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Meet The KidGrid Characters!
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Gordo
The ultimate gizmo-gadget guy. He is always on the cutting edge of technology and is a lifetime subscriber to Popular Science. He has multiple computers and a “command central” set up in his room.
His love of the simple logic of zeros and one often frustrates him when it comes to irrational people. He can get annoyed easily, which contributes to his already socially awkward nature. His fix-it knowledge is vast when it comes to electrical circuits and computer chips, but he will never be mechanical or greasy in any way.
He loves a clear plan, but can’t bring himself to be spontaneous.
He assumes he is the smartest person in the room.
POLARITIES
He finds it easy to show initiative, but is self-focused when he does, so gratitude is difficult. Knowledge is a given, but that sometimes makes the intangibles of faith a problem. He is known for being resourceful, but the virtue of trust is often a reach.Tyler
A hyperactive budding filmmaker. He is never seen without his camera and is constantly concerned with how an event will fit into a documentary or new film idea. He’s a huge movie fan and student. He knows lines and trivia about movies he loves and movies he wishes he could have made.
His artistic eye is not limited to the medium of film. He brings an out-of-the-box style to everything he touches. He can be a journalist, an inventor, and a good counselor at times.
His unique gifts alternately mask and reveal an ongoing insecurity. He doubts himself often and covers his feelings with a very, very, very corny sense of humor) often inappropriate to the situation).
POLARITIES
His joy in the simplest situations battles his difficulty with holding onto hope. He is generous and kind, but has a difficult time showing endurance.
Vinny
Adventurous, daredevil, extreme-sports guy. He’s mechanically inclined enough to keep his toys running in top condition. He’s ready to try anything. Although he has great difficulty with schoolwork, his teachers all find it impossible not to like him. He’s driven and popular. His adrenaline junkie habits fascinate his friends without alienating them. In fact, he is more often the motivator to call others to action.
Skateboarding, base-jumping, rock climbing, rugby hockey, eco-challenge, rappelling motocross…..are all activities he would participate in.
POLARITIES
He is fair as a strict code of competition, but he has trouble forgiving others for not being as chivalrous. He is honest, but his directness can sometimes be seen as disrespectful. He has great endurance on and off the playing field but it constantly battles against his thin patience.
Marshall
The quintessential renaissance kid. When he’s passionate about something, it involves his entire body and soul. His entrances are a kid version of Kramer*. You never know what he’s going to be carrying, wearing, or dragging.
His expertise is extremely wide ranging. He is a dedicated re-enactor. The exact nature and time of the event being re-enacted doesn’t seem to matter to him. It could be the Batman retrospective, a Renaissance festival, or a Star Trek convention. The event gets his complete passion and focus for the moment.
He met Gordo at the chess club and they sparked an instant competition.
Marshall says he goes to the school, but nobody ever sees him in class. He has a lot of credits from classes he’s already tested out of. He goes on many self-study field trips.
POLARITIES
He is wise, but finds it difficult to be humble. He is great at individuality, but it challenges his ability to serve. He finds it easy to show honor, but his lack of orderliness makes it a challenge.
*from the TV comedy Seinfeld
Cammie
Class president who is always up on the latest, coolest fashion. She’s dramatic, but extremely likable. She’s athletic, but involved in a wide range of activities. She knows a lot of people, but has few very close friends. If you need to get it done, she’s the one you look for. She can be spoiled at times. She’s a little insecure, and feels compelled to be the “good” girl, so she looks for attention by striving for perfection. An overachiever, she will never settle for “good enough.”
From the outside it’s easy to call her perfect.
At times the temptation to break out of her image is great, but she just can’t do it. Vinny tends to pull her toward a more relaxed view of life. These small steps feel very radical to her.
Her absentee father travels a lot.
POLARITIES
She is determined and orderly, but finds it extremely hard to be content. She is strong in discipline, but weak in generosity and sometimes in self-control and humility.
Sam (antha)
The nonconformist. She defines her own style. No one is quite sure what the rules for this style are. She is definitely on her own path. Some may even call her “strange.” Her thought process is always out-of-the-box.
She’s considered an outsider in school. She tends to be absent-minded. She’s all heart and all-caring about the next cause that captures her attention. Her short attention span keeps her from remembering her moments of social awkwardness.
Her mother is a businesswoman. Her father is a stay-at-home sixties throwback. He supports his daughter’s causes.
Sam can quote Cat Stephens, Bob Dylan, and Frank Zappa to deal wit nearly any situation.
POLARITIES
Her compassion, which she has to the point of being a fault, clashes with her ability to be obedient.
Grandpa Henry
Adult character, Gordo’s grandfather. Mrs. Finkenhoeffer’s father.
He has led an oddly adventurous life. His ability to fix things around the clubhouse and neighborhood is almost legendary. He is the source of grandfatherly wisdom, but isn’t flawless. When he makes mistakes, he admits them.
Mrs. Finkenhoeffer
Adult character. Gordo’s mother. Grandpa Henry’s daughter.
She has become the neighborhood mom. She understands the kids’ world in a way that keeps her up to date on the latest fads and trends. When a kid needs a sympathetic ear, it’s often Mrs. F. that is sought out.