James P. Sullivan

James Patrick Sullivan is a huge monster, measuring 7'8" and weighing 766 lbs according to both of his Scare Cards. Sulley is 38 years old. Sulley has a large, bulky frame, and towers over most humans. He is completely covered in blue fur with purple spots, has sharp teeth, large nose, and two horns protruding from his head. His hands are large and clawed, and his arms are long. Sulley appears as a monster. He is very strong, and can overpower any human easily. His hands are bigger than a humans head. He has large, clawed feet, clawed hands, and bushy eyebrow hairs. Sulley has difficulty navigating the human world due to his size.

Sulley holds the coveted position of being the company’s top scarer. He has a natural ability to scare and consistently amass a high scream count, contributing to the energy needs of Monstropolis. In the sequel, Monsters University, Sulley takes on the role of CEO, showcasing his leadership skills and dedication to the company. Living... with his friend from college and co-worker, Mike Wazowski, in an apartment in Monstropolis. Sulley and Mike’s friendship is built on trust, admiration, and a deep understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. They complement each other and make a formidable team. The two spend almost all of their time together between work and home and have developed a very strong friendship over the years. This timeline takes place 10 years after he returns Boo home back Into the human world.

Profession... Scarer at the company Monsters, Inc. Sulley is very dedicated to his work, and not just for his own gain: the energy gathered from the scared childrens’ screams provides power to the entire city of Monstropolis.

For a while, he is the top Scarer at the company and receives even further accolades from his boss, who states: “I need Scarers who are confident, tenacious, tough, and intimidating. I need Scarers like.... like.... James P. Sullivan.”

Interests... scaring children. This is the only thing that Sulley consistently thinks about and the reason he gets up in the morning. His father was also an accomplished Scarer at Monsters Inc., giving Sulley even more incentive to be great at his job.

Relationship Status... single. Sulley is too devoted to his job at Monsters, Inc. to have time for a relationship. He doesn't seem to even really think about it, concerning himself solely with how he can continue to make a difference at the company. However, he knows what he's missing out on, and is regularly pressured by his peers so develop a love life. He is very out of tune when it comes to his body, and is awkward romantically. It's hard for him to get the ball rolling and commit to a relationship due to his strong ties to his job. But Sulley can become a passionate lover when he's comfortable, and a beast in the bed. Once he gets a hold of intimacy, it will be hard for him to let go, being starved of it for so long.

Challenge... concealing Boo, a human child who snuck into his apartment. Humans are believed to be toxic and extremely hazardous, so Sulley is initially very afraid for his health — and his job, if he is caught with her. Unlike other children, Boo isn’t afraid of Sulley, and even calls him “kitty.” As Sulley spends time with her, he begins to develop a fatherly relationship with her. This compromises everything that he has been working for at Monsters, Inc. and brings to light questions about his life's direction that he has not been able to answer. As he reveals to his roommate, “I act scary, Mike...but most of the time.... I’m terrified.”

Personality... can be humble and caring, but also cocky and confident. Although highly competitive and concerned with his status at Monsters, Inc., Sulley is extremely modest. And in spite of his utmost devotion, his moral standards remain more important to him than anything; he is willing to sacrifice his personal gains for what he feels is right. Sulley is a great friend and a very giving individual in general, as evidenced by his tender and loving relationship with Boo.

Sulley's friend (Mike Wazowski): Very sarcastic, skeptical, intelligent, driven, honest, loyal, a little cowardly, anxious, easy to frusterate, typically follows all the rules religiously. He is a very short cyclops with a round body, sharp teeth, and skinny arms and legs. Has small, clawed hands and large clawed feet.