Name: Patrick Mullins. Nickname: Pat, 'Diner Guy'. Age: 41. Birthplace: Mysteria. Sex: Male. Occupation: Owns and runs The Diner. Appearance: Patrick is your typical boy next door; standing at roughly six feet high with a fairly athletic build that is kept in check by morning jogs and the amount of moving he does in his kitchen. His hair is a medium shade of brown and he wears it short (though not horribly so). Often, his eyes are said to be one of his best traits, with their gleaming chestnut color and soft shine. While his face as a whole might not stand out as well as some in the crowd, it does have a certain unique quality with a strong jaw and (oddly enough) a certain feeling of softness.
As for clothing; the man dresses the way you might expect a busy chef to dress. The average outfit consists primarily of jeans, t-shirts (most of which are stained with various recipes) and a simple pair of sneakers.
Personality: While he may not look it, Patrick's personality can stand out amongst the best of them. Right up front it is completely apparent that he really is a good guy; caring, soft-hearted and shy could practically make up his person, but it would be silly to say that he is as simple a man as that. Always ready to help in any given situation, Patrick is a loyal friend that would do just about anything to make sure those he cares for are alright. This, however, also comes with a downside as he can easily be taken advantage of with his trusting nature.
Imaginative is another of those words that could easily be used to sum him up simply. The man is insanely (that can be very literal) good at coming up with new things to cook and throw together. Think salmon and white chocolate wouldn't mesh? He's apt to try it anyway, and more often than not the things he does try turn out really well. To say he has a knack for food would be an understatement.
Seldom does Patrick lose his temper, and if/when he does he generally is the one to clam up first. Getting him to back down is not that much of an issue.
Special abilities/talents: Cooking freakin genius.
History: Born and bred in Mysteria, Patrick never really fit in very well as a kid. When he was young his mother left him with his grandmother, Meredith, to go to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in acting. From the day she left Meredith was convinced that her daughter wasn't coming back, but it wasn't until he entered kindergarten that Patrick realized it for himself (when the other kids question your mothers odd age it can lead to wonder). He was a good kid, quiet, shy and a bit on the dorky side, but he always did alright for himself. High school left him feeling even more awkward, but he excelled in his cooking classes (living above the diner his grandmother ran may have helped with that), and he did have a few friends. It was there that he and Sable Laine met and became close, but while he wasn't sure of her exact feelings for him, he carried his crush on her further into his life.
Straight out of high school he left the town for New York; taking up a place studying in one of the more prestigious culinary schools and getting top marks, earning a place as head chef at a nearby hotel. It wasn't until a few years ago, when Meredith died, that he returned to his hometown to put the Diner back on its feet. Though his finances are hugely out of order, Patrick is happy where he's at. The man lives above the Diner in the same home that he grew up in, content to just keep cooking.
Flaws: Scatter-brained: With everything he has buzzing around in his head (ideas aren't even the half of it) it's no wonder Patrick can't keep anything straight. He mixes things up easily and often forgets to do things that he needs to do. Easily Taken Advantage Of: His caring nature and ability to trust people with ease leave him wide open for all sorts of bad deals. Terrible at Math: There is a reason, a big reason, that Patrick's finances are so disheveled. He has always been horrible at all sorts of math, and when you're working in the food business, that can be a fairly bad thing.
Merits: Patient: Patrick is a man who can deal with things under pressure, he stays calm and collected even when the people around him are driving him crazy. Loyal: He would do anything for a friend, unquestioned, and while this isn't always beneficial to him, it's not something he can shake. Creative: This does not (contrary to popular belief) only apply to food. Patrick never has a moment that an idea is not present in his mind, and this lends a healthy amount of variety to his life.