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CHARACTER WORKSHEETS

David Riley

Aldis Hodge
Lance Gross
Jeremy Pope

Name: David Riley


Age: 30's

Height: 5'9"

Ethnicity: African American

Gender: Male

Nickname: N/A


Clothing Style: Preppy, fresh/clean-cut, fitted pants, polo shirts, solid colors, never patterns

Hairstyle: closely shorn, neat, military-style

Eyewear:  N/A

Complexion:  Dark/smooth

Eye Color: Dark Brown

Hair Color: Black/Bald

Weight/Body shape: Muscular Swimmers build


Emotional Level: Easy going, friendly, even-tempered, very masculine. Leaning on the extroverted side, he is a conversationalist but is usually the voice of reason amongst his friends/coworkers. Self-deprecating


Occupation: Assistant Manager of the Bathhouse

Income: $35,000/yr

Location: Hollywood

Transportation: Rav4


Marital Status: Single

Children: None


Family Information: Originally from San Diego, he has two older brothers Kelsey and John, who love him unconditionally, though they are unaware of where he works. Parents divorced while young, mom, nurse, raised them alone, never remarried. Dad, an investment banker, remarried three times, lives in New York City with his current wife. 


Though not necessarily destitute, he is the least successful of his brothers: Kelsey-Real state Agent, John-Kindergarten teacher. He has a loving family that gives him support and love, but ALL of them wish he were straight and working someplace else. Feels his homosexuality is a "phase" and is holding him back.


Pets: one Pitbull, Mac


Political Party: Democrat


Nemesis (Why): High School Best Friend Tony who bitterly rejected him when he came out and actively did things to destroy his reputation, relationships, and teenage pride. Dissolved the relationship but ever once in a while, Tony appears to gossip about him to friends and family. Tony is a successful entrepreneur with a chain of sports equipment stores but is completely jealous of the fact that David is gay and living his best life. Tony is trapped in a loveless marriage with a wife who clearly knows that he is gay and is only sticking around for the money.


Interests: Sports, painting, camping


Quirks/Vices: A teetotaler; has never had a drink of alcohol in his life, something he has been teased mercilessly about throughout his life. He was also teased about his masculine demeanor and appearance; no one thinks he's really gay. Slightly OCD: hates disorder and messiness.


Extra Information: Used to be a jock in high school, but a knee injury permanently sidelined him. He realized he was gay in physical therapy and had his first experience with an older physical therapist. Family supportive of him, BFF Tony not and coerced friends and school to reject him bitterly. Prom date deserted him, went with a lovely nerd girl who accepted him, then later killed by a drunk driver that night. One of the reasons he is a teetotaler.


His whole HS experience lowered his expectations of life. His self-esteem took a beating. Doesn't expect too much out of life. He gives great advice to people that he never takes himself.


"I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it."


If you had a choice, who would play this character: Aldis Hodge, Lance Gross, Jeremy Pope


Favorite Music Style: "Alternative Neo Hip-Hop" Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli


Band: DeLaSoul


Favorite Place to Visit: Hawaii


Favorite Movie/Book (why): The Sellout by Paul Beatty, loves the sarcasm and the interpolation of African American culture.


Best Friend (why): Trainer Douglas, met Trainer at LGBT Center when coming out, and the two became fast friends. Never a hint of attraction between the two; they are not each other's types. They both love basketball and having loud, fun conversations.


Favorite Number: 2 (Peace)


Favorite Food: Honey


Least Favorite Food: Rice


Allergies or Physical Handicaps: Lactose Intolerant


Chemical Dependency: N/A


Criminal Past: N/A


Religious Beliefs: Baháʼí Faith


Educational Level: High School Graduate. Trainer helped David get a job at Bathhouse directly after high school. Planned on going to college to study physical therapy but never did. Trainer did go on to college to study translation.


The oddest thing that has ever happened to him: Went to a psychic once, and all of their predictions turned out to be true. Scared him so much he never went back.


Personal goal yet achieved: Getting a college degree.

Most afraid of (why): Acquiring HIV. He stands in judgment of people who are HIV+ and does think that it is a moral disease. It is his consummate fear.


Greatest Strength: His ability to access situations and problem solve


Greatest Weakness: Low self-esteem, not aware of how great he is


Where does the character see herself in 10 years: Owning the Bathhouse


Sexual Fantasy/preference: Had experiences with women but is homosexual. Sexual fantasy would be to make love in a boat in the middle of the ocean.


Musically inclined: Can play the guitar


Biggest Regret (Why): Not being able to help his prom date, who was killed the night of his prom


Special Talents: Can dance very well


Any family traditions: always wear clean underwear in case you're in an accident


Relate character to another movie persona: Derek Shepherd a.k.a. McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy. Prince Charming with flaws, inscrutably tied to his male ego yet charming and loveable.

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