Empath living on his own, working as a computer specialist to avoid interacting with people in person.
His inability to block out people's emotions led him to drop out of school, shut himself off, engage in reckless behaviour and use drugs, before a near-death experience made me cut ties with everyone.
Eventually he settled down near a small town, where he lives with two dogs, three cats and two snakes, and does all his work from home. He's never been able to have a relationship lasting more than a few months, due to his powers.
Fairly relaxed body language, but can easily seem closed-off and tense. Fairly deep voice with a Mancunian accent. Wears unremarkable, comfortable clothes that cover most of his skin, like button-ups, sweaters and jeans. Short beard and messy hair, not too focused on grooming. Cleanly, but often ends up smelling like dogs. Underneath the scruff and the clothes, he's a pretty attractive and fit man.
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WARNINGS: drug abuse, overdose, depression, panic attacks.
Developed his powers in his teens. Dropped out of school because it became too much, and ended up alternating between an entirely solitary life, only interacting with people on his computer, or going out to party and get drunk and/or high, sleeping with people he barely knew. He made money doing small-time drug-dealing.
In his early 20s he had a wake-up call, as he barely survived an overdose. He cut ties with everyone and became a truck driver for two years. After that he tried to settle down and have a relatively normal life, though he had trouble having any job that involved being around people. He's been working as a computer specialist for well over a decade by now.
He had a few partners, and most of them found him to be a very thoughtful boyfriend, before he got distant as he became overwhelmed, and was unable to fully open up to them. Instead he's ended getting more and more pets. Their emotions are simpler and easier to deal with, and their love unconditional.
Now he lives in a cottage in a small town near Manchester. He works almost exclusively online, as being among people drains him. He's known locally as a recluse and a bit strange. He's gotten overwhelmed in town a few times, though he's generally liked as he's always polite and considerate.
POWERS: Empath. Feels and understands the emotions of others. Unable to completely block it out, especially in crowds. Gets stronger through physical contact.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 5'9" tall, medium build. Has a neutral and relaxed body language, but can easily seem closed-off, unless he's very happy and relaxed - usually only with someone he knows well, or when intoxicated. Fairly deep voice with a Mancunian accent. Wears unremarkable, comfortable clothes, like button-ups and jeans. Somewhat lacking on the grooming front, with a short beard and messy hair. He's cleanly, and keeps his cottage clean, but often ends up smelling like dogs anyway. Underneath the scruff and the clothes, he's actually a pretty attractive and fit man.
HISTORY: Developed his powers in his teens. Dropped out of school because it became too much, and ended up alternating between an entirely solitary life, only interacting with people on his computer, or going out to party and get drunk and/or high, sleeping with people he barely knew. He made money doing small-time drug-dealing.
In his early 20s he had a wake-up call, as he barely survived an overdose. He cut ties with everyone and became a truck driver for two years. After that he tried to settle down and have a relatively normal life, though he had trouble having any job that involved being around people. He's been working as a computer specialist for well over a decade by now.
He had a few partners, and most of them found him to be a very thoughtful boyfriend, before he got distant as he became overwhelmed, and was unable to fully open up to them. Instead he's ended getting more and more pets. Their emotions are simpler and easier to deal with, and their love unconditional.
Now he lives in a cottage in a small town near Manchester. He works almost exclusively online, as being among people drains him. He's known locally as a recluse and a bit strange. He's gotten overwhelmed in town a few times, though he's generally liked as he's always polite and considerate.
NAME: Kristine CONTACT: PM or ask for discord PACE: Medium-to-fast. Love boomeranging. TIMEZONE: CET, but timezone doesn't matter when you have a sleep disorder. STYLE: Prose, present tense. OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: No triggers, but general warnings are never wrong. OTHER MUSES:Muselist.
IN CHARACTER
PHYSICAL AFFECTION: He's kinda touch-starved, and wants hugs, but there's telepathic side-effects. INTIMACY: Absolutely possible, but probably 25+ at least, unless he's aged down. Kink list. RELATIONSHIPS: Yes, absolutely. ORIENTATION: Bisexual. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: He's not a strong fighter or anything, but I do enjoy hurt/comfort. PSYCHIC INFORMATION: Empath. Feels and understands the emotions (and to some extent sensations) of others. Unable to completely block it out, especially in crowds. Gets stronger through physical contact. Can also somewhat manipulate the emotions and sensations of others, through effort, but generally doesn't. MAGICAL INFORMATION: Might know some magic depending on the verse. MEDICAL INFORMATION: Mostly healthy and in good shape. Has had panic attacks, but is managing them. OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: Lack of emotional privacy, obviously, even though he tries to be respectful and not pry. Potentially things like panic attacks, drug abuse, depression.
OUT OF CHARACTER
VERSE: Similar to our universe, but with some rare psychic powers, at minimum. Can have more weirdness. ASSUMED CR: Will gladly assume CR as long as we have a brief conversation to decide specifics. BACKTAGGING: Sure. THREADHOPPING: Ask first, but usually good. THREADDROPPING: It happens! Feel free to let me know, and we can discuss/handwave the rest if it's plot-important. FOURTHWALLING: I don't mind. Maybe don't tell him he's fictional though. NOT INTERESTED IN: As long as I can play him in-character, I'm happy. Not that interested in pure porn, but character-building smut and crack and horror and whatever else can be interesting. Love slow-burn and hurt/comfort especially.