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CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Sam Winchester
Age: 24
Canon: Supernatural
Canon Point: 3.12 "Jus in Bello"
Character Information: Sam @ Supernatural Wiki

Personality: As the youngest of the two Winchesters, Sam fills the role of the rebellious one, which might seem contrary based only on appearances. He had dreams of a normal life; got himself established as a worthy scholarship student and Stanford and had a promising future ahead of him. In almost any family that would be something to boast about, but in the hunt-or-be-hunted life of the Winchesters, Sam's dreams weren't in line with the family job. But that never stopped him, even going so far as to cut off his ties with his family almost completely to pursue what he later calls an "apple pie" American life--not necessarily normal, but safe. He doesn't think that's so much to ask, but it seems his past catches up with him.

He is strong, stubborn--perhaps more-so than the rest of his family, which is saying quite a bit. Sam likes to be in control of the situation. He stands up to his older brother, Dean, and their father, even when his own ideas may not be the best course of action. He dislikes being told what to do and taking orders without question. Perhaps it is partly due to his contemplative and slightly brooding nature, but he doesn't like to take things at face value, hence he finds a list of to-dos hard to follow. Sam much prefers to pave his own path, even at the risk of his own safety (which Dean tends to be the one to clean up after). This often leads him to believe that his way is the right way, or that he is the only one capable of doing something as it should be done. He's been known to be put in his place on more than one occasion.

Independence isn't such a bad thing, though. It's allowed Sam an appreciation of what life could be. He's a free-thinker and very rational, able to pick up fine details and connect the dots rather quickly. Because of this, Sam is typically the one to do background research and studying for the cases that they take on. Dean often makes fun of him and his somewhat nerdy tendencies, but Sam brushes him off. It's an extension of his scholastic achievements and natural intelligence, which are not simply displayed by his impressive score on the LSAT. He's articulate and book-smart, yes, but he is also very intuitive, which is not directly related to his psychic abilities. In contrast to Dean's brash and all-guns-firing ways, Sam prefers to sit back and analyze a situation and he is able to relate well and take an understanding and empathetic approach to the people they end up meeting. (Dean also makes fun of him often for this by calling him a girl in various creative ways. It doesn't really stop Sam, though.) This can be by-passed when his long patience catches up with his hot temper, especially considering how willing he is to sacrifice himself in order to avenge the people he feels he should have been able to protect. However hot he burns, he burns quickly and is known to lash out and throw a few punches before he removes himself from a conversation or calms down completely.

His desire for revenge against the demon that murdered his girlfriend and his mother is his driving force for hunting at the beginning of the series, it takes him a bit longer than expected to pick up the idea that it's the "right thing to do". He has trouble letting go of his idea of how life should be, which his life never actually lines up with. It's a cycle of disappointment, but he always goes forth with good intentions. His caring nature is a benefit and a problem as he can get emotionally wrapped up more than he should with the cases they take on, though he gets better as they go along. Sam never really gets over Jessica's death. She is not only a person he cares about deeply, but she also represents the life that he wanted from the beginning and lost to his own shortcomings (as Sam sees it, at least). The death of their father comes with surprise and guilt. John was a figure both Winchesters thought to be invincible in a sort of latent childish strain of thought, but the fact that the last thing they did was fight is something that will continue to haunt Sam and make him feel like he needs to make it up to the man, even if he's not around. And is all the more reason to take the demon down.

Having grown up constantly feeling like an outsider looking in on a world of safety and normalcy, the development of his special abilities causes Sam noticeable concern openly and self-defeatingly calling himself a "freak". The more time goes on, the more and more Sam feels himself become disconnected from a world that he was almost a part of. When he finally learns that the nature of his abilities is demonic and that John had told Dean that he may need to "put Sam down", he loses a fair about of faith himself, but never quite in the powers above. Despite the hardships and his growing link with Hell, Sam puts an enormous amount of trust and believe in Heaven. To him, if there is evil in the world--which they see a lot of--there has to be good, too, and it's something the helps him carry on. There's some logic to it, yes--if there is darkness there is light--but even in the face of Dean's constant disbelief and criticism, Sam holds onto it because he needs to more than anything else, because he really can't believe in himself. Not when he could become a monster, no matter how much good he wants to do.

Yet, that gentle side is forced to take a backseat after Dean sells his soul in exchange for Sam's life. We get to see a darker Sam who pushes past his hangups, with some hesitation and a lot of pushing from Ruby, towards unnecessary violence as he starts to kill demons in cold blood. Though he hates the idea of wasting the human they possess and would prefer to save them if he could, he realizes that he doesn't always have a choice and even surprises Dean with how ruthless he's learning to become. For Sam's part, it's not entirely something he can blame on Ruby or even the demon blood that makes him feel different, but the fact that there's a time in his life that Dean won't be around for, Sam feels the need to prepare for it by changing who he is.

Furthering his foil to Dean, Sam is neat and meticulous to a fault. When Dean is stuffing his face full of whatever greasy snack food he can find, Sam is typically looking at him in astonishment or disapproval. The two may argue and indulge in witty banter (or at least they think it is), but Sam really has never stopped looking up to Dean. He admires his older brother and his desire to protect him matches Dean's to do the same. Though Dean has always taken on the responsibility of looking out for him, Sam tries constantly to urge his brother to stop always putting Sam first and take a moment for himself. He tries to connect emotionally, which usually isn't successful, but it doesn't stop him from attempting again the next day.

While his sense of humor can be dry and sarcastic, Sam has a kind smile and a strong will to do what he believes is right. He doesn't see the world in black and white, but in varying shades of gray that need to be understood. Not all monsters are evil, not all people are good. It's the ability to make your own decisions concerning their nature that matter most in the end.

5-10 Key Character Traits:

• Empathetic
  
• Defiant
  
• Secretive
  
• Intelligent
  
• Meticulous
  
• Independent
  
• Self-Defeating
  
• Know-it-all
  
• Caring
  
• Troubled
  

Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, or EITHER? EITHER...hard to pick one or the other. Of course I would be tickled pink if the fact he's supposed to play Satan helps at all.
Opt-Outs: Naga, Faerie, Wearbear, Goblin, Troll

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