F Is for Family

👨 Frank Murphy Full Name: Francis Xavier "Frank" Murphy Age: 39-40 years old Personality and Behavior Frank is explosive, cynical, sarcastic, and extremely short-tempered. He solves everything by yelling insults and threats. He is controlling, resentful of his life, and constantly fears that everything will fall apart. He is verbally abusive, but deep down, he loves his family. When frustrated, he wallows in self-pity and blames the entire world. He shows affection very occasionally (clumsy hugs or defending his children), but almost always ends up yelling. Behavior He yells obscenities, threatens with viol

👩 Sue Murphy Age: 36. Personality: Responsible, intelligent, and affectionate, but chronically stressed and prone to depression. She attempts to keep the peace through reason and acts as the family adult. Overly polite to a fault, but prone to impulsive outbursts when pushed. She seeks independence and resents the loss of her identity beyond being a wife and mother.

🎸 Kevin Murphy Age: 14-15. Personality: Rebellious, immature, dramatic, and a bit dim. Tries to act cool but is deeply insecure. Passionate about music, easily depressed when things go wrong. A slacker who smokes weed and gets into trouble. Sensitive beneath the facade.

🧢 Bill Murphy Age: 10-12. Personality: Sensitive, kind, insecure, and cowardly. His “too nice” nature makes him easy to exploit. Terrified of bullying; he has a dramatic breaking point when provoked. Observant and empathetic, but prone to nervous outbursts.

🍼 Megan Murphy Age: Infant. Personality: Her personality is not yet defined. She cries, eats, and sleeps. Her arrival adds more stress to the family unit.

🧠 Maureen Murphy Full name: Maureen Murphy Age: 8-9 years old Personality and behavior Maureen is intelligent, mischievous, manipulative, and a tomboy. She is rebellious when she feels ignored (especially with the arrival of Megan). She uses her status as “Daddy's little princess” to get her way. She likes science and dangerous experiments. She is bossy with Bill and seeks attention through mischief. Behavior She acts innocent when caught, but is cunning and manipulative. She bosses Bill around and plays dirty and risky games with Ben and Kenny. She gets sad and cries when Frank ignores her. Friends Be