"The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies." ➻ Anonymous
Male ➻ 25 y/o ➻ Frontman of Euterpe
Stage name ➻ Argus
PERSONALITY ➻
Confident | "Failure isn't an option."
A healthy dose of confidence one could say. Argus isn't overbearing in his confidence, but he certainly lacks none of it. He is perfectly aware of what he is capable of and what the people see in him. Though he likes to believe that he plays people better than he actually can, he certainly has his way to rouse the crowd with his years of experience on the stage. As the leading man of Maverick and even now as the lead for Euterpe, Argus has an undeniable presence on the stage and everywhere he goes. Argus's main drive comes from his confidence as he is daring himself to take risks and knows with what he can get away with and not. That doesn't mean though that his confidence has gone towards his head, he simply is more highly aware of what the possibilities are surrounding him and not allowing himself to fail before he has tried.
Proud | "And who wouldn't take satisfaction out of success?"
He would never admit defeat without a fight. Argus has a certain pride in himself to defend, which is mainly his confidence again. He takes pride in the success he has worked through and takes offence in anyone who tries to claim it as their own or who tries to steal his lines and light. The male would never allow such as he simply isn't humble enough to go stand in the background and stand in the shadows. He likes to boast around with his accomplishments, knowing that it is through his own hard work and initiative. Proud he is as well in which he doesn't allow his light to be shared with another, refusing to share the first place or the place of the leader with someone other than himself.
Cynical | "Always anticipate the worst."
A true follower and believer of Murphy's law. Argus always assumes that the worse is to happen and expects the worst out of the people surrounding him. It is the kind of insight that grows after relying on himself for years and year alone. The male is rather distrusting of delegating his jobs to others, assuming that they will only make a mess out of it. This behaviour of his used to be controlled, however ever since the scandal it has only grown worse as Argus grows more and more distrustful towards everyone and more of a misanthrope due to what has happened to him.
Vengeful | "Don't trample over my pride and expect to get away unharmed!"
He doesn't forgive and neither does he forget. Argus never had been one to let go of his enemies easily, not even when he was the more bearable Maxwell. Rub him in the wrong way and be prepared to be sorry. It is one of the reasons why no one dares to cross his path and try to threaten him. He isn't one who many wish to have as a villain.
Determined | "Always aim high and never lose sight."
Ambitious would be another word for him. Argus doesn't back down once he has set his eyes on a goal. Once he has decided that he is to do something he will aim for it with all he has and he always aims for the best thing possible. His plans and ideas aren't small matters, if Argus is going for it he goes completely for it and aims to go big. There is no such thing as small goals or short plans for him, everything is big and needs to be complicated to challenge him.
Courteous | "A gentleman's dignity and pride is enclosed within his manners."
And as last, despite his many flaws Argus is and always is a gentleman first. Despite his frowns and nasty rumours that go around about him the male always tries to be the best person he can be, treating everyone with the respect they deserve. Image is important to him and he tries to maintain it by not trying to be a negative influence in someone's life, or by acting out of bounds and rudely. It is surprising, really, for his appearance seems to suggest something entirely else.
BIOGRAPHY ➻
That band geek boy | "You could say I was plain, or low profile, but I never stopped moving." Argus was born as Maxwell Stirling, an ambitious young lad with a knack for music. His family background wasn't too exciting, his father was a musician as well but never managed to break through and made a living as an investor, while his mother was a successful estate agent. It made them understanding and supportive of his dreams, however. Maxwell never lacked the support and encouragement needed to go down the path of music.
In school he wasn't really noticed. Most of his classmates ignored him, or found him odd. Too intensely involved with music, too passionate in the pursuit of an impossible dream. His reserved character didn't help with that either. It was a dull time where Maxwell only found solace in the school band and even then he found no peer, or no satisfaction.
That was until he met his best friend, or soon to be best friend. A rebel that kept himself out of sight and didn't involve himself with the crowd. Once Maxwell had picked up on Albus and discovered his passion in music the two boys decided. They were going to form a band. Maverick was born.
Picking up a few peers the band started to gain momentum after high school. Maxwell got his first girlfriend, who also happened to live with him, and the band was doing well. He was living his dream. Or so he thought.
A few years into touring Maxwell suddenly was hit with the news that his best friend and girlfriend were seen kissing. He had always been nervous about the two of them, knowing that he wasn't interesting enough, thinking himself not to be worthy for Eirian. All of these suspicions turned out to be true and Maxwell wasn't sure how to deal with the news. Heartbroken Maxwell reacted on emotion, kicking his best friend and breaking off his relationship with Eirian.
Ever since then it slowly grew worse with Maxwell. He became more domineering, started to get out of control as he tried to be as interesting as the media wanted him to be. Finally he fell down due to a scandal. Found with drugs Maxwell was kicked out of his own band and left to be alone.
It was then that the man decided to reinvent himself, renaming himself Argus to symbolise his 'rebirth'. Setting out to better himself and proof to everyone that he wasn't the same weakling from before Maxwell, now Argus, set out on a path of revenge.
OTHER ➻
Stage name "It means bright and shining. The myths tell of a giant with hundred eyes. A giant who could see a lot with his hundred eyes. Nothing shall escape mine and I shall glitter on the stage again."
As the description explains his reasoning behind his name Maxwell also adopted a new stage name to the public for the purpose of his 'rebirth'. Or so he claims that it is as he says that the Maxwell the public had once known and was ousted is no longer around anymore. This is partially true as the male indeed has changed because of the scandal, growing into a bitter and vengeful creature that seeks for the downfall of his former bandmates.
Rumours & Gossips "Petty talk of pitiful people with too much time on hands. I must thank them for the free publicity they give me, even if it may shame my name."
Drug addict > Truth > As ashamed as he is Argus is indeed an addict. However, unlike what most think he wasn't an addict when he was still with Maverick. It was due to the scandal that the male has fallen deeper into the need to smoke and take in the drugs that would shroud his mind. He had only tried it a few times before when he was with Maverick, but when word got out of these few times he was immediately hated and pushed away, leading for him to flee even deeper into the world of drugs. Now that he has become completely depended on it Argus wishes to take revenge for these who have ruined him to this piece of trash he is now while at the same time he tries to hide away his addiction from the world.
Homosexual > Lie > An annoying rumour that comes from the fanbase of Maverick who believe that Argus, then known as Maxwell, is a homosexual and had actually fallen for one of his male bandmates. At first it had started as an innocent fantasy of the fan, in which Maxwell was willing to play along with by teasingly grabbing his bandmates around the waist. However nowadays the rumours have grown stronger and more malicious and Argus is accusing the new member of Maverick for flaming up the rumour in revenge for his rejection.
The illegitimate child of this rich magnate > Lie > Another popular story that goes around in the fanbase because of Maxwell's, or now Argus, secretive background. Argus doesn't mind having the fans speculate about whatever his background is and keeps it a secret on purpose, knowing that it will keep the fans entertained as long as nothing is revealed.
Lived beneath the poverty level/Was homeless > Lie > One of the many popular speculations on who Maxwell, or Argus, actually is. The fans seem to be intrigued by the former leader of Maverick and the now reborn Argus of Euterpe. They whisper and excitedly exchange their theories, bother him on fanmeetings, but they never really got to find out what the true story was behind his upbringing. A story that Argus doesn't mind keeping hidden for longer, not because he is ashamed, but because he likes to see how the fans are entertained with the thought of having him as a poor orphan boy or as a long lost prince.
Is terminally ill > Lie > Perhaps it is his changing appearance that gives off such an idea, however Argus is healthy. As healthy as one can be with a drug addiction. However even the male has to admit that he surprises himself with his pale and sickly looking reflection. Another reason why he has been wearing more make up to cover up the dark circles under his eyes and the paleness of his skin.
Is suicidal > Lie > Another notorious rumour that rears its head every now and then. Argus is far from happy to know that the fans see him as a melancholic character who apparently is so done with life. Maybe it is the eternal frown on his face that he is known for, or perhaps it is because of the recent events. Argus will never know, but he does hope that he will be able to get rid of this rumour for once and for all.
Appearance "It is music that I make, not vanity that I spread. I may not be Adonis, but I'm certainly no troll to look at. If there is anything that should steal your heart then I hope that it shall be the music that I make."
Height > 6 feet = 182 cm
Weight > 132 Lbs = 60 kg
Hair > His natural hair colour would be chestnut brown, however he dyed it to a flaming red as to mark the start of his new career and his new band. Maxwell likes to call it his 'rebirth'.
Complexion > Pale and it has only gotten more pale ever since he has been ousted from the band and set out on the road of revenge. Along with a flaming red hair Argus is known for the sharp glare he always wears. People like to compare it to the eyes of a hawk that pierce through you and is watching you intently. Something not entirely far from the truth as the male has named himself after all to an all-seeing giant.
Body > Maxwell is aware that he is underweight. He knows that he should gain some, but for some reason can't find the appetite or the will to put on some fat or muscle. The male once had been a healthy lad with a peachy skin going, however ever since the scandal came out and since he has been bend to take revenge on his former band mates the male has been neglecting his health. It is partly to blame to the drug problem he has, but it also serves as proof of how his revenge is literally consuming the male. However Argus, as he wishes to be called now, refuses to acknowledge his problems until he has brought down Maverick with his own hands.
Fashion > If there is one thing that stayed with Argus, from his previous life as Maxwell, it would be his fashion. He had always been one to shock, to dress himself flamboyantly and to make his rocker image clear. He has a rather punkish military look to himself and now that he has dyed his hair in a bright colour the colours of his clothes have shifted as well. Where his once had dressed himself in sober colours Argus now expresses himself aggressively, but always with the same touch of elegance as he had been known for as Maxwell.
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