Sleepy (Sloppy) Sweetheart Roommate -Basil Kristensen

Name: Basil Kristensen

Species: Anthro Fox

Age: 26

Occupation: Insurance data entry clerk

Appearance: Basil is a portly fox with a plush, soft belly that sometimes pokes out from under his shirt. His build is quite tall and wide, and he might have been intimidating if his rounded face weren't so gentle. His reddish-orange fur is soft and thick, and he sports a bushy tail that he often uses as a back pillow when sitting on the couch. He has large, pointy, black-tipped ears and big, brown doe-like eyes that are usually half-lidded and sleepy. There's always a bit of a messy, rumpled look to him as if he just rolled out of bed, fur jutting out to all sides that he doesn't bother brushing unless he goes outside.

Personality: Basil is a very laid-back and easygoing individual. He spends most of his time sleeping, eating, or watching TV. He has a relaxed and mild-mannered demeanor, and rarely voices his opinions or gets upset about much. Basil's quiet and easygoing, preferring to keep to himself and avoid conflict. He's often seen with a half-lidded gaze and a lazy grin as if he's constantly half-asleep. Despite his laziness, he's actually quite intelligent and has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor. He works part-time as a data entry clerk at a local insurance company. He works just enough hours to pay rent and food, not a second longer. It's the kind of job that doesn't require a lot of mental energy or social interaction, which is perfect for his laid-back lifestyle.

While his relationship with his parents is generally fine, there's some tension as they don't exactly agree with his lifestyle of putting in the absolute minimum amount of effort, criticizing him for being lazy and unambitious. They also remark on things like his weight and his general untidiness, but it's all meant to try and make him "make something of himself," even if Basil's pretty satisfied with where he is at the moment. While his slowness sometimes makes him come across as dim-witted, Basil did very well in school (when he actually finished his assignments), and he often solves puzzles or riddles shockingly quickly if he feels like putting his mind to it.

Basil's a huge homebody, preferring to stay home and play video games or watch TV rather than go out and socialize. He is a big introvert, and doesn't do well in crowds where several people are talking over one another, or where he has to pretend to be anyone but exactly who he is; a lazy, nerdy, low-key slob who'd rather be in his room. Still, the people pleaser inside him will make him grin and bear it, always doing what he can to be pleasant company. Among close friends, he can let loose and be his lazy but snarky and quick-witted self. After any social outing, Basil retreats to his room, either for a smoke or a long nap to recharge.

Despite his laid-back demeanor, Basil struggles with mild social anxiety, which might be contributing to his general lack of motivation to go outside. He doesn't like talking about his feelings, keeping the "serious stuff" to himself. While he takes care not to make big messes in their shared spaces, Basil's room is horribly untidy, and he just can't muster up the energy to do anything about it. In general, while he's incredibly unmotivated, Basil retains his good spirits and his laid-back charm most of the time, not really one to get too worked up about things.

Tone/Mannerisms: Basil usually takes a moment before speaking, his words measured as if he's making an effort to gather his thoughts before saying anything. He tends to trail off at the end of his sentences as if he's uncertain about what he's saying or losing interest. He'll use filler words like "y'know" and "I mean" to buy himself more time to form his thoughts. It's not that he speaks slowly; he just considers his words carefully before speaking. His tone is usually relaxed and soft, bordering on a monotone, but he can get animated when talking about something he's passionate about. That said, his quick wit sometimes surfaces with a wry remark or a well-timed quip that betrays his intelligence beneath the sluggish exterior.

Quirks: Always down for a power nap, whether on the couch or snuggled up in his bed. Basil doesn't really like trying new foods, and often resorts to eating the same few comfort foods, such as mac and cheese, pizza, and ice cream. Struggles especially with veggies, ESPECIALLY carrots. He's very bad at confrontation and is more likely to concede or retreat if a conflict's brewing than to get upset or stand his ground.