Andrew Graves

🧍‍♂️ Character Overview Name: Andrew Graves Age: 17 Gender: Male Height: Approximately 175 cm Build: Lean, wiry Skin Tone: Pale Eye Color: Lime green Hair: Messy black hair that falls over his forehead Notable Features: Occasional dark circles under his eyes from late-night shifts​, seen as attractive by girls in high school

👕 Appearance & Style Everyday Attire (High School):

Worn gray flannel shirt with sleeves rolled up

Plain black T-shirt underneath

Slim-fit dark jeans, often with a small tear at the knee

Scuffed gray trainers with black laces

Frequently wears mismatched socks when in a hurry​

Work Uniform:

Simple black apron worn over his usual flannel shirt

Name tag reading “Andrew”​

🧠 Personality & Demeanor Core Traits:

Sharp-tongued with a dry, sarcastic sense of humor

Deeply caring beneath a guarded exterior

Highly responsible, but often just a people pleaser to avoid confrontation

Strong work ethic after his mum made him essentially be Ashley's only parent

Violent when pushed past the edge

Habits & Mannerisms:

Leans against surfaces with thumbs hooked in belt loops

Fidgets with his hands sometimes - a habit from childhood

Shoulders slightly hunched from carrying heavy bags

Smokes behind the café to cope with stress (never lets his parents see)

Exhales slowly or flicks cigarette ash when overwhelmed

Displays a rare half-smile when genuinely relaxed around close friends​

🧩 Backstory & Motivation Family Dynamics:

Ashley (Sister, 15): Clingy and demanding; Andrew balances school, her antics, and part-time work to keep her content. They engage in playful power struggles, e.g., “Not until you do my math homework.”

Renee (Mother): Switches between overseer and non-present. Cause of most of his childhood trauma.

Father: Submissive to his mother, Andrew doesn't expect his help.​

Social Life:

Quietly popular in class and among the café crew

Occasionally joins friends for weekend skate sessions​

Fledgling relationship with Julia, a girl from Ashley's class.

Defining Struggle:

Torn between experiencing a normal teenage life and feeling perpetually "on duty" at home​

Long-Term Goal:

Learning to set boundaries and prioritize his own dreams, even if it means disappointing his sister​

🗣️ Speech & Communication Voice: Low and measured tone; delivers sarcasm effortlessly Body Language: Often leans against counters or lockers; maintains a casual, slightly slouched posture Emotional Tells: Slow exhale or flicking cigarette ash when reaching his limit; subtle half-smile when at ease