User blog comment:EHKnight/The Terminus Games/@comment-5985856-20130427010229

Name: Rowan Sorbus

Age: 15

Gender: Male

District: 11

Height: 6'

Personality: At first glance, Rowan could be considered very threatening and powerful, however that's just because of his massive build and his towering height. Truthfully, he's a sweet, caring young male, very generous and always doing what's best for others. Once people get to know him better, he's generally likeable and typically a very trustworthy person. He would gladly sacrifice his life for a close friend or family member, not only because he is generous but because he also, sadly, feels a bit insecure about himself and would much rather want someone closer to him to survive in the place of himself. Rowan is quite sensitive as well, and he'll easily end up crying and feeling really upset over a few hurtful words. He has a bad side that is rarely revealed, and he only shows it if you push him enough; and by that, I mean severely injuring or possibly killing someone that is extremely close to him.

Appearance: Rowan is quite large for his age, with broad shoulders and a brawny shape. He has dark messy hair that falls just a bit below his eyebrows, and light, cinnamon-colored brown eyes. His skin is tanned and he's actually rather attractive. Also, despite his large, intimidating build, he always wears a soft expression and looks at you with a warm, gentle gaze.

Weapons: Rowan is actually afraid of most weapons, and probably wouldn't be able to bring himself to use one in order to physically hurt another human being. However, if it comes down to the point where his or his allies' lives are in peril, he has talent with a tomahawk and could use that to defend himself, as well as a simple knife or a hammer.

Backstory: Rowan was born on the outskirts of District 11 to a small family consisting of his hardworking, dedicated father, his sickly mother, his grandmother, and his older sister Roxanne. His dad was always working in the orchards, as he was supposed to, and he rarely ever had time to spend with his family. The days he did pay attention to them, however, he would focus mainly on his wife, who was becoming even more sick each year she was still standing on this earth. Her symptoms included breaking out in cold sweats randomly, seizures, pounding headaches, sore throats, and throwing up even if she hasn't eaten, among several other things - the District 11 hospital wasn't of much help. Rowan's mom's life was on the line, and there was clearly nothing he could do about it. He spent so much time with her, sitting on the living room couch with her and listening as she told him creative stories and fairytales which he always loved to hear. Rowan's dad wanted him to help work at the orchard, however he felt like he belonged at home, helping to cook for the family and keep the house ready and warm for when the rest of the family returned. Roxanne attended public school while Rowan's mom allowed him to be homeschooled, so that he could spend more time with her, and also watch to make sure she would be alright during the day. And everything was perfectly fine for the Sorbus family, up until the day Rowan's mom had a heart attack on her husband's birthday. Rowan had gone into the backyard for just a few minutes to pick out some vegetables in order to make stew for dinner that night, and when he returned, he found his mother curled up against the wall of her bedroom, unconscious and not breathing. He immediately rushed her to the hospital before searching for his dad in the orchard. Mrs. Sorbus' death hit the family extremely hard, and everything was really depressing for a long while. Roxanne started staying at home less and less, as she found comfort with her "boyfriend", while Rowan felt at peace when he was in the orchard, up in the trees. He started to learn new skills that he could possibly use if he were ever reaped for the Games. He learned more about the plants and animals of the orchard and was fascinated by the amount of life that thrived in this area. Life was cherished by Rowan, while death was feared. He knew his mother would want him to be a smarter young male, so he taught himself these things along with survival skills and how to use certain weapons. When he was 15, he was reaped for the Hunger Games. He was afraid and he walked up to the stage, feeling as if he were on the verge of tears, but he didn't hold back. He could do this as long as he tried, and as long as he knew who he was trying for; his sister, his dad, his grandmother, and his mom, wherever she may be.

Reaped or Volunteered: Reaped

Strengths: Rowan's biggest strength is plant recognition; he could give you the name and use of pretty much every plant on earth, because he used up a lot of his time back in District 11 studying vegetation. He's also a great climber, as he would often climb some of the orchards in his district and stay up there for hours and hours on end. He's pretty physically strong, and this is quite obvious due to his massive build, and he's very intelligent. Since Rowan is kind, friendly, and trustworthy, he's good at making allies and isn't one that would work as a loner in the Games.

Weaknesses: Rowan can't swim whatsoever, as he's simply never tried to. He's disgusted by the thought of murder and could never bring himself to kill another human being unless it's extremely necessary. He's not exactly the fastest and doesn't have training with most weapons. He also has a fear of large amounts of blood and could probably pass out at the sight of it if there is too much.

Fears: Hemaphobia

Interview Angle: Rowan will act sweet and friendly towards the interviewer, and will truthfully answer each of his questions. He will try his best to appear outgoing and confident in order to make the Capitol like him so that he can earn sponsors.

Bloodbath Strategy: Once the gong sounds, Rowan will try his best to avoid the bloodbath altogether, and he will immediately go to his allies, attempting to safely escape with them. He won't bother grabbing a weapon unless of course one is like, right at his feet, and the same goes for a backpack or any other kinds of supplies of any sort. With that, he will run away from the sounds of agonized screams and metal clashing against metal, away from the large golden horn in which is surrounded by fighting, and into the arena that he will have to familiarize himself with for as long as he continues to remain alive.

Games Strategy: Rowan will stay with his alliance, doing his best to stay hidden and keeping himself quiet. He will live off the land and what is in the arena around him; due to his good survival skills he will probably be able to take care of himself, though that depends on what arena he's in, and if he can't, he will just pray and hope for sponsors. He won't threaten, attack, or most certainly kill another tribute unless he's pushed enough, and that would mean a lot of pressure and lot of violence acted against his allies - and I mean a lot, enough to cause his bad side to show. Otherwise, he'll keep his distance and observe the fighting from afar.

Token: A broken watch that belonged to his mother

Alliance: Anti-Careers, and if there are none then it will be decided later on.