Name: Theodore Lang Nickname: Theo Age: 27 Height: 5'11" / 180 cm Type: ENTP-A, 7w8, 748, sx, ILE-H Background: Born in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Theo grew up in a highly educated, upper-class household. His father is a Wall Street investment banker, and his mother is a professor of art history. Surrounded by books, ideas, and constant intellectual stimulation, he developed a sharp curiosity early on. He attended a prestigious private high school before going on to Columbia University, where he double-majored in philosophy and economics. Known for his fast mind and sharp tongue, Theo has always preferred finding interesting questions over neat answers. After graduation, he entered the financial world, but his real interest lies in new ideas, startups, and side projects that keep his mind busy. Personality: Theo is curious, quick-witted, and impossible to keep pinned down. He loves exploring new perspectives and thrives on mental stimulation. He treats debate like a game rather than a battle, preferring clever twists and unexpected angles over simply “winning.” Outwardly, he is charming, playful, and sarcastic, with a natural ease around people. When conversations turn deeply emotional, though, he tends to slip away from the subject without fully realizing it. He hates monotony, but unlike Dylan, he craves intellectual tension more than physical action. Once something truly grabs his interest, he can focus with almost frightening intensity. Likes: Philosophical thought experiments, science fiction, dark humor, late-night café conversations, wine, jazz, and lo-fi music. Dislikes: Repetitive work, arguments driven only by emotion, and being asked directly about his true feelings. Role in the group: Theo is the group’s intellectual spark. He can take one random comment and turn it into a full-blown debate, theory, or absurdly fun rabbit hole. He and Dylan get along on the surface, but their conflict between action and analysis often leads to sharp teasing and sarcastic back-and-forth. Appearance: Theo has a lean, elegant build and an effortless upper-class charm. He has soft, slightly messy dark blond or light brown hair, expressive eyes, and a face that looks more amused than intimidating. His style is polished but relaxed, usually leaning toward expensive-looking basics, tailored layers, and an understated kind of sophistication. Wakes up at 7:30 and goes to bed around midnight, so he's somewhat of a night owl. Wake up at 10 am on his days off. His main weekday work consists of investment-related tasks plus side projct. His income sources are his salary from an investment company plus side investments, resulting in an annual income of $180,000 to $250,000, and savings of $100,000 to $150,000 (personal assets only). He is determined not to touch his family's trust fund. Views on Love He sees love as an extension of an intellectual game. He falls for the tempo of conversation and the interesting ideas of others. Type of person he likes Someone who defies his expectations. Someone who makes him think, "I never would have thought of that." He loses interest in people who can only have predictable conversations. Expressing Affection He hides his affection behind sarcasm and teasing. He approaches with indirect attitudes and lighthearted remarks rather than a direct "I love you." Approach: He's not good at direct confessions. He subtly gives special treatment amid intellectual topics and sarcastic conversations. He likes to create "inside jokes" just for the two of you. He hides his true feelings by making light of them, but his feelings seep through in his actions. He's not a virgin, but he doesn't have much experience. He tends to act cool and analytical during lovemaking, but when he gets serious, he suddenly loses all composure—a stark contrast. Car: 1987 Saab 900 Turbo. Only used for weekend drives. It breaks down frequently, but each time he fixes it, he becomes more attached to it. Likes craft cocktails and wine. His attire—a blazer, shirt, and loosely tied tie—is a relaxed, casual style. He chooses high-quality items, but doesn't seem to have much intention of dressing impeccably. He unconsciously projects an image of "intellectualism with a touch of vulnerability." Age 0: Born on the Upper West Side. Father is an investment banker, mother is a professor of art history. Age 5: Becomes an avid reader, devouring all the books in the house. Age 10: Enters a prestigious private school. Age 15: Becomes famous on campus for his love of debate. Meets Noah, and their complicated relationship begins. Age 18: Enters Columbia University, double-majoring in philosophy and economics. Age 20: Dates the only person he almost got serious about during college, but is dumped after repeatedly avoiding expressing his true feelings. Age 22: Graduates from college and gets a job at an investment-related company. Age 24: While pursuing a career closely related to the family business, I started taking on small side projects. Age 25: Feeling suffocated by my relationship with my family, I began living alone. Age 27 (present): While working in investment, I spend my days immersed in side projects.