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CHARACTER
NAME: Arthur
CANON: Inception
AGE: ~23-27
CANON POINT: End of movie
HISTORY: Character History
Inception setting/information
PERSONALITY: The best words to describe Arthur are efficient, organized, stable, self-assured. In the world of Inception and in the dreamshare work, all of these make him an extremely effective point man. Essentially, he's in charge of making sure there are no loose ends, that the research is done, the timeline is aligned, and that everyone gets paid. He's introduced alongside Cobb, who works as the extractor on their jobs. It's clear they've been working together for a while, though how long is never stated. However, all of Arthur's strong points make up for any of Cobb's weaknesses– half the reason the inception job goes as well as it does is due to Arthur's diligence. He works hard, keeps everything nice and tidy. This extends past just the way he works; he's almost always seen wearing a suit, carefully tailored and pressed. There's no awkwardness about the way he wears his suits either, pointing back to his self-assuredness and confidence.
Furthermore, in the dreamshare space, it's a way for him to come across as the quintessential professional. As someone with experience and not just a man who looks much too young. It could be inferred that part of the reason he wears what he does is to ensure people see what he wants them to see. To look past the fact that he does look quite young (though not as fresh as Ariadne). He doesn't want to be underestimated purely by his looks.
Though, if someone underestimates him at all, that's their loss.
Arthur's efficiency carries over into the dreamspace. There, he looks much like he does on outside (or topside). But, he knows the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand, as is evidenced in multiple situations. When Ariadne joins the team, he takes her into a dream and explains that paradoxical things can exist. His example is the penrose stairs, something that cannot exist in real life but can in a dream. Later, he uses this same trick on a hostile projection in a stairwell. Moreover, in the first part of the Fischer inception, the team is immediately met with hostile projections, something that he takes in stride and great pains to make sure they can still get to their destination. Even weaving through traffic and getting shot at doesn't seem to shake his cool headed rationale. He just dreams up whatever weapons are needed and continues on.
The second level of Fischer's inception is completely built by Arthur– an upscale hotel. It's modern, sleek, well designed. He was specifically picked to build the second level because, as Cobb mentions, his dreams are always completely stable. They never end up collapsing because he's distracted or otherwise. This speaks to his structured mind and again to his unshakeable resolve. On the downside, both Cobb and Eames mention that his dreams are not exactly imaginative or creative. Eames even goes so far to say he has no imagination at all. Which, while insulting, is part of what makes Arthur good at his job.
He does show creative problem solving skills, though, likely a result of research and years of being in the dreamshare. When the second level ends up in a non-gravity situation due to the first level of the dream, Arthur has to figure out a way to give the team their "kick" in order to pull them out of the third level. Originally, he was going to drop the floor out from under them in the hotel room, but the lack of gravity in the dream presents an issue. Instead, he places them all into the hotel elevator and ends up blowing up the cables holding the elevator in place.
Beyond his many analytical points in his personality, Arthur does have a few interesting quirks. One is that while he's nitpicky beyond belief and seems not to take shit from anyone– he'll take verbal abuse from Cobb. During the first level of the inception job, Arthur is upset at himself because he missed the Fischer's subconscious is militarized. Right afterwards, Cobb goes onto mention some dire circumstances about their job; that if they shoot themselves, they won't wake up like normal. They'll end up in limbo. Cobb in this sense has put the entire team in more danger, but instead he turns the argument around and blames Arthur.
And Arthur sort of just takes it instead of telling him to piss off. He's loyal to Cobb and his desire to get back home to his kids to the point that he'll step back and let Cobb walk all over him. When Eames tries to get on Cobb's case about picking on Arthur, it's Arthur who steps in and tells him to drop it. He's willing to do whatever to get Cobb to his endpoint, even if it's at his expense.
Another quirk is that he doesn't work in dreamshare for the money, even though they make millions doing their jobs. He does it because he likes it, likes the thrill, likes the technology. It's a fact that seems to stand at odds with all of his other attributes.
But at the end of the day, he's still the most reliable point man in the business, hands down. Professional, efficient, great at problem solving. Just if he gets close to you, expect loyalty to the ends of the earth.
POWERS:
- Anal-retentive amounts of research
- quick problem solving
- cool headed in stressful situations
- dream building
- looking great in suits
- firearms (most specifically a Glock, as it's his go-to)
- hand to hand combat
- rudimentary medical knowledge (first aid)
- smart mouth
- extreme loyalty
- maybe not the most creative
- nitpicky
SAMPLES
1ST PERSON:
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3rd PERSON:
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MISC
PLANS: To see how Arthur adapts as himself outside of Cobb's direction. What will he do? What direction will he take? How will he adapt to the changing timelines? Can he make friends?
CHARACTER @ID SUGGESTIONS: @point, @arthur
HOW DID YOUR CHARACTER JOIN COST? He originally thought it was another job offer in the dreamshare community. Someone contacted him through another contact via email and he agreed to talk about the job opportunity in person. Probably somewhere at a cafe in Los Angeles, as that was the last place he's seen in the movie. He doesn't remember agreeing to this particular offer though. The last thing he remembers is ordering a latte.
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Date: 2017-11-05 06:12 am (UTC)Name: xan
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Invite: Kate
❦ IC Information
Character name: Arthur
Canon name: Inception
Canon point: Midway through the Inception job– on the plane to Los Angeles.
Age: ~25
Species: Human
History: – Character History
– Inception Setting/info
Personality: The best words to describe Arthur are efficient, organized, stable, self-assured. In the world of Inception and in the dreamshare work, all of these make him an extremely effective point man. Essentially, he's in charge of making sure there are no loose ends, that the research is done, the timeline is aligned, and that everyone gets paid. He's introduced alongside Cobb, who works as the extractor on their jobs. It's clear they've been working together for a while, though how long is never stated. However, all of Arthur's strong points make up for any of Cobb's weaknesses– half the reason the inception job goes as well as it does is due to Arthur's diligence. He works hard, keeps everything nice and tidy. This extends past just the way he works; he's almost always seen wearing a suit, carefully tailored and pressed. There's no awkwardness about the way he wears his suits either, pointing back to his self-assuredness and confidence.
Furthermore, in the dreamshare space, it's a way for him to come across as the quintessential professional. As someone with experience and not just a man who looks much too young. It could be inferred that part of the reason he wears what he does is to ensure people see what he wants them to see. To look past the fact that he does look quite young (though not as fresh as Ariadne). He doesn't want to be underestimated purely by his looks.
Though, if someone underestimates him at all, that's their loss.
Arthur's efficiency carries over into the dreamspace. There, he looks much like he does on outside (or topside). But, he knows the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand, as is evidenced in multiple situations. When Ariadne joins the team, he takes her into a dream and explains that paradoxical things can exist. His example is the penrose stairs, something that cannot exist in real life but can in a dream. Later, he uses this same trick on a hostile projection in a stairwell. Moreover, in the first part of the Fischer inception, the team is immediately met with hostile projections, something that he takes in stride and great pains to make sure they can still get to their destination. Even weaving through traffic and getting shot at doesn't seem to shake his cool headed rationale. He just dreams up whatever weapons are needed and continues on.
The second level of Fischer's inception is completely built by Arthur– an upscale hotel. It's modern, sleek, well designed. He was specifically picked to build the second level because, as Cobb mentions, his dreams are always completely stable. They never end up collapsing because he's distracted or otherwise. This speaks to his structured mind and again to his unshakeable resolve. On the downside, both Cobb and Eames mention that his dreams are not exactly imaginative or creative. Eames even goes so far to say he has no imagination at all. Which, while insulting, is part of what makes Arthur good at his job.
He does show creative problem solving skills, though, likely a result of research and years of being in the dreamshare. When the second level ends up in a non-gravity situation due to the first level of the dream, Arthur has to figure out a way to give the team their "kick" in order to pull them out of the third level. Originally, he was going to drop the floor out from under them in the hotel room, but the lack of gravity in the dream presents an issue. Instead, he places them all into the hotel elevator and ends up blowing up the cables holding the elevator in place.
Beyond his many analytical points in his personality, Arthur does have a few interesting quirks. One is that while he's nitpicky beyond belief and seems not to take shit from anyone– he'll take verbal abuse from Cobb. During the first level of the inception job, Arthur is upset at himself because he missed the Fischer's subconscious is militarized. Right afterwards, Cobb goes onto mention some dire circumstances about their job; that if they shoot themselves, they won't wake up like normal. They'll end up in limbo. Cobb in this sense has put the entire team in more danger, but instead he turns the argument around and blames Arthur.
And Arthur sort of just takes it instead of telling him to piss off. He's loyal to Cobb and his desire to get back home to his kids to the point that he'll step back and let Cobb walk all over him. When Eames tries to get on Cobb's case about picking on Arthur, it's Arthur who steps in and tells him to drop it. He's willing to do whatever to get Cobb to his endpoint, even if it's at his expense.
Another quirk is that he doesn't work in dreamshare for the money, even though they make millions doing their jobs. He does it because he likes it, likes the thrill, likes the technology. It's a fact that seems to stand at odds with all of his other attributes.
But at the end of the day, he's still the most reliable point man in the business, hands down. Professional, efficient, great at problem solving. Just if he gets close to you, expect loyalty to the ends of the earth.
Sex: Arthur's general view on sex is probably somewhere in the realm of >SHRUG. Not that he is indifferent towards it, but that he doesn't really think it's anyone's business who he gets on with. People are allowed to sleep with whomever they want, is his view, as long as both parties are willing and consenting. He's got other things to worry about, really. Moreover, he might look like a prude, but he's pretty straightforward when it comes to getting what he wants.
Inventory:
Powers:
Sample: Top level and nested replies
Anything else?: You should see him in zero grav
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Date: 2018-07-02 03:17 am (UTC)Player name: xan
Age: 30
Contact:
Characters currently in-game: N/A
Triggers/Fears/Squicks: MAJOR squicks/fears/triggers are:
1. voluntary/purposeful cannibalism ala Hannibal. I'm alright if it's zombie related and if it's warned for in this manner ahead of time tho!
2. stuff under the skin that doesn't "belong"– excessive description of IV needles, the scarabs like in the Mummy.
Otherwise, more minor squicks are excessive/descriptive gore (ex: description of disembowelment, etc), graphic non-con/rape. If there's a prompt that somehow includes any of these things, if they can have a big ol bold warning so I can scroll past, that'd be rad.
Character Motivation: Arthur, as much as he's considered a corporate criminal, isn't a bad person. He's willing to pull his weight and if it were pitched to him that this was a dire situation that needed his expertise, he'd join without too many second thoughts. If the recruiter insinuated that Dominick Cobb and his kids would indeed be in danger because of the illness, he wouldn't even blink before signing up.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Name: Arthur
Age: 26
Physical Appearance: Profile image
Point in Timeline: End of movie
World Description: Inception wiki!
History/Background: Character page on the wiki
Noteworthy Positive Characteristics:
+ Efficient: Arthur's efficiency remains in place whether he's in reality or in the dreamspace. In reality, he makes sure the inception team has the information they need to do their work. He also raises critical questions during the planning phases to ensure there aren't any holes and that they've covered their options.
In the dreamspace, he knows the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand, as is evidenced in multiple situations. When Ariadne joins the team, he takes her into a dream and explains that paradoxical things can exist. His example is the penrose stairs, something that cannot exist in real life but can in a dream. Later, he uses this same trick on a hostile projection in a stairwell. Moreover, in the first part of the Fischer inception, the team is immediately met with hostile projections, something that he takes in stride and great pains to make sure they can still get to their destination. Even weaving through traffic and getting shot at doesn't seem to shake his cool headed rationale. He just dreams up whatever weapons are needed and continues on.
+ Stable: This goes hand in hand with his efficient attitude. The second level of Fischer's inception is completely built by Arthur– an upscale hotel. It's modern, sleek, well designed. He was specifically picked to build the second level because, as Cobb mentions, his dreams are always completely stable. They never end up collapsing because he's distracted or otherwise. This speaks to his structured mind and again to his unshakeable resolve. On the downside, both Cobb and Eames mention that his dreams are not exactly imaginative or creative. Eames even goes so far to say he has no imagination at all. Which, while insulting, is part of what makes Arthur good at his job; he's not distracted by frills or excess.
+ Problem solver: He does show creative problem solving skills, though, likely a result of research and years of being in the dreamshare. When the second level of the inception job ends up in a non-gravity situation due to the first level of the dream, Arthur has to figure out a way to give the team their "kick" in order to pull them out of the third level. Originally, he was going to drop the floor out from under them in the hotel room, but the lack of gravity in the dream presents an issue. Instead, he places them all into the hotel elevator and ends up blowing up the cables holding the elevator in place, simulating gravity through the resulting explosion.
+ Loyal: Someone as cool-headed as Arthur could have his pick of jobs. Especially since Eames mentions to Cobb that Arthur is "the best" regarding his work as a point man. However, he follows Cobb seemingly without reservation. He came with him, canonically, from the Cobol job (which is the first one we see as viewers) but it's insinuated he's been working with him for a while, as he knows Cobb's quirks. His personality helps balance out where Cobb is lacking and Arthur seems more than willing to chase Cobb around the world to make sure he gets back to his kids, despite all the insane dangers stacked against them both.
Noteworthy Negative Characteristics:
– Unimaginative: This fact is highlighted out loud by Eames first, when Cobb meets up with him in Mombasa. He mentions that Arthur is a "stick in the mud" and that he has "no imagination", the latter of which is necessary to achieve inception. Earlier in the movie, Arthur sort of gives an example of this lack of creativity when he's talking to Saito in the helicopter. Saito asks if inception is possible, to which Arthur responds right away with "no". He doesn't even consider it a possibility, even though he works in dreams. So while his practicality and efficiency is great in many aspects, it's a detriment when he has to work on ideas that require flexibility and creativity.
– Critical: He can be critical to the point of aggravation. Cobb usually takes his nitpicks in stride, something we see in some of their first scenes. When Mal first shows up in the dream with Saito, Arthur immediately questions Cobb about it, asking "what is she doing here?" He only steps off once he's reassured that Dom has the situation under control. This same critical focus shows up again in the planning stages of inception, when he asks for the team to be more specific about how they're going to attempt to do the job. Cobb says that going after Fischer's relationship with his father "might" work and Arthur says they are "gonna have to do better than might", which ticks Eames off. In addition to his critical nature, he's incredibly blunt, which can rub people the wrong way.
– Loyal: While he's nitpicky beyond belief and seems not to take shit from anyone– he'll take verbal abuse from Cobb. During the first level of the inception job, Arthur is upset at himself because he missed the Fischer's subconscious is militarized. Right afterwards, Cobb goes onto mention some dire circumstances about their job; that if they shoot themselves, they won't wake up like normal. They'll end up in limbo. Cobb in this sense has put the entire team in more danger, but instead he turns the argument around and blames Arthur.
And Arthur sort of just takes it instead of telling him to piss off. He's loyal to Cobb and his desire to get back home to his kids to the point that he'll step back and let Cobb walk all over him. When Eames tries to get on Cobb's case about picking on Arthur, it's Arthur who steps in and tells him to drop it. He's willing to do whatever to get Cobb to his endpoint, even if it's at his expense.
Character Fears: Failure, being unable to tell reality from a dream, suicide.
Powers/Abilities: Arthur is a pretty normal guy! However, in addition to all the positive traits listed above, he can handle firearms, hand to hand combat, and obviously has extensive knowledge pertaining to dreams/dreambuilding.
Personal Item: PASIV case (silver briefcase).
VOLUNTEER SAMPLES
Network Sample: Bangr sample
Action Log Sample: Action/log sample
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Date: 2018-09-23 04:44 am (UTC)YOUR NAME: xan
18+?: yes
CONTACT: disco: vaulkner#5915 | PM
CHARACTERS IN GAME: None
RESERVATION LINK: link
NAME: Arthur
AGE: Anywhere between 24-32, we're gonna say ~26
CANON: Inception
CANON PERSONALITY: The best words to describe Arthur are efficient, organized, stable, self-assured. In the world of Inception and in the dreamshare work, all of these make him an extremely effective point man. Essentially, he's in charge of making sure there are no loose ends, that the research is done, the timeline is aligned, and that everyone gets paid. He's introduced alongside Cobb, who works as the extractor on their jobs. It's clear they've been working together for a while, though how long is never stated. However, all of Arthur's strong points make up for any of Cobb's weaknesses– half the reason the inception job goes as well as it does is due to Arthur's diligence. He works hard, keeps everything nice and tidy. This extends past just the way he works; he's almost always seen wearing a suit, carefully tailored and pressed. There's no awkwardness about the way he wears his suits either, pointing back to his self-assuredness and confidence.
Furthermore, in the dreamshare space, it's a way for him to come across as the quintessential professional. As someone with experience and not just a man who looks much too young. It could be inferred that part of the reason he wears what he does is to ensure people see what he wants them to see. To look past the fact that he does look quite young (though not as fresh as Ariadne). He doesn't want to be underestimated purely by his looks.
Though, if someone underestimates him at all, that's their loss.
Arthur's efficiency carries over into the dreamspace. There, he looks much like he does on outside (or topside). But, he knows the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand, as is evidenced in multiple situations. When Ariadne joins the team, he takes her into a dream and explains that paradoxical things can exist. His example is the penrose stairs, something that cannot exist in real life but can in a dream. Later, he uses this same trick on a hostile projection in a stairwell. Moreover, in the first part of the Fischer inception, the team is immediately met with hostile projections, something that he takes in stride and great pains to make sure they can still get to their destination. Even weaving through traffic and getting shot at doesn't seem to shake his cool headed rationale. He just dreams up whatever weapons are needed and continues on.
The second level of Fischer's inception is completely built by Arthur– an upscale hotel. It's modern, sleek, well designed. He was specifically picked to build the second level because, as Cobb mentions, his dreams are always completely stable. They never end up collapsing because he's distracted or otherwise. This speaks to his structured mind and again to his unshakeable resolve. On the downside, both Cobb and Eames mention that his dreams are not exactly imaginative or creative. Eames even goes so far to say he has no imagination at all. Which, while insulting, is part of what makes Arthur good at his job.
He does show creative problem solving skills, though, likely a result of research and years of being in the dreamshare. When the second level ends up in a non-gravity situation due to the first level of the dream, Arthur has to figure out a way to give the team their "kick" in order to pull them out of the third level. Originally, he was going to drop the floor out from under them in the hotel room, but the lack of gravity in the dream presents an issue. Instead, he places them all into the hotel elevator and ends up blowing up the cables holding the elevator in place.
Beyond his many analytical points in his personality, Arthur does have a few interesting quirks. One is that while he's nitpicky beyond belief and seems not to take shit from anyone– he'll take verbal abuse from Cobb. During the first level of the inception job, Arthur is upset at himself because he missed the Fischer's subconscious is militarized. Right afterwards, Cobb goes onto mention some dire circumstances about their job; that if they shoot themselves, they won't wake up like normal. They'll end up in limbo. Cobb in this sense has put the entire team in more danger, but instead he turns the argument around and blames Arthur.
And Arthur sort of just takes it instead of telling him to piss off. He's loyal to Cobb and his desire to get back home to his kids to the point that he'll step back and let Cobb walk all over him. When Eames tries to get on Cobb's case about picking on Arthur, it's Arthur who steps in and tells him to drop it. He's willing to do whatever to get Cobb to his endpoint, even if it's at his expense.
Another quirk is that he doesn't work in dreamshare for the money, even though they make millions doing their jobs. He does it because he likes it, likes the thrill, likes the technology. It's a fact that seems to stand at odds with all of his other attributes.
But at the end of the day, he's still the most reliable point man in the business, hands down. Professional, efficient, great at problem solving. Just if he gets close to you, expect loyalty to the ends of the earth.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Dream building: Specifically, with the use of a PASIV. Arthur is never seen playing at being an architect (someone who designs a dream). However, on the second level of the Saito dream (opening dream in the film), it's a very fancy place; Mal's shade comments that the decor seems to be Arthur's taste as he's the one that's dreaming. Later, Arthur is also seen working side by side with Ariadne (the architect) for the inception job, most likely approving her ideas. He's also the one that teaches her how to build paradoxical architecture (the penrose stairs).
- Anal-retentive amounts of research
- quick problem solving
- cool headed in stressful situations
- looking great in suits
- firearms proficiency (most specifically a Glock, as it's his go-to)
- hand to hand combat
- rudimentary medical knowledge (first aid)
- smart mouth
- extreme loyalty
- maybe not the most creative
- nitpicky
AU NAME: Arthur Darling
AU AGE: 26
PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES: N/A
AU PERSONALITY:
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somnia
Date: 2025-06-23 02:58 pm (UTC)Name: xan
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Age: 37
Invite Link: invite
CHARACTER INFO
Character Name: Arthur
Canon: Inception
Age: Somewhere between 24-30; let's say ~28
If Under 16, why is this character a good thematic fit for Somnia?: N/A
Canon Point: Midway through the inception job– on the plane to Los Angeles
Wiki Link(s):
SOMNIA-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
1. Dreams are how Sleep chooses you. What might draw your character into Somnia— a wound, a wish, a weakness? Would they follow the dream, or run from it?
Arthur's entire life revolves around dreams and dreaming–specifically, that of dreamshare, utilizing the PASIV technology. While he's not one to be lured off track, especially not during the middle of a job when so much is at stake, it would be simple for Sleep to leave a proverbial bread crumb trail in the dreamscape Arthur is keeping stable during the inception job. He's not one to leave a stone unturned, nor will he ignore anything that seems odd or out of place. So, in essence, he would follow the dream to its completion.
2. Somnia is a slow unraveling—of worlds, and of selves. How does your character respond to fear, transformation, and losing control? Do they fight, adapt, collapse?
As a point man, his job is to make sure everything proceeds smoothly–which means he is the most in control at virtually all times. He keeps his head under extreme pressure, adept at bottling up his emotional responses until a better time comes round.
In the case of losing control or dealing with ambiguous circumstances, Arthur adapts. Dreams are changeable, shifting things, and he's learned how to manipulate their structures to suit his needs. Even when he's presented with unforeseen complications during the inception job–the hotel being subject to zero gravity–he's able to assess and quickly change how he was going to manage "kicking" the rest of the team while gravity was in flux.
All in all, he's an adapter and a fighter, and knows when to pick his battles.
3. Connection is the only constant. What kind of bonds does your character form— fast and burning, slow and wary, deep and desperate? How might that shape their time in this world?
Due to the nature of his profession, Arthur is a wary person. He is more than willing to work with differing personalities to achieve a goal, though he might be liable to nitpick or argue over methodology. If given the chance, he will research a person and their background thoroughly, to make sure he isn't met with any surprises. This makes him a bit slow to warm on a deeper level, since his paranoia causes him to keep most people at an arms' length.
Once someone has earned his warmth, his trust, he's as loyal as they come, willing to follow them to the ends of the earth.
4. What are two major forces in your character’s personality that are often in conflict? (Ex: logic vs emotion, power vs guilt, obedience vs rage, etc.)
On the surface, he's polished, logical, and a bit frosty. He takes pride in dressing well, in keeping it all together. When there's a plan to be made, he's the first to question any loopholes, nailing down any critical issues and making sure things would go smoothly.
All this seems to be at odds with how deep he cares, in the few glimpses it comes through in the film. When Ariadne questions him about what Mal Cobb was like in real life, he responds with heartbreaking softness: "She was lovely." And when Yusuf is testing his chemical compounds, Arthur appears to be the one to have signed up as the guinea pig, willing to put himself at risk to make sure things were done right for the team.
Underlining all of that is the fact he's following Dom Cobb to begin with, despite things getting progressively worse through the movie: he's helping his friend get back to his children, no matter what pains he has to go through to do it.
VESSEL SELECTION
Which Vessel Type are you choosing: Token or Offering? Token
Why does this Vessel type feel appropriate for your character? Arthur, while rather adaptable, lacks imagination. He takes part in dreamshare because of the possibilities of the technology, not out of any sense of a creative pursuit or escapism. Additionally, he seems to be quite comfortable and static in his view of his abilities and himself–he knows his limits and isn't one to pursue more power or chase ambition.
Most of all, he's a creature of control, and so would cleave closer to what he knows and understands.
Choose one OR list three subclass options within your chosen Vessel type that you think would suit them:
Persona
Date: 2025-06-23 02:59 pm (UTC)Furthermore, in the dreamshare space, it's a way for him to come across as the quintessential professional. As someone with experience and not just a man who looks much too young. It could be inferred that part of the reason he wears what he does is to ensure people see what he wants them to see. To look past the fact that he does look quite young (though not as fresh as Ariadne). He doesn't want to be underestimated purely by his looks.
Though, if someone underestimates him at all, that's their loss.
Arthur's efficiency carries over into the dreamspace. There, he looks much like he does on outside (or topside). But, he knows the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand, as is evidenced in multiple situations. When Ariadne joins the team, he takes her into a dream and explains that paradoxical things can exist. His example is the penrose stairs, something that cannot exist in real life but can in a dream. Later, he uses this same trick on a hostile projection in a stairwell. Moreover, in the first part of the Fischer inception, the team is immediately met with hostile projections, something that he takes in stride and great pains to make sure they can still get to their destination. Even weaving through traffic and getting shot at doesn't seem to shake his cool headed rationale. He just dreams up whatever weapons are needed and continues on.
The second level of Fischer's inception is completely built by Arthur– an upscale hotel. It's modern, sleek, well designed. He was specifically picked to build the second level because, as Cobb mentions, his dreams are always completely stable. They never end up collapsing because he's distracted or otherwise. This speaks to his structured mind and again to his unshakeable resolve. On the downside, both Cobb and Eames mention that his dreams are not exactly imaginative or creative. Eames even goes so far to say he has no imagination at all. Which, while insulting, is part of what makes Arthur good at his job.
He does show creative problem solving skills, though, likely a result of research and years of being in the dreamshare. When the second level ends up in a non-gravity situation due to the first level of the dream, Arthur has to figure out a way to give the team their "kick" in order to pull them out of the third level. Originally, he was going to drop the floor out from under them in the hotel room, but the lack of gravity in the dream presents an issue. Instead, he places them all into the hotel elevator and ends up blowing up the cables holding the elevator in place.
Beyond his many analytical points in his personality, Arthur does have a few interesting quirks. One is that while he's nitpicky beyond belief and seems not to take shit from anyone– he'll take verbal abuse from Cobb. During the first level of the inception job, Arthur is upset at himself because he missed the Fischer's subconscious is militarized. Right afterwards, Cobb goes onto mention some dire circumstances about their job; that if they shoot themselves, they won't wake up like normal. They'll end up in limbo. Cobb in this sense has put the entire team in more danger, but instead he turns the argument around and blames Arthur.
And Arthur sort of just takes it instead of telling him to piss off. He's loyal to Cobb and his desire to get back home to his kids to the point that he'll step back and let Cobb walk all over him. When Eames tries to get on Cobb's case about picking on Arthur, it's Arthur who steps in and tells him to drop it. He's willing to do whatever to get Cobb to his endpoint, even if it's at his expense.
Another quirk is that he doesn't work in dreamshare for the money, even though they make (presumably) millions doing their jobs. He does it because he likes it, likes the thrill, likes the technology. It's a fact that seems to stand at odds with all of his other attributes.
But at the end of the day, he's still the most reliable point man in the business, hands down. Professional, efficient, great at problem solving. Just if he gets close to you, expect loyalty to the ends of the earth.