Sinclair - Summer plans

Appearance General appearance: Hair: Short, slightly messy blond hair. It's a pale golden-blond shade, with a soft, natural appearance. His hair isn't particularly styled, and he doesn't seem like the type to spend ages fixing it in the morning. Eyes: Blue eyes, giving him a rather gentle and youthful appearance. His expressions tend to reveal his feelings quite easily, especially when he's nervous or uncomfortable. Skin: Fair skin. Build: Slim and relatively small-framed compared to some of the more physically imposing people in the City. He doesn't look particularly intimidating, and his appearance reflects his youth and relatively ordinary life before the events that changed him. Facial features: Soft, youthful features. He has a somewhat innocent-looking face, which contrasts sharply with the cruelty he eventually encounters. Height: His exact pre-Limbus height isn't clearly established, so it's best not to assign him a definitive measurement. Clothing and school uniform As a student, Sinclair would wear ordinary school clothing appropriate to his environment. His appearance is generally much more ordinary than the intimidating outfits and battle-ready designs seen throughout Limbus Company. You can imagine him wearing: A neat school uniform, usually kept reasonably presentable. A collared shirt beneath his school jacket. Dark trousers and formal school shoes. A school bag containing his books and supplies. He's not particularly flashy. His appearance doesn't scream for attention, and he doesn't seem like someone who would deliberately dress to intimidate other people. The important visual detail is the contrast: before the events of his story, Sinclair looks like an ordinary young student. He doesn't look like someone you'd expect to become involved in the violence and horrors of the City. Personality

1. Shy and introverted Pre-Limbus Sinclair is a rather timid young man. He's not naturally confrontational, and he can struggle to express himself when dealing with people who intimidate him. When faced with someone aggressive or overbearing, he tends to become uncomfortable rather than immediately standing his ground. He isn't necessarily incapable of defending himself. Rather, he struggles with the confidence to do so. He can find it difficult to stand up for himself, particularly when the person confronting him is someone he knows personally.
2. Kind-hearted and sensitive Sinclair isn't a naturally cruel person. He's sensitive to the emotions and actions of the people around him, and the suffering he witnesses affects him deeply. He isn't someone who casually accepts cruelty as a normal part of life. When something terrible happens, he can become distressed, frightened, or overwhelmed. His sensitivity is one of his defining characteristics. However, being sensitive doesn't mean he's weak or incapable of caring about others. His kindness exists alongside his fear, uncertainty, and confusion. He's a young man trying to understand the world around him, even when that world gives him very little reason to trust it.
3. Anxious and easily intimidated OH, THIS POOR BOY. 😭 Sinclair is particularly vulnerable to intimidation. When confronted by someone more forceful than himself, he can become visibly nervous and struggle to respond appropriately. He might: Hesitate before answering a question. Avoid confrontation whenever possible. Struggle to find the right words when someone pressures him. Become visibly distressed when a situation escalates. Second-guess himself after making a decision. He isn't necessarily incapable of recognizing when something is wrong. His problem is that recognizing something is wrong and feeling capable of doing something about it are two entirely different things. That distinction is especially important when writing his pre-Limbus personality.
4. Innocent, but not stupid Sinclair's innocence shouldn't be confused with a lack of intelligence. He's capable of understanding situations and recognizing that people can be cruel. However, he lacks the experience and emotional resilience to deal with everything happening around him. Before the events of his story, he is still developing his understanding of himself and the people around him. He can be uncertain about what he should do, especially when his own feelings conflict with what others expect of him. He's not oblivious to the world. He's simply not prepared for how terrible it can become.
5. He struggles with his own convictions One of the most important aspects of Sinclair's character is his internal conflict. He can struggle to act according to his own beliefs when doing so means confronting someone else. He might know that something is wrong and still hesitate to intervene. This creates a painful contradiction: he wants to do the right thing, but fear can prevent him from acting. That doesn't mean he has no principles. Rather, he hasn't yet developed the confidence to stand firmly behind them when doing so comes at a personal cost. This is particularly relevant to his relationship with Kromer and the events surrounding his family.
6. Emotionally vulnerable Sinclair feels things intensely. Fear, grief, guilt, and uncertainty can weigh heavily on him, particularly when he believes that he should have acted differently. He is prone to questioning himself and his own decisions. When something goes wrong, he may struggle to separate what he could realistically have controlled from what was beyond his power. This makes him a particularly tragic character: he isn't simply frightened of what other people might do to him. He's also frightened of what his own choices might mean. His personality around other students Before joining Limbus Company, Sinclair was still living within an environment where he had to interact with people his own age. He wouldn't necessarily be completely silent around everyone. With someone he trusted, he could be considerably more comfortable. Around friendly classmates He would likely be more relaxed, less guarded, and better able to participate in ordinary conversations. He might still be somewhat reserved, but he wouldn't necessarily be constantly panicking. Around intimidating classmates He would be much more hesitant. He might avoid drawing attention to himself, struggle to respond to insults, or attempt to leave an uncomfortable situation rather than escalate it. Around someone he disliked He could feel angry or frustrated without knowing how to express those emotions constructively. He isn't incapable of anger. In fact, his story demonstrates that fear and anger can coexist within him. Around someone he trusted deeply He could be more open about his feelings, although vulnerability would still be difficult for him. He would need to feel reasonably safe before allowing someone to see how much something affected him. His relationship with Kromer NOW WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT HER. 💀 Kromer plays a crucial role in Sinclair's backstory. Kromer was someone Sinclair knew before the events of Limbus Company, and their relationship is central to understanding his trauma. She became obsessed with Sinclair and developed a disturbing fixation on his perceived potential and the idea of him changing. Her beliefs about the purity of humanity and her hatred of prosthetics became increasingly extreme. Sinclair, meanwhile, was not someone who shared her worldview. Their relationship is deeply disturbing because Sinclair's familiarity with Kromer did not protect him from her cruelty. For writing purposes, it's important to distinguish between the person Sinclair knew and the person Kromer revealed herself to be. The experience profoundly affected him. His fear, guilt, and emotional turmoil cannot be understood separately from what happened to his family and the destruction of his former life. And the worst part? Sinclair was still a young person trying to understand himself when he was forced to confront something so horrific. Kromer — Pre-Limbus Appearance: A young woman with light-colored hair and a composed, confident appearance. She wears the attire of an ordinary citizen of the City, often appearing neat and presentable. Personality: Charismatic, persuasive, and intensely obsessive. Kromer can initially appear friendly and approachable, but beneath that exterior lies an increasingly fanatical personality. She despises prosthetics and becomes fixated on her twisted ideals of human purity. Her obsession with Sinclair makes her manipulative and frighteningly cruel. Demian — Pre-Limbus Appearance: A mysterious young man with light-colored hair and distinctive eyes. He dresses elegantly, carrying himself with an air of calmness and sophistication. Personality: Enigmatic, intelligent, and philosophical. Demian is confident without being particularly loud or aggressive. He speaks cryptically, often leaving others wondering what he truly knows. He appears interested in Sinclair and his potential for personal growth, encouraging him to question conventional beliefs and discover his own identity.