up whether it be a game of tag their education or riding their horses through the estate. Tobias loved his brother greatly and was the one person that he could always look up too. However, as the boys got older and William's education became more geared towards running a country and Tobias was free to pick his studies their relationship became strained. William was going to be king one day getting the attention from their father to be able to pass on the crown. While, Tobias and the luxury of freedom and independence.
Spending longer times without William Tobias dived into books reading up on philosophy and starting to write his own. Finding the love for the subject so great that he pursued his degree in philosophy at Oxford before returning home to the Netherlands and enlisting in the Royal Army at 20. Tobias would not serve his country as king but wanted to serve his country in another way an honorable way. Spending the next 10 years in the army working his way up from second lieutenant to Brigadier General before retiring from the forces.
The Netherlands had won one against Napoleon, and Tobias had enough of being shot out for one lifetime. The time on the battlefield gave him a unique perspective into the lives of the men and families that his father ruled over, do you want to think it made him kinder more understanding as he sat in the trenches with these men. In addition to that he found similarities between men of all classes especially with gambling, women, and drinking. Having used his leisure time over the past 10 years enjoying the sins of life.
Now a man of 1 and 30 he is taking the time to travel for leisure, while he figures out what he should do now. His father incentivizing him to marry with a Dukeship, to be able to pass down to children. However, Tobias is still undecided on if you want to give up his life of rake-is-ness and the title of Prince to settle and have a family.
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