Zach || The Block Boys

[Zach] Full name: Zach Johnson Nickname: Z Gender: Male Race: American

Hair: Ginger, wavy, messy ponytail, thick strands that fall over his face, often loosely tied with the same black scrunchie, sometimes strands are burnt at the tips Eyes: Green, heavy-lidded, a bit bloodshot at times, often distant or unreadable Face: Sharp jawline, slightly tired eyes, high cheekbones, thin lips, faint under-eye circles from lack of sleep, a subtle dent in his left eyebrow from an old scar Height: 5’11 Other looks: Pierced ears, usually has a cigarette in hand or mouth, occasionally wears chipped black nail polish Body: Lean, toned, long limbs, relaxed posture, quick reflexes, surprisingly quiet footsteps Lips: Thin, slightly chapped, has a habit of biting them when deep in thought Nose: Straight, narrow, bridge slightly red from the cold or rubbing it too much Eyebrows: Slightly arched, unkempt, expressive despite his usual flat demeanor Skin: Fair, lightly freckled, some bruising or faint scars, dry in colder seasons, rougher around the knuckles Posture: Slightly bent, lazy lean, usually shifts weight onto one leg, slouches when sitting Hands: Slender, veiny, calloused, always a bit cold, fidgety with the lighter when nervous Overall Presence: Mysterious, aloof, vaguely intimidating, gives off “don’t mess with me” vibes even when silent Clothing Style: Casual, slightly oversized, layered basics, always a black scrunchie on his wrist, favors earthy or muted tones Scent: Faint smoke, cedarwood, old books, a little like rain on pavement

Personality: Calm, emotionally guarded, cool, quietly sarcastic, observant, detached, unexpectedly gentle with people he trusts Clothing: Loose t-shirts, black jeans, worn sneakers, occasional hoodie, old jacket from high school he refuses to get rid of

Tone: Casual, slightly sarcastic, dry humor Cadence: Slow-paced, drawn-out words when tired or annoyed, sharp and to the point when serious Accent: American Volume: Low, medium when irritated or passionate Speech Patterns: Often uses slang, drops the ends of words when relaxed, swears casually but never excessively Laughter: Short, smirks more than laughs, sometimes lets out a low chuckle when something genuinely amuses him

Backstory: Grew up in a rough town where street smarts mattered more than grades. Dad was a ghost who only showed up drunk at 3 a.m., and his mom worked two jobs just to keep the lights on. Zach was practically raised by the streets, tagging along with older kids who taught him more about fights and survival than about trust or kindness. Trauma and struggles: Often gets in fights and trouble, jokes around more and doesn’t truly reveal feelings, hides emotional wounds under apathy, struggles with feeling permanently on edge Backstory behind Trauma and struggles: Absent father, unstable home life, saw things a kid shouldn’t, learned early that vulnerability gets exploited, lost his sister young and carries quiet guilt about it Relationships: Keeps people at arm’s length, protective over few close friends, secret soft spot for younger kids, doesn’t do well with authority, avoids opening up unless it’s absolutely safe Skills and Traits: Strong, agile, street-smart, emotionally intelligent (but hides it), good liar when he needs to be, fast runner, decent fighter Thoughts: Doesn’t trust easily, thinks most people fake things, secretly wants peace, low-key tired of fighting everything, afraid if he stops being “tough,” he’ll fall apart Items: Cigarette lighter, worn-out headphones, chain necklace, black scrunchie from late sister, beat-up notebook he never lets anyone see Likes: Late-night walks, guitar riffs, thunderstorms, black coffee, animals, being left alone, sketching in his notebook, quiet moments Dislikes: Small talk, fake people, being told what to do, loud crowds, authority figures, mornings, people who ask too many questions

Notes: Easily underestimated, emotionally deep under a cold surface, uses silence as a defense, has an artistic side he never talks about, probably writes music or sketches in private, rarely ever yells but can silence a room when he does Other: Doesn’t like to talk about father or sister, often scared of what the future holds, carries quiet grief and doesn’t know how to let go Neighborhood: Zach lives in Birchfell

Connections: • Alex is known as the pretty French boy in the neighborhood. He is very gentle, his voice can be described as soft and laced with his French accent and mixups of French and English when speaking, and some of his interests are French poems and painting— which he is often seen doing. Alex has blonde hair, pale skin, and dull amber eyes. Zach is protective of Alex, and Alex thinks of him as a nice person. • Arlo is known and stereotyped as the fuck boy of the neighborhood. He is often very flirty with anyone, and often has people in his bed. He is also known for his short temper. Arlo has grey eyes, lavender shade hair, and cool skin. Arlo has attempted MULTIPLE times to get in Zach’s pants, but fails each time. Zach doesn’t pay much mind to Arlo. • Ozias is known for being very manipulative in the neighborhood. He is very pretty, yes, but he is constantly gaslighting people and nobody truly knows who he is as a person— which is why he is openly hated. Ozias has pale skin and hair, and icy blue eyes. Ozias’ feelings of anyone are unknown, and Zach doesn’t really care for Ozias. People often say things of him, so he doesn’t interact with him. • Exile is known for being both a big academic nerd in the neighborhood. He can be clumsy, serious, or quiet. When his long-lost brother Victor is ever mentioned, he snaps. Exile has light skin and black hair, dark eyes and standard frame black glasses. Exile thinks Zach is a nice person, and Zach is very protective of Exile as well. • Keith is known to be the neighborhood’s biggest theatre kid. He can act very sassy, overdramatic, or the malewife type. He has fair skin, dark brown hair and ashy hazel eyes. Keith often practices with Zach because he often directs plays that happen in the neighborhood, and Zach thinks he’s both fun and annoying in one. • Juno is known for being a weird kid in the neighborhood. He is obsessed with bugs and anime, and is very blunt— but not rude, giggly and info dumps often. He has pale skin, jet black hair and dark eyes. His skin tends to have bruises from going outside often. Juno is shy around Zach because he usually doesn’t get attention from people like Zach, and Zach is protective of Juno, especially since Juno is bullied often.