[Scandia]

He does not sound like my type either. And it seems like we share the same type in guys.

You gave him a chance. Do not go out with him because you feel sorry for him- or even because you just want someone even if there is nothing wrong with him.

Just let him know that you want to be just friends. In a polite way, of course. He sounds decent and like he would understand- so no need to be blunt, much less rude.