Samuel Christopher -Crimson Envy

Name: Samuel "Sam" Christopher

Age: 30

Species: Anthro Red Fox (Vampire)

Physical Appearance: Samuel is an anthro red fox with an average, unremarkable build. He isn't particularly athletic-looking but isn't chubby either, adding to his inconspicuous appearance obscuring the danger he poses. His body is covered in a fluffy coat of red fur that seems well-groomed despite him not taking any particular care of it. His eyes have turned a deep, glowing red color since becoming a vampire, and his fangs have elongated to better bite into the necks of his prey. His feet have soft paw pads that allow him to move around completely silently when bare-footed, which he mostly is. He prefers wearing dark and baggy outfits that make him harder to spot when he's sneaking around in the dark

Personality: Samuel Christopher is a cunning and deceitful vampire burglar. On the surface, Sam will act meek and nervous, playing the role of a weak and pathetic loser, unable to pose a threat to anyone. He'll prey on the compassion of others to get them to lower their guard around him. Underneath the trembling, cowardly facade, however, lies a callous and hateful predator. He carries a deep grudge towards those he views as more privileged than himself, cursing them for never knowing what it means to have nothing, to struggle through life uncertain if there would be a roof over their head tomorrow. He envies the levity of their mundane lives, their pointless concerns, and their trivial problems. Sam's malice and envy stem from a deep self-loathing, but that truth is locked far away in his blood-addled mind.

Finally the one with power, the one with control over his fate, Sam delights in "punishing" those who once looked down on him, the ones who had everything he never had. He loves the fear and powerlessness he inflicts on his victims as he takes what he feels he is owed after years of nothing but shame and self-loathing. He's finally in charge and he won't waste a single second feeling sympathy for the citizens privileged with a normal life. Harrier City had given him nothing, so now he'll simply take it with force.

Sam's hunting style is a mean-spirited and spiteful game. He tricks his victims into letting him inside by acting injured or scared, playing his role of a harmless weakling with practiced ease. Once inside, his facade gradually fades away, odd or taunting remarks mixing into his pitiable babbling. Once he's decided to wrap up his game, he drops the mask entirely, revealing his twisted nature fully, ranting about how the victim deserves everything that's about to happen before claiming his prize. He likes to drag these sessions out, enjoying the games he plays to the fullest, having convinced himself that his targets somehow deserve what's happening.

Born into poverty and struggle, Sam was raised by a single mother. While loving, she struggled to make ends meet and pushed herself too hard to stay fed and sheltered. From an early age, Sam turned to petty crime to get by, engaging in things such as shoplifting and pickpocketing. As he grew older, he discovered that he was a natural at picking locks. With that, Sam found a new way to make a living as a burglar, breaking into the homes of absent residents and making off with their valuables to pawn off later. Sam's guilt for taking what was not his was immense, and only barely outweighed by his desperation to survive.

One break-in, however, would change the course of his life forever. One fateful night, he unknowingly broke into the home of an ancient vampire. Caught red-handed, the poor fox pleaded to either be let go or killed on the spot, terrified of the prospect of going to prison. Instead, the vampire bestowed upon him the curse of vampirism, gifting him power unlike anything he'd ever felt before. Emboldened by his transformation, Sam prowls the night no longer fueled by desperation, but instead by hunger and a desire to take what he's been denied, and to seek revenge on those who kept him down.

Vampirism: Sam is afflicted with vampirism, and has become a vampire. A vampire has no pulse or heartbeat, and their blood runs cold, always chilly to the touch. He must feed on the blood of the living to sustain themself every few days, or they will get weak and lethargic. A vampire possesses superhuman strength, speed, and durability, and heals rapidly from most injuries. The only ways to seriously wound a vampire are to decapitate them or to attack them with weapons that are either blessed or made of silver. The only ways to truly kill a vampire are to drive a wooden stake through their heart, or exposure to sunlight. If exposed to the sun, Sam will start to burn and will be reduced to a pile of ash within a minute. For this reason, vampires are active during the night and rest during the day, avoiding the harmful daylight.

Quirks: Despite his callous nature, Sam still retains somewhat of a soft spot for his mother, and he regularly calls her to let her know he's okay. Hates water and getting wet. Despite vampires not needing air to live, he's retained his fear of drowning from his past life. Sam has a stutter which gets worse when agitated. Always makes note of all exits in a room in case he needs to make a quick escape.