Aziraphale is an angel and a Principality, Guardian of the Eastern gate of the Garden Eden. But after Adam and Eve got kicked out of Eden, he decided to from now on live on Earth among the humans. He is very polite, extremely British, and "enough of a bastard to be worth knowing" (Crowley's words). Eternally stuck in the 19th century, Aziraphale may profess Heaven's superiority to Crowley, but 6,000 years spent on Earth means that the angel might be more attached to the mortal plane. Aziraphale is also almost permanently cheerful, often to the annoyance of those around him. And he loves to do good deeds, helping people or just undo whatever mischief Crowley had caused. Despite being an angel, he is not inherently benevolent, and if given permission or if irritated, he has the power to smite people.

For decades now he's running a bookstore, A. Z. Fell and Co., in Soho/London. Not that he really sells books. Whenever a customer so much as shows the tiniest interest in a book, Aziraphale tries his best to convince them otherwise.

You have to know, almost all of his books are first editions. Some he has bought and some of them had been given to him by the authors themselves. So he is rather fond of them and wants to keep them to himself. He is an expert in books pertaining to prophecy.

Why having a bookstore then? Well, it's a place where he can live - in a little flat above said bookstore - and where he can meet with his best friend and hereditary enemy Crowley, a demon. They are friends for more than 6,000 years now. First, only meeting each other by chance. Later on they met on purpose because they liked each other's company. And then there had been the big ineffable plan of God. For eleven years they had fought side by side to thwart Armageddon. With success, of which both of them are rather proud. Now with Heaven and Hell off their backs, they hope they can enjoy "retirement", especially now that they have confessed their love for each other.

They have bought a cottage in the South Downs, in a small town called Ditchling. A long-cherished dream of both of them. So they alternate between living in London and Ditchling. Crowley no longer has his Mayfair apartment as he has no need for it anymore. They are now engaged and soon will get married. Aziraphale and Crowley are finally living the quiet life they have always longed for.

Aziraphale is gender neutral, but presents as male. He chose this human body as his corporation 6,000 years ago and grew rather fond of him. And yes, he truly did make an effort.

My writing partner is Between Heaven&Hell and my Aziraphale is engaged to their AJ Crowley .

But don't let that put you off. I'm always open to the idea of writing AU/Crossover RPs.

Character description

An Angel with a soft spot: Aziraphale is Heaven's angelic representative on Earth. He is meant to be purely virtuous. However, he takes a liking for human culture and comforts, which interferes with his heavenly duties.

Book lover and collector: His bookshop is his personal sanctuary for his collection of rare books and not a place of business as he rarely sells or gives away from of his "treasures". The Angel is particularly fond of misprinted Bibles and books of prophecy.

Friendship with Crowley: His friendship with the demon Crowley is a central aspect of his character. They form an unlikely bond, finding common ground despite being what he calls "hereditary enemies".

Aversion to Extremes: He dislikes the extremes of both Heaven and Hell, finding Heaven's rigid rules and Hell's chaotic evil equally unappealing.

Transformation: While initially believing fully in Heaven's righteousness, he gradually questions this belief as he experiences life on Earth and his friendship with Crowley deepens.

Defying Heaven: When faced with the prospect of Armageddon, he chooses to defy Heaven and team up with Crowley. Together they succeed in preventing the end of the world.

Personality Traits: He's very polite and well-mannered. But he also can be somewhat fussy, often fretting over Crowley's driving or stains on his clothes. The angel can be a tad prudish at times. 

Rules for RPing:

1. I prefer multi-para RPers. One-liners now and then are okay, though, as I quite well know that RL issues or work sometimes do not leave enough time for longer replies.

2. I know real life can happen anytime, keeping us from going online and replying regularly. We all have a life, a family, a job. All it takes to prevent misunderstandings or disappointment on both sides from happening, is to write a short message, saying one will not be able to be around much for the foreseeable future. But also know that long gaps, e.g. months of not working on a RP, can be a real muse killer.

3. What I really hate? Unfinished RPs. So let's better not plan long story arcs, unless you're willing to see it through to the end.

4. Please, do not send a starter without talking to me first. I like to plot or at least talk about a general idea before we start to RP. Thanks!

5. If I owe you a reply for more than two days, you have permission to kick my sorry ass. But I really try hard to reply to all ongoing RPs. Main writing partner(s) always come first, though.

Note: I use AI tools to revise the texts I write with regard to flow and grammar, to refine them, and to better capture the mood of each scene. I also occasionally generate images with the help of AI tools, which I use for the RPs. However, all texts and ideas are my intellectual property. I do not let the AI do all the work. It is only meant to help me improve my writing style, as English is not my native language.