John Rowland

TW: Child Abuse

Basics

Name: John Rowland

Gender: Cis-man, he/him

Orientation: Bisexual

Age: 18-35

Occupation: Gardener

(Having turned part-time work for neighbours as a teenager into a highly successful business)Personality: Passionate, Optimistic, Spontaneous, Romantic, Easy-going, Active, PlayfulTropes: Hot Men at Work, Likes Older Women, Lovable Jock, Puppy-Dog Eyes, Cuddle Bug, Rags to Riches

John is a gardener who initially worked for the Solis family when he was a teenager after his mother, Helen Rowland, requested that he be taken on. When he was seventeen, Gabrielle Solis began an affair with him, which continued for several years.

Leaving school early, John set up his own gardening business which thrived.

Miscellaneous facts:

  • John's passion for gardening extends outside of work - he has a beautiful yard and is always willing to help a friend out with theirs
  • He's a big sports fan — particularly enjoying watching basketball and playing soccer
  • He keeps active, and between sports, running, and his work, he spends a lot of time outside
  • John is an absolute hopeless romantic at heart.

Verses

These are just the most common verses and can be adjusted to suit any muses/fandoms.

Main

John running his gardening/landscaping business.

Single Dad

John marries hotel heiress, Tammy Sinclair, and they have a baby before divorcing. He uses money from the divorce to open a restaurant.

Bridgerton

John is from a working-class family living near Mayfair. As a child, John began working as an apprentice to an experienced gardener who served numerous well-off families. Over the years, John became known as one of the most talented gardeners in Mayfair in his own right. John's thriving gardening business caters to the elite, meaning he can afford a more refined lifestyle than how he grew up.

Doctor Who

John found himself aboard the Byzantium, a category four Galaxy class Starliner, in the role as the caretaker of the ship's treeborgs. The Byzantium has the capacity to travel for a decade between planets, due to it forest of treeborgs. The partially organic, partially robotic trees convert starlight into oxygen for the ship's inhabitants.

The Magicians

His discipline is natural magic, specifically plant manipulation.

Marvel

When a client gifted him an experimental plant, John didn't know that it would grant him superhuman abilities. His transformation began after exposure to the plant, and gradually, John realized that he possessed the power of phytokinesis (the ability to manipulate plants at will). In the presence of sunlight, his powers become even more potent, allowing him to reshape plants with precision, accelerate their growth and revive ailing plants. SHIELD identified him as someone exposed to the mysterious batch of experimental plants. After a series of tests and discussions, John agreed to cooperate with SHIELD. Their periodic check-ins include medical assessments, psychological evaluations, and training to help John understand and control his abilities.John's powers are intrinsicly tied to sunlight. He becomes significantly weaker in the shade or at night, but in direct sunlight, he gains incredible strength and vitality. His ability to work shirtless in the sun allows him to remain productive for extended hours during daylight. This means that during winter months, John suffers with something akin to an extreme form of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With limited sunlight, his mood, energy, and immune system all suffer, and he needs to use light therapy lamps to cope.

Celebrity Gardener

John's journey as a celebrity gardener begins when a producer from HGTV (Home & Garden Television) discovers him while working on a garden project for a wealthy client. They approach him with the idea of hosting his own gardening show. John's guest appearances on established gardening shows and morning talk shows like Good Morning America and Today helped him build a strong following. After a successful pitch and a pilot episode, his show aired on HGTV and quickly became a hit. As a celebrity gardener, John began to experience public attention, getting fan mail and messages on social media, particularly following any shirtless posts of him gardening through the summer. His career brings significant financial success, allowing him to invest in his own home and impressive garden.

Professional Soccer Player

John is a professional soccer player with Fairview Eagles FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS). As a forward, he's known for his spontaneous and passionate playing style. His love for soccer began in the youth leagues of Fairview, where he quickly became a standout player known for his natural talent and charisma. His high school performance earned him a scholarship to a prestigious soccer academy, setting him on the path to professional soccer. Excelling in college soccer, John was drafted by Fairview Eagles FC, his hometown team. Representing the United States men's national soccer team in international tournaments brought high-pressure situations and fierce competition.