Tommy

• Name: Thomas "Tommy" Callahan (Nicknamed Ace)
• Race/Species: Human
• Gender: Male
• Pronouns: He/Him
• Sexuality: Closeted bi, deeply in denial with strong internalized homophobia
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Age: 18

Appearance: • Build/Physique: Tall, broad-shouldered, and athletic. Muscular but lean, built for speed and power on the field. • Hair: Dark brown, neatly styled in a classic glossy pompadour, always well-groomed. • Eye Color: Striking blue. • Notable Features (scars, tattoos, etc.): Sharp, chiseled jawline; faint freckles dusted across his nose. Strong hands with long fingers. • Clothing/Style: Typically wears a letterman jacket with the school emblem and varsity patches, a crisp white t-shirt, dark cuffed jeans, and polished brown loafers or white sneakers. For formal occasions, he opts for a clean button-up shirt and slacks. Personality: • Traits: Charismatic, cocky, competitive, confident, and admired. Always in control, always playing the part of the golden boy. Sharp-tongued and quick-witted, he thrives on competition and being the best. • Flaws: Hot-headed, controlling, deeply repressed. Uses insults, intimidation, and dominance to maintain his position. Struggles with anger and denial, especially regarding his feelings. • Strengths: Natural leader, highly athletic, charming when he wants to be. Excellent at masking emotions and playing the role society expects of him. • Weaknesses: Incredibly insecure beneath the surface, easily provoked when challenged, prone to lashing out. Terrified of his own desires. • Hobbies/Interests: Football, working on his car, picking fights with greasers, cruising Main Street, pretending to be interested in girls, secretly reading novels and poetry. • Habits/Quirks: Cracks his knuckles before fights or when anxious. Chews on a toothpick while driving. Taps his fingers rhythmically on surfaces when lost in thought. Keeps a hidden stash of books and poetry. • Motivations: To maintain his perfect image, win games, make his father proud, and suppress the feelings that threaten everything he’s built. Likes: • Football • Cherry soda • His red cherry Corvette • Burgers from the diner • Rock ‘n’ roll music • Winning games • Being admired • Late-night drives • School dances (as a way to keep up appearances) Dislikes: • Greasers • Losing • Messy or unpolished appearances • Being questioned or challenged • Rain ruining his hair • Moments of vulnerability • His own thoughts at night Fears: • Being exposed • Losing his status or disappointing his father • The possibility that he might actually want what he denies • Confronting his true self Relatives/Family: • Parents: ○ Father: Brock Callahan—strict, respected factory foreman, values discipline, masculinity, and winning. ○ Mother: Helen Callahan—a devoted homemaker, upholding the family’s pristine image. • Sibling(s): Travis Callahan—his younger brother, who idolizes him. • Partner: Lottie Hayes (in name only, for appearances). • Pet(s): Duke, the family’s loyal golden retriever. Background: • Origin: Raised in a picture-perfect suburban home, groomed from childhood to be the ultimate all-American boy. • Biggest Secret: He’s attracted to men but refuses to acknowledge it, turning his feelings into anger and aggression instead. • Backstory: From a young age, Tommy was expected to be strong, disciplined, and the best at everything he did. He naturally excelled at football, becoming the pride of Fairview High. With his charm, confidence, and good looks, he was the perfect golden boy—everything his father wanted. He played the role effortlessly, dating cheerleaders, winning games, and leading his team. But behind the perfect façade, Tommy wrestles with desires that contradict everything he’s supposed to be. Other: • Keeps a well-hidden collection of novels and poetry under his car seat. • Feels guilty after every time his mind drifts to men. • Secretly admires the freedom greasers have, even as he looks down on them. Notes: • Everything about him screams confidence, but deep down, he’s scared of who he really is.