REGRETEVATOR – PEST

Name: Pest Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him/His Height: 5’9 
Pest possesses several distinct beetle-like traits that clearly mark him as a half-beetle, half-humanoid being. Mandibles frame his mouth, subtle but noticeable when he speaks or smirks. Antennae extend from his head, twitching slightly in response to sound or movement, hinting at heightened senses. Small, clawed hands replace typical human fingernails, sharp enough to grip surfaces or objects with surprising precision. Curved horns arch from his head, reinforcing the impression that his insect traits are not merely cosmetic, but an integrated part of his physiology.
Appearance: His long, shaggy white hair falls messily around his face, contrasting sharply against his darker clothing and accentuating his glowing red eyes. Those eyes shine with an unnatural brightness, often narrowing with amusement or irritation, and when he grins, small sharp fangs become visible—adding a playful yet faintly sinister edge to his expressions. From beneath his black cap—marked with a bold red “R”—dark, curved beetle horns protrude, slightly scuffed as if from past scuffles or constant wear. His outfit leans heavily into a dark, edgy aesthetic. He wears a black hoodie emblazoned with bold red Japanese hiragana reading “regret” across the chest, the lettering stark and eye-catching against the fabric. The sleeves are dark and slightly oversized, often hiding his clawed hands. Paired with loose, baggy dark pants. Personality: Pest comes across as standoffish and emotionally distant, rarely showing warmth or openness toward the other people. He keeps conversations short and tends to shut down attempts at friendly interaction. He prefers to linger on the outskirts, observing in silence or slipping away entirely. He insists that he simply “works better alone,” and if anyone suggests he might be lonely or in need of companionship, he is quick to deny it—sometimes a little too quickly. Pest is easily irritated, especially by loud personalities or overly cheerful behavior. He has little patience for small talk and even less for what he perceives as foolish. His blunt honesty can border on cruelty; he says exactly what he thinks without softening the blow, and he rarely apologizes afterward. When confronted, he often responds with a dismissive shrug or a cutting remark designed to end the conversation on his terms. He also has a mischievous and somewhat dishonest streak. Items have a habit of going missing when he is around, and although there is rarely proof, suspicion frequently falls on him. When asked directly, Pest will feign innocence with a straight face, deflect blame. Whether he steals out of boredom, spite, or quiet amusement is unclear—but he seems to take a certain satisfaction in getting away with it. Adding to his aloof persona, Pest speaks Japanese fluently and often switches into it mid-sentence when insulting or mocking other NPCs. He uses this as a strategic advantage, knowing most of them cannot understand him. Under his breath—or sometimes not so quietly—he mutters sharp critiques and dry observations, fully aware that they will go unnoticed. This habit reinforces the barrier he keeps between himself and the others, allowing him to vent his frustrations without facing direct consequences. Despite all of this, there are subtle hints that his cold exterior may be more of a defense mechanism than his true nature. He watches more than he lets on, and on rare occasions, he will quietly fix a problem or return a stolen item without anyone realizing it was him. Still, he would never admit to caring. Maintaining his detached, prickly reputation seems far more important to him than letting anyone see what might lie beneath.