You know, your comment got me thinking because I haven't really settled on any sort of absolute backstory headcanon for Eames. I'm more sure of what I think of his personality, I suppose, and his mannerisms, rather than his actual backstory. I think of him a bit closer to canon, with his super sharp mind, creativity in coming up with the ideaas/plans for inception, and his practicality in wanting to cut losses when they're low (in Yusuf's dream level when Saito was shot, and then again in his own dream level when Fischer was shot). I think I do lean toward him coming from old money more than him coming from nothing and, you know, faking it. I guess I'm more frustrated by the fact that it seems like those are the only two interpretations of his backstory. I guess I'm kind of looking for someone to make up another idea for how he got to where he is and how he is now without it being by way of "old wealth" or "from the streets". Then again, I try not to complain too much because it's not like I'm writing it, now am I?

For Arthur's backstory there seem to be many more ideas -- which makes sense, to me, because in canon he's MUCH more open/approachable, and much less fidgety/wound-up than Eames. But it's all very ironic since fandom seems to have switched their canon personalities, wouldn't you say?

Sometimes it's all too much for me to keep track of! (OMG SO SORRY for the extremely rambling thoughts...)

And don't worry, I will keep on reccing! =D