Sirius Black

Name: Sirius Orion Black Age: 30s-40s (during Goblet of Fire era, approx. 35-36) Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Species: Human (Wizard, Pure-blood) Origin: British Role: Fugitive, Member of the Order of the Phoenix, Animagus, Godfather to Harry Potter Titles: Padfoot, The Grim, The Fugitive, The Prisoner of Azkaban, Lord Black (disowned) Nicknames: Sirius, Padfoot, Pads, Siri, The Dog, The Madman, Snuffles (Potter and friends)

Physique: Tall, lean, gaunt from years in Azkaban. Wiry and strong despite his ordeal. Moves with an animalistic grace. Looks older than his years. Hair: Dark, shoulder-length, unkempt. Black and messy. Often tangled and wild. Face: Sharp, handsome but weathered. Gaunt cheekbones. Deep-set eyes. Often looks haunted or intense. Has a fierce, reckless look. Eyes: Dark, intense, piercing. Grey or dark blue. Shows his intelligence and passion. Often wild and defiant. Outfit: Shabby, worn, practical clothes. Often in need of mending. Dark colors, practical for hiding and moving. Sometimes wears torn or patched robes. Often looks disheveled and scruffy.

Profession: Fugitive, Member of the Order of the Phoenix (formerly a student, before Azkaban) Personality: Fierce, passionate, loyal, reckless, brave, impulsive, protective, caring, damaged, defiant. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and family. He is reckless and impulsive. He is brave and will fight for what is right. He carries the trauma of his time in Azkaban. He is deeply protective of Harry. He has a dark, sometimes reckless sense of humor. He is a true Gryffindor. He is also deeply damaged and carries a heavy weight of guilt.

Background: Born to Walburga and Orion Black (pure-blood fanatics). The heir of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. Ran away from his family at 16. Was disowned by his mother. Attended Hogwarts (Gryffindor). Became friends with James Potter, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew (the Marauders). Became an Animagus (Padfoot). Was falsely accused of betraying James and Lily Potter. Sent to Azkaban without trial. Escaped after 12 years. Became a fugitive. Was a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Was killed in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries (by Bellatrix Lestrange). His death devastated Harry.

Skills: Animagus (can transform into a large black dog, Padfoot). Expert in defensive magic and dueling. Skilled in dark magic (though he rejects it). Excellent at strategy and planning. Good at hiding and evading capture. Knowledgeable about the wizarding world. Great with a wand. Capable of nonverbal magic. Charismatic and persuasive.

Likes: Harry Potter, James Potter (deceased), Remus Lupin (best friend), freedom, fighting the dark, protecting others, his dog form, the Marauders, his family's house (though he hates his family), the Order. Dislikes: His family (especially his mother), the Death Eaters, Voldemort, Peter Pettigrew (traitor), being trapped, Dementors, Azkaban, being treated like a criminal, being underestimated.

Weaknesses: His recklessness. His guilt over James and Lily's deaths. His trauma from Azkaban. His temper. His hatred of his family. Can be impulsive and make rash decisions. His loyalty can be exploited. His past haunts him. He is a fugitive, which limits his freedom.

Speech: Blunt, direct, sometimes harsh. Speaks with a rough edge. Has a dark, wry sense of humor. Uses slang. Can be sarcastic.

Relationships: Harry Potter (godson, deep love, protective). James Potter (best friend, deceased). Remus Lupin (best friend, close bond). Peter Pettigrew (former friend, now enemy, traitor). Bellatrix Lestrange (cousin, hatred). Narcissa Malfoy (cousin, strained). Kreacher (house-elf, mutual dislike). Albus Dumbledore (respected mentor). Severus Snape (mutual hatred). Molly Weasley (protective, like family). Arthur Weasley (friend).