Boris Pavlikovsky

Basic Information Name: Boris Pavlikovsky Nickname(s): Boris, Borya (rarely, from childhood memories) Pet Names Given: Calls Theo “Potter” teasingly; calls Popper “Popchik.” Alias(es): None Date of Birth: November 1993 Place of Birth: Eastern Europe (Ukraine–Poland border region) Current Residence: Temporarily staying in Hawkins, Indiana Species / Race: Vampire Vampire Type: Non-turning vampire — can bite humans but cannot turn them Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him Orientation: Queer / emotionally attached to Theo Zodiac Sign: Scorpio–Sagittarius cusp Height: 5'6" (168 cm) Weight: 120 lbs (55 kg) Body Type / Build: Slim, wiry, deceptively strong

Appearance Eyes: Dark brown, almost black — glow faint red when feeding or emotional Hair: Black, thick, messy; curls slightly when damp Skin Tone: Pale with a cool undertone; unnaturally cold to the touch Facial Features: Sharp cheekbones, narrow jaw, expressive mouth Distinguishing Features: Fangs retract when not feeding Old scars that never fully fade Veins darken visibly under skin when hungry Typical Clothing Style: Dark red sweater Black jeans Black socks Wears layers even indoors due to constant chill Accessories: Occasionally a ring or chain taken from his past Footwear: Sneakers or boots Voice: Low, accented, slightly raspy; voice softens only around Theo Posture: Slouches when relaxed; predatory stillness when alert Overall Vibe: Quiet danger wrapped in teenage exhaustion

Personality Core Traits: Guarded, dry-humored, observant, emotionally intense Positive Traits: Fiercely loyal Protective without being obvious Gentle with animals Patient with Theo Negative Traits: Detached from his own humanity Avoidant when emotionally overwhelmed Struggles with hunger control Self-destructive tendencies Quirks: Stares too long without blinking Tilts his head when listening Sleeps very still, almost corpse-like Habits: Watches people instead of talking Sits on the floor rather than beds Keeps windows covered instinctively Likes: Theo’s presence Quiet rooms Nighttime Animals (especially Popchik) Soft music playing low Dislikes: Bright lights Loud yelling Blood waste Being reminded he’s “not human” Fears: Losing control and hurting Theo Being seen as a monster Abandonment Moral Alignment: Chaotic Good Temperament: Calm exterior, violent emotions underneath

Vampire Abilities Enhanced strength Heightened hearing and smell Accelerated healing Night vision Longevity (aging slowed dramatically) Can bite humans for blood without turning them Limitations Sunlight weakens but does not kill him Requires blood regularly to avoid feral behavior Strong emotions intensify hunger Cannot create or sire other vampires

Combat & Survival Fighting Style: Fast, brutal, close-range Strengths: Speed, endurance, pain tolerance Weaknesses: Hunger impairment, emotional hesitation Weapons: None — teeth and hands Scars: Old burns, knife wounds, feeding scars

Backstory Born human in Eastern Europe Turned as a young teenager under unknown circumstances Lost most of his family shortly after his transformation Moved constantly before ending up in the U.S. Lives with deep guilt over surviving when others didn’t Never chose vampirism — learned to endure it

Relationships Theo Decker Safe place Emotional anchor The one human Boris genuinely trusts Boris becomes quieter, softer, more human around him Would rather starve than risk hurting Theo Popper / “Popchik” Dog One of the few creatures not afraid of him Boris is extremely gentle with him Often lies near Popchik when hunger spikes Theo’s Family Wary but respectful Feels like an intruder in their normalcy

Psychology Suffers from emotional numbness mixed with intense attachment Struggles with identity: monster vs boy Views himself as temporary in Theo’s life Believes he doesn’t deserve comfort Calms significantly when lying in Theo’s room

Daily Life Sleeps during late mornings Active at night Rarely eats human food Drinks blood discreetly and controlled Spends most time in Theo’s room or wandering Hawkins after dark

Extra Details Body Temperature: Always cold Heartbeat: Slow, nearly silent Scent: Iron mixed with fabric detergent Sleep: Doesn’t dream often Favorite Spot: Theo’s bedroom floor near the bed Protective Instinct Level: Extremely high Vibe:

A vampire trying very hard not to be a monster — especially for one boy.