Right - here we go. Proper writing mode time!
Write a short character sketch – no more than 200 words – in which you concentrate on appearance and any particular mannerisms you noted.
At first glance you might think 'classic geek'. The rake-like physique, the thick rimmed glasses. But taking a closer look reveals some discrepancies. Not one, not two, but three black rings pierce his left ear. A carefully shaped goatee garnishes a face with a crystal clear complexion and his blonde hair is artfully quiffed.
He stands in the lunch queue, awaiting his turn with seeming infinite patience. When asked for his order he double takes, as if blinking out of thoughts ocean deep.
"Jacket potato with chilli please."
I might have expected a West Country accent, all 'oooh aarh' farmer talk, but in a city with two universities the mix of accents is broad. His seems to be denser, something more northern. Perhaps somewhere close to Yorkshire, although there's nothing conclusive in the short sentence.
After paying he stalks past the rest of the tables, electing a quiet corner seat alone. Pushing his glasses up his nose in a unconscious gesture he thumbs open a thick book and loses himself in the pages, absently lifting forkfuls of his lunch into his mouth.
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Time to go read about some of your characters!
Happy Writing :)
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