Amos Knyarilay || Indonesia

[Amos Knyarilay]

Amos Knyarilay he doesn't sign up for trouble or looking for one trouble always finds him am kidding he has gone through a lot of stuff let him have nice things this time

CODE NAME: why do I need one?

Male

44

Heterosexual

Maluku-Papuan

CIO/OrganizedCrime

Government

Physical

177cm

68kg

CurlyBlack

DarkBrown

DarkBrown

SlightlyMuscular

Personal

Calm and serious are how Amos' coworker describe him. During working hours, Amos does nothing but working, rarely leaving his station/desk to chat with people. He can concentrate very deeply, so deep that if you call his name he won't even hear it. His brain rarely rests; there is always a multitude of thoughts roaming his mind at once if his attention is not ficed on any particular object. His default expression resembles someone in deep thought, often accompanied by an intense staring. Since he had people questioning this habit before, Amos always hold something in his hand whenever he's bored (like in public transportation), so his eyes will not wander to other people. To initiate an interaction with him when he's in deep thinking mode, call his name softly or tap his shoulder gently. He doesn't appreciate abrupt interruption. Amos enjoys a company, and is a patient listener as well. He can handle listening to the most talkative person, occasionally responding with a nod or even a question related to the topic. Amos knows some people rarely get a chance to be heard, so he gladly gives them a little chance for that. On the other hand, Amos prefer to keep his personal opinion to himself, and only shares it if he thinks it's important enough for other people to know. Often he needs to remind himself that his opinion does matter, so he must speak it up. Though if his opinion disagrees with his superior's, Amos will feel more hesitant to say it. He used to agree with everything Albert said, and then also his superiors at the police force, so going against them feels alien for him. He appears like a gentle person on the outside, which is true, but he has trouble with handling emotions-- other people's emotions to be precise. A strong emotion display overwhelms him easily. His first response is blocking them out, which may be useful or disadvantageous depends on whose emotion is that. The emotion-blocking is useful during crisis situation, or anything that requires quick response because his mind immediately looks for a way to solve the situation and dismisses emotional reactions. On the other hand, he can be easily influenced if the emotion comes from people he respects, since Amos tries not to disappoint them. Albert used it against him in the past, so afterwards Amos started to avoid emotional conflict. Sadly, it created rift between him and his children in the future. His definition of "being a good father and husband" only covers physical needs, so he thinks everything will be okay as long as he brings enough money for his family. He is currently trying to be emotionally closer to his children. Because of cultural clash and the rapid development of technology, Amos sees everything new to him with a bit of suspicion. The man half-blamed technology for the rift between him and his children, particularly the middle child. Amos doesn't even own a cellphone until his mother persuaded him to do so, yet he still struggles with its fancy functions. But he understand that mastering technology is essential for his career, so he can push aside his disliking. He may take a long time to fully operate a gadget, but he is a patient learner and hardworker; soon he'll master it. Amos upholds the rules and always sticks by them. His police training drilled discipline into his schedule; Amos always arrives on time, leaves work on time and rarely missed a deadline-- most of his paperworks are always finished ahead of deadline. The man is very dedicated to things he perceived as his responsibility. Amos double-checks his works, his plans and his preparations. And about the latter, he prepares himself for almost every possible situation that may come crossing his path. If you go through his belongings, you will find he is ready for a minor injury, rain, lack of writing utensils, etc. Still, sometimes the universe can surpise him with unexpected turn of events. His life experiences give him a high level of endurance. Because he obeys his superiors to a t, he might come as easily manipulated. But his experience in the police makes him always question some things that don't quite make sense in his mind. Sure he will still do whatever his boss asks, but if it gets to be too suspicious, Amos will start conducting investigation himself. This is rarely happens, but if it does, then maybe there is something wrong with his superior. His intuition is good, yet he rarely uses it, always thinking it's illogical. From this obedience, Amos expects his work will be rewarded handsomely, or at least he will be given recognition. Until today he always receive what he deserved... In handling conflicts, Amos tries to steer away from physical violence. He can't handle verbal violence, especially against a woman, afraid he will hurt them by his words. Amos is a man of action, not of words after all. But physical violence reminds him of his brother and how easy Albert used it against others. So far he is able to keep his head cool in most situation, though. Because action is the way he speaks, most of the time you will rarely hear him complaining-- his 'complains' mostly comes out as something like "...I left my socks on the laundry, I don't think they will survive this downpour. I hope the wind won't fly them to my neighbor's window" spoken with a flat, if not joking, tone. Despite coming off as someone solemn and serious, his favorite entertainment is comedy. Be it jokes told by a coworker, a movie, or simply a humorous story he stumbled upon in a newspaper. Humor is a good way to get to know him further. Some jokes sometimes don't work on him because of cultural differences, but he'll be happy to hear its explanation. Because his jobs can be intense, humor gives him a way to escape the tense atmosphere and relax. In informal setting, he can be quite talkative too, especially if you show interest about his background. A skilled person could fish a lot of information from him, but never his personal and family details. About anger... well, it takes a lot of effort to make him show his wrath. Anger reminds him to Albert and Amos' early years in the police force. He'd rather suppress it than showing to people that his patient has run out. It's still seeping through his facade, however. Amos will pull his hair, delay his decision or make an illogical one. The last stage is marked with him slamming a surface, raising his voice and last, throwing a punch. Personally insulting him will result to the last stage appearing. It doesn't last long, often Amos regrets what he did when he's blinded with anger.

Likes

Dislikes

Swimming/diving: preferably in a natural place: lake, river or the sea. He doesn't really like indoor pool, but he'd use it if there's no other choice. Amos is currently looking for a pool close to his apartment. Soccer: His childhood games could be separated into two categories: playing with nature and soccer. Aside from playing he also enjoys watching soccer leagues. Comedy: movies, especially. It's where he can release the tension from work. You might be surprised at seeing how hard he laughs, considering Amos always looks serious at work. Hardworking people: he really appreciates their work, even though it's imperfect. They remind him of his mother. Social interaction: Amos doesn't enjoy long, mundane talking that happens in most social gathering. What he likes is the atmosphere, the sense of belonging that engulfs everyone without exception. He needs time to warm up to a new environment, so sometimes he turns down invitation if he doesn't know the participants well enough. Nature/Wildlife/Sea: They are soothing him. Large open areas are his favorite, be it land or sea. Their 'endlessness' is fascinating. They tempt him to discover more and more, to never stop walking. Every places he had visited hold this similar feel, even metropolitan megacities. Fishes and cassava: Langga roko! Rain: As a young boy he likes the rain only because it means free drink and shower. Now he likes it because it makes the world cold for a while. Perhaps he's one of few people who likes the fact that London often gets rain. Visual arts: Painting, sculpture, even street art. Anything that doesn't involve movements. They are static, silent--but in silence they are screaming a story, containing hidden messages that transcends the barrier of time. Amos can stand for a long time in front of an artwork, trying to 'understand' it. He also likes street arts, such as graffiti, although it sparks bitter memories linked to Albert. Getting recognized/acknowledged: It's how he measure his success. He used to look for recognition from his family, then his seniors and bosses. Someday he wants to be the one who gives recognition to other people. Birds/flying: birds are beautiful, strong, yet vulnerable. The polluted, darkened sky is not a suitable place for them to roam. Amos has heard stories about birds being lost, misguided by a city's lights at night or lost their home because of deforestation. He wants to save them somehow. He also likes their flying ability, too bad his first flying experience leaves a bitter taste in his mouth.

Dry/cold weather: France is cold but England is colder. He's dreaded by the idea of going through the winter and facing a sunless world longer than he used to be. Change of plans/Interruption: Amos likes to plan his actions ahead, so there is a solid path he can follow by the time he has to take action. A change means he has to undone his established plans and he needs some quiet time to build a new one again. Best not to interrupt him when he's in his thinking mode or he will stay moody for hours. It is usually not shown. Illegal hunters/Pirates: They made him busy throughout his days of being a police. He especially hates people who smuggle endangered animals. Those poor souls... People who do not appreciate food: As in people who cook without knowing what they are doing. The failure they call cooking is unsuitable for human consumption. Since no one wants to eat them they automatically go to the trash bin. There's also people who don't want to eat just because they don't like the food made for them. Amos knows what starvation feels like, like the rest of his family. That's why Agustinus starts his restaurant business, something Amos admires from his sickly oldest brother. Overly sweetened coffee: he likes his coffee black, with a little sugar or none at all. Amos tried one of those fancy coffee once and disliked it immediately. The sweetness attacked his tastebuds. Ew. His cellphone: this #%$^ thing doesn't work right at the moment he needs it the most. The touchscreen is overly sensitive, the battery won't last more than 48 hours-- Amos would rather carry a landline phone instead if it's socially acceptable and able to receive/make calls on mobile.

Dreams

Fears

Better education for children: Not just his children, but every children around the country, if not the world. A friend of his told him how her very first routine before studying was sweeping goats poop from their floorless classroom. Another had only one teacher - who was also the headmaster and janitor - all alone handling six classes. Amos wants to send his kids to better schools abroad and, once his political career started, improving education back home. To be a professional soccer player/actor/president: This is his childhood dream, which is similar to many other kids' living around him. He felt he had no chance to do the first two, so his plan after his Interpol work finished is to join a political party at home. Retiring peacefully: Preferably with his youngest kid, so he can watch his future grandkids grow around him. Though first he had to mend the relation with his children. Sailing the inner seas: Months of adventure on the seas! Young Amos dreamed sailing to unknown waters, finding unknown islands. Now he just wants to sail the seas by himself.

Lung cancer: Amos had been smoking for decades before Anna could persuade him to quit. Although he has been tobacco-free for years he is still afraid the cancer will show up one day without notice. His family sick/dying while he was away: Agustinus health is never as good as his younger brothers. If something happened to him, the rest of the family would rely on Amos. Sure his sister-in-law and their stepfather could handle his business, but Amos feels that the entire thing is his responsibility. And if one of his children fell ill, he would really have no idea what to do; Anna was always the one who took care of a sick kid, and Amos' part usually only paying doctor bills. A crying person: what are you supposed to do? Pat them in the back? Give them a handkerchief? What if they are wailing, oh my god. Amos saw his mother cried the day Albert was reported missing by local police, and all he did was watching her. He's afraid to say a wrong thing too. Albert: Since his high school days, Albert controls people through fear. To Amos, he played his role as a big brother well, slowly guiding him to do things he liked. When he's angry, he shows it to everyone, making sure to never disobey him anymore. Young Amos emulated these traits for a few years until he left home and Saraiya scolded him. He just glad Anna never heard anything about him anymore, but the fact that neither Saraiya and Agustinus heard nothing from Albert made him somewhat worried. A part of him wanted Alber to come home, at least to see their mother again, but another part - the one trained as a police - knew that it's better for him to disappear and never return again.

Background

Amos was born in the sea. To be precise, in a small overloaded boat that was bringing his mother, Saraiya, to another island. Storm and high tide had delayed her journey, causing little Amos to born a tad late. Nevertheless, he came to the world as a rather healthy child. Amos' childhood was filled mostly with outdoor activities; whether it was swimming at the beach, playing in a swamp, exploring the jungle or enjoying rain shower. He had two older brothers, both living in another province since they had started school, Agustinus and Albert. Their father passed away shortly before Amos' birth, and by the time he was two Saraiya married Alan, a man working for the government. His office was in a town facing the large Tomini Bay, where the family moved in after the marriage. Since the stepfather's salary barely covered their needs, Saraiya helped him by working at a restaurant and Amos went with the fishermen during school holidays. Amos grew up among his neighbors, fishermen who relied on the bay for living. His childhood was fairly normal, despite that he often engaged in a fight with his playmates. His grades were considered good among his peers, although he had a hard time to stay in his chair during exams. Unlike his brothers who left home to stay with a relative when they started elementary school, Amos stayed with Saraiya until he finished junior high. Her reasons were because she was unwilling to part with her youngest child and the school near their home was rebuild to afford more students. Agustinus and Albert always went home during holidays, which is also Amos' only chance to bond with them. Agustinus, three years older than Albert, was a bit sickly and often prefer staying inside the home with a stack of book. Albert was his total opposite. Little Amos viewed him as the cool brother who kept having adventures and lots of friends everywhere. Their stepfather, while he was a good breadwinner, was also extremely busy advancing his career. So it was Albert Amos looked up to. When Amos started highschool, Saraiya sent him to live together with Albert, two years older and a senior at a highschool in Makassar. Amos' view on him was still the same, but what their parents didn't know was the fact that Albert was infamous for involving in fights against other schools, illegal racing and public vandalism. His friends were more like followers who feared and respected him. Long story short, Albert took him under his wing. Amos knew what his brother did was not wholly legal, but in his eyes Albert was still his ideal brother. He began to neglect his studies to follow Albert in his 'adventures'; because he wanted Albert to be proud of him. And this is where Anna comes into play. Anna wasn't a student in their school; she was enrolled in another public school which was a hundred times better than the brothers'. She was beautiful, an honor student and had a good voice. Amos knew that she often passed their house when she went to school. Apparently Albert had been infatuated with her in the last two years, yet he never approached her because of their different status and the fact that she was dating (according to Albert) the biggest jerk in the neighborhood, Andi. Albert knew the places she frequented, and since Amos was living with him, he decided to get more information about Anna from Amos. The sophomore registered at a local library only to check the books she read (surprisingly, they have a similar taste in reading), the community activities she did, everything. Eventually he befriended Anna, simply to make her believe in him so Albert can approach her more easily. Yet before Albert could make such a move, he gotten into a fight with Anna's school. Amos didn't know exactly what happened, but he suspected it had to do with Anna and Andi. The boys both brought their friends so it escalated into a mass fight. Anna's classmate who happened to cross the street at that time got dragged into the fight and heavily injured. He wasn't a friend of Andi's and had to spent the rest of the school year in hospital. Investigation conducted by the police concluded that it was Albert who injured him. Both Andi and him were later expelled by their schools. Amos hadn't involved in the fight and had no idea if his brother ever planned it. The one thing that he got from the incident was a realization of Albert's true nature. That his brother was not a good role model like he always thought, his facade completely ruined. Amos visited the injured student with his parents and Anna, and that was the last time he saw her. Amos left Albert's friends, and as he had left their house to disappear to god-knows-where, he had the freedom to steer his school life back on the right track. He joined soccer club and participated in student council as well. Albert was away from the family's life, not even his friends knew his whereabouts. As soon as he disappeared, his friends scattered and no longer participated in fights or illegal racing. Finally Amos finished his high school well. His grades weren't the best and twice he failed university exams. So he chose to enter the national police academy. Amos was always interested in protecting the seas, so fishermen could safely sail and get their catch. His time in the academy was great, compared to his high school years. Agustinus had finished his master degree and now expanding his restaurant business from home with their mother. So Amos didn't have to worry when his duty made him unable to go home. Nothing exceptional happened in most of his early career as a police, except one. His team had detected a smuggling ring focused in drug dealing and human trafficking via the oceans. They managed to prevent one of their boats to enter Indonesian waters. During interogation, however, the man they thought as the branch leader whispered something that made Amos froze. "Albert was right. You really look like him." It had been more than seven years since Amos last heard about him. The rest of his family heard nothing either. Amos' bosses pulled him from the case, which he complied despite his wish to look for his missing brother. He handled cases happening in big cities for a while, until one day he met Anna again. She had graduated from university and now working as elementary school teacher. One thing led to another and they married a year later. His brief encounter with Albert's news was soon became a thing in the past that he never shared with anyone else. His career rose pretty quick. Anna stayed home more often after the birth of their firstborn, Ralme. A daughter followed later, named Maya; then another son, Tanta. For a while they were happy. The police began to pick up clues about Albert's whereabouts, and this time Amos was included in the investigation. Apparently Albert was a part of an organized crime, a very sneaky one. He kept it a secret from Anna, afraid it'd spark bitter memories between them. He rarely return home or call his wife. The couple was estranged. Since their children had started school, Anna began to feel lonely. One day she announced that she's going to her parents' home in Sumbawa Islands. Knowing that Albert's organization didn't work around the area, Amos let her go. The ship that carried her was sunken off the island's coast. Bad weather and small earthquake was suspected to be the cause. No survivors were found. After Anna's death Amos became more absorbed in his work, further estranging him from his children. He deliberately did it, because his anger rose quick and he didn't want to hurt his kids. But his performance at work turned worse, and soon he was discharged. Meanwhile, Albert was still nowhere to be found despite the police had been capturing people they believed as his underlings. Amos sent his children to live with Saraiya and Alan, who had moved to Bandung as Agustinus' business expanded into restaurant chain, to pursue better education. Amos himself left the police and went back to school again. At the same time he began to reduce smoking, and in three years completely quitting it. Once he got his master degree, Amos applied for a position within the Interpol, as Criminal Intelligence Officer focusing on Organized Crime. Unexpectedly, they accepted him and stationed him in Lyon, France. Yet he only had been there for a few months when Interpol suspected a rising criminal activity in London. Together with several officers, Amos was sent to aid the London Police Department. Currently he wants to bring his children along with him--but again, duty placed him in a rather unsafe position. He hasn't heard anything about Albert from all the sources he can get. But he expects something... soon.

Role-Play Sample

He didn't know where he was heading now. The letter he received from Interpol headquarter stated that they would send someone to pick him up upon arrival, but so far Amos Knyarilay couldn't find any sign that he was waited for. The flight from Charles de Gaulle had landed earlier than the schedule said. Still, the difference was a mere minute; surely whoever they sent had been waiting here, right? Fifteen more minutes had passed when the last passenger from Amos' flight left Heathrow with her cheerful family. He threw a brief glance at their backs as he rested his back by leaning on a column. How nice would it be, if he could bring his children to London. His contract with the Interpol only lasted for a few years, not long enough for his eldest son to finish both highschool and college. Ralme put up a tough appearance, but he knew how... broken he was when Anna was reported dead. His world was centered around her after al-- "Mr. Knyarilay?" A young, neatly dressed man approached him, stopping the man's musing. He took Amos' attention change as a confirmation. "I am sorry for the delay. We encountered a problem on the way." He took out his Interpol-issued ID, prompting Amos to do the same. His quick movement caused the Indonesian to read only his first name, William. "We hope it isn't too troublesome for you to go to the office first before you rest?" When the younger man mentioned trouble, Amos perked up. "Let's go then," he gathered his belongings: an old traveling bag and a thick jacket he realized he did not need upon leaving the plane. The chilly air of London felt nice, as if rain just finished washing away the dust all over the city. A small, shiny black car parked not far from them flickered its lights when they entered the parking lot. William helped Amos putting his baggage on the back seat before settling himself behind the steering wheel. Amos noticed the English drove on the right side of the road, just like at home. Nice. There would be less trouble if he needed to drive a car later. Amos let William drove them out from the airport before asking, "would you please explain to me more about the problem?"

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Welcome to TND. Your application has been accepted. So, after seeing you with Nesia, it's really cool to have your interpretation of a male Indonesia too. It's really interesting how you've made both of them quite different from one another despite representing the same country—you've put some thought into this app, and it definitely shows. For my part, I'm curious to know what "parts" of Indonesia you've based him off of so you should definitely tell me your thought process behind this at some point~ Also just remember to edit in the thing I asked you about on to-do list. But as for the app itself, I like how you built up Amos' personality! It's very faceted shows a good contrast between his attitudes of being serious and devoted to his work, and the more unexpected parts (like loving comedy). I also love that you've included consequences for his hardworking persona, in that it has caused him to become alienated from his children; there's definitely chance for character development there. It's nice that you've chosen an older character to join us with too, and it seems like he's already had quite a bit of history behind him (with plenty more to come hehe). Hopefully he will be able to find a resolution to his past in the shady streets of London. The name is Amos. Amos Knyarilay.

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