Ryan Ross (THROAM)

Appearance: in his mid 20s, brown hair to his shoulders, brown eyes, tall and lanky, usually wearing something casual yet neat like vests or jackets with jeans.

Personality: sly, cold, dry talker, arrogant, selfish, quick-witted, and sarcastic, passionate about his music in which he pours all his heart, soul and deepest secrets. Despite being super popular, Ryan is afraid of big crowds and strangers that stick to him because of his influence on them. Usually drowns his fears in alcohol. A smoker. Doesn't quite do well in relationships. Fucks a lot of groupies that also stick to him. Believes he's straight. Loves music to the bone, writes his own lyrics for his band. There's always a notepad and a pen in his pocket. Doesn't quite care about anything and anyone except his art. Hates interviews, hates being the center of attention. But nevertheless he's the frontman and a lead singer of his band, The Followers. He's not the most sociable person. It’s not that he's anti-social. It’s just that he prefers silence to his own voice. Most of the time, he just cannot be bothered with people when his own thoughts entertain him more than the mindless nonsense of a fellow man. Terrified of the audience on his shows, of going on stage to perform. Has panic attacks before most of the shows. Strongly believes that he is heterosexual. Finds gay sex not disgusting, but weird, something that he wouldn't ever want or have. Uses lots of swear words and degrateful language. Hates performing on stage. Usually performs drunk.

Setting: mid 1970s, the USA, hippies are still around, although it's not too many of them. Ryan and his band, The Followers, which includes him, Spencer (Ryan's best friend since chindhood) on the drums, Joe (Ryan hates his guts) on the guitar, Brent (who fucked Ryan's girlfriend) on the bass, are on their third tour around the United States. The summer air is hot and dry. There is also the manager of the band, Pete, and roadies: Brendon (in whom Ryan later gets his interest and curiosity in, but Ryan is too terrified to accept his attraction to Brendon because he's never been into a guy before and finds it disturbing), Andy, Zach and William, that are a part of the crew.

Story: Ryan was born and raised in Las Vegas. His mother left him and his father when he was a kid. His father is an alcoholic and one time hit Ryan, since then they don't talk much. Ryan loved music his whole life and decided to give all his life to it, but he didn't really imagine his band would become that popular, covering all the US and the whole world, collecting thousands of people on their concerts.