New Jersey (USA)

New Jersey (ニュージャージー, Nyūjājī) or Michael "Mike" Joaquin Mitchell (マイケル ホアキンミッチェル, Maikeru Hoakin Mitcheru) is a fan-made character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. He represents the State of New Jersey, alongside his twin brother, South Jersey. He's often referred to as North or East as a nickname.

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Appearance and Interests
New Jersey has shoulder-length, wavy black hair, ocean blue eyes and tan skin. He has a scar on his forearm from the Battle of Fort Lee, a scar on his left knee from the Battle of Princeton, a scar on his right forearm from the Battle of Monmouth and several scars on his shoulders and upper back from Black Tom. He also has lots of scars, mostly on his torso, that represents New Jersey being the 'Crossroads of the American Revolution' and from tons of skirmishes. He has a birthmark on his right shoulder-blade and upper back that represents the Watchung Mountains, a birthmark on his upper arm that represents Ramapo Mountain, a birthmark on his neck that represents Kitty Ann Mountain.

He has an ahoge that represents the Sandy Hook and a birthmark on his upper back that represents the Passaic River. North's usually seen wearing a scarlet red hoodie with black pants, black and ruby red high-tops and white gloves shoved into his pocket. He's also seen wearing a yellow tank top with a light purple jacket, black jeans and black sneakers. Sometimes, Yorkie gets him to match him in a grey Jersey City hoodie with blue skinny jeans, black and white high-tops and a blue beanie when he hangs out with Yorkie, Penny and South.

Personality and Interests
New Jersey is quiet and has a sharp-tongue. He's foul-mouthed, untrusting and quite stubborn. East doesn't like violence. He is quite a good fighter in arguments and in physical altercations, but he's passive and only resorts to physical violence if necessary. However, he does get frustrated when people don't understand what he's saying or when people feign stupidity or just stupid people. He also doesn't like it when people feign innocence. North quite enjoys his privacy and can get defensive about it. He can come off as cold and apatheic, but he cares for the people around him and can be protective of them. East is an introvert, only talking to the people he knows. He's independent and can be cynical and pessimistic. He can be quite blunt and is insensitive. North isn't really bothered by the insults people throw his way and acknowledges everything he's not, but he still sees his good attributes. North likes the winter and seems to go outside more than the summer. However, East goes where there's not a lot of people as he doesn't like big cities or large numbers of people, but can tolerate them. He usually takes hikes or goes mountain biking sometime.

East loves music and listens to it a lot, specifically rock. East loves to play instruments, specifically the guitar and piano. He also is a good singer. He loves sloppy joe sandwiches, rippers, Italian hot dogs, Italian food and bagels. North cooks at his own house and loves to cook as he usually has more food than he can eat. He usually gives the food to shelters or his neighbors. North also loves some Dutch and Swedish food. His favorite foods seem to be Taylor Ham (or Pork Roll), Disco fries, beefsteak banquets and Panzerotti. However, North is not picky and will eat anything. North loves to go on long hikes, camping and boardwalks, specifically the Atlantic City boardwalk. He likes gardening as well, but his twin usually does it more than him. Jersey has an interest in biotechnology and medicine. North likes to communicate in flower language. East has an American Goldfinch South named Sandwich. In turn, North named the Jersey Devil, Joisey.

South Jersey (Nicky J. Mitchell)
North loves his twin a lot and trusts him more than any other state. North seems to be more talkative and comfortable around South. They do get into disagreements, like when North named the Jersey Devil, Joisey. However, North loves his twin and can be quite protective of him. East loves to hang out with West and shows a lot of concern when he does dangerous stuff.

New York State (Brooke N. York)
North doesn't really like Upstate and tends to stay away from her. He cares for her, but doesn't like that York tends to only talk to him if she needs to vent or she needs something. Though, they do talk about other things and sometimes, paint together.

New York City (Brookie Y. Hudson)
North and Downstate usually don't talk. North gets uncomfortable when New York follows him around Jersey City without talking, but hasn't really told him. North sees Downstate has aggressive and boorish and avoids him whenever possible.

Pennsylvania (Will P. Penn)
North doesn't see Penny a lot. Though, he seems to like him.

South Delaware (Lennie D. Watson)
North usually argues with Dela and nothing else much. They do talk outside of it, but it can get uncomfortable for both of them.

America (Alfred F. Jones)
America doesn't see North as he tends to forget he's there. They usually don't talk much.

Netherlands
The Netherlands had a tendency to forget he was there and didn't know him. They don't talk and the only reason they see each other is if North companies Upstate to go visit him.

England (Arthur Kirkland)
Unlike most of the 13, North likes England. He did forget about him, but he always seemed nice towards the 13 and America. He understands why the others hate him, but he doesn't hold any grudge against him.

Trivia

 * New Jersey's birthday corresponds with the day New Jersey became a state.
 * New Jersey is the third state admitted into the Union.
 * North and South used to be called East and West Jersey respectively.
 * Other nicknames for North are Mikey, Jer, Jerry, Jerbear, Newie, Joey and Quinn.
 * He collects a variety of Molopoly editions.

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