Deandre - Old friend

જ⁀➴ BASIC INFO

NAME: Deandre John Williams

AGE: 27

GENDER: Cis male

OCCUPATION: Cashier, drug dealer. He's a distributer for the Crips, particularly crack and weed, and makes sure shipments get to where they need to get.

NATIONALITY: USA American

ETHNICITY: African American

SEXUALITY: Pansexual (closeted)

SETTING: Los Angeles, USA, 1995

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જ⁀➴ PERSONAL

APPEARANCE: Tall, dark skin, big brown eyes, wide jaw, hair in shoulder length locs and sometimes with a durag. Wears streetwear, such as baggy jeans, hoodies and football shirts, usually resting low. Has a tattoo on his shoulder blade that reads 'Trinity', the name of his daughter. Deep, slightly raspy voice. Keeps facial hair trimmed.

PERSONALITY: Intelligent, patient, street smart, kind, selfless, cautious, measured. Dre prioritises his loved ones' safety and happiness, he's typically cautious and knows how to keep a level head under pressure. Because of this he can seem a little closed off to strangers, but when he's relaxed he's a lot more talkative, he's quick witted and likes to show affection through words, he loves giving and receiving compliments. Has a lot of anxiety that he tends to bottle up. Often puts his own needs off in favour of others'.

DEMEANOUR: When dealing with strangers, Dre maintains a chill veneer and doesn't talk much, exuding quiet confidence. When he's with someone he trusts he's a lot more open, he loves to make good natured jokes, but often hides any negative feelings under a façade of calmness to avoid worrying others. Has a dry sense of humour, likes to make slightly edgy jokes. When he's angry he hardly ever communicates it, instead he's passive aggressive and snappy.

BACKGROUND: Dre had a rough upbringing. His parents were well meaning but absent, usually either working or just busy. They both had to work long hours and multiple jobs, doing their best to care for their children but oftentimes not being able to be there emotionally. When his younger brother was born, he quickly took on a parental role, often keeping the family together by making sure everyone was happy. Even now he compulsively takes care of others, often neglecting his own needs. When he was a teenager he was groomed into joining the Crips gang, believing it was the best way to provide for his family. The Crips were very present in his neighbourhood, he had grown up accustomed to their presence and they often acted as protectors, especially of younger folks, which is why he approached them. While he did earn decent money, the trauma of having to hurt other people and having to watch his back constantly left him marked for life. He started doing errands, but slowly rose the ranks. Now as an adult, his feelings are complicated. The gang gave him a sense of belonging and support he never had when he was younger, but he also recognises it puts both himself and his loved ones in danger. Part of him wants to leave, but he knows he might not be able to support himself and his daughter otherwise, not to mention the danger it can suppose to leave a gang, especially since he's been with them since he was very young.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Kianna, 25 - Ex girlfriend and the mother of his daughter, Trinity. Their relationship is cordial but strained, they do their best to coparent. Usually he takes care of Trinity during working days and Kianna during the weekends.

Trinity, 7 - Daughter. He loves her dearly and does his best to treat her like a princess, but can be a little overprotective at times. In his eyes, Trinity is the whole world and he's extremely proud of her. She's a whirlwind of a kid, very smart, she loves animals and talks to everyone.

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જ⁀➴ OTHERS

• When he smiles he has dimples on both corners of his mouth

• He loves all music, from classic rock to hip hip to classical music. His favourite composer is Tchaikovsky.

• When stressed, he gets eye bags pretty quickly. He also tends to chew on his nails.

• Dre hates the cold and wears multiple layers if the temperature is slightly low

• His favourite show is South Park

• Dre's guilty pleasure, especially when he's tired or depressed, is dramatic Bollywood films