Marcus Oddwood

Marcus Oleander Oddwood [also known as Marcus, Mr.Oddwood]
|| gender: male [he/him]
|| age: 36
|| birthdate: July 18th
|| place of residence: Oddwood’s, Maplebark Woods
|| parents: Marlene [mama], Francis [pa]
|| siblings: Maud, Mimi [sisters]
|| children: Oliver, Max, Layla, Lucas, [children]

In the colorful house among the golden trees, is the home of a shepherd and his dear kids. Maplebark’s residents may be familiar with Marcus as “the man living in the amber-colored woods”, however not many actually knew him well. His distant and reserved nature has led him to be somewhat mysterious among the locals. 

It’s true that Marcus tends to be quiet and shy, sometimes a bit awkward when interacting with strangers and acquaintances. But once you get some time to know him, you might find he's actually a gentle giant! A guy with a calming presence, he often tries to be welcoming to those in a soft manner, and tending his children and sheep with care. Tender and mild, and it shows from the way he speaks and acts. Also known as a peaceful man, Marcus is someone who’s patient. Even when he’s upset, you wouldn’t see him raise his voice. Besides that, Marcus is mostly down-to-earth and mellow, who’s quite perceptive as well. With his openness and insight, Marcus does tend to be understanding of others. Some might even feel like he just “gets'' them. People who are familiar with Marcus would know he’s nice to have around, and perhaps even comforting. 

The shepherd however, isn’t always the best when it comes to his own needs. Marcus is also someone who sometimes may bite more than he can chew. While he does like to help others, he may overestimate and take in more responsibility than he can handle, having a hard time setting boundaries or limits. He can't help but feeling obligated to, because it's the "right" or "good" thing to do. But many may not be aware that the kind comforter is actually afraid of showing his vulnerability to others. This is why he tends to be secretive when it comes to his own struggles and insecurities, hiding them. Anger, fear, and sadness; he would avoid expressing such feelings and might even try to ignore or deny them. Throughout his life, Marcus has often felt pressured to be “strong” or well-composed for his loved ones, whether it’s to not burden his children and family, or to not disappoint others around him. He had to always be resilient, to always stay steady, be able to deal with anything. He needs to be like that because he has to be the one supportive for his family and friends. So then Marcus would try to deal with all his issues alone. He himself would avoid help despite the fact he often lends a hand to others. Thinking that “it wouldn’t hurt to put his needs aside for a while”, or that ”they’re not as important”. However, it’s no surprise how the man has become a whole lot more prone to burnout and worse, shuts down and push his loved ones away due to being overwhelmed.

No, that doesn’t mean his peaceful demeanor is completely a facade. Marcus is genuinely a calm and very kind man that does care a whole lot about others. He is truly altruistic, and genuinely wants to help other people. Considering about the needs of others, he really wouldn’t mind going an extra mile to provide a little. And Marcus is actually someone who’s far from judgemental when it comes to others and their feelings. In fact, he might be the one who often encourages his loved ones to express themselves and their emotions, no matter how big or small they seem. A very good listener in fact, he’s a friend when you simply need to let it all out, and a shoulder to cry on. He’s not one to go out giving advice, but he might even have a good choice of words when he does speak. Is just the fact that sometimes, he may forget to apply the same principles to himself. He was quite self-aware of that, but to actually open up himself and what would change was rather nerve-racking. The good news is however, these habits were a long time ago. As time went on, Marcus actually learned to reach out for support. He’s gotten better at communicating his feelings, and able to set boundaries. He’s found connections and loved ones that do care as much for Marcus’s well-being, mutually having each other’s back. Now in recent times, he’s opened his home to some children too! Parenting is tricky and while he knows he’s not perfect, he will always try his best to be a nurturing and affectionate father. Marcus hopes he could give the same love and aid to each and every kid in this household, just like the ones he’s received all these years.

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