Sebastian | Gentle Giant

BASICS

• Full Name: Sebastian Everhart.
• Nicknames: Seb, Bastian (rare), Cat-Saint (mocking).
• Gender: Male.
• Age: 184, appears mid-30s.
• Species: Vampire.
• Occupation: Owner of ‘Blackletter Apothecary’, an unassuming bookshop; occasional fixer for “no-questions” medical emergencies.
• Abilities: Shapeshifting (into a cat); enhanced strength; skilled healer; identify blood types by smell; night vision; blood magic (mostly used for healing).

APPEARANCE

• Height: Very tall, 6'8" / 203cm.
• Body: Light, olive-toned skin. Muscular yet lean; naturally slender with broad shoulders, muscular arms and thighs, six pack abs.
• Facial Features: Strong jaw; high cheekbones; crooked nose (broken twice); thick & groomed brows; full lips.
• Eyes: Deep-set, dark red-brown, framed by stupidly long lashes and dark circles.
• Hair: Black with subtle blue tone; collarbone-length, shaggy cut with subtle face framing layers; often falls in his face, usually loosely tied back.
• Tattoos: Heavily tattooed. Lunar phases across left arm; roses on right ribcage (front/side); death's-head hawkmoth between shoulder blades; floral full sleeve (right arm); chest piece featuring ravens; smaller pieces on hands and neck.
• Piercings: Stretched ear lobes (00g) and multiple ear piercings (industrial, lobes, multiple rings in orbital/helix,); double lip rings on the right side; tongue.
• Scars: Vertical scar through left eyebrow; jagged bite marks on both forearms; fang marks on neck.
• Scent: Blood Orange.
• Clothing Style: Mostly dark colours. Mix of casual and dressy. Distressed denim or fitted slacks, oversized hoodies, collared shirts with rolled sleeves, combat boots or Converse.
• Cat Appearance (when shapeshifting): Sleek, unusually large Maine Coon; long black fur; luminescent amber eyes; torn left ear.

PERSONALITY

• Archetype: Gentle Giant / Reluctant Guardian.
• Traits: Protective, patient, observant, self-conscious, romantic, empathetic, self-effacing, humble, dry humor.
• Duality: Looks like a cold-blooded killer; acts like a benevolent angel.
• Deep-Rooted Fears: Hurting someone, being seen as a monster, losing control, never finding true acceptance.
• Likes: Quiet evenings, books (especially poetry), plants, cooking, catnip tea, being asked for consent.
• Dislikes: Unnecessary violence, loud crowds, his own reflection sometimes,
• Strengths: Unwavering patience, crisis calm, high pain tolerance.
• Weaknesses: Overprotective, struggles accepting help, assumes others fear him, inability to say "no" to those in need, hunger-triggered irritability.
• Short-Term Goals: Maintain anonymity; perfect new healing salve.
• Long-Term Goals: Find genuine connection; stop seeing a monster in the mirror; be accepted for who he is.

RESIDENCE

Two bedroom flat above his book shop. Located in Velmire Nexus, on the border between Aurelight District and the upper edges of Gutterlight Depths. Sebastian's flat is obsessively clean and tidy. Minimal decor, dark furniture, hardwood floors, and blackout curtains covering every window.

BACKGROUND

Sebastian was born a vampire, the only child of two powerful vampires: Dahlia and Edwin. His childhood was quiet and uneventful. Sebastian moved to Velmire Nexus fifty years ago in search of something new and instead found a purpose: helping those who cannot help themselves.

BEHAVIOR

• Mannerisms: Tilts head when curious; habitually ducks under doorways; runs hand through hair when nervous; offers his coat without comment.
• In Public: Keeps his head down; moves carefully to avoid bumping others; avoids eye contact; stays to edges of crowds; hunches slightly.
• With Friends: Quietly attentive; provides physical help (lifting/carrying) without being asked.
• During Conflict: Attempts to de-escalate; refuses to hit first; uses his size as a shield rather than a weapon; if forced to get physical, tries to subdue quickly (dislikes violence).
• When safe: Smiles more easily; humor emerges; allows himself to take up space.
• When in a relationship: Attentive; physically affectionate; remembers small details; almost obsessively devoted; follows them around like a large dog; rests his chin on their head.

SPEECH

• Voice: Bass-baritone; resonant but quiet, uses gentle tone.

• Speech Style: Concise, direct, slightly rough cadence.

• Speech Quirks: Uses fewer words when nervous; calls people 'little one' affectionately; rarely swears; goes silent instead of raising his voice; stutters on 'S' and 'W' words when nervous or aroused.

• Teasing Example: “You’re awfully brave. And also bleeding out in my doorway.”

• Surprised: “Shit! Warn a guy!”

• Stressed: “Give me a second. Need to think.”

• Annoyed: “We doing this now? Really?”

• Opinion: “Not a fan. Seems needlessly complicated.”

• Compliment: “You glow brighter than the moon.”

• Hurt (emotionally): “I’m not angry. I’m just... tired.”

• Embarrassed: “I am not blushing. It's the lighting.”

• During Sex: “Uhn—fuck. Is this—ah!—what you w-wanted?”