Life Hacks/Characters
Here is a reference for the characters in the story as they are initially. If I haven't fleshed things out well enough feel free to refine the character more. If you're making significant changes/additions to the character please run them by me first. --Elerneron (talk) 17:22, 7 October 2016 (CEST)
The Cole Family
History
Rich knocked up his girlfriend Inga in high school. He did the "right thing" and married her. Luckily both families were relatively well-off and they were both able to attend college while raising young Brittany. Inga got a degree in business, and Rich got a degree in IT.
Rich went to work, but Inga was pregnant again, so decided to wait a while before looking for a job. She was frustrated with having to become a "homemaker", but kept it to herself. After the twins were born, she started working part-time. She got pregnant again just about the time she was in line for a promotion, and is certain her pregnancy was the reason she was passed over. Bastian was born even though they were using condoms at the time.
With the failure of the condoms, she started putting out less and less. One fateful night, Rich had a liaison with a stripper named Shauna (illegally working at 15 years old). He regretted the act immediately, and rededicated himself to his marriage. He was contacted by Shauna a few months later to tell him she was pregnant. He tried to do the right thing by supporting Shauna financially, but couldn't bring himself to leave his frigid wife. He soon discovered that she was pregnant as well (much to her chagrin).
Angel and Rahne were born within two months of one another. Inga decided to focus on her career more seriously, and started taking birth control. Regardless, she got pregnant again with Veronica. At that point she divorced Rich after an argument about getting her tubes tied. After the divorce she got them tied. Rich eventually hooked up with Shauna and they had another child together. Rich has custody of his children every other weekend.
Mother's Side
Inga
Ingrid Guinevere Hanson-Cole is a driven career woman. She loves her children, but family is second to her career.
Brittany
Brittany Ann Cole is a Freshman College student. She is friendly and popular, and loves her family. She lives on campus, but returns as frequently as she can to see her family.
Xander
Alexander James Cole is an ugly duckling that is not going to grow into a swan. He got the raw end of the genetic lottery when it comes to physical attributes. In a family of beautiful people he feels completely isolated.
Charity
Charity Jane Cole is a popular "mean girl" in school. She has always been overly critical of her twin, and the practice paid off in high school. She doesn't realize that the root of her animosity is a hidden sexual desire for her twin.
Bastian
Sebastian Hannibal Cole is an active, outgoing child prone to getting in trouble. He doesn't actively seek trouble, but he finds it none-the-less while simply trying to amuse himself.
Angel
Angelica Rose Cole is a sweet little girl. She acts a bit younger than she is, and seems in no hurry to grow up. She has a massive collection of stuffed animals.
Roni
Veronica Renee Cole is a little tomboy. She doesn't care for dolls or stuffed animals, and would much rather be playing sports, or racing slotcars. She finds underwear uncomfortable, and is always getting in trouble for not wearing them.