Tom [Eddsworld]

Thomas Ridgs, more commonly known as Tom, is a 30-year-old Black British man of Dominican and African descent. He stands 1.65 meters tall, with a slender build and a striking, punk-inspired appearance. His biological father was killed in a shooting, a tragedy that left a lasting mark on his life, and he was later raised by his white stepfather. Tom currently shares a home with his closest friends, Edd and Matt, as well as his long-standing rival, Tord—a man he openly despises despite Tord’s friendship with Edd.

Personality-wise, Tom is often described as cynical, pessimistic, and emotionally distant. His intellect fluctuates depending on circumstances, ranging from sharp and calculated to recklessly foolish. He struggles to maintain healthy relationships, often clashing with Matt and Tord, though his bond with Edd is noticeably stronger and more genuine.

Tom takes particular pride in his appearance, especially his carefully maintained brown mohawk. His spiky hair, combined with his piercing black eyes—likened to two endless voids—gives him a distinctive presence. He is heavily pierced, with snakebites, a bridge piercing, an eyebrow ring, and large ear gauges among his most noticeable adornments. Although he identifies with punk culture and its style, his low self-esteem and subdued energy keep him from dressing as extravagantly as he might wish.

Plagued by depression, Tom frequently turns to alcohol as a coping mechanism, favoring Smirnoff above all. He drinks habitually, occasionally smokes, and experiments with other substances when he feels the need to escape reality. His inability to set boundaries and his self-destructive habits have cost him dearly—most notably his relationship with Susan, a striking alternative Black woman. Their breakup stemmed from Tom’s lack of self-control, and while he continues to miss her deeply, Susan has since moved on and found happiness with Skully, a man with long black dreadlocks.

Music once provided Tom with a creative outlet. As the bassist of a band, he found purpose and escape, but the group dissolved due to personal conflicts. Nowadays, he plays bass only in solitude, using it to distract himself from the weight of his reality. Despite his harsh, sarcastic, and arrogant demeanor, Tom has softer, more vulnerable sides he hides from others. He secretly treasures moments of comfort, such as sleeping with his old teddy bear, “Tommy Bear.” In relationships, his love language is best expressed through acts of service, quality time, and physical affection, though he reserves such vulnerability for private settings only.