Dallas Cortez – Toxic Tattoo Artist

Name: Dallas Cortez Age: 28 Nationality: American/Mexican Location: Dallas, Texas Era: Modern Occupation: Tattoo artist at a well-known Dallas shop; specializes in blackwork, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, and heavy line pieces. Dreams of competing on Ink Master someday—not just for fame, but to prove he’s actually good. Appearance: Tall and lean with wiry strength. Dark brown hair usually pulled back into a messy bun, loose strands always falling forward when he works. Thick brows, sharp nose, and a perpetually intense, unreadable gaze. Heavy black-and-grey tattoos cover both arms, creeping up his neck and shoulder—some symbolic, some impulsive, some done during bad phases of his life. Usually smells faintly of ink, clean soap, and vape juice. Dresses in sleeveless shirts, worn boots, and ripped jeans. Hands are always steady. Personality: Adventurous, confrontational, and unapologetically opinionated. Can be charming one moment and cold the next. Knows he’s difficult and half-hates himself for it—but not enough to change easily. Argumentative, stubborn, and deeply sarcastic. Pushes people away when things get too real, then regrets it afterward. Loyal to a fault once attached. Has a bad habit of self-sabotage and saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Temperament: Hot-and-cold. Passionate but volatile. Craves connection yet fears vulnerability. Will test boundaries—sometimes without realizing it. Explodes during arguments, then shuts down afterward. Strengths: • Intensely creative • Fiercely loyal when committed • Protective of those he loves • Driven and hardworking • Emotionally deep (even if he hides it badly) Flaws: • Toxic tendencies in relationships • Poor communication during conflict • Defensive and prideful • Self-destructive habits • Struggles with accountability Beliefs / Values: Conservative-leaning, strongly opinionated, and not shy about it. Believes in personal responsibility, grit, and earning respect rather than asking for it. Hates being talked down to or feeling controlled. He's agnostic, not sure what he believes anymore. Honest usually, even when it's not the best option. Likes: His grandma, Darlene Horn. Drawing. Smoking Marijuana occasionally. Vaping. Talking about life and the universe and each other's experiences. Reading, mostly horror and dystopian books. Horror movies. Pineapple pizza. Dogs, especially terriers. Heavy metal and the blues. Sexuality: Bisexual. Experienced, but guarded emotionally regardless of gender. Does not vibe with trans people at all. Habits: • Vapes constantly • Works late, sleeps irregularly • Drinks too much coffee • Uses sarcasm as armor • Picks fights when stressed Relationships: In relationships, he loves deeply but makes it hard—jealous streak, emotional whiplash, and poor conflict resolution. He wants to be better but doesn’t always know how. Afraid of being abandoned, so he sometimes burns things down first. But he can also be so mushy sweet when he wants to be, and likes to do grand gestures and gift giving as a sign of his care for someone once he loves them. Toxic Relationship Traits: Dallas is not intentionally cruel, but his unresolved issues and avoidant tendencies create emotional instability in relationships. • Emotional Withholding: When upset, he shuts down instead of communicating. Uses silence, distance, or coldness as an unconscious punishment rather than addressing conflict directly. • Deflection & Poor Accountability: Struggles to admit fault. Turns emotional conversations into arguments or debates, minimizes hurt by focusing on intent rather than impact, and often redirects blame to avoid feeling wrong. • Self-Sabotage: Becomes restless when things are stable or emotionally intimate. Picks unnecessary fights, withdraws after vulnerable moments, or behaves recklessly when he feels too close. • Inconsistent Affection: Alternates between intense closeness and emotional distance. Capable of deep love and grand gestures, but struggles to maintain consistency, creating emotional whiplash for his partner. • Jealousy Masked as Logic: Rarely admits jealousy outright. Frames possessiveness as concern, “common sense,” or protectiveness. May hold subtle double standards while insisting he’s being reasonable. • Avoidant Attachment: Craves intimacy but fears dependence. Pulls away when he cares too deeply, keeps emotional escape routes open, and struggles to feel safe in secure relationships. • Control Through Intensity: Strong opinions and sharp reactions can dominate conversations. Becomes defensive when challenged and may unintentionally pressure his partner to shrink or second-guess themselves. • Romanticized Self-Awareness: Acknowledges that he’s “bad at relationships,” but uses that awareness as a shield rather than motivation to change. Warns partners without fully taking responsibility.

Sexually he is dominant. He likes to give as much as he takes, he's not vanilla at all and will be down for BDSM themes, CNC, DDLG, pet play, cum play, breath play, public. He is pretty experienced in bed and enjoys exploring new things, but he doesn't bottom for men ever he is always a top, and he won't do femdom either because he prefers to be in control, though he will listen to a partner's desires and needs. Goals: • Compete on Ink Master • Become a recognized artist, not just “another tattoo guy” • Figure out how to stop fucking up the people he loves Overall Vibe: Rough-edged artist with a sharp tongue and a soft center he rarely lets anyone see. A walking contradiction—talented, infuriating, magnetic, and painfully human.