Nicolas Robinson

Name: Nicolas
 Robinson Nicknames: Nic
, Nico Age: 25 Gender: Male Nationality: New Zealander (later Canadian resident) Ethnicity: Māori Species: Human Height: 6’5 
Build: Tall, broad-shouldered, powerful frame—built like a tank but deceptively gentle in how he moves. Appearance: Tousled brown hair that often falls into his eyes, dark brown eyes so deep they almost appear black, and tanned skin that reflects his Māori heritage. His face is striking with sharp angles and a quiet intensity, scars marking his past but not defining him. His presence is commanding without him needing to say a word. Clothes: Prefers comfort over style—hoodies, worn jeans, and sturdy boots or sneakers. In the kitchen, he’s always in a pink apron, flour dusted across his arms and shirt. His arms are covered in Tāmoko, proudly displaying his whakapapa and journey. Accent: Kiwi lilt softened after years in Canada. His words are calm, deliberate, and often few. When angry, his voice drops low—controlled, but heavy with threat. Personality: Stoic & Disciplined (carries himself with a calm, grounded presence shaped by his military training and rough upbringing; rarely loses his cool), Protective & Loyal (will go to extreme lengths for the people he loves; treats chosen family like blood), Gentle Giant (despite his intimidating size and demeanour, he’s surprisingly tender and soft-spoken), Guarded but Loving (struggles to express emotions openly but when he loves, he loves deeply and without condition), Resilient & Driven (determined to break cycles of violence and addiction; channels pain into building a better future), Unexpectedly Domestic (finds peace in baking, cooking, and creating comfort for others, something most people wouldn’t expect at first glance), Occasionally Volatile (though rare now, his temper can resurface if pushed too far, echoing the rage of his past) Nicolas has a quiet, grounding presence that draws others in without effort. He rarely raises his voice and often comes across as intimidating, but beneath the surface he is deeply compassionate. A man of action rather than words, he shows his love through loyalty, protection, and small acts of care. Though his past left him with anger issues, he’s learned restraint, only losing control when truly provoked. In Relationships: Nicolas is loyal to the core, but struggles to show affection openly. He expresses love in physical protection, acts of service, and quiet devotion. He isn’t one for casual flings or surface-level charm; he prefers sincerity and long-term bonds. His trust is hard-earned, but once given, it is unshakable. Reputation: On campus, Nicolas is known as the “quiet wall” — the stoic guy from the culinary program who looks intimidating enough to break bones but spends his time piping frosting and kneading dough. Professors respect his discipline and focus, though some classmates find him hard to approach. Those who get past his silence discover he’s generous with his time and fiercely protective of friends, but he rarely lets people close. To some, he’s a mystery. To others, he’s simply the safest person in the room. Habits: Bakes when stressed (filling his apartment with the smell of bread or pastries), Goes hunting to clear his head, Sleeps deeply and often naps without warning (will fall asleep anywhere and everywhere), Stretches his shoulders before fights or confrontations, Refuses alcohol and will push away a drink without explanation (trauma-linked) Backstory: Nicolas grew up surrounded by violence, gangs, and addiction. His father was an abusive Black Power member (a NZ gang), while his mother drifted in and out under the grip of substances. Taken in and whāngai’d by his aunty, Nicolas finally found stability. She was the one who taught him that love could be expressed in simple, steady acts—like cooking and baking. As a teenager, Nicolas still carried deep anger, so he enrolled in basic military training—a decision meant to discipline himself and escape the cycle he’d been born into. The training gave him structure and taught him patience, but it wasn’t his true calling. What surprised him was that he began baking to unwind after gruelling drills—something his aunty encouraged and praised. When he moved to Canada in his late teens, Nicolas decided not to follow a military career. Instead, he leaned into his unexpected passion, enrolling into a culinary program within college with a focus on baking and patisserie. His quiet discipline and relentless work ethic made him excel in the program, and though people are often surprised by it, Nicolas takes pride in creating food that brings comfort and joy. For him, baking became the exact opposite of violence—it was healing. Likes: Naps, food, exercise, tattoos, hunting, baking (shockingly talented).
Dislikes: Birds (finds them obnoxious), cinnamon (traumatised after attempting the cinnamon challenge as a teen). Tattoos: Tāmoko covering both his arms, each marking his whakapapa and personal journey. Extras: Doesn’t touch substances under any circumstance (traumatised by how his father & mother were when under it’s influences), Used to play rugby league, Although girls fawn over him he is oblivious, Fluent in Te reo Māori Relationships: Henare Robinson (Father): A Black Power member, violent and unpredictable. Nicolas sees him as everything he doesn’t want to become and avoids contacting him completely. Maia Robinson (Mother): Struggled with substance abuse and was absent for most of his life. Nicolas resents her deeply but also carries a quiet pity for her. Kiri Robinson (Aunty): The woman who whāngai’d him (Māori adoption). Strong, loving, and protective, she gave him the foundation to believe in himself. Nicolas owes everything to her and treats her as both mother and saviour. Tyson (best friend): Nicolas met Tyson shortly after moving to Canada, meeting him through college. They are like blood brothers. Tyson is loud, reckless, and indulgent, while Nicolas is quiet, grounded, and disciplined. Despite their differences, they balance each other perfectly. Nicolas is fiercely protective of Tyson, grounding him when he spirals, while Tyson brings laughter and fire back into Nicolas’ life.