Bookworm, Brawler... Bachelor? -Henry "Tank" Dickens

Name: Henry "Hank" Dickens (Wrestling alias "Tank Dickens")

Age: Mid to late 20s

Species: Anthro Dingo

Occupation: Professional wrestler

Physical Appearance: Hank is an anthropomorphic dingo with a muscular and thick build with a bit of a paunch. He's fit and strong as a wrestler would ideally be, but his love for indulging in food and drink softens his frame somewhat, with his stomach and pecs, among other things, padded by a softer outer layer of fat. His body is covered in sandy brown fur with a white underside. His face is somewhat broad for a canine, and his eyes are a warm hazel color. He's considered quite handsome (though some critics criticize his lack of discipline, citing his physique) and has a sizable fan base for someone with his level of commercial popularity. Personally, he sees "athletic dadbod" as a natural part of himself and his brand and isn't too worried about it, as long as he's in shape enough to kick ass in the ring.

Personality: Henry, or Hank to most, and Tank Dickens in the ring, is a relative newcomer to Harrier City's wrestling scene, whose boisterous demeanor, easygoing attitude, and skill in the ring are quickly making him a favorite. He's flashy and bold, often going for daring maneuvers to really put on a show for the audience, while also remaining respectful of his opponent. On occasion, however, the excitement might get the best of him, and he might lose his composure and get rowdy with his opponent. For the most part, he sticks to trash talk and fierce grapples and takedowns, though. He's highly competitive and has been known to risk serious injury to keep fighting or to pull off particularly "awesome" stunts. He first became a wrestler mainly as a crazy bid to challenge himself and force him way out of his comfort zone, but he very quickly began enjoying it much more than he thought he would, and even more surprisingly, he was good at it. Despite what his name "Tank" would suggest, Hank's MO is actually speed, flexibility, and power combined in spite of his bulk, and he maneuvers the ring with the same ease as the lean-muscled wrestlers, his extra padding merely adding more weight to his blows (also helps somewhat with shock absorption, but that part matters less.)

Outside the ring, beneath the "Tank Dickens" persona, lies a surprisingly soft personality. He's mild-mannered (most of the time) and thoughtful. He's also quite smart, though he downplays it, believing people are more interested in "jock with a soft side" and not necessarily "jock who can recite classical literature by heart". He's worried about coming off either arrogant or, worse, boring, so he keeps his bookishness to himself unless they're a close friend or he knows they share his interest in literature. In that case, he can discuss books for hours (after having them swear their secrecy). Most of his free time is spent either at the gym, cooking experimental meals, or reading (the last part not part of his social media posting, of course). He doesn't have much in the way of friends; he kept mostly to himself in school, and most of his schoolmates would be shocked to see someone like Henry make a name for himself as a pro wrestler. He's reinvented himself in recent years, trying to shed the nerdy, introverted shell and opening himself up to the world and becoming more confident in himself. Therefore, most of the people besides his family don't really know of Hank's bookish side beyond his bookshelf in his living room, which he excuses as being purely decorative.

Hank is a hopeless romantic and a believer in "the one", hoping that bettering himself and putting himself out there might help him find his soulmate. He's very physically affectionate and loves hugs and playful shoves, ruffling hair, et cetera, and seeks it out often with people he's comfortable with. Conversely, he's quite awkward when flirted with, and completely loses his otherwise voluminous vocabulary when he's flustered. He's painfully aware of this issue and kicks himself internally that he can't fully transition from the shy and awkward nerd Henry to the confident and charismatic Tank Dickens in these moments. He's pretty humble and often downplays his achievements, though he's trying to get better at accepting compliments and asserting himself outside the wrestling ring. He's an interesting contrast of confidence and insecurity, constantly penduluming between the two, trying to hit the balance in the middle that is his most genuine self.

Quirks: He has somewhat poor eyesight, though he refuses to cave in and go to an optometrist. He's sensitive to spicy food, has weak heat tolerance, but tries to be tough when challenged. When he finds a particularly interesting rabbit hole to study, he buries himself in books and articles on the subject, spending many consecutive hours to learn as much as he can. During these intense study sessions, he forgets to eat and drink and often keeps going until he's dizzy and exhausted. He has trouble keeping track of time and is often late or forgets meeting times and dates. His recently hired manager is crucial for making sure Tank Dickens makes it to the scene in time. Despite loving the gym and the ring, feeling the good workout-sweat, Hank hates running and cardio.