#jakobs family values

[trickibe]

art trades with @wainwrightjakobshammerlock!! goddamn this piece- i set it to 5000 to 5000 and it was a beast to save yeesh- but idc coz i finished it and i love how these two came out so lesfuckingoooooooooo

as soon as i realised the background colours i was using i got carried away pffft

[borderlandsmostwanted]

looks at you with my big wet eyes... have u read any of my fics...

I am sorry I accidentally left this in my inbox by accident.

I am also sorry my friend because I am actually not that avid of a fic reader. I think the last fic I read was maybe 2016?? I'm not even in that specific fandom anymore lmao.

BUT

HEY if you like borderlands and you like fan fiction GO READ JAKOBS FAMILY VALUES (I hope that link works 👁👁) !!

I see you promote that one a lot, feel free to promo any others if you wanna! I'm happy to support other artists !!

[se7ens-oc-heaven]

Jakob! (hopefully that's the correct spelling hdjdhdh)

Ok so did this and a bunch of others literally years ago, but for each one I had a question I'd stall on so then I just. Never actually posted. Any of these.

So I'm fixing that now! Context is this was a character ask prompt - might be the template was thanks to @iolitewyvern ? If so lmk so I can link it properly I lost the original post lmao

As for spelling, it can be! Jake's name spelling denotes if he's in the fantasy au setting or not. Jakob is fantasy, Jacob is not. So I answered these based on fantasy Jake!

(Best image I have, but it's normal Jake and also humanized lmfao. He's like. Sonic furry wolf so ykno. Picrew source)

Who are they?

Full name?  Jakob Alhers

Nicknames? Jake

Gender/pronouns? Male, he/him

Orientation? Demiromantic/arospec, gay

Age/Birthday? About 16, birthday is on a separate calendar than ours but is most likely in the local winter months of his home country.

Fun fact! Zodiac? ^^^^ (would most likely be Capricorn)

What’s their personality?

Major good traits? Cares deeply about others around him, dry sense of humor

Major flaws? Very prideful while also having zero value of self

Goals?  Living up to what is expected of him, as royalty and a deity

Fears? Hurting another with his own actions, losing someone important to him

Optimistic or pessimistic? Pessimistic

Introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? Introvert all the way

Empathetic or un-empathetic? Hmm... he can empathize if he's aware, but he struggles to pick up cues... so maybe that's more sympathetic?

Do they wait and plan or dive right in? Bit of both, he tries to plan but if he's panicked or upset enough he'll lose his cool and charge in

Do they go with the flow or forge their own path? He will not go with the flow. Out of spite even.

Relations to the world?

Who’s their family? His mother Allison, and his father Alher

Where are they from? (Gestures vaguely at northern fantasyland)

Where do they live now? (Gestures to same vague region)

Do they have a job? If so, what is it? Crown prince of his country

How are they with technology? He's in your very basic very generic fantasy au so uh. Not great if he ever saw any lmao

Connections to religion or spirituality? Well his dad is a literal god, does that count?

Powers or magic? He has strong ice magic that grows stronger with age.

Fun fact! Connections to the lore? He is in fact a demigod, son of Winter itself

Favorites?

Favorite season/weather? Summer, hot and sunny days

Favorite place? He hides in his room a lot, so it's hard to say.... Maybe his room lmao

Favorite food? Probably some sort of steak dish? Idk, something I'm not familiar with lol

Favorite clothes/accessories? He's limited for various reasons, but highly values sentimental accessories, such as his family crest brooch or jewelry made for him by Pandora

Favorite animal? He's a furry so this is a loaded question to answer lmao. Might not even be an animal as we know it.

Favorite/most frequently used mode of transportation? I think he prefers to walk places himself...? He doesn't usually travel lol

Favorite holiday? Doubt it'd be one we know of, although he doesn't strike me as big on social events like most holidays are

Hobbies? Sculpting, practicing swordfighting

Favorite thing about themself? He takes a lot of pride in his swordfighting skills, at least for a prince ;)

Relationships?

Best friends? Nerezza

Closest family member? He's close with both parents, but spends more bonding time with his mom overall

Partner/s? Pandora DeSales

Enemies? He considers the murderous Crow an enemy for constantly attacking his loved ones

What organizations/clubs/etc are they in? N/A

Fun fact! What are they like with their best friend or partner? With his partner Pandora, Jakob drops a lot of his composed and distant persona, he can be a bit childish but is also a lot more casual and easy to make laugh. He's also not afraid to play the sly prank or do other shit he knows he can get away with just to mess with him.

With Nerezza he isn't quite as open in the same way, but the two of them bond over being snarky royal spawn with little affinity for their title or the expectations that come with it. The sarcasm in the room tends to increase tenfold if you put these two together.

[magnuficentwo]

For the ask game. Everything for Wainwright and Hammerlock

nah im joking just 1 2 3 5 12 and 25 for them. Unless

[From Here !]

HEEHOO LETS GET IT.

1. Why do you Like or Dislike this character? / 2. Favorite canon thing about this character ?

For Wainwright: I really just adore his devotion, and how quickly he steps up to tasks without much fear or even hesitation because he's so firm in his own convictions he doesn't have TIME to hesitate. Things need doing and by god he'll fucking do them. It's something I find deeply admirable and I think it really shows the Jakobs values ..... .... one might say . It shows the. Jakobs Family Values. Like famous fanfic by Hallowlock on Ao3 (read my friends fic boy)

For Hammerlock: The fact he's just so PRESENT. Hammerlock has been a staple in the franchise for so long and he's such a familiar face, and I just adore it. He's so delightfully posh yet completely off his rocker when he's deep into his interests, and he knows so many people and facts and interesting shit just by Getting Around, and he's Fucking Awesome also. My beloved grandpa who tells me stories of his great hunts <3

3. Least favorite thing about this character ?

Not enough content about them </3

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them ?

For both of them: Either "Fair" or "Farewell Wanderlust", both by The Amazing devil. I just think it fits a lot about their relationship :] and also these songs fuck hard.

12. What's a headcanon you have for this character ?

For Wainwright: I like to think that doesn't particularly care for sports or anything of the sort because it's just not his type of thing... but if you put him in front of a televison while a game is on he watches it in its entirety while standing up with his arms behind his back. And he expresses his disappointment or excitement whenever a team scores with about as much energy as someone who doesn't know what's going on can.

For Hammerlock: I know in my heart Hammerlock would speak So many languages. Getting around the Galaxy is already a feat of its own, but that's not enough for a guy who loves to learn and see things. His ass is going to learn so many dialects and languages just to be able to interact with planets and their individual cultures better or so help him god. He would know portuguese from brazil... he would be an honorary paisano....

25. What was your first impression of this character ? How about now ?

For Wainwright: "Oh that's cool, that's the Jakobs ceo? I thought he'd be older!" -> "I NEED him as my grandpa who sneaks money and candy in my pocket while my parents aren't looking"

For Hammerlock: "Oh hey I've seen this guy on tumblr before, he's pretty fun" -> "HE'S LITERALLY THE FUCKING COOLEST GUY IN THE BLOCK"

[wainwrightjakobshammerlock]

i just think borderlands should lean more into science fantasy

this was supposed to be a showcase of all the paracausalist (space magic user) types in jfv but it ended up as mr. jakobslock and a gaggle of women

[mariacallous]

(JTA) — Claudia Goldin, a Jewish scholar at Harvard University, won the Nobel Prize for Economics for her work tracking the disparity in earnings for women in the labor market.

“Claudia Goldin has trawled the archives and collected over 200 years of data from the U.S., allowing her to demonstrate how and why gender differences in earnings and employment rates have changed over time, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said Monday in its release.

Goldin, 77, shattered a glass ceiling in 1989 when she became the first tenured tenured women professor in Harvard’s Economics Department. “I think it will be very good for Harvard to have a tenured woman, and I’m pleased to be that woman,” Goldin said at the time, speaking the the campus student newspaper, the Crimson.

Her seminal work, “Understanding the Gender Gap — An Economic History of American Women” published in 1992, sought to prove that opportunity for women in the labor market was less a function of changing social mores or economic growth, than it was susceptible to a variety of factors, including a woman’s age, her education and expectations of mothers.

“Goldin showed that female participation in the labor market did not have an upward trend over this entire period, but instead forms a U-shaped curve,” the Academy said in its release, referring to the 200-year scope of Goldin’s research.

“The participation of married women decreased with the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society in the early nineteenth century, but then started to increase with the growth of the service sector in the early twentieth century,” it said.

At the press conference announcing the award, Jakob Svensson, the chairman of the prize committee, said Goldin helped elucidate why women remain “vastly underrepresented” in the labor market despite being better educated.

“Understanding women’s role in the labor market is important in society, not the least because if women do not have the same opportunity as men, or they participate on unequal terms, labour, skills and talent go wasted,” said Svensson, a professor of economics at Stockholm University. “Thanks to Professor Goldin’s groundbreaking research we know much more about the underlying facts driving women’s labor market outcomes and which barriers may need to be addressed in the future.”

An attempt by the Nobel committee to reach Goldin by phone at the press conference failed. Prize organizers said they had spoken with her earlier and that she was “surprised and glad.”

Goldin’s most recent work, “Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity,” published in 2021, discusses “why true equity for dual career couples remains frustratingly out of reach,” according to Goldin’s Harvard University biography pages.

“Antidiscrimination laws and unbiased managers, while valuable, are not enough,” says Goldin’s precis of her book. “‘Career and Family’ explains why we must make fundamental changes to the way we work and how we value caregiving if we are ever to achieve gender equality and couple equity.”

Goldin, a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science in New York City, has also looked into the historic role of Jews in the marketplace. The authors of a 2003 Boston University paper, “From Farmers to Merchants: A Human Capital Interpretation of Jewish Economic History,” consulted with Goldin.

A 2001 paper she cowrote for the National Bureau of Economic Research on the tendency of women to retain their surname when married, was based in part on an analysis of wedding announcements in the New York Times in 1991. A third of the religious ceremonies were Jewish, the authors noted, “not surprising given the location” of the newspaper. Religious ceremonies for Jews and for others, they found, were likelier to correlate to women changing their name.

Goldin devotes two pages on her Harvard University biography site to her golden retrievers: Prairie, who died in 2009, and Pika, who is 13. She lists his distinctions, as a therapy dog and as a winner of the Excellent Title in Performance Scent Dogs. Her most recent posting marks his “bark mitzvah.”

Also distinguished is her husband, Lawrence Katz, who is a professor of economics at Harvard.

Among the recipients of last year’s Economics Nobel was Ben Bernanke, the Jewish former chairman of the federal reserve.

[no-youre-a-vision]

so anyway my massive bisexuality is one of those things that my family know about but don't acknowledge, ever, like we just don't talk about it. BUT today i had dinner with my mum & brother + his wife, and we got to talking about eurovision. and we were all like "yeah can't remember the interval acts, they must not have been very memorable" until my brother said "oh they had that bit where cornelia jakobs was in the pool with her clothes on".

and i, of course, said, as neutrally as i could: "oh yeah i do remember that one."

and instead of taking it at face value or ignoring it like i expected they would, these assholes all went "ohhh i bet you do wink wink" and i have to say. i have never felt so loved and accepted while also being dunked on by my family.

[magnuficentwo]

@wainwrightjakobshammerlock

lord the peasants are so loud today

[wilddwcrds]

Full Name: Jackson Miller

Age & Birthday: 35 years old, February 4th

Species: Werewolf

Time at Base: 5 months

Role on Base: Watcher/Patrol/Runner/Seeker

Core Personality Traits: Loyal, Adventurous, Easygoing, Energetic, Generous, Reckless, Hotheaded, Restless

IDENTITY & CHARACTER

Physical Description & Distinguishing Features: Jackson is 6ft3 with a broad, solid build. He has long, brown hair which is usually a bit messy and pushed back from his face. He has a scruffy beard, high cheekbones, and a slightly crooked nose.

Impact of War on Personality: Jackson is usually hotheaded and reckless, but since the war began, he’s pulled back a bit. He still has a habit of doing idiotic things and finding them funny, but he’s more selective now, knowing there’s less room for carelessness. Even so, it still sneaks up on him sometimes. The war has made him more driven and focused, in some ways, making him a little more ruthless.

What Drives Them Now?: Jackson doesn’t have any personal goals beyond survival and reuniting with his father and sister. Everything else is just part of getting through. He isn’t driven by ideals or ambition, just the simple, stubborn need to keep going and find his family.

Moral Compass & Boundaries: Jackson has always been a little morally gray, but never cruel for the sake of it. He often falls into the role of protector out of instinct, even when he wishes he could just push through and ignore other people’s needs. He’s also not unwilling to bend his own morals if it means surviving.

How have they adapted to the new world order?: Jackson has not needed to adjust or adapt too much with the war. He served in the U.S army with multiple deployments into active warzones. A lot of this is muscle memory to him.

Skills/Abilities: Before the war, Jackson served in the U.S. Army from eighteen to thirty, giving him a range of skills that now help him survive. He has a steady aim and a sharp eye for distance. Years of tactical training make him quick to assess threats and plan under pressure. His experience with field medicine allows him to handle basic first aid such as stitching wounds, setting fractures, and managing injuries on the go. He also knows his way around vehicles, able to hotwire cars and handle basic repairs. Long stretches in the field have made him resourceful with limited supplies, turning everyday objects into makeshift tools or weapons.

Survival Instincts/Experiences: Jackson is a "whatever it takes, I'll do it" kind of survivor. He's a fighter when it's needed, but he can also lay low and scavenge. He used to prefer the execution of a plan, but he has never underestimated the value of strategy and planning.

DYNAMICS

Who were they with before ending up at the base?: Jackson was at Newport with his sister, Tessa, and their father, Isaac for a few months before the town's attack. During the capture, Isaac and Tessa managed to escape while Jackson was brought to the base.

Who are they looking for now?: Jackson's focus is on finding his father and sister, but he's also helping Chrissy keep a look out for her brother Scott. He doesn't mind helping others when it comes to lost loved ones.

Significant Relationships:

Chrissy: A bit of a bickering friendship, but they've been close since they were in Newport together. Jackson feels protective over her even if she annoys him sometimes.

Felix: Surprisingly close considering they're not that similar. Jackson had a lot of shifts with Felix in Newport, thinks he's smart and worth listening to and strangely trusts him.

Jakob: Speaks a similar language to Jackson when it comes to a little impulsiveness so he tends to find it easy to laugh with him.

Theo: Reminds him of his time in the army so has a lot of patience and respect for him.

Ines: Kind of impossible for Jackson to not feel protective over her or help her when looking for her brother and father.

Involvement in Base Politics/Power Struggles: At times, Jackson doesn't mind making his voice heard or his opinions and plans. He doesn't fight for any leadership roles, however because he doesn't want the pressure or expectation. He's willing to clash or conflict with leadership, though. Long term, he thinks the base could potentially be a risk of the army sending in reinforcements to reclaim it but the longer it takes for that to happen will make him think of the bigger picture of the war in general.

How Do They Contribute to the Community?: Jackson gets on with whatever work is needed but he doesn't want to make a show of being overly helpful. He quietly contributes and does whatever shift is available to keep himself busy, but he prefers to be off base to look for his family.

Thoughts on Other Survivors: It takes a lot for Jackson to trust others, but he has subconsciously gravitated toward other Supernaturals with a military background.

[dxrkenedheights]

Full Name: Logan Hawthorne

Age & Birthday: 49 years old, June 7th

Species: Werewolf

Hometown: New York, New York

Current Residence: New York, New York

Occupation: Volatility Training Division

ABOUT

PERSONALITY

Core Traits: Intense, Protective, Loyal, Sharp, Devoted, Cunning, Charismatic, Mischievous, Stubborn, Blunt, Prideful, Inflexible

HISTORY

Backstory: (Please just do bullet points)

Logan was born into the Hawthorne wolves in New York City, raised in a family built around the role of protectors. From a young age, he was taught that second chances could save lives but offering too many could cost them.

He always knew his path would be tied to Asphodel and his family’s legacy, training wolves who’d run out of options, and when necessary, containing or eliminating those who couldn’t be saved.

He was still early in his own training when he met Viveca. They didn’t clash for long, they matched each other’s intensity in a way that just made sense. From that point on, they were rarely apart.

Together, they had two sons, Felix and Jakob, and raised them with the same values they lived by: protect yourself, protect your family, and protect the ones who can’t protect themselves.

Though they’d been together for much longer, Logan and Viveca got married ten years ago in a quiet ceremony. For Logan, it didn’t change much, except that now, when he calls her his wife, it’s finally true.

CONNECTIONS

Potential Story Hooks: TBD.

[georgethechen]

KAI GERBER Disavows The Divorce Duck, Launches New Gen Z-Focused Media Company GRBR

By Cabo Lucas Entertainment Weekly, December 18, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events that has left both fans and industry insiders reeling, Kai Gerber, the non-binary star who made waves as Jasper in Adult Swim’s quirky dramedy The Divorce Duck, has announced the launch of a new media company that seems to pivot dramatically from their current trajectory in Hollywood.

The company, GRBR, which stands for "Gen Re-Builders," is described as a new media platform focused on creating content tailored specifically for Gen Z—content that Gerber says will be “authentic, unfiltered, and purpose-driven.” The announcement comes just weeks after Gerber publicly distanced themselves from The Divorce Duck, a show that was initially seen as a breakout vehicle for the 24-year-old actor.

Gerber's Departure from the Show

In a statement issued on their personal social media accounts, Gerber explained their decision to move away from The Divorce Duck, stating that they were “grateful for the experience but no longer align with the creative vision of the show or its direction.” While Gerber was initially praised for their portrayal of Jasper, Jakob and Diane’s son, whose relationship with the eccentric Kevin (Kevin Corrigan) forms the emotional heart of the series, it seems the show’s tone and underlying message no longer resonate with them.

"I’ve come to realize that The Divorce Duck no longer represents my values or the kind of work I want to be a part of," Gerber shared in an Instagram post. "It was a unique project, but I want to create spaces where people like me, people of my generation, can be seen and heard in a more genuine, dynamic way. That’s why I’m stepping away to focus on something new. The work I do moving forward will reflect the voices, experiences, and artistry of Gen Z, and most importantly, it’ll be ours."

The news has raised several questions about the future of The Duck and the Divorce (Canadian title), particularly surrounding the fate of Gerber’s character, Jasper. As the central emotional figure in the series—serving as the conduit through which many of the show’s family dynamics and comedic moments unfold—Jasper's sudden departure has left fans and executives wondering how the show can continue without its most iconic character.

Can The Divorce Duck Survive Without Jasper?

Industry sources indicate that there has been ongoing debate within Adult Swim about how to proceed. Should they attempt to re-cast Jasper with another actor, or is it time for the show to pivot entirely? According to a source close to the production, the idea of replacing Gerber has been met with mixed reactions.

“Jasper is the glue holding the whole family dynamic together," says an anonymous insider. "Without Kai, it’s hard to imagine the show working. Their unique take on the role of a disaffected, confused young adult was what really brought the show’s absurd premise down to Earth. We’ve had discussions about re-casting, but it’s a tough call—Kai made that character their own. It’s unclear how the audience would react to someone else playing Jasper.”

While it’s not uncommon for TV shows to go through re-casting when key roles are vacated, the departure of Gerber has taken a more dramatic turn due to their open disavowal of the project. Gerber’s deep personal connection to the role of Jasper was one of the key factors that made the character stand out to viewers, and many are wondering if the show can move forward without feeling like a hollow imitation.

The Emergence of GRBR: Gerber’s New Media Company

Despite their exit from The Duck and the Divorce, Gerber has been busy laying the groundwork for a new kind of media company, one that’s deeply in tune with Gen Z’s values and sensibilities. GRBR aims to address what Gerber describes as “the gaping void in content that speaks authentically to a generation that demands transparency and creative control.”

GRBR will focus on digital-first media, including web series, short films, podcasts, and social media-driven campaigns. “I’m sick of watching TV shows that are made for my generation, but not by my generation,” Gerber says in a promotional video for GRBR. “We need to be in charge of telling our own stories, on our own terms. GRBR is going to break the rules.”

The company’s debut slate includes projects that are expected to tackle everything from mental health and gender fluidity to the deep existential crises facing Gen Z in a post-pandemic world. Gerber has indicated that one of the first GRBR-backed projects will be a docuseries about the “inner workings of online fandoms,” exploring how young people create and sustain communities in the digital age.

The Impact on Gerber’s Career

Gerber’s move away from traditional Hollywood roles and the mainstream entertainment industry is not entirely unexpected. Over the past year, Gerber has been vocal about the need for a new paradigm in media, one that includes greater representation, realness, and inclusivity. “For me, it’s about pushing boundaries. If I’m going to put my name on something, it’s going to be something that I believe in,” Gerber said in a recent interview with Variety. “And I don’t believe in this kind of content anymore. I want to create something that feels like mine—and that’s what GRBR is going to be.”

While it remains to be seen whether The Duck and the Divorce can carry on without Gerber’s central role, Gerber’s announcement has clearly set a new course for their career. And while the fans of The Duck and the Divorce may have to brace themselves for an uncertain future, one thing is clear: Gerber’s star is on the rise in the world of Gen Z-driven media, and they’re determined to shape it on their own terms.

What’s Next for The Duck and the Divorce?

The show’s future remains in limbo. Star George Chen (Looking, Flop House) is still in a two season contract. Sources confirm that Adult Swim is exploring various options, including the possibility of a complete reworking of the show’s concept, or even a final season that concludes the family’s story arc without Jasper at its center. Whether or not the series can retain its audience without Gerber’s unique portrayal of Jasper is still an open question.

“We’re not giving up on the show just yet,�� says an Adult Swim spokesperson. “But we’re also taking the time to listen to Kai’s feedback and understand their decision. At the end of the day, this is a show about connection—whether that’s through humor, love, or even absurdity. We’re committed to finding a path forward that resonates with both our audience and the creative team involved.”

As for Gerber, it’s clear that GRBR is their next big leap into the future of media, and they’re determined to leave behind anything that no longer aligns with their values. Whether or not they’ll return to acting—or if The Divorce Duck will ever be the same—is yet to be seen. But one thing is certain: Kai Gerber is ready to rewrite the rules of entertainment, one Gen Z-driven project at a time.

Stay tuned for updates on The Divorce Duck and the launch of GRBR as we continue to follow this evolving story.

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: David Jakobs

full name: Kaiser Levi Brandt

nickname(s) / goes by: Levi

pronouns & gender: Cis man, he/him

sexuality: Bisexual

birth date: November 12th, 1988

birth place: Hamburg, Germany

arrival to merrock: January 2022

housing: Rural Countryside

occupation: Owner of Cobblestone Cafe/part-time employee @ Pet Haven

work place: Cobblestone Cafe & Pet Haven

family: Felix and Ada Brandt (parents), three younger siblings, Maren Brandt (daughter)

relationship status: Single, previously engaged

PERSONALITY

Levi is generally reclusive and introverted, never really having been a huge fan of large social gatherings or anything of the sort, nor is he really the best at communicating his desires, and, in that sense, he could be seen as somewhat dishonest. Additionally, he is often impulsive, often doing things on a whim with little care about whether it’d benefit him or not. He’s humble and polite towards others, regardless of his feelings about them. Regarding his business, he values all of his customers and is likely to remember a solid majority of people’s orders off the top of his head. He could very well be stereotyped as a ball of sunshine if said sunshine had a cloud slightly obstructing it.

WRITTEN BY: Wren (they/them), EST.

BACKGROUND / BIO

triggering / sensitive content: pregnancy, mental health

Kaiser Levi Brandt was born on November 12th, 1988 in Hamburg, Germany as the eldest child of Felix and Ada Brandt, a news reporter and a schoolteacher, respectively. They immigrated to the United States in January 1993, when Kaiser had recently turned four, settling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where his three younger siblings were born and raised. In most social settings growing up, he went by Levi rather than Kaiser due to being initially misunderstood when asked to introduce himself at school—yet the name stuck with him even as an adult, except with family, of course.

As a kid, he peculiarly found himself more drawn to animals than people. Part of it, he believed, had to do with the fact that he never owned pets growing up. That wasn’t to say he didn’t have friends, but almost half the time he hung out with any of his friends, he would be petting their dog’s fur (or whatever pet was in the room) while maintaining a conversation. He wasn’t all that interested in veterinary work, he found it too upsetting (but he has deep respect for anyone in that field,) but was more intrigued by something less chaotic that still allowed him to interact with animals.

Levi left Milwaukee at eighteen to attend the University of Hamburg, majoring in business administration and minoring in biology and Germanic studies. He later continued with his education to receive his master's in business administration, before returning to America and settling in New York City, working several odd jobs and interning for several companies to make a living and learn the ropes at first, before later opening a coffee shop after several years of planning and research. His business did well for many years, before having to be shut down in early 2018 due to a sudden increase in competitors and a decrease in customers and being unable to keep up.

Dejected, he moved back to Milwaukee to be closer to his family, working as a barista in a local coffee shop, where he met a woman, a frequent customer at the shop who he got to know incredibly well. One day, he asked her out, and over several months, they went on many dates. Love had never really been something on Levi’s mind, but this certainly felt different. He proposed to her on a cold evening in September 2018, and she happily accepted. Not long after, they moved to her hometown of San Francisco, where they had a daughter, Maren Sofia, in August 2020. Levi stayed home to care for Maren and worked part-time at a cat café.

About a year after Maren’s birth, things began to go awry. They both sort of realized that wedding planning, and the engagement in general, had put a ton of unnecessary pressure on their relationship. Levi and his fiancée were set to marry on August 23rd, 2021, a few days before Maren’s first birthday, but they mutually called it off the night before, with Levi taking Maren back to Milwaukee with him.

Levi didn’t exactly try to reach out to his ex again, as the split had left an unexpected impact on his mental health, something he hadn’t experienced before. He began frequently attending therapy, which helped significantly and is something he continues to do to this day.

In late 2021, he decided to pack his belongings and move further East Coast, for a change in scenery. He wound up in Merrock the following January, where he took over the Cobblestone Café and worked part-time at Pet Haven not too far from his residence. Since arriving in Merrock, he’s kept a relatively low profile outside of work-related activities, wanting to be more community-involved (especially as the new year approaches) but also wanting to be more reserved and out of the general limelight. All in all, his main goal is to just take things one day at a time.

[ofwrxth]

CHARACTER BASICS

Name: Jakob Ranström

Age & Birthday: 28, Nov 3

Gender/Pronouns: Cis Man / He & Him

Species: Witch

Birthplace: NY, NY

Job/role: Actor

Positive personality traits:  charming, diplomatic, playful, resourceful, versatile

Negative personality traits: guarded, impulsive, inconsistent, restless, sly

ABOUT

The Ranström witches have long been known for their extraordinary wealth, a legacy rooted in Sweden where black magic was harnessed for financial gain and self-advancement. In the 1920s, the Ranström family extended their influence from Sweden to New York City, and subsequently to Hollywood. This expansion led to the establishment of Zenith Entertainment, a formidable conglomerate encompassing film studios, talent agencies, and high-profile production companies.

Zenith Entertainment, founded in New York City, swiftly rose to prominence in the entertainment industry. The family's acquisition of the iconic Radio City Music Hall cemented their status, linking them with influential industry syndicates and exclusive institutions such as Asphodel, which trained Supernatural talents for stardom. The Ranström legacy reached beyond Broadway and the East Coast, making significant inroads into Hollywood's film, television, and digital media sectors.

Born the baby of the Ranström family, Jakob learned their family's ways fast, both from their parents Olaf and Agneta, but also from his older siblings Nina and Felix. Ever observant, Jakob watched how they lived their lives, and what sort of response it got from their parents, and tried to mimic the good, and disregard the bad. But it's much easier said than done with four strong influences in his life. And as he got older, it became harder to distinguish where his siblings and parents ended and where he began.

The RedCap incident still happened and Felix helped save the day for Jakob and his pals despite one later ending their life.

After, he fell in line a bit more, as guilt ate away at him for his friend's loss of a familiar. Jakob blamed himself. But he was a Ranström through and through, and he kept on, head held high (for the most part). He felt decisions being made for him left and right. From his parents to his siblings at times. But he valued their opinions most, feeling somewhat distant at times given their age difference, and so he strove to make it up by doing what each might've expected. Jakob was versatile, constantly changing to be who they might've wanted him to be. As such, he tended to keep his own interests close to the vest.

So he dove into acting alongside his brother, starting in school (which meant a mix of in person and homeschool/tutors). But whereas Felix openly struggled with his vices, Jakob felt like he had to be grateful and problem free to make his parents proud. What he didn't say was that he hated feeling under a microscope. That as the roles got bigger, so did his anxiety whilst performing. But his brother had his own problems, and Nina was always doing the right thing, that Jakob didn't think he had any course of action. He still doesn't.

With their parents, he's definitely the baby, and when all the focus was on Felix's fuck ups, he felt their grip tighten on him, trying to steer him in another direction. Connecting him with directors. You'd never be able to tell that he was a nervous wreck half the time, or that being on sets stressed him out more than it made him feel complete. It's part of why he's leaned into social media because he can control his own narrative and let loose. His tiktoks are more so him trying to find joy in just existing. In the mundane.

Despite the perception of a glamorous life, Jakob would rather be an unknown dweeb making dumb videos, than people trying to take pictures with him at the grocery store, or his mother micromanaging his schedule for the next year. But no one would know. Because he's mastered the art of pretend. He's an actor, after all. And he's been a chameleon even longer. So if you asked Jakob what he wants, he wouldn't be able to tell you. And with Felix's recent troubles, he doesn't think it's worth bringing up his own. Being the youngest Ranström means he grew up in the shadow of giants (literally), and that he's never managed to find his own.

[kitsumidori]

also this is a bit of a cringe self shilling question but have u read any of my fics and if u have did u like any in particular

I haven't yet, though I have been meaning to check out jakobs family values for quite some time.

[hcrexcellency]

"That better be the case or I will be quite spiteful," she half-teased, dark laughter falling from her mouth. Though, truly, who knows what would happen to Maria if her fathers were put into jeopardy. Everything she was doing, she did not just for herself, but for them; including her engagement. "He is kind," she urged her father, as though that would, at least, encourage him a bit more. The last thing she wanted was for her family to scare Jakob away, "We share very similar values, you know. He also wants me to take him out on the river soon so that he can try to gain his sea legs with practice." She shook her head quickly, "No, papi, that is not necessary. We are both very comfortable right now, best not to change things."

at her question, diego's eyes lift from his glass in a feigned moment of distraction. " hm? " he hums inquisitively, as if he hadn't heard her — but of course he had. he's simply buying himself time to find a way to explain what exactly has transpired between him & vero. they are at odds — not in any way that they haven't experienced before ( vero has tried to kill him, for god's sakes ), but also not in a way that feels like they might be able to reach a compromise. " nothing important, " he answers, his own words pulling him out of the slight trance he'd found himself in. " you have seen us argue before. it's all bygones within a couple of days. " he waves his hand dismissively, taking a sip of his drink to hide the way he attempts to swallow the knot in his throat. maria is at the center of the reason vero is so angry with him. he refuses to tell her — to burden her with that responsibility, that guilt. " hm. seems he's amicable enough, " he muses, eyes narrowing. " i've already said it a million times, but maria — if you want out, you tell me immediately & i will end it. "

[wainwrightjakobshammerlock]

papa y papa y hija