Character Bios

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Luke Allen Cooper

Age: 30
Hair: A gorgeous brown 
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6ft
Occupation:  Owner of "Vintage Vinyl" Record Store
Hometown: Born and raised in Seattle, Washington
Currently: New Orleans, Louisiana
Marital Status: Never married ~currently in a relationship with Laura Lavigne
Hobbies: listening to rock music, reading about rock music, playing rock music on his guitar, riding his motorcycle, tattoos, and of course Laura...

Luke is a survivor. He had a rough childhood, his Mom was a loose cannon and often left Luke to deal with things on his own at a very young age.  Mom, Cyndi, was young when she had him and her marriage to his Dad didn't last very long. Luke's Dad left when he was just a baby and never looked back. 
Growing up as a teenager in Seattle, Luke was right in the heart of grunge and alternative music. Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Music is what gave him the will to pursue a better life. As soon as he graduated high school, he worked his way into the music biz and in his early 20's worked prepping stages for musicians and bands all over.  The first time he came to New Orleans he knew this is where he wanted to settle down. So, after his wild partying days were behind him and the time came to move on he scraped together everything he had to open his business. About a year later he was introduced to Laura by a mutual friend and he has never regretted his decision to pack up and move to a new city.

Laura Ophelia Lavigne

Age: 25
Hair: Auburn Red
Eyes: Green
Height: 5ft 6"
Occupation:  Master Chef at a local French Restaurant Ma Chérie
Hometown: Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana
Currently: New Orleans, Louisiana
Marital Status: Never married ~currently in a relationship with Luke Cooper
Hobbies: cooking, shopping with her sister, reading a good book, and spending time with her man.

Laura's passion is good food and fashion and now Luke too. She worked her way through culinary school waiting tables by day and creating recipes by night. Daughter of Scott and Krystal Lavigne. As a child she was always the helpful older sister. What she loved the most was to help her Mom cook. Now as and adult she has made a name for herself in the restaurant business, and hopes to one day open her own cafe.  She is a very passionate person and believes that delicious food is the fuel that feeds it.

Michelle Ava Lavigne

Age: 21
Hair: Dark brown
Eyes: Golden Brown
Height: 5ft 9"
Occupation: Paralegal, studying to become a Lawyer
Hometown: New Orleans,LA
Currently: New Orleans,LA
Marital Status: Never Married....
Hobbies: shopping with her sister, studying law, gossiping with her girlfriends, and watching a good mystery movie

Scott and Krystal's younger daughter is completely opposite of her older sister. Michelle is the kinda girl that thinks she knows what she wants and will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. She is stubborn, headstrong, and not afraid to say what is on her mind. Which sometimes gets her into trouble. She recently moved back home after going to college. She has a degree in business but is currently pursuing to become a lawyer.

Krystal Lavigne

Age: 49
Hair: Frosted Blonde
Eyes: Blue 
Occupation: Part-time Interior Designer
Hometown: Houston,TX
Currently:  New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Married to Scott Lavigne
Hobbies: interior design, cooking, keeping involved in her daughters' lives

Mother to their 2 daughters Laura and Michelle Lavigne.
Fell in love and married her much older college sweetheart. Then moved to New Orleans when he took up a job there.

Penelope Vargas

Age: 25
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Occupation: Department Store Manager
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Currently: New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Never married...Dating Benjamin Trudeau

Penelope and Laura have been best friends since high school. They remain close friends to this day. They are both girly girls, so they love to go shopping together and chat about all the latest gossip and guys in their lives. Penelope is a very passionate and caring person, but she is also fiery Latina girl with a short fuse. Who does not put up with bull shit and will tell you what she thinks if she thinks you need to hear it.  She works full time as a department store manager and loves helping people but longs to be a strong independent business owner one day.

Benjamin Eric Trudeau

Age: 29
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Height: 6ft 2"
Occupation: Trudeau Contracting~CEO in training 
(Dad is not quite ready to give him full reign)
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Currently: New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Never married....

Currently Dating: Penelope Vargas
Hobbies: hunting with his Dad and younger brothers, working his Dad's ranch when he finds the time, caring for his horses, drinking with his best friend Aric, watching football, spending time outdoors, and lastly the ladies.

Heir to the Trudeau Construction empire and a well known ladies man around town......Ask any girl who has dated him and she will tell you that Benjamen is afraid of commitment and moves from one girl to the next. Benjamin is set to take over the successful family business eventually. His father just wishes he would settle down before then and stop wasting time and money on one night stands and relationships that are headed no where. Best friends with Aric Metzger ,whom he has known since they were kids, because their Mothers were very good friends. Benjamin's mother passed away in a tragic car accident when he was 10 years old. Afterwards his Father focused all his attention into family business, so Benjamin ended up spending a lot of time with Aric's family and they naturally formed n even deeper  brotherly bond. So Benjamin is seen often hanging around Aric's business Bull Tavern.

 

Aric Metzger

Age: 29
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
Height: 6ft 
Occupation: Owner and operator of Bull Tavern Bar
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Currently: New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Married to Roxie Metzger
Hobbies: riding his motorcycle, watching football and drinking with his best friend Benjamin, caring and up keeping his bar

Aric and Roxie Metzger were happily married at the tender age of 18. These two were high school sweethearts and have been inseparable since. They took all their savings and opened a bar and named it Bull Tavern. Aric also has 2 younger twin sisters Mila and Mina. Aric is a good ol' boy. He is a honest and straight forward guy. A hard worker. He loves his woman, his Harley, and his beer. Aric has been friends with Luke since he moved to New Orleans. Their businesses were originally next to each other and this is how they met. Since then they have become good friends and find they have much in common.

Roxanne "Roxie" Metzger

Age: 29
Hair: Jet black
Eyes: Brown
Occupation: Co-owner and operator of Bull Tavern Bar
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Currently: New Orleans, LA
Marital Status: Married to Aric Metzger
Hobbies: riding her motorcycle with Aric and their friends, taking care of her man, shopping with friends when she can find the time

Roxie is easy going and easy to get along with but the claws will come out if you mess with her or any of her family and friends.  Aric and her have always had a strong bond. They are content with just each other and never plan on having any children. I would say they are definitely the most grounded and level headed couple out of all their friends and family...

 

Mina Metzger

Age: 19
Occupation: Gym coach
Hometown: New Orleans,LA
Currently: New Orleans,LA
Marital Status: Never married...
Currently dating long time boyfriend Jai

Mina is the tomboy of the two girls. She is always into some sporting activity. Her and her boyfriend Jai both work after classes together at the local health club/gym.   There is a 10 year age difference between Aric and his sisters.  He has been a very supportive and an over protective brother from a young age ever since their father left when the girls were 2 yrs old. Aric helps his mom very often with raising them and his wife Roxie is always there to support him

Mila Metzger

Age: 19
Occupation: College Student
Hometown: New Orleans,LA
Currently: New Orleans,LA
Marital Status: Never Married...
Mila is the complete opposite of her sister. She thinks sports are ridiculous but she loves some good courtroom drama. She works hard and studies hard. She hopes to be a successful lawyer one day.

Isolde Peterson

Age: 22
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
 Occupation: Bar Tender
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Currently: New Orleans, LA
Marital status: Never married.....single at the moment and loving it

Isolde briefly dated Benjamin but that was cut short cause she quickly learned he was not the kind of guy she want to be with. Isolde ended up moving to New Orleans when she was a kid. Her Mother decided to move back to her hometown after a messy divorce with Isolde's Father. She is currently working at Bull Tavern as the main bar tender, an all around tomboy who loves her sports and a cold mug of beer. She is very easy going and laid back but also loves a good adrenaline rush. Isolde is also the mutual friend that introduced Luke to Laura to each other. She knows Luke since she works for Aric at the bar and she knows Laura from the gym she works out at.