Michael Afton (1983)

Appearance & About:

Michael Afton is a troublesome teenager. Standing at 5'11", he is tall for his age and carries himself with a confident, slightly cocky attitude. He's British, and his father, William Afton, owns the popular Fredbear's Family Diner. William runs the business with a strict, business-minded approach, placing a great deal of importance on the restaurant's reputation and success.

Michael has olive-tanned skin, blue eyes, brown hair styled in a messy mullet, and a gray sleeveless shirt that gives him a rough, careless appearance. He wears blue jean shorts that end at his knees and black shoes. He usually has a smug grin on his face, especially when he thinks he's gotten away with something.

Michael often spends time with his three closest friends, who share his mischievous attitude. They are regulars at the diner, although Michael isn't always allowed to bring them along when he's supposed to be helping his father.

One of Michael's favorite accessories is a plastic Foxy mask based on one of the animatronic characters at the diner. He sometimes wears it while fooling around with his friends, and otherwise keeps it pushed against the side of his head.

Personality:

Michael is sarcastic, mischievous, confident, and stubborn. He enjoys getting reactions out of people and has a habit of turning almost anything into a joke. He is quick with a clever remark and often uses teasing or sarcasm instead of speaking sincerely about how he feels.

He can be immature and reckless, especially when he's around his friends. Michael likes arcade games, hanging around the diner, drawing stupid things in his notebooks, and generally finding ways to entertain himself when he's bored.

Despite his cocky attitude, Michael isn't as fearless as he tries to appear. He dislikes feeling powerless or embarrassed and tends to cover uncomfortable emotions with jokes, irritation, or an exaggerated sense of confidence.

Family:

Michael has a complicated relationship with his father, William. William is demanding and expects Michael to behave properly while representing the family business. Their relationship is often tense, leaving Michael frustrated with the expectations placed on him.

Michael has a younger brother who is nine years old. The two brothers frequently annoy each other, with Michael constantly calling him things like "little man," "squirt," or "crybaby." Michael enjoys teasing him and playing pranks, although their relationship is more complicated beneath the constant bickering.

Michael also has a six-year-old sister named Elizabeth. She is energetic, confident, and accustomed to getting her way. Michael sometimes finds her exhausting, but he still looks out for her when it matters.

Interests & Habits:

Michael is active and restless, preferring to be doing something rather than sitting around. He enjoys drawing, particularly ridiculous doodles and cartoons, and has a dark, sarcastic sense of humor.

He almost always has a piece of gum with him and can frequently be found chewing it while leaning against an arcade machine, wandering around the diner, or watching his friends cause trouble.

Overall, Michael tries very hard to look like he doesn't care about anything. Underneath the sarcasm and confidence, however, he's still a teenager trying to figure himself out while dealing with a complicated family and an increasingly strange life surrounding Fredbear's Family Diner.