Appearance

Mentality

Personal history

In Arthur's early life, he grew up in South Soffit and was always getting into mischief. It was either asking too many questions, or taking things apart, or sneaking into places he shouldn't; he always seemed to be getting into trouble. It wasn't until Arthur found his love of the sciences in school that he really flourished and seemed to find an outlet for all of his curiosity and energy. Alistair catches a young Arthur "tinkering" on one of the loom machines. When he checks the damage Alistair finds out that Arthur not only fixed it but made it more efficient. From that time on Arthur becomes the factory mechanic. Arthur creates a an emergency failsafe for the looms. If anything where to get caught in the loom it will trigger a switch which shuts the machine off. From then on, if he was ever interested in anything he would learn everything he could about the subject of engineering and science. Alistair even helps to patent his new loom design in Arthurs name. He was so gifted that he even decided to go to Briarbank College,  with some encouragement and on a scholarship of course, where Arthur would find the second love of his life, Betty. Arthur met Beatrice literally bumping into her on the college ground while having his nose in a book. It was love at first sight for Arthur. He did everything he could to impress Betty, even learning the language of flowers so she would always know what he was thinking. From the day they started dating, Arthur would spend as much time as possible with Betty. They became inseparable and even getting married, having red chrysanthemums at their wedding, as Arthur learned they are a flower that says "I love you."

During The Last Great War, Arthur served as a scientist aiding the war effort. Unbeknownst to him, the technology he was working on was directly utilized in The Electric Event that ended the war. There is no public record of his involvement with this technological advancement, but it was discovered by Pierce Hunter, who now holds this secret.

Education

Dr. Hurley holds an advanced degree in physics and serves as a professor at Briarbank College.

Employment

Arthur currently works as a professor at Briarbank College, where he primarily teaches physics and the mechanics of electricity. He has also been known to work as a private tutor, such as when he was a reading tutor for Charlotte "Charlie" McGrath in her youth.

Mental Trauma

Arthur bears some level of post-traumatic stress as a result of his time working with electricity during The Last Great War. The Electric Event, and the loss of life in Westwreck as a result, have turned him away from violence altogether.

Arthur has not allowed himself to grieve the loss of Betty.

Personality

Quotes & Catchphrases

• "No matter the problem with enough knowledge and ingenuity you can find an answer, even if that means asking for help." -- said to Charlie.

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