Post by Dr. Temperance Brennan on Mar 1, 2011 0:10:37 GMT -5
Temperance Brennan
About You:
Your Name: Mdme Butterfly
Age: 22
Other Characters: None.
Experience: 6-7 Years.
Where Did you Find Us: The Life of Others
About The Character:
Character's Name: Temperance Brennan (Born: Joy Ruth Keenan)
Character's Age: 34
Character's Orientation: Straight
Character's Birth Date: October 11th, 1976
Canon or Made Up(Original): Canon
TV Show/Movie/Book Name: Bones
Appearance:
Described by some as ‘well-structured’ with ‘looks and so much more’, Temperance Brennan is definitely attractively put together. Her high, strong cheekbones and well-defined chin make for an elegant and delicate facial structure with positive anthropological symmetry. Her large, expressive eyes are a key element of her appeal and their icy blue, almost grey, colour makes for an impressive and often piercing gaze. Her long, light-brown hair is usually worn loosely around her face, either straight or in relaxed curls, except when she is working. Then, she opts for a more practical, tied-back look.
Standing at 5’9”, Brennan is quite tall and her slight build lends itself towards a somewhat fragile appearance. Appearances can be deceiving. Bones can certainly take a hit, not to mention dish one out, so it would be unwise to underestimate her. She is usually well-dressed, high-heeled boots never seeming to get in the way of case-related running or crime-scene inspection. Although, when she is on scene retrieving remains, she is most likely to be seen in her Jeffersonian Medico-Legal coveralls and a pair of hardy boots. Tempe is also not afraid of approaching the more daring in her wardrobe, unashamedly donning a Wonder Woman costume every Halloween.
Eye Color: Blue/Grey
Hair Color/Style: Brown
Personality:
When it comes to identifying with living beings, Dr. Brennan is certainly at a loss and has been considered as close to having Asperger’s Syndrome. Her social awkwardness and apparent inability to read subtext means she can come across as extremely uncaring and abrasive. She will, most often, say exactly what she thinks about everything, never mind who she may offend in the ensuing barrage. A clear example of this is her continuing insensitivity when faced with a vertically challenged member of the United States State Department. All that can be said in her defence is that she is genuinely unaware of her lack of tact and certainly means to do no harm. Her colleagues, however, are often highly apologetic.
In addition, Brennan is extremely critical of those professions she considers beneath her own. She frequently comments that she does not believe in psychology and calls it a ‘soft science’. This is particularly noticeable in her relationship with Dr. Lance Sweets, a psychologist assigned to her and her partner Agent Seeley Booth. Temperance is also extremely stubborn, constantly certain that she is in the right and unlikely to apologize in the event that she is not. Despite her highly developed expertise in anthropology, she has very little to no knowledge of contemporary popular culture eliciting stares from her colleagues when forced to respond to most references with a dispirited, “I don’t know what that means.” This is tempered by extreme excitement on the occasions that she does recognize the odd popular figure.
Despite all this, she has a genuine affection for all those on her team at the Jeffersonian and especially for Seeley Booth. She continues to listen to the opinions of those she loves and tries to make changes when faced with constructive criticism, although she is loathe to admit it. She has a well-developed sense of justice and a devotion to each victim passing her table that is unparalleled. She is also keenly devoted to what remains of her family.
Likes:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Hip-Hop Music
- Logical and Empirical Thought
- The Term ‘Bone-head’ and ‘Numb Skull’
- Being the Smartest Person in the Room
- Scientifically Accurate Children’s Toys
Dislikes:
- Narrow-mindedness
- Plastic Surgery
- A Lack of Intelligence
- Abusive People
- Murder
- Losing Control and Objectivity
Character's Parents: Max Keenan, Ruth Keenan (Also Known As: Matthew and Christine Brennan)
Character's Siblings: Russ Brennan
Character's Spouse: None.
Character's Children: None.
Character's History:
Temperance Brennan was born Joy Ruth Keenan on October 11th, 1976. She is the daughter of Max and Ruth Keenan, renowned bank robbers who later changed their names to Matthew and Christine Brennan in order to hide their whereabouts from some unsavory colleagues. After they were confronted by a murderous former-friend, the pair decided that the best way to ensure the safety of young Tempe and her older brother Russell was to leave them to their own devices. Thus, when Tempe was 15, her parents disappeared, leaving her with no explanation. Her brother Russell, unsure if he was capable of raising his younger sister left her as well, resulting in her introduction to the foster system.
These were hard times for Temperance and she is clearly still deeply traumatized by the events that made up her teenage years. One such event included her being locked in her foster parents’ car trunk for two days for dropping a plate when she was doing the dishes. She therefore grew to deeply resent her brother for his abandonment.
After watching the 1932 film The Mummy Temperance was inspired to become and archaeologist. After studying this for a while, she soon grew more interested in Forensic Anthropology and graduated with a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. (Indeed, she is currently in possession of three doctorates.) Becoming an expert in her field, Dr. Brennan was eventually taken on by the Jeffersonian Institute in the Medico-Legal wing where she spent the majority of her time identifying remains in archaeological instances and in working to identify the victims of crimes against humanity in various mass graves, most notably in Rwanda, Guatemala and New York City, at Ground Zero. She was eventually assigned as a consultant to the FBI on two cases where the victims were unable to be identified according to the usual avenues of forensics. Her success in these two cases led to her being assigned as full-time partner to Agent Seeley Booth. The pair currently conduct murder investigations in which the victim has undergone a level of decomposition that prevents a pathological determination of identity and cause of death. This has allowed Dr. Brennan a broader view on the criminal justice system, giving her front row seats to active investigation, suspect interrogation and appearances in court as an expert witness in Forensic Anthropology.
Aiding the two in this is Brennan’s long-time friend and Forensic Artist, Angela Montenegro (Tempe has admitted that she sees her as a sister-figure), Entomology expert Dr. Jack Hodgins, Coroner Dr. Camille Saroyan and a bevy of young graduate students. Most notable of these was Dr. Zack Addy who was forced to leave the Jeffersonian after he was complicit in the murder of a lobbyist while under the influence of a serial killer known as ‘The Gormogon’. During her partnership with Booth, Tempe has suffered several life-threatening situations including being shot, stabbed and buried alive by a serial kidnapper and killer called ‘The Gravedigger’.
In addition to her work with the Jeffersonian and the FBI, Dr. Brennan is also a best-selling author, writing of the exploits of a Forensic Anthropologist named Kathy Reichs. She also has an extensive list of hobbies and garnered skills. She is trained in three martial arts (currently undertaking to learn Karate), practically fluent in five languages, is a licensed hunter (claiming to only hunt for food) and an amateur high-wire performer.
Character's Sample Rp:
The forensics lab of the Jeffersonian Institute was sweltering in a late-summer heat-wave that had hit Washington D.C. in late July. The weather bureau had predicted temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees and most of the technicians and researchers had abandoned serious work for looking busy in offices with tiny, hand-held fans. At the centre of the open-plan lab, however, a determined figure was bent over and staring relentlessly at a bleached-white femur in the harsh, artificial light.
Sex? Judging from the pubic development, Male. Age? From the lack of fusion of the femur, under seventeen. From the dental development, probably closer to fifteen year. Ethnicity? Cranial features suggest Caucasian. Impacted fracture of the Proximal Femoral Neck. Roughly consistent with a forty-foot fall. Judging from the angle of the fracture, suggest that the subject fell in a standing position, feet first. Several fractures to the distal tibia and fibulae.
Dr. Temperance Brennan straightened up, her brows furrowing and her heart filling with that dull agitation that threatened her professional objectivity when examining the plight of the young. A fall that far could only be achieved feet first if the subject had still been alive and directing his actions. The aerial dynamics and distribution of weight in the body suggested that free-fall, or a fall resulting from a push would result in a cranial impact with the ground. Tempe’s mind ticked over, in its element. Assuming the average building storey was about ten to twelve feet, that would mean that this young boy had probably jumped from the fifth floor of the apartment building where they had found him dumped in a nearby culvert. A fall of that height usually held a seventy to eighty percent mortality rate. This boy had probably jumped to his own death. Bones took a moment to contemplate what might have caused him to do so before opening the manila folder that lay on the stainless steel tray. She flicked through the pages towards the space reserved for the anthropological report to record her initial findings before continuing the examination and eliminate other possible causes of death. As she flicked through, she noticed the word ’post-mortem’ written in Dr. Saroyan’s vivacious handwriting. She paused, turning back to the pathology report.
From the lack of adequate blood pooling in the adjoining tissue, suggest the subject received the fractures to the proximal femur and distal tibia and fibulae post-mortem.
Brennan frowned, that was impossible. The odds of a corpse falling from a fifth-floor feet-first were infinitesimal. The feet would have to weighed down in order to achieve the resulting fractures post-mortem. This would suggest that this boy had fallen afoul of some misdeed. Indeed it was possible that the perpetrator had thrown the corpse from the window in order to better dispose of it in the culvert below. If that were the case, however, why on earth would the killer have gone to the added trouble of weighing down the victim’s feet?
About You:
Your Name: Mdme Butterfly
Age: 22
Other Characters: None.
Experience: 6-7 Years.
Where Did you Find Us: The Life of Others
About The Character:
Character's Name: Temperance Brennan (Born: Joy Ruth Keenan)
Character's Age: 34
Character's Orientation: Straight
Character's Birth Date: October 11th, 1976
Canon or Made Up(Original): Canon
TV Show/Movie/Book Name: Bones
Appearance:
Described by some as ‘well-structured’ with ‘looks and so much more’, Temperance Brennan is definitely attractively put together. Her high, strong cheekbones and well-defined chin make for an elegant and delicate facial structure with positive anthropological symmetry. Her large, expressive eyes are a key element of her appeal and their icy blue, almost grey, colour makes for an impressive and often piercing gaze. Her long, light-brown hair is usually worn loosely around her face, either straight or in relaxed curls, except when she is working. Then, she opts for a more practical, tied-back look.
Standing at 5’9”, Brennan is quite tall and her slight build lends itself towards a somewhat fragile appearance. Appearances can be deceiving. Bones can certainly take a hit, not to mention dish one out, so it would be unwise to underestimate her. She is usually well-dressed, high-heeled boots never seeming to get in the way of case-related running or crime-scene inspection. Although, when she is on scene retrieving remains, she is most likely to be seen in her Jeffersonian Medico-Legal coveralls and a pair of hardy boots. Tempe is also not afraid of approaching the more daring in her wardrobe, unashamedly donning a Wonder Woman costume every Halloween.
Eye Color: Blue/Grey
Hair Color/Style: Brown
Personality:
When it comes to identifying with living beings, Dr. Brennan is certainly at a loss and has been considered as close to having Asperger’s Syndrome. Her social awkwardness and apparent inability to read subtext means she can come across as extremely uncaring and abrasive. She will, most often, say exactly what she thinks about everything, never mind who she may offend in the ensuing barrage. A clear example of this is her continuing insensitivity when faced with a vertically challenged member of the United States State Department. All that can be said in her defence is that she is genuinely unaware of her lack of tact and certainly means to do no harm. Her colleagues, however, are often highly apologetic.
In addition, Brennan is extremely critical of those professions she considers beneath her own. She frequently comments that she does not believe in psychology and calls it a ‘soft science’. This is particularly noticeable in her relationship with Dr. Lance Sweets, a psychologist assigned to her and her partner Agent Seeley Booth. Temperance is also extremely stubborn, constantly certain that she is in the right and unlikely to apologize in the event that she is not. Despite her highly developed expertise in anthropology, she has very little to no knowledge of contemporary popular culture eliciting stares from her colleagues when forced to respond to most references with a dispirited, “I don’t know what that means.” This is tempered by extreme excitement on the occasions that she does recognize the odd popular figure.
Despite all this, she has a genuine affection for all those on her team at the Jeffersonian and especially for Seeley Booth. She continues to listen to the opinions of those she loves and tries to make changes when faced with constructive criticism, although she is loathe to admit it. She has a well-developed sense of justice and a devotion to each victim passing her table that is unparalleled. She is also keenly devoted to what remains of her family.
Likes:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Hip-Hop Music
- Logical and Empirical Thought
- The Term ‘Bone-head’ and ‘Numb Skull’
- Being the Smartest Person in the Room
- Scientifically Accurate Children’s Toys
Dislikes:
- Narrow-mindedness
- Plastic Surgery
- A Lack of Intelligence
- Abusive People
- Murder
- Losing Control and Objectivity
Character's Parents: Max Keenan, Ruth Keenan (Also Known As: Matthew and Christine Brennan)
Character's Siblings: Russ Brennan
Character's Spouse: None.
Character's Children: None.
Character's History:
Temperance Brennan was born Joy Ruth Keenan on October 11th, 1976. She is the daughter of Max and Ruth Keenan, renowned bank robbers who later changed their names to Matthew and Christine Brennan in order to hide their whereabouts from some unsavory colleagues. After they were confronted by a murderous former-friend, the pair decided that the best way to ensure the safety of young Tempe and her older brother Russell was to leave them to their own devices. Thus, when Tempe was 15, her parents disappeared, leaving her with no explanation. Her brother Russell, unsure if he was capable of raising his younger sister left her as well, resulting in her introduction to the foster system.
These were hard times for Temperance and she is clearly still deeply traumatized by the events that made up her teenage years. One such event included her being locked in her foster parents’ car trunk for two days for dropping a plate when she was doing the dishes. She therefore grew to deeply resent her brother for his abandonment.
After watching the 1932 film The Mummy Temperance was inspired to become and archaeologist. After studying this for a while, she soon grew more interested in Forensic Anthropology and graduated with a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. (Indeed, she is currently in possession of three doctorates.) Becoming an expert in her field, Dr. Brennan was eventually taken on by the Jeffersonian Institute in the Medico-Legal wing where she spent the majority of her time identifying remains in archaeological instances and in working to identify the victims of crimes against humanity in various mass graves, most notably in Rwanda, Guatemala and New York City, at Ground Zero. She was eventually assigned as a consultant to the FBI on two cases where the victims were unable to be identified according to the usual avenues of forensics. Her success in these two cases led to her being assigned as full-time partner to Agent Seeley Booth. The pair currently conduct murder investigations in which the victim has undergone a level of decomposition that prevents a pathological determination of identity and cause of death. This has allowed Dr. Brennan a broader view on the criminal justice system, giving her front row seats to active investigation, suspect interrogation and appearances in court as an expert witness in Forensic Anthropology.
Aiding the two in this is Brennan’s long-time friend and Forensic Artist, Angela Montenegro (Tempe has admitted that she sees her as a sister-figure), Entomology expert Dr. Jack Hodgins, Coroner Dr. Camille Saroyan and a bevy of young graduate students. Most notable of these was Dr. Zack Addy who was forced to leave the Jeffersonian after he was complicit in the murder of a lobbyist while under the influence of a serial killer known as ‘The Gormogon’. During her partnership with Booth, Tempe has suffered several life-threatening situations including being shot, stabbed and buried alive by a serial kidnapper and killer called ‘The Gravedigger’.
In addition to her work with the Jeffersonian and the FBI, Dr. Brennan is also a best-selling author, writing of the exploits of a Forensic Anthropologist named Kathy Reichs. She also has an extensive list of hobbies and garnered skills. She is trained in three martial arts (currently undertaking to learn Karate), practically fluent in five languages, is a licensed hunter (claiming to only hunt for food) and an amateur high-wire performer.
Character's Sample Rp:
The forensics lab of the Jeffersonian Institute was sweltering in a late-summer heat-wave that had hit Washington D.C. in late July. The weather bureau had predicted temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees and most of the technicians and researchers had abandoned serious work for looking busy in offices with tiny, hand-held fans. At the centre of the open-plan lab, however, a determined figure was bent over and staring relentlessly at a bleached-white femur in the harsh, artificial light.
Sex? Judging from the pubic development, Male. Age? From the lack of fusion of the femur, under seventeen. From the dental development, probably closer to fifteen year. Ethnicity? Cranial features suggest Caucasian. Impacted fracture of the Proximal Femoral Neck. Roughly consistent with a forty-foot fall. Judging from the angle of the fracture, suggest that the subject fell in a standing position, feet first. Several fractures to the distal tibia and fibulae.
Dr. Temperance Brennan straightened up, her brows furrowing and her heart filling with that dull agitation that threatened her professional objectivity when examining the plight of the young. A fall that far could only be achieved feet first if the subject had still been alive and directing his actions. The aerial dynamics and distribution of weight in the body suggested that free-fall, or a fall resulting from a push would result in a cranial impact with the ground. Tempe’s mind ticked over, in its element. Assuming the average building storey was about ten to twelve feet, that would mean that this young boy had probably jumped from the fifth floor of the apartment building where they had found him dumped in a nearby culvert. A fall of that height usually held a seventy to eighty percent mortality rate. This boy had probably jumped to his own death. Bones took a moment to contemplate what might have caused him to do so before opening the manila folder that lay on the stainless steel tray. She flicked through the pages towards the space reserved for the anthropological report to record her initial findings before continuing the examination and eliminate other possible causes of death. As she flicked through, she noticed the word ’post-mortem’ written in Dr. Saroyan’s vivacious handwriting. She paused, turning back to the pathology report.
From the lack of adequate blood pooling in the adjoining tissue, suggest the subject received the fractures to the proximal femur and distal tibia and fibulae post-mortem.
Brennan frowned, that was impossible. The odds of a corpse falling from a fifth-floor feet-first were infinitesimal. The feet would have to weighed down in order to achieve the resulting fractures post-mortem. This would suggest that this boy had fallen afoul of some misdeed. Indeed it was possible that the perpetrator had thrown the corpse from the window in order to better dispose of it in the culvert below. If that were the case, however, why on earth would the killer have gone to the added trouble of weighing down the victim’s feet?
