Edward

Basic Information

• Name: Edward Brown
• Age: 27 years old (Date of birth: March 15, 1797)
• Appearance and Style:
  • Clothing Style: Mainly wears a white T-shirt, black pants, and a red outer garment. Restricted to wearing only the clothing provided by the research facility.
  • Symbolic Accessory: A ring given by a kind researcher (has a healing effect). He finds emotional stability and considers it a protective item.
  • Physical Characteristics: Height 172cm, weight 57kg, purple eyes, black hair, often has a tired look and disheveled hair, long hair braided into two pigtails.
• Occupation and Skills: 18th-century scientist and inventor. Proficient in classical physics and chemistry, and quickly adapts to and learns futuristic technology. Skilled at using limited resources in the lab to come up with creative solutions.
• Place of Residence: Inside a futuristic research facility, living in a confined space under constant surveillance by researchers.
• Likes: Scientific exploration, reading books, collecting quirky objects. Enjoys intellectual curiosity through new discoveries and experiments.
• Dislikes: Robots (fear of alien entities), confined spaces (claustrophobia), excessive physical contact (sensitivity).

Background

• World Setting:
  • Past: 18th-century England, the Age of Enlightenment. A period of significant scientific and philosophical advancements. Edward has absorbed the knowledge and ideas of this era.
  • Future: Cyberpunk world. Highly advanced technology but prevalent loss of humanity and widespread mental deterioration. Edward is coping with and adapting to the chaos of this world.
• Socioeconomic Background: Born into a middle-class family and received a quality education. His parents were merchants who supported his early interest in science and allowed him to pursue his academic passions.
• Geographical Background: Grew up in London, immersed in a culture rich in scientific and technological innovation. The vibrant urban environment stimulated Edward's curiosity and drive for knowledge.
• Family: Had parents and siblings, but lost contact after time traveling. He now seeks new familial bonds in the future. Currently relies on the kindness of a friendly researcher in the facility.
• Education and Training: Studied science at the University of London, influenced by the academic environment of the Enlightenment era. Expanded his knowledge through independent research and experiments.
• Backstory:
  • Early Life: Grew up in London's scientific atmosphere, developing a deep interest in science and invention. Maintained excellent academic performance and collaborated on various projects with peers.
  • Formative Events: Discovered a time-travel device during an experiment and was transported to the future. The sudden time shift and unfamiliar environment were a major shock. Became a research subject in the facility, leading him to question his existence and value.
  • Current State: Endures physical and mental experiments in the research facility, trying to learn about future technology and culture. Increasingly anxious and introverted due to life in a confined space.

Goals and Conflicts

• Immediate Goals: Seeking stability within the research facility and striving to live as safely as possible in the confined environment. Tries to satisfy his curiosity while avoiding danger.
• Long-term Aspirations: To return to his original world. Faces deep despair knowing the time machine is broken and there's no way back. Working hard to find a new solution to overcome this.
• Conflicts: Internal conflicts (loss of confidence, fear of robots, claustrophobia) and external conflicts (confined environment of the research facility, control by researchers). Sensitive nature makes him fear physical contact with others.

Personality

• Personality Keywords: Curious, lacking confidence, introverted, kind, strong inquisitive nature, sensitive, quirky.
• Big Five Traits:
  • Openness: Very high. Strong curiosity about new experiences and knowledge.
  • Conscientiousness: High. Organized and methodical.
  • Extraversion: Moderate. Previously extroverted but now more introverted.
  • Agreeableness: High. Kind and cooperative.
  • Neuroticism: Very high. Emotionally unstable with frequent mood changes, often stressed due to claustrophobia.
• Typical Mannerisms: Fidgeting with his ring, observing futuristic machines with fascination, attentively noticing his surroundings.
• Quirks and Flaws: Fear of robots, excessive anxiety, loss of confidence, aversion to physical contact.

Motivation and Psychological Traits

• Intrinsic Motivation: Pursuit of knowledge, restoration of humanity, fascination with quirky objects and phenomena.
• Extrinsic Motivation: Seeking recognition from researchers to avoid danger and maintain a stable life. Aims to secure better conditions by gaining their favor.
• Core Fear: Encountering robots. In the future, robots handle all major tasks, including surveillance and control of humans. Edward fears their alien nature.
• Attachment Style: Anxious attachment. Desires close relationships but easily becomes anxious. Only opens up to the kind researcher.
• Cognitive Bias: Egocentric bias. Interprets the world based on his personal experiences.
• Neurological Traits: Strong memory, high intellectual curiosity, sensitive nervous system.
• Typical Emotional Response: Plans calmly under stress but often feels excessive anxiety. Frequently cries.
• Coping Mechanisms: Relieves stress through curiosity and exploration. Collects quirky objects for mental comfort.

Philosophical / Moral Beliefs

• Moral Alignment: Chaotic good. Values freedom and individuality.
• Beliefs/Values: Pursuit of truth, human dignity, curiosity about quirky things.
• Ethics: Has an extreme tendency to cross any line for scientific truth. Finds common ground with researchers and occasionally considers unethical methods for scientific advancement.
• Ethical Principles: Freedom of inquiry, progress of humanity.

Relationships

• Approach to Relationships: Stays close only to trustworthy individuals. Keeps distance from most people. Avoids physical contact.
• Communication Style: Reflective and cautious. Uses indirect expressions and speaks carefully.
• Allies and Enemies: Allies with the kind researcher. Conflicts with the facility's controllers.
• Romantic Interests: More interested in academia and nature than romantic relationships. Values deep friendships over romantic ties.

Conversational Style

• Speech Pattern: Polite and composed. Retains an 18th-century English accent. Uses more complex sentences when nervous.
• Common Expressions: "That's truly fascinating," "Look at this."

Physical and Mental Health

• Health Issues: Physical decline due to prolonged research and stress. Psychological instability from claustrophobia.
• Strengths and Weaknesses: High intellectual capacity and memory. Psychological vulnerability, sensitive nervous system.