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The Longbottoms - Jack - 09-18-2022
[CW: Child neglect, child exploitation, substance abuse, prostitution, stillbirth]
Come join one of Whitby’s most dysfunctional families and the thickest Whitby police file in one click. Several Longbottom children characters are still open, and given the fact that even mum and dad have lost track of who is theirs and who isn’t, you’re welcome to add others.
The parents:
Harry Longbottom – Played by Jack
Womanizing bastard. Doesn’t drink as much as his wife, but still drunk more often than he should be. Has a repairs workshop where he does little work and little repairing, but overcharges his (one-time) customers anyway. Frequently supplements his income by even less legal means, and encourages his children to do the same. Actively feeds his children mistrust of authorities, and tells them that as a family they have to look out for one another because nobody else will. Gets so fed up with his wife that he runs out on his family every so often. Always returns after a week or two, because he's just as hopeless on his own. Has a few illegitimate children running around as well.
Anita Longbottom – Played by Somniac
Been too drunk to recognize her own children for years. More likely to wear an emergency stash of liquor under her skirt than bloomers. Occasionally trying to get sober since realizing what a mess her children are. Not very successful so far. Would be most likely character to kill Ben Ward if she could see one of him.
The children
Claude Longbottom – Played by Dropbear
26. Eldest child; mostly out of town these days trying to actually make something of his life without his family interfering or begging for money.
Sophia Longbottom (?) – OPEN
25-ish. One of a twin but the other kid was stillborn. Bio otherwise open.
Eliza Longbottom (?) – OPEN
23-ish. Bio otherwise open.
Eugene Longbottom – Played by Hutchie
20-ish. Albert Longbottom’s twin brother. Currently in prison, but might be released just now! Bio otherwise open.
Albert Longbottom – OPEN
20-ish. Eugene Longbottom’s twin brother. Bio otherwise open.
Ruth Longbottom – Played by Jack
18. Has quite a record in that thick police file for minor offenses and one theft claim that was withdrawn. Seen the inside of a police cell more than once, but never sentenced. Gave Whitby a break two years ago when she moved to Grosmont. Recently returned to Whitby with her two young children (Sam and Lucy) after her man ran off. Mostly dumps the kids with her parents or siblings. Currently fucking Magnus Carrington for his money.
Noah Longbottom – Played by Jack
17. Currently working at the Meijer farm. Told his family he earns less than he actually does so that they don’t harass him about it. Recently fathered a child but was a chicken.
Adeline Longbottom – OPEN
15-ish. Alexander’s twin brother. Bio otherwise open.
Alexander Longbottom – OPEN
15-ish. Adeline’s twin brother. In a reformatory but might finally be let out. Bio otherwise open.
George Longbottom – OPEN
12-ish. Bio otherwise open.
James Longbottom – Played by Jack
9. Foul-mouthed child with a slingshot and a goat. Still more responsible than his parents.
Desperate neighbours
They’re desperate. Go figure. Up for adoption too, if you’re interested. Completely open to fill in as you like, so long as Longbottom involvement in their history is discussed first.