Farley Claymore

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[edit] The Mun

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[edit] The Character

  • Name: Farley Claymore
  • Age/Birthdate: 34, April 19th, 1893
  • Species: Human/Wanderer
  • Type: Farley's powers are the ability to "read" the thoughts and feelings of an individual, the ability to communicate telepathically (though only with people he actually knows, but the definition can vary from time to time), precognitive dreams that come and go at times, and the ability to spike his intelligence to genius levels, though they leave him with slight "ice cream headaches" afterwards. However, these powers terrify him because of the fact that he simply has no clue how to control them or much knowledge about them in the first place.

[edit] Appearance

Farley Claymore, hyena among sheep
Farley Claymore, hyena among sheep

Farley is five feet nine inches tall, with an about average build, albeit a tiny bit on the pudgy side, with pale green eyes and dark brown hair that is occasionally mistaken for black in certain lights. His hair is typically slicked down, though he decided to ignore it when he passed through the Rift, believing that they might not have any of the products he typically used in his own world. He is the typical one-suit man, and the outfit we see him in throughout the movie is it. When he comes through the Rift, he wears a black suit, a white shirt with blue stripes, a black and silver striped tie, a brown duster, a ring, and a wristwatch, and carries a tommy gun with a flashlight attached (specifically for the Shadow) as well as (surprisingly) a stuffed penguin in one of his larger coat pockets (It's a comfort thing).

[edit] Personality

I'll be the first to admit that Farley Claymore isn't exactly a nice guy. He can be somewhat egotistical, annoying in the fact that he sometimes doesn't know when to back off, and can be intimidated by others, though he hides it under bravado when he needs to. Needless to say, the trip through the Rift inspires some much-needed humility in him. Initially scared almost to the point of insanity upon arrival, there are times when Farley wonders if he was brought through the Rift as punishment for his associating with Shiwan Khan (considering what would have happened to him otherwise). There are also times when his newfound powers terrify him due to his lack of training or knowledge. Furthermore, he prefers not to talk about his past, due to the fact that he's realized he has plenty to be ashamed of (the whole thing with Shiwan notwithstanding), and will probably only do so when people trust him not to do something similar. However, there are times when he's not sure whether someone is sincere about their intentions or whether they may have something in mind, which can make this pretty difficult due to the resulting wariness. In the meantime, the world of the future intrigues him, so he occasionally takes a few moments to investigate the object of the moment, whether it's a coffee-maker or a television. As for the penguin, it was a gift from his late parents, and although he doesn't exactly go into Leo Bloom fits of panic over it, he makes a point of keeping it on or near him whenever he can.

[edit] History

Farley Claymore was born on April 19th, 1893 to Thaddeus and Georgiana Claymore, who inspired in young Farley a curiosity about the world in general. However, the lives of his parents were cut short in a tragic accident in 1906 (The penguin was their last gift to him before they died), and care of the now thirteen-year old Farley went to his uncle, Alexander.

Achieving average grades in college, Farley spent most of his career working with several well-known scientists, the overall experience going a bit to his head in spite of his unknowingly muted knowledge. It was his involvement with the last scientist, a Dr. Reinhardt Lane, that would bring his unknown psychic powers to the fore. While the two worked on the self-sustaining generator (which pretty much is what's on the packaging), Farley was approached by Shiwan Khan, the descendant of Ghengis Khan. Recognizing Farley's desire for power, Shiwan drew Farley over to his side with the promise of a place at his side when he ruled the world. What he didn't anticipate was interference from the Shadow, whom Farley attempted to kill, but failed. Ironically, it was during the second attempt to end the Shadow's life when everything changed. Fearing the imminent possibility that the Shadow would kill him, Farley wound up slipping on his coat over the suit for what he thought would be the last time, walked down into the lobby... and wound up in the basement of the Conrad Hotel, where he was discovered by one Doc Brown.

Things, needless to say, have gotten a bit... interesting since then.

[edit] Storylines

  • New Arrival: When Farley first crosses through the Rift, he will be beyond terrified, considering that he was being sent on a suicide mission back in his own world. If this isn't a trick by the Shadow, then who knows where the hell he is (Hell being a considerable possibility)? Needless to say, he'll really need someone to calm him down (probably someone who can talk him down without either parties winding up hurt or dead - Remember the gun?) and someone to get him somewhere safe and out of the way where he can recover when his powers surface. Doc Brown
  • A Whole New World: Despite the fact that he's now stranded in another world, his curiosity sometimes surfaces at the oddest moments. He'll need someone to explain some things (or at least keep him from using the "Ooh, what's this" technique when it could cause trouble for himself and others). Especially who that strangely familiar-looking man named Tim Curry is... (Three openings) Cole Anderson
  • The Way That You See Me: Eventually, someone may recognize who Farley is (based off the movie), and though they won't accuse him out publicly about what he's done, they will keep an eye on him in case he ever tries something. Though Farley doesn't know who they are, he knows that eventually the subject of his past will come up in a situation he can't escape from. (One opening)
  • The Meeting of the Used: Farley now realizes he's been used and that he's willingly let himself be used, and this'll make him trickier to get close to, but he'll need someone to commiserate with, even if it's only vague details. (One opening)
  • I Need A Change: Though he's calmer, he has no idea what the deal is with his powers, never mind how to control them. Furthermore, he wants to not slip down the path he was traveling when he first came through the Rift. Thirdly, he wants to learn how to defend himself in whatever way he can. Revan Onasi
  • History Repeats Itself: Farley may eventually run into someone who reminds him of either the good people in his life (his parents, Alexander), the annoyances (a scientist he worked under), or his former Khan (Shiwan).
  1. In the Beginning: Though Farley doesn't openly acknowledge what happened to his parents on a conscious level, it's still there. Needless to say, he'll react to this person's parental issues, though how it'll happen depends on the person. (One opening)
  2. The Guardian: Second only to his parents in his memory is his uncle, particularly when it comes to inspiring guilt. Needless to say, this person will wind up earning Farley's respect and, in some small way, his obedience. (One opening) Doc Brown
  3. The Boss: Farley's last employer, Dr. Reinhardt Lane, was the one who'd been working on the self-sustaining generator when Shiwan "recruited" Farley. The man's desire to do something beneficial with the results (meaning nothing that would earn fame/money/etc.) had been the catalyst of Farley accepting said offer. As a result, this person will end up receiving some small assistance from Farley (even if they annoy him a little). (One opening)
  4. The Woman: Margo, Margo, Margo. The reminder of the times when Farley wasn't thinking with the right organ. Needless to say, interactions with this woman will be awkward, especially considering where the situation with Margo went, and since he's been rid of his "God's gift to women" delusions, he realizes he has no clue when it comes to women. (One opening)
  5. The Hero: This person will remind Farley of the Shadow, whom he'd been sent to kill (and would have wound up being killed by had he not gone through the Rift). This person doesn't seem to have it out for Farley in any way, shape, or form, and yet they still scare him. (One opening)
  6. The Villain: This person also terrifies Farley, but he also despises them, especially because their methods or goals remind him of the Khan's (or worse, his own). Needless to say, he will avoid this person like the Plague. (one opening)
  • Hope For the Future: Eventually Farley will be dragged out of hiding by someone, and though the results will be awkward, he's not totally afraid of trying to get to know people (even though it will be tricky). He'll need this to prove that he can change for the better. (Multiple openings; depends on where I go with this)
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